EU: Wheelchair Market 2024

Wheelchair Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU wheelchair market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wheelchair Production in the EU

In value terms, wheelchair production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Wheelchair Exports

Exports in the EU

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of wheelchairs decreased by X% to X units in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the key exporting country with an export of around X units, which recorded X% of total exports. Belgium (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%), France (X%), Sweden (X%) and Poland (X%). Spain (X units) and Italy (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to wheelchair exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Poland (X%), Spain (X%), Italy (X%), Belgium (X%), France (X%) and Sweden (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland, Belgium, France and Spain increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, France, Italy, Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Belgium ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, overseas purchases of wheelchairs increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, wheelchair imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany represented the largest importing country with an import of around X units, which amounted to X% of total imports. Italy (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%), France (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Belgium (X%) and Poland (X%).

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%), Spain (X%), Belgium (X%), Italy (X%), France (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain and Poland increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest wheelchair importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Spain, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per unit, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Poland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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