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Kuwait: Wheelchair Market 2024

Wheelchair Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti wheelchair market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Wheelchair Production in Kuwait

In value terms, wheelchair production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Wheelchair Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, overseas shipments of wheelchairs decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wheelchair exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lebanon (X units), Saudi Arabia (X units) and Iran (X units) were the main destinations of wheelchair exports from Kuwait, together accounting for X% of total exports. Iraq, Egypt and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for wheelchair exported from Kuwait were Lebanon ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Iraq, Iran and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average wheelchair export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a mild decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Syrian Arab Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, the amount of wheelchairs imported into Kuwait surged to X units, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wheelchair imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of wheelchair to Kuwait, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wheelchair imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), more than tenfold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest wheelchair suppliers to Kuwait, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average wheelchair import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for wheelchairs in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2023 were Greece, Hungary and Iceland, with a combined 89% share of global consumption. Latvia and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.4%.

What are the largest producers of wheelchairs in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Iceland, Greece and Hungary, with a combined 89% share of global production. Latvia, India and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.6%.

What are the leading suppliers of wheelchairs to Kuwait?

In value terms, Turkey, the United States and China constituted the largest wheelchair suppliers to Kuwait, together accounting for 70% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of wheelchairs from Kuwait?

In value terms, the largest markets for wheelchair exported from Kuwait were Lebanon $532), Saudi Arabia $341) and Syrian Arab Republic $230), together accounting for 84% of total exports. Iraq, Iran and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

What is the average export price for wheelchairs in Kuwait?

In 2022, the average wheelchair export price amounted to $219 per unit, rising by 87% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for wheelchairs in Kuwait?

The average wheelchair import price stood at $257 per unit in 2022, falling by -7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wheelchair market in Kuwait. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 30922030 - Invalid carriages not mechanically propelled
Prodcom 30922090 - Invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled

Country coverage:

Kuwait

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023