Europe Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Size and Forecast 2021 - 2031, Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Product, Application, End User, Distribution Channel, and Country

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The Europe Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids market is anticipated to grow from US$ 5.87 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 9.33 billion by 2031; it is expected to register a CAGR of 7.1% during 2025-2031. Increasing geriatric population and rising mobility impairment disorders are contributing to the growing Europe Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids market size. However, the high cost of wheelchairs and mobility aids hampers the Europe Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids market growth. Further, the lightweight and compact designs is expected to bring in new Europe Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids market trends in the coming years.

In terms of revenue, Germany dominated the market in 2024. It is estimated to dominate the Europe market during the forecast period. Germany is the largest European market for wheelchairs and mobility aids, owing to the increasing number of disabled people and rising investments by the government in the development of smart wheelchairs. According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, Germany exported US$ 154 million worth of wheelchairs in 2022, making it the second-largest exporter worldwide. As per the Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), ~7.8 million severely disabled people were living in Germany in 2021. The Federal Government is focused on funding research for the development of smart wheelchair seats. In September 2021, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in Germany funded a research project by Ottobock with the allocation of nearly US$ 1.08 million. In partnership with TU Dresden University, this research project is aimed at developing an intelligent seat for young wheelchair users. Moreover, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and increasing population drive the need for robust healthcare infrastructure in Germany, which is expected to support the market progress in the coming years.

Europe Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Analysis

Availability of User-Friendly and Accessible Devices with Advanced Technologies to Provide Market Opportunities in Future

Advanced AI-integrated mobility devices, such as foldable wheelchairs and electric scooters help in improving the transportation accessibility for end users. In March 2023, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare introduced the UltraFold, a new high-end 4-wheel model created to offer a perfect blend of modern design, safety, comfort, and exceptional performance. The UltraFold Auto Folding Scooter is a top-of-the-range addition to the Drive lineup, offering a range of impressive new features to further enhance the riders' experience. This new remote folding design features a fashionable slimline body, contemporary twin LED headlights, rear LED light and an automatic speed assist that slows down when cornering, giving excellent peace of mind.

This advancement enhances user experience and reduces the risk of pressure sores and other issues associated with prolonged use. Thus, technological advancements have the lucrative potential to transform the wheelchair and mobility aids market through significant research and development and the launch of user-friendly accessible devices, allowing market players to cater to a broader range of patients or individuals with mobility impairments.

Europe Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the Europe Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids market analysis are product, application, end users, and distribution channel.

Based on product, the Europe wheelchairs and mobility aids market is segmented into wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walking aids, and others. The wheelchairs segment is further bifurcated into type and category. The type segment classified as manual, powered, power assisted, accessories. The category segment classified as new and refurbished. The wheelchairs segment dominated the market in 2024.

By application, the Europe wheelchairs and mobility aids market is divided into neurologically impaired, handicap patients, and other applications. The neurologically impaired segment dominated the market in 2024.

Based on end user, the Europe wheelchairs and mobility aids market is segmented into homecare, hospitals and clinics, rehabilitation centers, and others. The homecare segment held the largest share of the market in 2024.

As per distribution channel, the Europe wheelchairs and mobility aids market is bifurcated into online and offline. The offline segment dominated the market in 2024.

Europe Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market: Competitive Landscape and Key Developments

Invacare Corp, Ottobock SE & Co KGaA, Sunrise Medical, Permobil, HOGGI GmbH, Karma Medical Products Co LTD, Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Ltd, MEYRA GMBH, Ostrich Mobility Instruments Pvt Ltd, and Glide Products are among the key companies operating in the Europe Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids market.

World Economic Forum, World Health Organization, European Journal of Neurology, Forbes Health, Eurostat, European Association for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Observatory of Economic Complexity, and National Library of Medicine (NLM) are among the primary and secondary sources referred to while preparing the Europe Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids market report.

Product Code: TIPRE00040981

1. Introduction

1.1 Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary

2.1 Analyst Market Outlook

3. Research Methodology

3.1 Secondary Research
3.2 Primary Research
- 3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
- 3.2.2 Macro-economic factor analysis:
- 3.2.3 Developing base number:
- 3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
- 3.2.5 Country level data:
3.3 Assumptions and Limitations

4. Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Landscape

4.1 Overview
4.2 PEST Analysis
4.3 Impact of Trump's Reciprocal Tariff
4.4 Import Export Analysis for Key Countries (As per the Nearest HSC Code)

5. Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Key Market Dynamics

5.1 Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.2 Market Drivers
- 5.2.1 Increasing Geriatric Population
- 5.2.2 Rising Mobility Impairment Disorders
5.3 Market Restraints
- 5.3.1 High Cost High Cost to Restrain Market Growth
5.4 Market Opportunities
- 5.4.1 Availability of User-Friendly and Accessible Devices with Advanced Technologies
5.5 Future Trends
- 5.5.1 Lightweight and Compact Designs
5.6 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:

6. Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Analysis

6.1 Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021-2031

7. Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Revenue Analysis - by Product

7.1 Wheelchairs
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Wheelchairs: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 7.1.3 Wheelchair Type
  - 7.1.3.1 Manual
    - 7.1.3.1.1 Overview
    - 7.1.3.1.2 Manual: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
  - 7.1.3.2 Powered
    - 7.1.3.2.1 Overview
    - 7.1.3.2.2 Powered: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
  - 7.1.3.3 Power Assisted
    - 7.1.3.3.1 Overview
    - 7.1.3.3.2 Power Assisted: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
  - 7.1.3.4 Accessories
    - 7.1.3.4.1 Overview
    - 7.1.3.4.2 Accessories: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
- 7.1.4 Wheelchairs Category
  - 7.1.4.1 New
    - 7.1.4.1.1 Overview
    - 7.1.4.1.2 New: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
  - 7.1.4.2 Refurbished
    - 7.1.4.2.1 Overview
    - 7.1.4.2.2 Refurbished: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.2 Mobility Scooters
7.3 Walking Aids
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Walking Aids: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.4 Others
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Others: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

8. Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Revenue Analysis - by Application

8.1 Neurologically Impaired
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Neurologically Impaired: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
8.2 Handicap Patients
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Handicap Patients: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
8.3 Others
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Others: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

9. Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Revenue Analysis - by End User

9.1 Homecare
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Homecare: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
9.2 Hospitals and Clinics
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Hospitals and Clinics: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
9.3 Rehabilitation Centers
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Rehabilitation Centers: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
9.4 Others
- 9.4.1 Overview
- 9.4.2 Others: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

10. Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Volume and Revenue Analysis - by Distribution Channel

10.1 Online
- 10.1.1 Overview
- 10.1.2 Online: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
10.2 Offline
- 10.2.1 Overview
- 10.2.2 Offline: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

11. Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Country Analysis

11.1 Europe
- 11.1.1 Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Countries
- 11.1.2 Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 11.1.2.1 Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Volume and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 11.1.2.2 Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 11.1.2.3 Germany: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.3.1 Germany: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.3.2 Germany: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.3.3 Germany: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.3.4 Germany: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.3.5 Germany: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.3.6 Germany: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.2.4 United Kingdom: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.4.1 United Kingdom: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.4.2 United Kingdom: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.4.3 United Kingdom: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.4.4 United Kingdom: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.4.5 United Kingdom: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.4.6 United Kingdom: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.2.5 France: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.5.1 France: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.5.2 France: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.5.3 France: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.5.4 France: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.5.5 France: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.5.6 France: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.2.6 Italy: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.6.1 Italy: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.6.2 Italy: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.6.3 Italy: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.6.4 Italy: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.6.5 Italy: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.6.6 Italy: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.2.7 Spain: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.7.1 Spain: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.7.2 Spain: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.7.3 Spain: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.7.4 Spain: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.7.5 Spain: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.7.6 Spain: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.2.8 Norway: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.8.1 Norway: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.8.2 Norway: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.8.3 Norway: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.8.4 Norway: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.8.5 Norway: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.8.6 Norway: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.2.9 Denmark: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.9.1 Denmark: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.9.2 Denmark: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.9.3 Denmark: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.9.4 Denmark: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.9.5 Denmark: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.9.6 Denmark: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.2.10 Sweden: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.10.1 Sweden: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.10.2 Sweden: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.10.3 Sweden: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.10.4 Sweden: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.10.5 Sweden: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.10.6 Sweden: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.2.11 Poland: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.11.1 Poland: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.11.2 Poland: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.11.3 Poland: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.11.4 Poland: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.11.5 Poland: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.11.6 Poland: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.2.12 Belgium: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.12.1 Belgium: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.12.2 Belgium: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.12.3 Belgium: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.12.4 Belgium: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.12.5 Belgium: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.12.6 Belgium: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.2.13 Netherlands: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.13.1 Netherlands: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.13.2 Netherlands: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.13.3 Netherlands: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.13.4 Netherlands: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.13.5 Netherlands: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.13.6 Netherlands: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel
  - 11.1.2.14 Rest of Europe: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.14.1 Rest of Europe: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Product
    - 11.1.2.14.2 Rest of Europe: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Type
    - 11.1.2.14.3 Rest of Europe: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Wheelchairs Category
    - 11.1.2.14.4 Rest of Europe: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Application
    - 11.1.2.14.5 Rest of Europe: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by End Users
    - 11.1.2.14.6 Rest of Europe: Wheelchairs and Mobility Aids Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel

12. Competitive Landscape

12.1 Growth Strategies in Europe and APAC Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters Market
12.2 Organic Growth Strategies
- 12.2.1 Overview
12.3 Inorganic Growth Strategies
- 12.3.1 Overview

13. Company Profiles

13.1 Invacare Corp
- 13.1.1 Key Facts
- 13.1.2 Business Description
- 13.1.3 Products and Services
- 13.1.4 Financial Overview
- 13.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.1.6 Key Developments
13.2 Ottobock SE & Co KGaA
- 13.2.1 Key Facts
- 13.2.2 Business Description
- 13.2.3 Products and Services
- 13.2.4 Financial Overview
- 13.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.2.6 Key Developments
13.3 Sunrise Medical
- 13.3.1 Key Facts
- 13.3.2 Business Description
- 13.3.3 Products and Services
- 13.3.4 Financial Overview
- 13.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.6 Key Developments
13.4 Permobil
- 13.4.1 Key Facts
- 13.4.2 Business Description
- 13.4.3 Products and Services
- 13.4.4 Financial Overview
- 13.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.4.6 Key Developments
13.5 HOGGI GmbH
- 13.5.1 Key Facts
- 13.5.2 Business Description
- 13.5.3 Products and Services
- 13.5.4 Financial Overview
- 13.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.5.6 Key Developments
13.6 Karma Medical Products Co LTD
- 13.6.1 Key Facts
- 13.6.2 Business Description
- 13.6.3 Products and Services
- 13.6.4 Financial Overview
- 13.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.6.6 Key Developments
13.7 Drive Devilbiss Healthcare Ltd
- 13.7.1 Key Facts
- 13.7.2 Business Description
- 13.7.3 Products and Services
- 13.7.4 Financial Overview
- 13.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.7.6 Key Developments
13.8 MEYRA GMBH
- 13.8.1 Key Facts
- 13.8.2 Business Description
- 13.8.3 Products and Services
- 13.8.4 Financial Overview
- 13.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.8.6 Key Developments
13.9 Ostrich Mobility Instruments Pvt Ltd
- 13.9.1 Key Facts
- 13.9.2 Business Description
- 13.9.3 Products and Services
- 13.9.4 Financial Overview
- 13.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.9.6 Key Developments
13.10 Glide Products
- 13.10.1 Key Facts
- 13.10.2 Business Description
- 13.10.3 Products and Services
- 13.10.4 Financial Overview
- 13.10.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.10.6 Key Developments

14. Appendix

14.1 About The Insight Partners
14.2 Glossary of Terms