Market Introduction
Patients use wheelchairs when walking is impossible for them due to injury, illness, or disability. There are different types of wheelchairs available in the market, depending on the patient's requirement. There is a wide range of wheelchairs available differing by mechanisms of control, propulsion method, and technology used. There has been a significant effort in the last decade to develop a wheelchair.
Thus, the rising geriatric population is expected to create a significant demand for wheelchair in the coming years, which is further anticipated to drive the wheelchair market.
Countries in Middle East have also widely affected the socio-economic condition by the COVID–19 pandemic. However, the countries have wisely reacted to the COVID–19 pandemic to avoid the spread of infection. Similar to other regions, lockdown and social distancing were imposed, which has impaired these trends hindering access to work, regular income, payments, fairs, schools, and healthcare. Therefore, it is expected the countries have undergone huge losses and are still trying to recover them. The lockdown has widely affected the non-emergency medical services in the region, which has somehow affected the medical devices sector. Countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE are emerging as healthcare destinations in the regions. However, they are dependent on the developed countries for the resources. In South Africa, government agencies like South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has put in place a series of initiatives and grants aimed at minimizing the potential negative impact of the pandemic on the availability of mobility devices for person with disability in South Africa. Furthermore, the availability of the vaccines and other healthcare facilities in the developing countries in the region is expected to provide scope for the market players in wheelchair market for few years.
Market Overview and Dynamics
The Wheelchair market in Middle East and Africa is expected to grow from US$ 246.5 million in 2021 to US$ 364.9 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2021 to 2028. People suffering from disorders such as spinal cord injury, paralysis, and arthritis require wheelchair for mobility. Thus, increasing prevalence of these diseases is propelling the demand for wheelchairs. As per the WHO, every year, 250,000–500,000 people in the world suffer spinal cord injuries (SCIs). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ~24 million adults have limited their activities due to arthritis, and more than 1 in 4 adults with arthritis report severe joint pain. Thus, increasing prevalence of disorders requiring mobility assistance is creating high demand for wheelchairs.
Key Market Segments
In terms of product, the manual wheelchair segment accounted for the largest share of the Middle East and Africa wheelchair market in 2020. In terms of type, the centre wheel drive segment accounted for the largest share of the Middle East and Africa wheelchair market in 2020. In terms of application, the neurologically impaired segment accounted for the largest share of the Middle East and Africa wheelchair market in 2020. In terms of end user, the rehabilitation centres segment held a larger market share of the wheelchair market in 2020. In terms of usage, the adult segment held a larger market share of the wheelchair market in 2020. In terms of distribution channel, the retail segment held a larger market share of the wheelchair market in 2020.
Major Sources and Companies Listed
A few major primary and secondary sources referred to for preparing this report on the wheelchair market in Middle East and Africa are company websites, annual reports, financial reports, national government documents, and statistical database, among others. Major companies listed in the report are Medline Industries, Inc., OTTOBOCK, MEYRA GMBH, KARMAN HEALTHCARE, INC, Sunrise Medical, LEVO AG, and Permobil.
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MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA WHEELCHAIR MARKET SEGMENTATION
By Product
By Type
By Application
By End User
By Usage
By Distribution Channel
By Country
Companies Mentioned
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2021 | US$ 246.5 Million |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 364.9 Million |
| CAGR (2021 - 2028) | 5.8% |
| Historical Data | 2019-2020 |
| Forecast period | 2022-2028 |
| Segments Covered |
By Product
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| Regions and Countries Covered |
Middle East and Africa
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
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The Middle East and Africa Wheelchair Market is valued at US$ 246.5 Million in 2021, it is projected to reach US$ 364.9 Million by 2028.
As per our report Middle East and Africa Wheelchair Market, the market size is valued at US$ 246.5 Million in 2021, projecting it to reach US$ 364.9 Million by 2028. This translates to a CAGR of approximately 5.8% during the forecast period.
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