Poland: Wheelchair Market 2024

Wheelchair Market Size in Poland

For the sixth consecutive year, the Polish wheelchair market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 43% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption recorded a strong expansion. Wheelchair consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Wheelchair Production in Poland

In value terms, wheelchair production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -12.6% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 31%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wheelchair Exports

Exports from Poland

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of wheelchairs increased by 12% to X units in 2021. In general, exports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wheelchair exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 35%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Russia (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main destinations of wheelchair exports from Poland, with a combined 43% share of total exports. France, Ukraine, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, the UK, Romania, the Netherlands and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +110.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wheelchair exported from Poland were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising 47% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Spain, Ukraine, Italy, the UK, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania, which together accounted for a further 40%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +127.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average wheelchair export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 France (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, the amount of wheelchairs imported into Poland rose markedly to X units, growing by 8.7% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wheelchair imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded strong growth. As a result, imports attained 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 Poland, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, wheelchair imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), fivefold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+68.3% per year) and Belgium (+9.6% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheelchairs to Poland, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +22.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+19.1% per year) and India (+64.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wheelchair import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, wheelchair import price increased by +43.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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