| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| CAGR | 5.30 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Pediatric Wheelchairs Market Analysis
The Pediatric Wheelchairs Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period.
Wheelchair operations were halted in several countries as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions. Children with disabilities were particularly vulnerable to the Covid-19 outbreak and so had to stay at home. The disruption of the supply chain and logistics had an impact on businesses' sales revenue and profit. There was a decline in the demand for wheelchairs during the pandemic. However, the market recovered in the last two years since the restrictions were lifted. The market is expected to register stable growth during the forecast years owing to the category's continued advancement, expanding adoption, and the availability of a wide range of products.
The major factor attributing to the growth of the market is the increasing incidences of disabilities in children. According to United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), data updated in 2022, 50% of the world's population which is at least one billion people have some form of disability, whether present at birth or acquired later in life. The number of children with disabilities globally was estimated at almost 240 million in 2021. Thus, the high number of disabled children are expected to boost the demand for pediatric wheelchair and are expected to propel the market growth.
Furthermore, according to the Juvenile Arthritis Foundation Australia 2022 report, juvenile arthritis is estimated to affect 6,000 to 10,000 Australian children aged 1-16 years, making it as common as childhood diabetes and epilepsy. Also, as per the Arthritis Foundation 2022 report, nearly 300 thousand children in the United States had juvenile arthritis in 2022. 36% of the surveyed children reported severe discomfort significantly limiting their daily activities. The large number of pediatric patients affected by arthritis require wheelchairs allowing comfortable movement, which is expected to propel the growth of the pediatric wheelchair market.
In addition, other diseases such as multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and severe asthma in children require wheelchairs, boosting the demand during the forecast period. For instance, a retrospective study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine in December 2022 stated that the overall crude prevalence of Paediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis in Poland's children population was 4.71 per 100,000 children. Children with MS have blurry vision or other changes in vision, numbness, and loss of balance or coordination. As per the data from Lung India as of August 2022, the prevalence of Asthma among Indian children was around 18.2%. The high burden of such diseases requires wheelchairs at home or hospitals, thereby propelling the market growth during the forecast period.
Therefore, owing to the factors such as the high burden of pediatric diseases restricting movement in children, the studied market is anticipated to witness growth over the analysis period. However, the high cost of wheelchairs especially in developing countries, where poverty and disability go hand in hand, acts as the major drawback for the market growth.
Pediatric Wheelchairs Market Trends
Manual Wheelchairs Segment Dominates the Market and is Expected to do so in the Forecast Period
There has been a growing demand for manual pediatric wheelchairs globally, owing to their affordability, lightweight, and non-dependability on charging. These features and advances in pediatric wheelchairs are expected to promote the demand and expand the segmental growth in the market.
According to an article published in Abilities Medical Equipment in June 2021, Children's manual wheelchairs come in a variety of designs and sorts. While some chairs are made to be propelled using leg effort, the majority are propelled using arm strength. such variations in the usage for movement make pediatric patients choose and demand the comfortable one. In addition, they occur in a range of configurations, from standard to ultra-lightweight, requiring less space for storage with various customization options, such as foldable or completely collapsible wheelchairs. The advantages provided by manual wheelchairs are expected to boost segment growth during the forecast period.
Furthermore, the growing number of pediatric minimally invasive surgical procedures requires manual wheelchairs for the movement of patients from one place to another in hospitals or at home. For instance,an article published in the journal Annals of Pediatric Surgery in February 2022, reported that 7 pediatric surgery referral Centers (Ancona, Bologna, Brescia, Genova, Pavia, Pescara, Siena) with a total of 303 patients were included in the study, 164 males (54%) and 139 females (46%). The same source quoted that the most commonly performed interventions for each anatomic area were respectively atypical pulmonary resection (38%), pyeloplasty (49%), and fundoplication (30%). Pediatric robotic surgery is a field in development and is leading to the high demand for wheelchairs, thereby contributing to the growth of the studied market.
Therefore, the above-mentioned factors are expected to drive segmental growth in the market during the forecast period.
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North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over The Forecast Period
North America is expected to dominate the pediatric wheelchairs market owing to the factors, such as the high burden of physical disability diseases in children, the high presence of market players, and established healthcare infrastructure.
According to the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, data updated in November 2021, every 4 minutes, a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. That means nearly 120,000 babies are affected by birth defects each year. This rising number of disabled children need a pediatric wheelchair for movement and transportation and others help too. This leads to the acceleration of the usage of wheelchairs and boosts the market.
Furthermore, as per the Cross River Therapy December 2022 article, about 1 in 44 children was identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States in 2022. Additionally, as per the Asthma and allergy foundation of America published in March 2021, asthma affects children, adults, and elderly people, with about 5 million American children having asthma in 2021. Wheelchairs can help improve day-to-day function when symptoms become severe in children with asthma and autism in the region, thereby propelling the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Additionally, according to the National Institute of Health, Estimates of Funding for Various Research, Condition, and Disease Categories (RCDC), May 2022 update, the spending on R&D in the United States for Pediatric Cardiomyopathy was USD 20 million in 2021 and USD 21 million in 2022. The grant provided by the government for the research of Pediatric Cardiomyopathy is expected to create opportunities for market players to develop innovative wheelchairs that is further expected to propel market growth in the upcoming years.
Therefore, the above-mentioned factors are expected to accelerate the market in the region during the forecast period.
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Pediatric Wheelchairs Industry Overview
The pediatric wheelchairs market is moderately competitive and consists of several major players. Some of the companies that are currently dominating in the market are Ottobock, MEYRA GmbH, Sunrise Medical, SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH, Invacare, Momentum Healthcare, Permobil, AKCES-MED sp. z. o., and Medline, among others.
Pediatric Wheelchairs Market Leaders
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Ottobock
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MEYRA GmbH
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Sunrise Medical
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SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH
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Invacare
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Pediatric Wheelchairs Market News
- In September 2022, Mobility solution manufacturer Karma Medical launched a new pediatric wheelchair at Rehacare 2022 in Dusseldorf, Germany. The Flexx Adapt is a highly adjustable pediatric wheelchair that grows with the child to provide a safe, supportive, and comfortable wheelchair experience.
- In May 2022, the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adolescents, (CRINA), received a donation of 107 pediatric wheelchairs from the United States government.
Pediatric Wheelchairs Industry Segmentation
As per the scope of the report, physical disability in children is caused due to spinal injury, cerebral palsy, spinal Bifida, etc. Pediatric wheelchairs need to be highly adjustable to the needs of a growing child and must be easy to adapt to the ever-changing needs of children. The Pediatric Wheelchairs Market is segmented by Product Type (Manual and Powered), Frame Type (Rigid Wheelchairs, and Foldable Wheelchairs), End User (Hospitals, Homecare Settings, and Other End Users), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions, globally. The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.
| By Product Type | Manual | |
| Powered | ||
| By Frame Type | Rigid Wheelchairs | |
| Foldable Wheelchairs | ||
| By End User | Hopsitals | |
| Homecare Setting | ||
| Other End Users | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Geography | Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | ||
| France | ||
| Italy | ||
| Spain | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| Japan | ||
| India | ||
| Australia | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Geography | Middle East and Africa | GCC |
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| Rest of Middle East and Africa | ||
| Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Rest of South America |
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Pediatric Wheelchairs Market Research FAQs
What is the current Pediatric Wheelchairs Market size?
The Pediatric Wheelchairs Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Pediatric Wheelchairs Market?
Ottobock, MEYRA GmbH, Sunrise Medical, SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH and Invacare are the major companies operating in the Pediatric Wheelchairs Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Pediatric Wheelchairs Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Pediatric Wheelchairs Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Pediatric Wheelchairs Market.
What years does this Pediatric Wheelchairs Market cover?
The report covers the Pediatric Wheelchairs Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Pediatric Wheelchairs Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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