India: Wheelchair Market 2025

Wheelchair Market Size in India

After two years of growth, the Indian wheelchair market decreased by -1.3% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +25.4% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wheelchair Production in India

In value terms, wheelchair production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +16.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 154% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wheelchair Exports

Exports from India

In 2021, approx. X units of wheelchairs were exported from India; increasing by 47% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wheelchair exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 42%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), Belgium (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main destinations of wheelchair exports from India, together comprising 68% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Spain, Italy, France and Germany, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +231.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for wheelchair exported from India worldwide, together accounting for 71% of total exports. Poland, Spain, France, Italy and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +190.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wheelchair export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -6.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Germany (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports into India

In 2021, approx. X units of wheelchairs were imported into India; jumping by 45% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a remarkable increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of wheelchair to India, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +11.2%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheelchairs to India.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +11.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average wheelchair import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +0.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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