Europe: Wheelchair Market 2025

Wheelchair Market Size in Europe

In 2021, the Europe wheelchair market decreased by -1.6% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Wheelchair Production in Europe

In value terms, wheelchair production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wheelchair Exports

Exports in Europe

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of wheelchairs increased by 23% to X units in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, wheelchair exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the largest exporters of wheelchairs in Europe, together mixing up 44% of total exports. The Netherlands (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Sweden (X units), the UK (X units), France (X units) and Poland (X units). All these countries together took approx. 40% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest wheelchair supplier in Europe, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 8.8% share.

In Germany, wheelchair exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+5.1% per year) and Sweden (-5.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+10.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports in Europe

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of wheelchairs increased by 16% to X units in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X units) and Germany (X units) were the key importers of wheelchairs in Europe, together finishing at near 37% of total imports. France (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.5% share, followed by Spain (7.9%), Italy (7.3%), Belgium (6.8%), the Netherlands (6.1%) and Russia (6%). The following importers - Poland (X units), Austria (X units) and Denmark (X units) - together made up 8.5% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wheelchair importing markets in Europe were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 41% of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Russia, Poland, Austria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +17.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, surging by 8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform