United Kingdom wheelchair market is expected to register robust growth in the forecast period, 2023-2027. Patients utilize wheelchairs when walking is impossible for them owing to injury, illness, or disability. There are several types of wheelchairs found at in the market, depending on the requirement of the patient. There are numerous wheelchairs found at differing by mechanisms of control, propulsion method, and technology used. There has been a significant effort in the last decade to develop a wheelchair with innovative features. The increase in incidence of disorders that requires mobility assistance and expanding population of geriatric people across United Kingdom is further propelling the growth of the wheelchair market. Continuous technological advancements in the designs of wheelchair are driving the sales of the market. Also, the launch of the electric wheelchairs that are operated by batteries aids the users to a better extent. The design enhancement and the product innovations can store and connecting the devices with the medical history of the patients.
Expanding Number of Geriatric Patients is Projected to Bolster the Market Growth
The increase in number of geriatric patients across the globe is propelling the market growth. The surging number of chronic diseases in the elderly population, when compared to other diseases, which further leads to increase disabilities among them, thereby escalating the demand for wheelchairs. The elder generations are likely to suffer disabilities along with thee growing age the incidence of spinal cord is increasing is also supporting the growth of the wheelchair market. These factors are anticipated to drive the wheelchair market across United Kingdom in the upcoming years.
Continuous Technological Progression in Wheelchair Design Augments the Market Growth
Technological breakthrough brings several types of powered wheelchairs that are offered by leading manufacturers, with an aim to ease out the work for patients. The novel wheelchair was launched with technologically advanced front wheel power mobility with an open stack design, in which the wheels and hubs, tires, gearboxes, and motors can be easily eliminated. Furthermore, some of the powered wheelchairs are designed specifically for athletes to assist them participate in various games including basketball, tennis, and rugby. These are provided with numerous features such as quick adjustments, high-performance sports wheels, side guards and seat cushions, and single swivel anti-tip bar. All these aforementioned factors are expected to accelerate the market growth in the upcoming years.
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Market Segmentation
The United Kingdom Wheelchair market is segmented into product type, application, institutional, category, distribution channel, type, regional distribution, and competitive landscape. Based on product type, the market is bifurcated into manual and powered. Based on application, the market is divided into personal and institutional. Based on institutional, the market is segmented into hospital & clinics, rehabilitation centers, others. Based on category, the market is divided into
Market Players
Sunrise Medical Limited, Webster Wheelchairs Company, MobilityPlus Wheelchairs Limited, Invacare UK, Karma Mobility UK are the key market players operating in United Kingdom Wheelchair market.
Attribute | Details |
Base Year | 2021 |
Historic Data | 2017 – 2020 |
Estimated Year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2023 – 2027 |
Quantitative Units | Revenue in USD Million, and CAGR for 2017-2021 and 2022-2027 |
Report coverage | Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments covered | · Product Type · Application · Institutional · Category · Distribution Channel · Type |
Regional scope | London, Southeast, East Anglia, Scotland, Southwest, East Midlands, Yorkshire & Humberside, Rest of United Kingdom |
Key companies profiled | Sunrise Medical Limited, Webster Wheelchairs Company, MobilityPlus Wheelchairs Limited, Invacare UK, Karma Mobility UK |
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