Germany: Wheelchair Market 2024

Wheelchair Market Size in Germany

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the German wheelchair market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Wheelchair consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wheelchair Production in Germany

In value terms, wheelchair production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Wheelchair production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Wheelchair Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, shipments abroad of wheelchairs decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports saw a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair exports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for wheelchair exports from Germany, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, wheelchair exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X units), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for wheelchair exported from Germany were France ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Russia, Spain, Poland, Finland, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wheelchair export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of wheelchairs increased by X% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wheelchair imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value 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 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of wheelchair to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wheelchair imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X units), twofold. India (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 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: the Netherlands (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and India ($X) were the largest wheelchair suppliers to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Taiwan (Chinese), Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average wheelchair import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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