The global paediatric wheelchairs market holds a valuation of US$ 2.1 billion as of 2022. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% during the period 2022 to 2032, and by 2032, the market is expected to be valued at US$ 4.13 billion.
An increase in the disabilities experienced by children is expected to surge the demand for paediatric wheelchairs during the forecast period.
Furthermore, this mobility equipment is designed in such a manner that it can readjust as per the child's growth. Besides this, the parents of such children are firm in the view that such disabilities should not stop their children's progress. Therefore, the adoption of paediatric wheelchairs by such children would make the children independent as well.
| Attributes | Value |
|---|---|
| Paediatric Wheelchairs Market Value (2022) | US$ 2.1 billion |
| Paediatric Wheelchairs Market Forecast Value (2032) | US$ 4.13 billion |
| Paediatric Wheelchairs Market Expected CAGR (2022 to 2032) | 7% |
While there are a variety of products serving the needs of adult disability patients who need mobility support, there is also a niche market for paediatric wheelchairs that serve all the needs of the children who need assistance in mobility. The wheelchairs for children need to be different from the ones that are designed for adults since children have altogether different needs.
As children are constantly growing, the main feature that paediatric wheelchairs have is their adaptability. All the parts of a paediatric wheelchair are designed in such a manner that they can be adjusted as per the growth of the child and easily take more weight as time passes.
Since the paediatric wheelchairs market is an established market with a huge scope of growth, and due to supportive government policies and funding across the world, manufacturers are coming up with new models and features that make paediatric wheelchairs easy to use, lighter in weight and more adaptable to the needs of children using them.
Paediatric wheelchairs market is also growing since there is a rise in disposable income and parents want their mobility challenged children to be as independent as possible and to live a life of dignity.
An increase in disposable income might also surge the sales of these mobility accessories. In addition to this, an increase in E-commerce platforms has made it easier for the end-users to decide the best kind of wheelchairs for their children. This is also expected to increase the sales of paediatric wheelchairs during the forecast period.
Apart from that, technological advancements have led to the development of wheelchairs, which are lightweight, foldable, and come with writing pads as well. This is expected to impact the paediatric wheelchairs adoption trends positively.
The manufacturers are also investing in the R&D aspect to develop comfortable paediatric wheelchair. A survey conducted by NCBI shows nearly 3 cases of cerebral palsy per 1000 live births. This is expected to create a lot of opportunities for the paediatric wheelchairs market going ahead.
The key restraint for the market growth happens to be the paediatric wheelchair price, which is very high. Apart from that, these wheelchairs can only be used till certain age, beyond which they would not be able to function properly.
Moreover, there is a social stigma associated with the usage of these wheelchairs, which might further challenge the growth of the paediatric wheelchairs market.
The manual wheelchairs currently have the largest market share owing to their low cost. Apart from that, these are lightweight and can easily be transported as well. Moreover, the paediatric population prefers to go in for manual segment as these are highly mobile.
However, as per the market research, the electric wheelchairs might exhibit higher CAGR during the forecast period as these hardly require any manual operation. Secondly, with the advancement in technology, their prices are expected to come down.
North America is expected to be the largest market for paediatric wheelchairs. The presence of major players, coupled with the presence of many children who are suffering from physical disability makes North America the largest market.
Furthermore, the availability of robust healthcare infrastructure in the region makes North America a big market. Apart from that, there are a number of initiatives taken by the government in order to ensure that wheelchairs reach every class of patients. This is likely to offer opportunities in abundance for the players in the North American market.
As per estimates, there are over four million children under the age of 18 with disabilities in the United States alone. Also, there are rising incidences of disabilities in children and such type of children need paediatric wheelchairs to maintain a mobile and an independent lifestyle.
This is the main market driver for the paediatric wheelchairs market. Globally, the need for paediatric wheelchairs is significantly higher and it is estimated that in the developing world alone, there are 21 million people needing wheelchairs.
Hence, there is a global need for paediatric wheelchairs that is a niche market catering to children with mobility challenges. Paediatric wheelchairs need to be highly adjustable with the needs of a growing child and must be easy to adapt to ever changing needs of children.
High cost of paediatric wheelchairs is one of the main threats to the growing paediatric wheelchairs market. Especially true for children in developing countries, where poverty and disability go hand in hand. Also, since paediatric wheelchairs are meant for children, they should be more adaptable to the ever changing needs and weight bearing requirements, otherwise they need to be replaced frequently.
This adds to the cost of maintaining a paediatric wheelchair. Also, there is a stigma associated with the use of wheelchairs and many parents would prefer to see their mobility challenged children use a stroller rather than a paediatric wheelchair.
North America is a major and a lucrative market for paediatric wheelchairs in the world. Supportive healthcare policies of the American government and a developed healthcare market are the main drivers that have placed the North American region on top of the global paediatric wheelchairs market.
However, it is the Asia-Pacific region that is the most promising market as far as future growth of the paediatric wheelchairs market is concerned. A vast unmet need for paediatric wheelchairs in the region, combined with a rise in disposal income and increased healthcare spending by the governments in the region have made Asia-Pacific region the fastest growing paediatric wheelchairs market.
Key market players include Ottobock, Invacare, Sunrise Medical, Roma Medical Aids, Guangdong Shunde Jaeyong Hardware among others.
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