Manual Wheelchair Market Size To Reach $5.2 Billion By 2030

Manual Wheelchair Market Growth & Trends

The global manual wheelchair market size is expected to reach USD 5.2 billion by 2030, registering at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rising demand for mobility assistance and the geriatric population are expected to drive market growth. As per the Americans with Disabilities Act, a wheelchair is designed mainly for use by an individual with a physical disability. Manual Wheelchairs can be used for both indoor and outdoor purposes. An increase in life span and the number of elderly persons at a global level is one of the key reasons expected to contribute to the growth of the market.

The market is disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic which affected the market due to the restrictions and lockdown imposed by the government as a result, the demand and sale of the product decreases. The demand for manual wheelchairs is expected to increase due to the rising geriatric population and mobility issues that occurred to people during the pandemic. Although the number of hospital visits by regular patients had reduced during the lockdown, the number of patients affected by COVID-19 witnessed a spike. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the manufacturing operation of the mobility device was come back to normal.

The rise in the number of disorders requiring an assistive device is also one of the key factors expected to contribute to market growth. The most common disability that needs a mobility device is spinal cord injuries. As per the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, around 294,000 people currently live with spinal cord injuries, in the U.S. with 17,7300 new cases each year. Thus, the U.S. is expected to be a major potential market for the suppliers and manufacturers of mobility devices over the forecast period.

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Manual Wheelchair Market Report Highlights

• The adult segment accounted for the highest revenue in 2022 owing to the high geriatric population and increased cases of disabilities, such as spinal cord injuries, requiring a mobility device

• The hospitals application segment accounted for the highest revenue in 2022 owing to the rising volume of medical emergencies

• North America dominated the market in 2022 with a revenue share due to the high target population and increased adoption of advanced technology in wheelchairs

Manual Wheelchair Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global manual wheelchair market report based on category, end-use, and region:

Manual Wheelchair Category Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Adult

• Pediatric

Manual Wheelchair End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Hospitals

• Outpatient Facilities

• Homecare  

Manual Wheelchair Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

• Europe

  • Germany

  • U.K.

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Sweden

  • Denmark

  • Norway

• Asia Pacific

  • Japan

  • China

  • India

  • Australia

  • South Korea

  • Thailand

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Mexico

  • Argentina

• MEA

  • South Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • Kuwait

List of Key Players in Manual Wheelchair Market

• Carex Health Brands, Inc.

• Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing

• Graham-Field Health Products Inc.

• Invacare

• Medline

• Sunrise Medical LLC

• Karman Healthcare

• Quantum Rehab

• Numotion

• Sermax Mobility LTD.