Israel: Wheelchair Market 2025

Wheelchair Market Size in Israel

In 2021, the Israeli wheelchair market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Wheelchair consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Wheelchair Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, approx. X units of wheelchairs were exported from Israel; shrinking by -40.5% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 130%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 158% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X units), China (X units) and Norway (X units) were the main destinations of wheelchair exports from Israel, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +29.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for wheelchair exported from Israel were Australia ($X), China ($X) and Norway ($X), with a combined 78% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +24.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average wheelchair export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -49.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 125% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, purchases abroad of wheelchairs was finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 2013 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wheelchair imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of wheelchair to Israel, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, wheelchair imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+14.6% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+10.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheelchairs to Israel, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +14.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+9.5% per year) and Germany (-3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wheelchair import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, wheelchair import price decreased by -2.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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