PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1747195
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1747195
The global patient handling equipment market is projected to reach USD 16.4 billion by 2030 from USD 12.4 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. The patient handling equipment market is experiencing steady growth due to several factors. The worldwide aging population is leading to a rise in conditions such as cardiovascular diseases and strokes, which increases the demand for advanced and ergonomic devices. Healthcare facilities, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and senior care facilities, are being compelled to adopt more sophisticated patient handling equipment. Additionally, there is a noticeable shift towards home healthcare services, especially in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, where hospitalizations are rising. Overall, increased healthcare spending in developing markets is creating new opportunities for market growth.
Scope of the Report | |
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Years Considered for the Study | 2024-2030 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2030 |
Units Considered | Value (USD billion) |
Segments | Type, Application, End User, and Region |
Regions covered | Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and LATAM |
By type, the patient transfer devices segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period.
By type, the patient handling equipment market is segmented into patient transfer devices, medical beds, mobility equipment, bathroom & toilet assist equipment, and stretchers & transport chairs. The patient transfer devices segment is further categorized into patient lifts, slings, air-assisted lateral transfer mattresses, sliding sheets, and accessories. The patient lifts segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024. The growing awareness of the benefits of patient lifts in healthcare settings drives demand for these devices, which help transport patients safely from one location to another. Additionally, many healthcare professionals are experiencing musculoskeletal injuries due to the use of improper patient handling devices. As a result, governments are investing in developing healthcare infrastructure to prevent such incidents worldwide, contributing to this market segment's growth.
By application, the rehabilitation care segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
The market is segmented by application into acute care, long-term care, bariatric care, rehabilitation care, and other applications. The rehabilitation care segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR owing to the rising prevalence/incidence of chronic diseases (such as neurological disorders and cardiovascular diseases), post-surgery recovery needs, and the global aging population. Rehabilitation care emphasizes regaining mobility and muscle strength. This increases the need for patient handling equipment such as wheelchairs, patient lifts, slings, and medical beds. Government and private healthcare organizations are also investing in developing the healthcare infrastructure to support rehabilitation care, which drives segmental growth.
By region, the Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the patient handling equipment market during the forecast period.
The global patient handling equipment market is segmented into five regions: North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The patient handling equipment market in the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth due to the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, particularly in highly populated countries like China and India. These nations are witnessing a rise in conditions such as strokes and Parkinson's disease. Additionally, the aging population is contributing to the demand for patient handling equipment in the Asia Pacific region, with countries like Japan, South Korea, and China having a significant proportion of elderly residents. Furthermore, the growing number of road accidents and individuals with disabilities across the region is increasing the need for various patient handling equipment, including patient lifts, wheelchairs, scooters, and bathroom & toilet assist devices.
Note 1: Companies are classified into tiers based on their total revenue. As of 2024, Tier 1 = >USD 10.0 billion, Tier 2 = USD 1.0 billion to USD 10.0 billion, and Tier 3 = <USD 1.0 billion.
Note 2: C-level primaries include CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and VPs.
Note 3: Others include sales managers, marketing managers, business development managers, product managers, distributors, and suppliers.
The key players operating in the patient handling equipment market include Arjo (Sweden), Baxter International Inc. (US), Savaria (Canada), Stryker Corporation (US), Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (US), Etac AB (Sweden), GF Health Products, Inc. (US), V. Guldmann A/S (Denmark), Joerns Healthcare (US), Medline Industries, LP (US), Prism Healthcare Group (UK), LINET Group (Netherland), Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Direct Healthcare Group (UK), Malvetio Spa (Italy), and EZ Way, Inc. (US), among others.
Research Coverage
This report studies the patient handling equipment market based on type, application, end user, and region. The report also studies factors (such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) affecting market growth and provides details of the competitive landscape for market leaders. Furthermore, the report analyzes micro markets concerning their growth trends. It forecasts the revenue of the market segments relating to five regions (and the respective countries in these regions).
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