Manual wheelchairs market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The market for manual wheelchairs in Spain experienced a contraction from 278 thousand units in 2018 to 234 thousand units in 2020, followed by a recovery to 289 thousand units in 2021. The subsequent period saw strong growth, with the market volume reaching 370 thousand units in 2022, a year marked by the implementation of a new medical-psychological assessment protocol that helped define disability types and procedures for determining necessary aids, likely increasing identification of needs and access to mobility devices.

Market volume receded to 330 thousand units in 2023 before rising again to 362 thousand units in 2024. This final year's growth coincided with several supportive measures, including the continued application of tax benefits for purchasing and adapting vehicles for persons with disabilities, planning for inclusive mobility services, and noted growth in demand and supply for adapted vehicles and electric scooters tailored to diverse needs.

Production manual wheelchairs in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Spain's manual wheelchair production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 13,620 thousand US dollars, marking a 12.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 10.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 3.6%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 16,501 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-over-year increase of 8.6% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Manual wheelchair production in Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 112.4 thousand units were produced, representing a 12.3% drop compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 11.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The peak production volume was recorded in 2018 at 132.0 thousand units, with the largest year-over-year increase of 3.6% also occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports manual wheelchairs from Spain

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Spain exported 13.5 thousand units of manual wheelchairs, a 6.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 39%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 11.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 34.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Spain's manual wheelchair exports in volume terms were Portugal (37.9% of exports), the United Kingdom (10.0%), and Germany (9.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 57.6% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's manual wheelchair exports were valued at 3,664 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 0.8% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 7.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.4%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 4,176 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 12.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 22.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Spain's manual wheelchair exports in value terms were Portugal (26.7% of exports), the Netherlands (13.2%), and France (10.5%). These three countries together accounted for 50.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports manual wheelchairs to Spain

Imports in kind, K unit

Spain's manual wheelchair imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 135.6 thousand units, a 13.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 19%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (65.1% of imports), Germany (8.0%), and Portugal (6.8%) consistently led as the top sources for Spain's manual wheelchair imports in volume terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 79.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's manual wheelchair imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 14,305 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant 22.6% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value dropped by 33.1%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 12.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (44.0% of imports), Germany (13.1%), and Portugal (9.3%) were the primary sources for Spain's manual wheelchair imports in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 66.4% of total import value.

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

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