The global pediatric wheelchair market size is expected to reach USD 3.34 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Pediatric wheelchairs are equipment that can be used to move a patient while another person pushes behind. There are many different features and attachments available for chairs, including cup holders, footrests, armrests, bags, totes, and pouches.
The market is anticipated to grow as a result of the rise in pediatric disabilities, the use of wheelchairs in pediatric rehabilitation centers in emerging nations, and advancement in wheelchair technology. Moreover, the availability of reimbursement for such devices and assistance from humanitarian organizations are expected further drive the market. For instance, according to UNICEF, in 2021, over 134,000 children with disabilities were provided with assistive devices, disability-inclusive products, and emergency kits through UNICEF-supported programs across 81 countries.
The onset of the pandemic adversely affected the medical devices supply chain. Children with disabilities were more prone to the impacts of COVID-19, as outlined by the Secretary-General of the WHO in his policy brief A Disability-Inclusive Response to COVID-19. However, all those months witnessed high demand for patient transportation in-home care and other healthcare facilities as the disabled population was more vulnerable to COVID-19 and was forced to stay at home. Though the medical devices supply chain was affected badly and it was difficult to meet the increased demand, the industry managed to meet the demand successfully.
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The manual product type segment led the market in 2023 and is projected to maintain its lead throughout the forecast period. It is one of the most popularly used product types of pediatric wheelchairs
The foldable wheelchairs frame type segment is projected to expand at the fastest rate over the forecast period owing to the rise in the use of pediatric wheelchairs for patient transportation such as in healthcare facilities
By application, the others segment including ambulatory surgical centers and rehabilitation centers dominated the market in 2023 owing to the increasing requirement for such facilities
Asia Pacific is expected to expand at a lucrative CAGR of 8.0% from 2024 to 2030 owing to the rising awareness and adoption of wheelchairs in Asian countries.
Grand View Research has segmented the global pediatric wheelchair market based on product, frame, application, and region:
Pediatric Wheelchair Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Manual
Electric
Pediatric Wheelchair Frame Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Rigid wheelchairs
Foldable wheelchairs
Pediatric Wheelchair Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Homecare
Hospitals
Others
Pediatric Wheelchair Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
South Korea
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
UAE
Kuwait
List of Key Players in the Pediatric Wheelchair Market
MEYRA GmbH
Sunrise Medical
SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH
Invacare
Momentum Healthcare
Permobil
AKCES-MED sp.z.
Medline
Drive Medical
Numotion
Carex Health
Pride Mobility
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