Turkey: Wheelchair Market 2025

Wheelchair Market Size in Turkey

In 2021, the Turkish wheelchair market decreased by -17.9% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -38.5% against 2017 indices. Wheelchair consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wheelchair Production in Turkey

In value terms, wheelchair production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 109%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Wheelchair Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, overseas shipments of wheelchairs increased by 17% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 126%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wheelchair exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 275%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X units), Libya (X units) and Bulgaria (X units) were the main destinations of wheelchair exports from Turkey, with a combined 64% share of total exports. Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine, Georgia, Cyprus, Serbia and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of +62.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and Libya ($X) constituted the largest markets for wheelchair exported from Turkey worldwide, with a combined 49% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of +63.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wheelchair export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 168% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 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 Syrian Arab Republic ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Libya ($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 Iraq (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, overseas purchases of wheelchairs decreased by -30.3% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase 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. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -38.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair imports fell to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -31.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main wheelchair supplier to Turkey, accounting for a approx. 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +4.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheelchairs to Turkey.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +4.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average wheelchair import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 36% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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