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Powered wheelchairs market in Poland

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for powered wheelchairs in Poland began to grow, supported by the introduction of government incentives and infrastructure development for e-mobility, which indirectly stimulated demand for electric mobility aids. Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused global supply chain disruptions in 2020, the market volume continued to rise, indicating resilient demand for these products.

The expansion gained pace from 2021, influenced by global growth trends in the wheelchair market. In 2022, consumer preferences in Poland showed increased interest in manual wheelchairs, yet the powered segment maintained its upward trajectory as overall demand broadened.

A dramatic surge in market volume occurred from 2023 to 2024, leaping from 1 517 units to 30 352 units. This jump was primarily driven by the adoption of innovative technologies such as wireless head control and artificial intelligence in navigation, which significantly enhanced product appeal. Concurrently, the continued development of Poland's electric vehicle sector, backed by state incentives, provided further support for the powered wheelchair market.

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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019, 2022-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2019, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2019, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019, 2022-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019, 2022-2024, K $ 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, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland 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 Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports powered wheelchairs from Poland

Exports in kind, unit

Poland's exports of powered wheelchairs have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, shipments reached 8 231 units, marking a significant 23.7% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 91.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 24.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.1%	35.7%	23.7%	24.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for powered wheelchairs remained highly fragmented. Germany accounted for 20.1% of shipments, France for 18.4%, and the United Kingdom for 9.3%. Together, these three countries made up just 47.8% of total exports, with no single nation holding a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Poland's powered wheelchair exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export value totaled 12 961 thousand US dollars, up 9.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 155.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 36.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.8%	79.9%	9.3%	36.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Germany, and Belgium consistently led Poland's powered wheelchair exports by value. France held 28.5% of the market, Germany 16.3%, and Belgium 9.1%. Combined, these three countries represented 53.9% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports powered wheelchairs to Poland

Imports in kind, unit

Poland's imports of powered wheelchairs have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 7 227 units, a dramatic 164.0% jump from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports skyrocketed by 1 658.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 160.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	251.6%	89.4%	164.0%	160.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Poland's powered wheelchair imports by volume, capturing 79.6% of total shipments. All other countries combined accounted for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Poland's powered wheelchair imports have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at 4 205 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 58.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 532.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 84.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	155.7%	56.1%	58.4%	84.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's powered wheelchair imports by value were heavily concentrated on China and Germany. Together, these two countries accounted for 89.4% of total import flows, with other destinations playing a minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io