Netherlands: Wheelchair Market 2025

Wheelchair Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch wheelchair market decreased by -33.8% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption faced a abrupt decrease. Wheelchair consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wheelchair Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, wheelchair production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 62%. Wheelchair production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wheelchair Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of wheelchairs increased by 15% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for wheelchair exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, wheelchair exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X units), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+2.1% per year) and Belgium (-5.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for wheelchairs exports from the Netherlands, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+0.6% per year) and France (+10.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wheelchair export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, wheelchair export price increased by +54.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of wheelchairs increased by 36% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of wheelchair to the Netherlands, with a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, wheelchair imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X units), sixfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+12.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest wheelchair suppliers to the Netherlands were China ($X), Sweden ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), together accounting for 71% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the UK, France, Belgium and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +117.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average wheelchair import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per unit), while the price for Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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