Mexico: Wheelchair Market 2025

Wheelchair Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican wheelchair market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 56% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +55.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Wheelchair Production in Mexico

In value terms, wheelchair production dropped rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -9.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Wheelchair Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2021, the amount of wheelchairs exported from Mexico reduced markedly to X units, waning by -44.4% compared with 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 161% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair exports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 54%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for wheelchair exports from Mexico, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, wheelchair exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X units), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled -5.4%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for wheelchairs exports from Mexico, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at -5.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wheelchair export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+2.0%).

Wheelchair Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2021, overseas purchases of wheelchairs decreased by 0% to X units, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a notable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of wheelchair to Mexico, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X units), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +2.5%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheelchairs to Mexico, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +3.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average wheelchair import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 11%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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