Manual wheelchairs market in Finland

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market for manual wheelchairs in Finland stood at 32 643 units. The following year, volume dropped sharply to 15 053 units. However, in 2020, the market rebounded to 21 544 units, a growth fueled by altered consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased demand for manual mobility aids for home use.

Growth continued into 2021, with the market reaching 28 771 units, supported by the launch of lighter, more foldable wheelchair models and increased investment by state-owned companies in accessible transport solutions. The market stabilized near 28 542 units in 2022 as new safety and traceability regulations came into force and consumer preferences shifted toward environmentally friendly materials. Further expansion followed, with volumes rising to 29 665 units in 2023 and to 33 141 units in 2024, driven by ongoing technological advances in lightweight and adaptable designs and active expansion of production facilities by state-owned enterprises, even amid global supply chain disruptions affecting component availability.

Production manual wheelchairs in Finland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of manual wheelchairs in Finland was 1 559 K $ US, marking a 0.7% decrease compared to 2019. Production increased by 45.9% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 13.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 977 K $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 570 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 8.5%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 60.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland produced 7 863 units of manual wheelchairs, showing a slight improvement of 2.1% over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 4 036 units. The largest decline was in 2018 at 18.8%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 90.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Finland in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports manual wheelchairs from Finland

Exports in kind, unit

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Finland exported 182 units of manual wheelchairs, reflecting a significant improvement of 102.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 90 units, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 37.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, Ghana, Norway, and Gambia were the top contributors to exports in kind, accounting for 24.4%, 21.2%, and 16.1% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 61.7% of all export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed volatile behavior over these years. Export values dropped to their minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2017, with a 7.1-fold shift between these points. In 2020, the export value of manual wheelchairs from Finland was 40 K $ US, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 10 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2018 at 86.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 302.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Russia, and Switzerland played leading roles in the export value of manual wheelchairs from Finland, contributing 52.4%, 12.4%, and 10.5% of the total, respectively. Combined, these three countries accounted for 75.4% of all export flows in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Finland in value, 2017-2020

Imports manual wheelchairs to Finland

Imports in kind, unit

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes reached their minimum in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.9-fold shift between these years. In 2020, Finland imported 13 863 units of manual wheelchairs, showing a sharp increase of 86.2% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 445 units, and the maximum was in 2018 at 28 752 units. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 74.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and China formed the main cluster of markets for imports in kind, with shares of 25.7%, 22.1%, and 18.8%, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 66.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Manual wheelchair imports to Finland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 6 191 K $ US, showing a robust decline of 18.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 10%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 3.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 911 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 15.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and China were the main suppliers of manual wheelchairs to Finland in value terms, accounting for 35.1%, 18.2%, and 10.0% of total imports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 63.3% of all import flows in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Finland in value, 2017-2020