Market Overview:
Wheelchair armrests are an important part of a wheelchair as they provide comfort and support to the user. The global wheelchair armrests market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. On the basis of type, the market is segmented into gel, plastic, padded, and urethane. Gel armrests are made up of soft material that provides comfort to the user. Plastic armrests are made up of hard material that provides durability to the product. Padded armrests are covered with soft fabric that provides comfort to the user. Urethane armrests are made up of hard but flexible material that does not cause any pressure points on arms and hands while using it for long hours. On the basis of application,the market is segmented into hospital, clinic,, home health care institution,. The hospital sector dominates this market due to increasing numberof patients suffering from chronic diseases such as cancer,, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy (CP),and spinal cord injuries (SCI). Geographically,, North America dominates thismarket followed by Europe., Asia Pacific is projectedto be fastest-growing region in termsof CAGR during forecast period 2018-2030 owingto rising awareness about benefits offered bywheelchairarm rests among people with disabilitiesand growing geriatric population. Some key players operating in thismarket include Sunrise Medical LLC., Invacare Corporation., Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing Inc.
Product Definition:
Wheelchair armrests are a type of wheelchair accessory that helps to make the user more comfortable while sitting in their wheelchair. They provide a place to rest the user's arms, which can help to reduce fatigue. Additionally, they can help to keep the user's clothing from being soiled or stained by contact with the wheelchair.
Gel:
Gel is a cross-linked polymer that provides cushioning and support to the material it is applied to. It helps in reducing pressure points, which makes seating comfortable for people with back problems or arthritis. Gel can be made from natural or synthetic materials, but its production requires high technology and expensive raw materials.
Plastic:
Plastic is a widely used material in the production of wheelchair armrests. It provides several benefits over traditional materials such as metal and wood; which are often used to make these products. Plastic is lightweight, easy to mold into various shapes and sizes, corrosion resistant, inexpensive and easily available in different colors making it an ideal choice for manufacturers.
Application Insights:
The market is segmented by application into hospital, clinic, home and health care institutions. The hospital segment dominated the overall industry in terms of revenue share in 2017. This can be attributed to a large number of wheelchairs being used at hospitals on a daily basis for various medical purposes. Armrests are necessary furniture for every wheelchair as it provides support to the user¢â‚¬â„¢s arms during his or her stay in bed or on a chair.
The home application segment accounted for more than 20% revenue share in 2017 owing to increasing demand among users at their homes as well as places of work such as offices and factories over other applications such as clinics.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017. The presence of a large number of manufacturers and suppliers has led to the dominance of this region. Moreover, high awareness levels regarding accessible facilities for people with disabilities have also contributed to its largest share.
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market from 2018 to 2030 due to increasing government initiatives for inclusive growth and rising healthcare expenditure in developing economies such as India, China, Japan, Indonesia among others are some factors that can be attributed towards this growth rate. In addition, growing investments by players including Dorel Industries Inc.; Medline Industries; American Seating Company; and Intrexx Inc., are anticipated towards development of advanced wheelchairs coupled with an increase in product visibility will drive demand over the forecast period.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for wheelchair armrests from the geriatric population due to increase in life expectancy and prevalence of chronic diseases.
- Growing awareness about the benefits of wheelchair armrests among people with disabilities and healthcare professionals.
- Technological advancements in wheelchair armrest design and materials that improve comfort, usability, and durability.
- Increased funding for research on new technologies and products for disability assistance devices market, which is expected to drive innovation in the wheelchair armrests market over the forecast period.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Wheelchair Armrests Market Research Report
By Type
Gel, Plastic, Padded, Urethane
By Application
Hospital, Clinic, Home, Health Care Institution
By Companies
SpinLife, Gel Ovations, Promotal, REH4MAT, Rehatec, Sunrise Medical, Netti, Positech Innovation Inc., PHYSIPRO, Life & Mobility, Permobil, Ottobock, Karman Healthcare, Healthwares, EXGEL, Panthera, RENOL, KARMA
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
149
Number of Tables & Figures
105
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Wheelchair Armrests Market Report Segments:
The global Wheelchair Armrests market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Gel, Plastic, Padded, Urethane
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
Hospital, Clinic, Home, Health Care Institution
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:
- SpinLife
- Gel Ovations
- Promotal
- REH4MAT
- Rehatec
- Sunrise Medical
- Netti
- Positech Innovation Inc.
- PHYSIPRO
- Life & Mobility
- Permobil
- Ottobock
- Karman Healthcare
- Healthwares
- EXGEL
- Panthera
- RENOL
- KARMA
Highlights of The Wheelchair Armrests 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:
- Gel
- Plastic
- Padded
- Urethane
- By Application:
- Hospital
- Clinic
- Home
- Health Care Institution
- 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 Wheelchair Armrests 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?
Wheelchair armrests are a type of accessory that can be added to a wheelchair to make it easier for the user to stay seated. They typically consist of two or more padded panels that extend from the back of the wheelchair and support the arms of the user. This allows them to rest their arms comfortably while they are using their wheelchair, which can help them maintain balance and avoid falls.
Some of the major players in the wheelchair armrests market are SpinLife, Gel Ovations, Promotal, REH4MAT, Rehatec, Sunrise Medical, Netti, Positech Innovation Inc., PHYSIPRO, Life & Mobility, Permobil, Ottobock, Karman Healthcare, Healthwares, EXGEL, Panthera, RENOL, KARMA.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Wheelchair Armrests 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 Wheelchair Armrests Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Wheelchair Armrests 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 Wheelchair Armrests 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 Wheelchair Armrests Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Wheelchair Armrests Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Wheelchair Armrests Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Gel
5.2.2 Plastic
5.2.3 Padded
5.2.4 Urethane
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global 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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Hospital
6.2.2 Clinic
6.2.3 Home
6.2.4 Health Care Institution
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Wheelchair Armrests 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 Wheelchair Armrests 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 Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Gel
9.6.2 Plastic
9.6.3 Padded
9.6.4 Urethane
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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Hospital
9.10.2 Clinic
9.10.3 Home
9.10.4 Health Care Institution
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 Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Gel
10.6.2 Plastic
10.6.3 Padded
10.6.4 Urethane
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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Hospital
10.10.2 Clinic
10.10.3 Home
10.10.4 Health Care Institution
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 Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Gel
11.6.2 Plastic
11.6.3 Padded
11.6.4 Urethane
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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Hospital
11.10.2 Clinic
11.10.3 Home
11.10.4 Health Care Institution
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 Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America 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 Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Gel
12.6.2 Plastic
12.6.3 Padded
12.6.4 Urethane
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 Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Hospital
12.10.2 Clinic
12.10.3 Home
12.10.4 Health Care Institution
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) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 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) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Gel
13.6.2 Plastic
13.6.3 Padded
13.6.4 Urethane
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) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Hospital
13.10.2 Clinic
13.10.3 Home
13.10.4 Health Care Institution
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 Wheelchair Armrests Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Wheelchair Armrests Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 SpinLife
14.3.2 Gel Ovations
14.3.3 Promotal
14.3.4 REH4MAT
14.3.5 Rehatec
14.3.6 Sunrise Medical
14.3.7 Netti
14.3.8 Positech Innovation Inc.
14.3.9 PHYSIPRO
14.3.10 Life & Mobility
14.3.11 Permobil
14.3.12 Ottobock
14.3.13 Karman Healthcare
14.3.14 Healthwares
14.3.15 EXGEL
14.3.16 Panthera
14.3.17 RENOL
14.3.18 KARMA
