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Powered wheelchairs market in Romania

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 Romania contracted from 9 387 thousand USD in 2019 to 6 572 thousand USD in 2022, with domestic production following a similar downward trend. During this period, state-led initiatives such as the ANPDPD project provided subsidies for assistive devices, including wheelchairs, to improve labor market access for people with disabilities. The market also diversified with the introduction of new electric wheelchair models featuring joystick controls and specialized designs for children, alongside enhanced local delivery and repair services that improved product accessibility.

After bottoming out in 2022, the market recovered to 7 518 thousand USD in 2023 and further to 7 738 thousand USD in 2024. This rebound coincided with the implementation of updated medical device regulations aimed at ensuring safety and quality, alongside continued social inclusion policies. Growing consumer preference for electric wheelchairs with efficient motors and compact designs supported the market's expansion in the later years.

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, 2019-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2024, 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. 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 Romania in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania 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 Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania 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 Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania 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 Romania in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania 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 Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania 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 Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania 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 Romania in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania 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 Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania 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 Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania 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 Romania in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania 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 Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania 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 Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania 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 Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's output of powered wheelchairs was valued at 6 422 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp decrease of 27.7% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(27.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

In 2020, Romania produced 1 755 units of powered wheelchairs, showing a decrease of 6.5% from the year before.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(6.5%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports powered wheelchairs from Romania

Exports in kind, unit

Romania exported 1 unit of powered wheelchairs in 2019, with only minor fluctuations from 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, exports fell by 50%, which translates to an annualized decline of 20.6%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Libya, Moldova, and Turkey each accounted for 33.3% of Romania's powered wheelchair exports in kind, together making up 100.0% of the total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Romania's powered wheelchair export volume totaled 0.6 thousand US dollars, showing little change from the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, exports decreased by 61.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -27.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania 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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Moldova and Turkey were the primary buyers of powered wheelchairs from Romania in value terms, together representing 93.5% of total exports, while other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports powered wheelchairs to Romania

Imports in kind, unit

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of powered wheelchairs to Romania totaled 2 467 units, showing minimal change from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 326 units. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 26.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 92.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	92.4%	(26.1%)	0.3%	12.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and China were the main sources for Romania's powered wheelchair imports in kind, jointly accounting for 85.8% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over the period. Import volumes dropped to their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.9 times. In 2020, cross-border shipments of powered wheelchairs to Romania amounted to 729.4 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp rise of 45.2% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 9.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 119.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	119.1%	(9.9%)	45.2%	42.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, Hungary, and China formed the core of Romania's powered wheelchair imports in value terms, with shares of 37.0%, 20.2%, and 20.1%, respectively, together taking 77.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io