The North America wheelchair market size was estimated at USD 1.45 billion in 2022 and is expected to surpass around USD 2.91 billion by 2032 and poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% during the forecast period 2023 to 2032.
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North America Wheelchair Market Report Scope
Report Attribute | Details |
Market Size in 2023 | USD 1.55 Billion |
Market Size by 2032 | USD 2.91 Billion |
Growth Rate From 2023 to 2032 | CAGR of 7.2% |
Base Year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2023 to 2032 |
Segments Covered | Product, Category type, Application, Region |
Market Analysis (Terms Used) | Value (US$ Million/Billion) or (Volume/Units) |
Report Coverage | Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Key Companies Profiled | Carex Health Brands, Inc.; DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC; GF Health Products, Inc.; Invacare Corporation; Medline Industries, Inc.; Sunrise Medical; Karman Healthcare, Inc.; Quantum Rehab; Numotion; Pride Mobility Products Corp.; Sermax Mobility Ltd. |
The growing geriatric population in the U.S., which requires long-term care, the availability of technologically improved products, and the rising demand for home healthcare services and staff are factors driving the industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted and impacted the wheelchair manufacturing companies’ operations and businesses and may continue further, due to government-imposed mandated closures, work-from-home orders, and social distancing guidelines, as well as voluntary facility closures. The government’s policy regarding the COVID-19 pandemic is still adapting and evolving.
As a result, the countries where the products are manufactured and distributed are still subject to changing regulations. These issues may be faced by suppliers and consumers, resulting in continuing supply chain disruption and reduced customer demand. The growing geriatric population, the high prevalence of impairment among people of various age groups, and the need for assistance and care are expected to drive the market. According to the U.S. census bureau, the overall population of the country would increase by 400 million by 2050.
By 2032, the government estimates that more than 20% of the U.S. population would consist of individuals aged over 65 years, a 50% increase compared to the population in 2010. Mobility-related impairment is the third most common ailment in Canada, implying that the market for wheelchairs and assisted mobility equipment is projected to expand. The Assistive Devices Program, which operates in cities, such as Ontario, assists with the cost of manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and power scooters. 75% of the cost of mobility aids is covered under this program, and the rest 25% is paid by the consumer.
The Canadian market is expected to grow due to technological advancements, the rising cases of disability, and government initiatives for assistive devices. The market is also driven by the rising obesity among people in the U.S. According to the statistic of Statista, around 29% of those aged 65 and older in the U.S. were obese in 2020. Obesity, which impairs the musculoskeletal system, is one of the primary reasons for handicapped mobility. To meet this need, major manufacturers, such as Invacare, Sunrise Medical, and Carex, offer a variety of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs.
Product Insights
The manual product segment dominated the market with a revenue share of more than 61.19% in 2022. The manual wheelchair is the most common type of mobility assistive device that assists the disabled and geriatric population. According to the WHO, over 610 million (10%) people worldwide have disabilities, with approximately 10% (61 million) of them using wheelchairs. Around 20% of women and 17% of men in the U.S. have some form of disability, indicating that one out of every four American women is disabled.
The electric product segment is anticipated to witness a lucrative growth rate of over 6.9% from 2023 to 2032. Electric wheelchair manufacturing is witnessing numerous technological innovations. This growth can be ascribed to the fact that electric or power chairs offer significant levels of independence and comfort, as well as the opportunity to travel without the assistance of a second person around the clock.
Category Type Insights
The adult category type segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share of over 69.28% in 2022. This is because the majority of disabled people in the U.S. are between the ages of 18 and 65 years. According to the CDC, 61 million (26%) adults in the U.S. have a disability, with 13.7% of those disabilities being mobility-related. Mobility impairment is the most frequent type of functional disability among adults in the U.S.
Furthermore, the proportion of the population aged 65 years and above is projected to increase from roughly 12% (35 million) in 2000 to nearly 20% (71 million) by 2030, implying that demand for adult wheelchairs or mobility-assistive equipment will certainly rise in the future. According to the CDC, by 2023, people over the age of 65 years will outnumber children, resulting in a rise in total disability in the country. Moreover, most of the leading manufacturers provide a greater number of mobility equipment for adults. These factors are expected to propel the North America wheelchair market during the forecast period.
Application Insights
The rehabilitation centers application segment led the market in 2022 with the largest revenue share of more than 35.1%. This is mainly because mobility equipment, such as wheelchairs, is mostly utilized as a part of rehabilitation programs for those recovering from surgery or injury. Based on application, the market has been divided into rehabilitation centers, hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs), and home care.
The hospitals application segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth rate of more than 7.8% over the forecast period due to growing patient visits in these healthcare settings. The main objective of hospitals is to stabilize a patient, not to offer long-term care. As a result, a person with a temporary or permanent impairment must get a doctor’s prescription to purchase a wheelchair and receive Medicare benefits.
Regional Insights
The U.S. dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 90.16% in 2022. According to the CDC, about 61 million people in the U.S. were suffering from various disabilities, with the highest percentage in the South region. Since more than 13.7% of the disabled population has mobility issues, the market for wheelchairs is expected to rise over the projected period. In addition, favorable government programs to assist the target population are also fueling the market growth. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and the Rehabilitation Act provide people with disabilities with job protection, additional health treatment options for long-term support and services, and access to high-quality and affordable care.
The presence of a large number of market players is likely to benefit the regional market. For instance, Luci, a U.S.-based smart wheelchair startup, was formed in 2017 to improve a product that would offer power wheelchair users unparalleled safety and mobility. It evolves into a navigator for the users who map their surroundings and the sensor-fusion system integrates information from cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and radar to provide a 360-degree image of the world. In December 2020, Numotion, a mobility product provider, and Luci struck a national distribution deal. Numotion was the first distributor of Luci’s hardware and software in the U.S.
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
Market players are undertaking various strategic initiatives, such as the signing of the new partnership agreement, collaborations, mergers & acquisitions, and geographic expansions, to enhance their product portfolio, improve manufacturing capacities, and gain a competitive advantage. For example, in June 2020, GF Health Products, Inc. acquired Gendron, Inc, which is a leading designer and manufacturer of mobile patient management devices, in the U.S. This acquisition will assist the company in expanding its operations in the country. Some prominent players in the North America wheelchair market include:
Segments Covered in the Report
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2032. For this study, Nova one advisor, Inc. has segmented the North America Wheelchair market.
By Product
By Category Type
By Application
By Regional
Chapter 1 Report Scope and Objectives
1.1 Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2 Regional Scope
1.2.1 Estimates And Forecast Timeline
1.3 Objectives
1.3.1 Objective - 1
1.3.2 Objective - 2
1.3.3 Objective - 3
Chapter 2 Methodology
2.1 Research Methodology
2.2 Information Procurement
2.2.1 Purchased Database
2.2.2 Nova one advisor’s Internal Database
2.2.3 Secondary Sources
2.2.4 Primary Research
2.3 Information or Data Analysis
2.3.1 Data Analysis Models
2.4 Market Formulation & Validation
2.5 Model Details
2.5.1 Commodity Flow Analysis (Model 1)
2.6 List of Secondary Sources
Chapter 3 Executive Summary
3.1 Market Outlook
3.2 Segment Outlook
3.2.1 Product
3.2.2 Category Type
3.2.3 Application
3.2.4 Region
3.3 Competitive Insights
3.4 North America Wheelchair Market Outlook, 2022
Chapter 4 Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1 Market Lineage Outlook
4.1.1 Ancillary Market Outlook
4.2 North America Wheelchair Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Driver Analysis
4.2.2 Market Restraint Analysis
4.3 North America Wheelchair Market: Business Environment Analysis Tools
4.3.1 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1.1 Threat of new entrants
4.3.1.2 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.3.1.3 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3.1.4 Competitive rivalry
4.3.1.5 Threat of substitutes
4.3.2 PESTEL Analysis
4.3.2.1 Political & Legal
4.3.2.2 Economic & Social
4.3.2.3 Technological
4.4 COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Chapter 5 North America Wheelchair Market: Product Analysis
5.1 North America Wheelchair Product Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 2030
5.2 North America Wheelchair Product Market: Segment Dashboard
5.3 Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2020 - 2032 for the Product Segment
5.3.1 Manual
5.3.1.1 Manual Market, 2020 - 2032
5.3.2 Electric
5.3.2.1 Electric Market, 2020 - 2032
Chapter 6 North America Wheelchair Market: Category Type Analysis
6.1 North America Wheelchair Category Type Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 2030
6.2 North America Wheelchair Category Type Market: Segment Dashboard
6.3 Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2020 - 2032 for the Category Type Segment
6.3.1 Adult
6.3.1.1 Adult Market, 2020 - 2032
6.3.2 Pediatric
6.3.2.1 Pediatric Market, 2020 - 2032
Chapter 7 North America Wheelchair Market: Application Analysis
7.1 North America Wheelchair Application Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 2030
7.2 North America Wheelchair Application Market: Segment Dashboard
7.3 Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2020 - 2032 for the Application Segment
7.3.1 Homecare
7.3.1.1 Homecare Market, 2020 - 2032
7.3.2 Hospitals
7.3.2.1 Hospitals Market, 2020 - 2032
7.3.3 Ambulatory Surgical Centers
7.3.3.1 Ambulatory Surgical Centers Market, 2020 - 2032
7.3.4 Rehabilitation Centers
7.3.4.1 Rehabilitation Centers Market, 2020 - 2032
Chapter 8 North America Wheelchair Market: Regional Analysis
8.1 North America Wheelchair Regional Market Share Analysis, 2022 & 2030
8.2 Regional Market Snapshot
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North Americ Wheelchair Market, 2020 - 2032
8.3.2 U.S.
8.3.2.1 U.S. Wheelchair market, 2020 - 2032
8.3.3 Canada
8.3.3.1 Canada Wheelchair market, 2020 - 2032
Chapter 9 Competitive Analysis
9.1 Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
9.2 Company/Competition Categorization (Key Innovators, Market Leaders, Emerging Players)
9.2.1 Participant Categorization
9.2.1.1 Innovators
9.3 Vendor Landscape
9.3.1 List of Key Service Providers
9.3.1.1 Market Differentiators
9.3.1.2 North America Wheelchair - Market Share Analysis
9.4 Company Profiles
9.4.1 Carex Health Brands, Inc.
9.4.1.1 Company overview
9.4.1.2 Financial performance
9.4.1.3 Product benchmarking
9.4.1.4 Strategic initiatives
9.4.2 DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC
9.4.2.1 Company overview
9.4.2.2 Financial performance
9.4.2.3 Product benchmarking
9.4.2.4 Strategic initiatives
9.4.3 GF Health Products, Inc.
9.4.3.1 Company overview
9.4.3.2 Financial performance
9.4.3.3 Product benchmarking
9.4.3.4 Strategic initiatives
9.4.4 Invacare Corporation
9.4.4.1 Company overview
9.4.4.2 Financial performance
9.4.4.3 Product benchmarking
9.4.4.4 Strategic initiatives
9.4.5 Medline Industries, Inc.
9.4.5.1 Company overview
9.4.5.2 Financial performance
9.4.5.3 Product benchmarking
9.4.5.4 Strategic initiatives
9.4.6 Sunrise Medical
9.4.6.1 Company overview
9.4.6.2 Financial performance
9.4.6.3 Product benchmarking
9.4.6.4 Strategic initiatives
9.4.7 Karman Healthcare, Inc.
9.4.7.1 Company overview
9.4.7.2 Financial performance
9.4.7.3 Product benchmarking
9.4.7.4 Strategic initiatives
9.4.8 Quantum Rehab
9.4.8.1 Company overview
9.4.8.2 Financial performance
9.4.8.3 Product benchmarking
9.4.8.4 Strategic initiatives
9.4.9 Numotion
9.4.9.1 Company overview
9.4.9.2 Financial performance
9.4.9.3 Product benchmarking
9.4.9.4 Strategic initiatives
9.4.10 Pride Mobility Products Corp.
9.4.10.1 Company overview
9.4.10.2 Financial performance
9.4.10.3 Product benchmarking
9.4.10.4 Strategic initiatives
9.4.11 Sermax Mobility Ltd.
9.4.11.1 Company overview
9.4.11.2 Financial performance
9.4.11.3 Product benchmarking
9.4.11.4 Strategic initiatives