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Powered wheelchairs market in the Netherlands

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The powered wheelchair market in the Netherlands expanded significantly in value from 2018 to 2023, with market size rising from 15 592 thousand US dollars to 36 903 thousand. Domestic production more than doubled over this period, driving much of the growth.

In 2024, the market contracted sharply to 14 862 thousand dollars, coinciding with a 22% drop in production. This decline occurred alongside continued strong export growth, which reduced net domestic availability.

Exports of powered wheelchairs from the Netherlands increased steadily throughout the period, reaching 63 400 thousand dollars in 2024, while import levels showed volatility without a consistent trend.

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
1. 4.1. In value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2020, 2022-2024
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020, 2022-2024
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the Netherlands
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2020, 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 the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 the Netherlands, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Netherlands by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 the Netherlands

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2020, the output of powered wheelchairs in the Netherlands was valued at 40 740 K $ US, showing no significant change from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, production increased by 53.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

In 2020, the Netherlands produced 8 143 units of powered wheelchairs, marking a steep gain of 36.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production rose by 29.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2021 at 8 143 units, with the largest increase also occurring in 2021 at 36.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, unit

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(4.7%)	36.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports powered wheelchairs from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, unit

In 2021, the Netherlands exported 14 694 units of powered wheelchairs, corresponding to an increase of 31.1% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 44.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 13.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 11.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, unit

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.9%	(11.5%)	31.1%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France were the main markets for exports in kind, accounting for 25.0%, 23.8%, and 14.3% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 63.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Powered wheelchair deliveries from the Netherlands increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 47 807 K $ US, equivalent to a dramatic advance of 34.9% relative to the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 46.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 31 451 K $ US, with the largest decline also occurring in 2019 at 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	12.7%	34.9%	13.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Germany, and France were the largest buyers of powered wheelchairs from the Netherlands in value terms, accounting for 27.1%, 22.9%, and 17.0% of exports, respectively. Together, they formed 66.9% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports powered wheelchairs to the Netherlands

Imports in kind, unit

Imported powered wheelchair volumes in the Netherlands increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports registered 45 965 units, which is 19.1% stronger compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports surged by 230.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 48.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021, unit

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.4%	170.6%	19.1%	48.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and Vietnam formed the key group of partners for imports in kind of powered wheelchairs to the Netherlands, accounting for 48.1%, 16.0%, and 13.6% of imports, respectively. Jointly, they represented 77.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of powered wheelchair imports in the Netherlands increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 24 502 K $ US, representing a 48.9% rise year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 13.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 16 331 K $ US, with the largest decline also occurring in 2019 at 24.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.3%)	0.7%	48.9%	4.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, China, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, together accounted for 69.4% of total imports in value terms, with shares of 28.1%, 23.2%, and 18.1%, respectively. They remained the main destinations for powered wheelchairs to the Netherlands.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the Netherlands in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io