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Powered wheelchairs market in Germany

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for powered wheelchairs in Germany showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2024. It increased from 53.5 million USD in 2018 to 66.7 million USD in 2020, then declined over the next two years to 49.6 million USD in 2022. A sharp rebound occurred in 2023 and 2024, with the market size reaching 64.2 million USD and then 81.7 million USD, respectively.

The expansion in 2024 was facilitated by technological advancements like drive-by-wire systems and automated transfer seats, which broadened product segments. Government purchase subsidies remained a key enabler, improving affordability for users with disabilities. Concurrently, growing consumer preference for sustainable and eco-friendly vehicles encouraged manufacturers to integrate greener materials and energy-efficient technologies into their offerings.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production powered wheelchairs in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's powered wheelchair production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 80.0 million US dollars, down 13.6% from the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 103.2 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 3.9% recorded that same year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 19.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	(10.3%)	(13.6%)	(7.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Germany's powered wheelchair production volume increased in 2020 after two years of decline. Output reached 34 151 units, marking a modest year-over-year advance of 4.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 32 789 units, which saw the largest annual decline of 12.5%. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 11.3%, representing an annualized rate of decline of 3.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	(12.5%)	4.2%	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports powered wheelchairs from Germany

Exports in kind, unit

In 2020, Germany exported 34 093 units of powered wheelchairs, a solid year-over-year drop of 14.4%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 14.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 11.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 18.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 6.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.7%)	11.5%	(14.4%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Austria, and the United Kingdom were notable but not dominant buyers of German powered wheelchairs in volume terms. France accounted for 18.6% of exports, Austria for 13.0%, and the United Kingdom for 12.7%. Together, these three countries represented 44.3% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's powered wheelchair exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 59.369 million US dollars, indicating a significant 20.6% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 27.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	(7.5%)	(20.6%)	(10.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of Germany's powered wheelchair exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. France accounted for 24.7% of export value, the United Kingdom for 17.3%, and Italy for 6.4%. Together, these three countries represented 48.4% of total export flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports powered wheelchairs to Germany

Imports in kind, unit

Germany's powered wheelchair import market showed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. Imports peaked in 2019 at 82 753 units, with the largest annual increase of 199.8% recorded that year. The lowest import volume occurred in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 5.1 times. In 2020, imports totaled 68 322 units, a robust decrease of 17.4% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	69.9%	199.8%	(17.4%)	61.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Vietnam, and the Netherlands were the core sources for Germany's powered wheelchair imports in volume terms. Together, these three markets accounted for 76.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany's powered wheelchair imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 46.103 million US dollars, up 8.6% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 69.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.5%	36.1%	8.6%	19.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, China, and Denmark formed the core of Germany's powered wheelchair imports in value terms. Sweden accounted for 22.8% of import value, China for 16.9%, and Denmark for 15.6%. Together, these three countries represented 55.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io