People with disabilities or those who are unable to walk due to injuries or certain illnesses, including cerebral palsy, use wheelchairs to facilitate their mobility. There are two varieties of wheelchairs: manual wheelchairs and power or electric wheelchairs. In the near future, new advancements and innovations like sports wheelchairs, stair climbing wheelchairs, and smart wheelchairs are anticipated to propel the wheelchair market's growth.
Middle East and Africa Wheelchair Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Drivers: The aging population is one of the main factors propelling the MEA wheelchair market. As they age, seniors are more likely to experience mobility issues. This is anticipated to fuel demand for wheelchairs and propel the market forward throughout the projected timeframe.
Due to the high rise in spinal cord injuries among the older population, the market is anticipated to increase quickly over the course of the projected period.
Moreover, throughout the course of the forecast period, rising government initiatives and regulations in low-resource nations to improve wheelchair accessibility are anticipated to fuel market expansion.
Challenge: However, factors including the high cost of electric wheelchairs and the shortage of healthcare facilities are impeding the growth of the global wheelchair market. A few elements, such as the availability of other handicap substitutes like walking aids and intense competition for various items, could pose challenging barriers to market progress in the years to come.
Impact of COVID-19 on Middle East and Africa Wheelchair Market
However, the COVID-19 pandemic curtailed the transportation and supply-demand crises in 2020, resulting in product shortages, higher expenses, and decreased wheelchair sales. Furthermore, the lockdown in the country made it difficult for wheelchair manufacturers to receive the necessary products, components, and raw materials. Nonetheless, many businesses are projected to resume operations due to the ease of closure before the end of 2021, supporting market development in the years ahead.
Middle East and Africa Wheelchair Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Carex Health Brands, Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing, GF Health Products, Inc. Invacare Corporation, Ottobock, Pride Mobility Products Corp., and Sunrise Medical Limited.
Middle East and Africa Wheelchair Market Segmentation:
By Application: Based on the Application, Middle East and Africa Wheelchair Market is segmented as; Handicap Patients and Neurologically Impaired.
By Product: Based on the Product, Middle East and Africa Wheelchair Market is segmented as; Manual Wheelchair, Powered/Electric Wheelchair and Smart Wheelchair.
By Type: Based on the Type, Middle East and Africa Wheelchair Market is segmented as; Centre Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive and Standing Electric Wheelchair.
By Region: This research also includes data for Egypt, Ethiopia, Israel, Kenya, KSA, South Africa, Sudan, UAE, Rest of MEA.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.