Slovenia: Wheelchair Market 2020

Wheelchair Market Size in Slovenia

The revenue of the wheelchair market in Slovenia amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, wheelchair consumption continues to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the wheelchair market reached its peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of the wheelchair market failed to regain its momentum.

Wheelchair Production in Slovenia

In value terms, wheelchair production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, wheelchair production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, wheelchair production reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Wheelchair Exports

Exports from Slovenia

Wheelchair exports from Slovenia amounted to X units in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, wheelchair exports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, wheelchair exports reached their peak of X units. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of wheelchair exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, wheelchair exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, wheelchair exports reached their peak of $X. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of wheelchair exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

China dominates wheelchair exports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. Taiwan, Chinese (X units), Germany (X units), the UK (X units), Mexico (X units), India (X units), the Netherlands (X units) and the U.S. (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, India (+X%), the UK (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Germany (+X%) and the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Taiwan, Chinese experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mexico (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+X p.p.), the UK (+X p.p.) and India (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Mexico saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest wheelchair supplier from Slovenia, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Taiwan, Chinese, with a X% share.

In China, wheelchair exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+X% per year) and Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the wheelchair export price in Slovenia amounted to $X per unit, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the wheelchair export price continues to indicate skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for wheelchairs attained their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports into Slovenia

Wheelchair imports into Slovenia stood at X units in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, wheelchair imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Slovenia imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, wheelchair imports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Slovenia imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X units) and the UK (X units) represented roughly X% of total imports of wheelchairs in 2018. It was distantly followed by Germany (X units), achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - India (X units), Mexico (X units), Italy (X units), Russia (X units), Taiwan, Chinese (X units), France (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Canada (X units) and Malaysia (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported wheelchairs into Slovenia, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the wheelchair import price in Slovenia amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the wheelchair import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for wheelchairs attained their maximum in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform