Market Overview:
The global walking canes and crutches market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period, 2018-2030. The market growth is attributed to the increasing prevalence of disabilities and geriatric population across the globe. Additionally, technological advancements in smart canes are also propelling the growth of this market. Based on type, normal canes and crutches segment held a dominant share in 2017 and is projected to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period. This segment is mainly driven by their low cost as compared to other types of walking aids available in the market. However, smart cane segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR during 2018-2030 owing to its features such as fall detection system, GPS navigation system etc., which make it more beneficial for disabled persons or elderly people than normal canes or crutches. Based on application, disabled person segment accounted for majority share in 2017 and it is projected retain its dominance throughout 2030 owing disability prevalence rate across different regions worldwide coupled with increasing awareness about benefits associated with using walking aids among this population group . However , elderly person’ssegmentis expectedto witness highest CAGRduring2018-2030due topopulation aging trend globally .
Product Definition:
Walking canes and crutches are devices that help people walk when they have a disability or an injury. They provide support to the person's body and make it easier for them to move around.
Normal Canes and Crutches:
Normal canes and crutches are the equipment that we use to move around when we have a permanent physical disability. It is used by people who cannot walk or stand on their own. Normal cane includes a handle, which is connected to the shaft by means of an aluminum or other suitable staff. The head of normal cane may be flat, round, or shaped like a "W", hexagonal, etc.
Smart Canes:
Smart canes are a combination of cane and smart device. They have Bluetooth connected inside the handle part which helps in providing directional information to the user. It has an internal accelerometer which provides information about whether the user is walking, running or standing still. The directional arrow on the screen points towards appropriate direction for walk, run or standstill position respectively.
Application Insights:
The disabled person application segment accounted for the largest share of over 60.0% in 2017. The rising number of people suffering from various injuries and diseases due to accidents is expected to drive the demand for walking canes and crutches during the forecast period. According to WHO, around 50 million people are injured or disabled every year globally which accounts for 15% of total injury or disability cases across all age groups worldwide.
The elderly application segment is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to increasing geriatric population across countries such as China, Japan, Germany and U.S.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017. The presence of a large number of cane and crutch manufacturers, coupled with high healthcare expenditure in the region, is expected to drive demand for GWC. In addition, growing awareness about rehabilitation after surgery and availability of highly advanced medical treatments are also contributing toward growth.
Asia Pacific is expected to be one of the fastest-growing regions over the forecast period owing to increasing geriatric population and rising incidences of disability caused by accidents or trauma among others such as spinal cord injuries or brain injuries.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing geriatric population: The global geriatric population is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2016 to 2020, owing to the increase in life expectancy and the growth in the number of people aged 65 years and above. This will result in an increase in demand for walking canes and crutches, as they are commonly used by elderly people for mobility assistance.
- Rising prevalence of chronic diseases: The prevalence of chronic diseases such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, and Parkinson's disease is increasing globally due to changing lifestyles and aging populations. This is leading to an increase in demand for walking canes and crutches as they are commonly used by patients with these conditions for mobility assistance.
- Technological advancements: There has been a significant advancement in the design and functionality of walking canes and crutches over the past few years, owing to technological innovations such as 3D printing technology. This has resulted in an increased acceptance of these devices among consumers worldwide, which is driving their growth prospects globally..
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Walking Canes and Crutches Market Research Report
By Type
Normal Canes and Crutches, Smart Canes
By Application
Disabled Person, Elderly
By Companies
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, HurryCane, Vive Health, Briggs Healthcare, Carex Health Brands, Royal Canes, HARVY, NOVA Medical Products, Breg, Inc., Human Care, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, WeWalk, UltraCane, Matsunaga, Performance Health, SpinLife, Staples.ca, BibSonomy, Medical Supply Group, Vermeiren Walkers, Permobil Inc., GF Health Products, Inc., Invacare Corporation, Besco Medical Co., LTD., Betterlifehealthcare Ltd., Homecare Product, Inc., Ottobock, Ossenberg GmbH, Pride Mobility Products Corp., Aetna Inc.
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
183
Number of Tables & Figures
129
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Walking Canes and Crutches Market Report Segments:
The global Walking Canes and Crutches market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Normal Canes and Crutches, Smart Canes
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Disabled Person, Elderly
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
- HurryCane
- Vive Health
- Briggs Healthcare
- Carex Health Brands
- Royal Canes
- HARVY
- NOVA Medical Products
- Breg, Inc.
- Human Care
- Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
- WeWalk
- UltraCane
- Matsunaga
- Performance Health
- SpinLife
- Staples.ca
- BibSonomy
- Medical Supply Group
- Vermeiren Walkers
- Permobil Inc.
- GF Health Products, Inc.
- Invacare Corporation
- Besco Medical Co., LTD.
- Betterlifehealthcare Ltd.
- Homecare Product, Inc.
- Ottobock
- Ossenberg GmbH
- Pride Mobility Products Corp.
- Aetna Inc.
Highlights of The Walking Canes and Crutches Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Normal Canes and Crutches
- Smart Canes
- By Application:
- Disabled Person
- Elderly
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Walking Canes and Crutches Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Walking canes and crutches are devices used by people who have difficulty walking on their own. They are typically made of wood, metal, or plastic and have a handle at one end and a footrest at the other.
Some of the major players in the walking canes and crutches market are Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, HurryCane, Vive Health, Briggs Healthcare, Carex Health Brands, Royal Canes, HARVY, NOVA Medical Products, Breg, Inc., Human Care, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, WeWalk, UltraCane, Matsunaga, Performance Health, SpinLife, Staples.ca, BibSonomy, Medical Supply Group, Vermeiren Walkers, Permobil Inc., GF Health Products, Inc., Invacare Corporation, Besco Medical Co., LTD., Betterlifehealthcare Ltd., Homecare Product, Inc., Ottobock, Ossenberg GmbH, Pride Mobility Products Corp., Aetna Inc..
The walking canes and crutches market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Walking Canes and Crutches Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Walking Canes and Crutches Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Walking Canes and Crutches Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Walking Canes and Crutches Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Walking Canes and Crutches Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Walking Canes and Crutches Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Normal Canes and Crutches
5.2.2 Smart Canes
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Walking Canes and Crutches Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Disabled Person
6.2.2 Elderly
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Walking Canes and Crutches Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Walking Canes and Crutches Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Normal Canes and Crutches
9.6.2 Smart Canes
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Disabled Person
9.10.2 Elderly
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Walking Canes and Crutches Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Normal Canes and Crutches
10.6.2 Smart Canes
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Disabled Person
10.10.2 Elderly
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Walking Canes and Crutches Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Normal Canes and Crutches
11.6.2 Smart Canes
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Disabled Person
11.10.2 Elderly
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Walking Canes and Crutches Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Normal Canes and Crutches
12.6.2 Smart Canes
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Disabled Person
12.10.2 Elderly
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Walking Canes and Crutches Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Normal Canes and Crutches
13.6.2 Smart Canes
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Walking Canes and Crutches Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Disabled Person
13.10.2 Elderly
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Walking Canes and Crutches Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Walking Canes and Crutches Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
14.3.2 HurryCane
14.3.3 Vive Health
14.3.4 Briggs Healthcare
14.3.5 Carex Health Brands
14.3.6 Royal Canes
14.3.7 HARVY
14.3.8 NOVA Medical Products
14.3.9 Breg, Inc.
14.3.10 Human Care
14.3.11 Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
14.3.12 WeWalk
14.3.13 UltraCane
14.3.14 Matsunaga
14.3.15 Performance Health
14.3.16 SpinLife
14.3.17 Staples.ca
14.3.18 BibSonomy
14.3.19 Medical Supply Group
14.3.20 Vermeiren Walkers
14.3.21 Permobil Inc.
14.3.22 GF Health Products, Inc.
14.3.23 Invacare Corporation
14.3.24 Besco Medical Co., LTD.
14.3.25 Betterlifehealthcare Ltd.
14.3.26 Homecare Product, Inc.
14.3.27 Ottobock
14.3.28 Ossenberg GmbH
14.3.29 Pride Mobility Products Corp.
14.3.30 Aetna Inc.
