Switzerland: Wheelchair Market 2025

Wheelchair Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss wheelchair market totaled $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Wheelchair consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wheelchair Production in Switzerland

In value terms, wheelchair production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Wheelchair production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wheelchair Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, shipments abroad of wheelchairs increased by 18% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of wheelchair exports from Switzerland, with a combined 62% share of total exports. Armenia, Austria, Norway, Italy, Iraq, the United States, Sweden, Australia, the UK and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Armenia (with a CAGR of +80.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for wheelchairs exports from Switzerland, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -9.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-8.2% per year) and Italy (+2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wheelchair export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports into Switzerland

Wheelchair imports into Switzerland stood at X units in 2021, increasing by 1.6% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair imports totaled $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and Sweden (X units) were the main suppliers of wheelchair imports to Switzerland, with a combined 68% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Poland, Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Italy and the United States, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheelchairs to Switzerland, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+6.3% per year) and China (+15.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wheelchair import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for China ($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 (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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