The global transport chairs market size is expected to reach USD 1.79 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2030. The transport chairs are equipment that is used to move patients with physical disabilities. There are many different features and attachments available for chairs, including cup holders, footrests, armrests, bags, totes, and pouches. The growing prevalence of osteoporosis and arthritis in adults is one of the major factors anticipated to propel the market. In addition, the growing geriatric population is anticipated to promote industry expansion. In the United States, there are more than 50 million senior citizens, or 16.5% of the population.
It is anticipated that the geriatric population in some Asian and Latin American nations will be quadrupled by 2050. The frame materials used for manufacturing transport chairs are generally of two types: aluminum and steel; out of which, aluminum is mostly used because of its better qualities like low weight, high malleability, and ductility. In healthcare facilities, the industry is expected to serve as a key revenue-generating center. Healthcare facilities are backed by hospitals, nursing homes, and specialty clinics, where the requirement for patient transportation equipment is increasing due to the rising number of geriatric patients and cases of accidents, arthritis, and osteoporosis.
The onset of the pandemic adversely affected the medical devices supply chain. Persons with disabilities were disproportionately affected by the health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19, as outlined by the Secretary-General of WHO in his policy brief A Disability-Inclusive Response to COVID-19. However, all those months witnessed high demand for patient transportation in hospitals and other healthcare facilities as the geriatric and disabled population was more vulnerable to COVID-19 and had to undergo various treatments. Although the medical devices supply chain was affected badly and it was difficult to meet the increased demand, the industry managed to meet the demands successfully.
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The aluminum segment dominated the market in 2024 and is estimated to expand further retaining its position throughout the forecast period
It is one of the most popularly used frame materials for transport chairs
The geriatric population segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period
This growth can be attributed to a rise in the product usage for patient transportation, such as in healthcare facilities
The healthcare facilities segment dominated the market in 2024 owing to the increasing product requirement due to high patient admission volume
Grand View Research has segmented the global transport chairs market report on the basis of category, frame material, end use, and region
Transport Chairs Category Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Adult
Geriatric
Pediatric
Transport Chairs Frame Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Aluminum
Steel
Transport Chairs End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
Specialty Clinics
Others
Public Facilities
Airports
Shopping Malls
Others
Transport Chairs Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
List of Key Players of Transport Chairs Market
Carex
Stryker
Drive Medical GmbH & CO. KG
GF Health Products, Inc.
Invacare Holdings Corporation
Medline Industries, LP
Sunrise Medical
Karman Healthcare, Inc.
NOVA Medical Products
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