Patient Handling Equipment Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Product Type (Ambulatory Aid Devices, Bathroom & Toilet Assist Equipment, Mechanical Lifting & Transfer Equipment, Medical Beds (Manual Beds, Electric Beds, Semi-electric beds), Patient Transfer Devices (Patient Lifts (Bath & Pool Lifts, Ceiling Lifts, Mobile Lifts, Sit-to-Stand Lifts, Stair & Wheelchair Lifts), Slings, Air-assisted Lateral Transfer Mattresses), Wheelchairs And Scooters (Manual wheelchair, Electric wheelchair, Mobility scooters)), By End-Users (Homecare, Hospitals, Nursing Home), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Patient Handling Equipment Market Size:

The patient-handling equipment market will be valued at $22.072 billion in 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.07% from $16.437 billion in 2025.

Factors such as the rising geriatric population, the high risk of injuries, the needs of differently-abled people, and regulatory measures regarding the safety of healthcare facilities are boosting market growth during the forecast period. From the end-user perspective, hospitals are expected to occupy a healthy market share. Furthermore, significant disability affects an estimated 1.3 billion people, amounting to 16% of the global population. Additionally, the rates of disability are increasing, owing to aging populations along with an increase in chronic health conditions. People with disability are seeking health care more than people without disabilities and have greater unmet needs.

Patient Handling Equipment Market Overview & Scope:

The patient handling equipment market is segmented by:

• Product Type: The patient handling equipment market by product type is segmented into ambulatory aid devices, bathroom & toilet assist equipment, mechanical lifting & transfer equipment, medical beds, patient transfer devices, and wheelchairs and scooters. The increased use of handling equipment in hospitals, home care settings, care homes, trauma centers, and long-term acute care facilities is responsible for this expansion. Additionally, modern medical beds with features like bed frames, adjustable angles, and support surfaces for comfort and ease of movement are changing people's preferences away from conventional beds and increasing demand. Advanced beds have several key features, including an electric backrest, friction and shear reduction, battery backup, and simple assembly and disassembly, increasing their demand.
• End-User: The patient handling equipment market by end-users is segmented into home care, hospitals, and nursing homes. Due to the increased usage of patient-handling equipment for the clinical safety of patients and caregivers, hospitals lead the end-user segment. The increased application of safety regulations and pressure from governmental authorities to adhere to these regulations is also boosting market expansion. For instance, to promote patient health in the UK, the National Patient Safety Agency keeps track of patient safety issues in hospital settings. Additionally, spending on healthcare infrastructure improvement to provide better services and facilities is anticipated to fuel market growth throughout the projection period.
• Region: The patient handling equipment market is flourishing due to the increasing demand for quick snacks in many regions like Europe and North America. Moreover, a large consumer base in the Asia Pacific region is also increasing the market growth.

Top Trends Shaping the Patient Handling Equipment Market:

1. Growing Geriatric Population

• The population aged 60 and above has been increasing steadily. The risk of fall injury leads to a range of functional impairments that require mobility assistance. The WHO anticipates that one in six individuals will be over 60 years old by 2030. Thus, such high-growth figures of the geriatric population globally will trigger the demand for patient-handling equipment.

2. Growing Demand for Wheelchairs

• The rapid aging of the global population has heightened the demand for mobility assistance for the elderly and disabled. Wheelchairs and scooters give people with limited mobility a great degree of independence and a better quality of life. There has been a significant change in home healthcare services, driven by the desire to age in place, rising health costs, and technological advancements. Wheelchairs and scooters become crucial for such in-home care as they allow patients to receive treatment in familiar environments and move around their homes alone.

Patient Handling Equipment Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges:

Opportunities:

• Government Regulations: A major factor driving the market for patient handling equipment is the focus on healthcare worker safety in various nations' laws and regulations. To safeguard healthcare workers from injury, regulatory bodies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the US are focusing on the need for mechanical support when lifting patients. Hefty fines associated with noncompliance may force healthcare facilities to buy specialized equipment. Moreover, these rules often establish industry norms that encourage continuous innovation and advancement in the field. By implementing safer and more effective patient handling procedures, the increased regulatory focus creates a favorable environment for market expansion.

Challenges:

• High Equipment Cost: Effective training programs are required to increase awareness of safe patient handling practices and empower caregivers to use transfer devices appropriately. Because hospitals in many developed and developing nations are implementing cost-cutting measures, fewer training sessions are being offered to caregivers. This is because most healthcare facilities cannot afford the necessary patient-handling equipment due to its high initial cost and ongoing maintenance, including training fees.

Patient Handling Equipment Market Regional Analysis:

• North America: Strict safety regulations imposed on patient safety by healthcare institutions during handling and transporting are driving the North American market. Moreover, producers are also investing in R&D to create user-friendly and ergonomic products.  They have created innovative designs to increase patient comfort and caregiver productivity. American manufacturers have been increasingly investing in research and development to create multipurpose, ergonomic, user-friendly, reasonably priced devices and promote market expansion.

Patient Handling Equipment Market Competitive Landscape:

The market is fragmented, with many notable players, including Antano Group, Arjo (Getinge AB), BESTCARE Medical, and DJO Global, Inc. (Colfax Corporation), among others:

• Expansion: Stryker Corporation extended its testing and prototype facilities in India in March 2024. Its research and development (R&D) presence in the nation increased significantly due to this calculated move.

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Patient Handling Equipment Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Patient Handling Equipment Market Size in 2025	US$16.437 billion
Patient Handling Equipment Market Size in 2030	US$22.072 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 6.07%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Product Type End-Users Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Patient Handling Equipment Market	Antano Group Arjo (Getinge AB) BESTCARE Medical DJO Global, Inc. (Colfax Corporation) Drive DeVilbiss International
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

Patient Handling Equipment Market is analyzed into the following segments:

By Product Type

• Ambulatory aid devices
• Bathroom & Toilet Assist Equipment
• Mechanical lifting & transfer equipment
  • Medical Beds
  • Manual Beds
  • Electric Beds
  • Semi-electric beds
• Patient Transfer Devices
  • Patient Lifts
    • Bath & Pool Lifts
    • Ceiling Lifts
    • Mobile Lifts
    • Sit-to-Stand Lifts
    • Stair & Wheelchair Lifts
  • Slings
  • Air-assisted Lateral Transfer Mattresses
• Wheelchairs and scooters
  • Manual wheelchair
  • Electric wheelchair
  • Mobility scooters

By End-Users

• Homecare
• Hospitals
• Nursing Home

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. PATIENT HANDLING EQUIPMENT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Ambulatory aid devices

4.3. Bathroom & Toilet Assist Equipment

4.4. Mechanical lifting & transfer equipment

4.5. Medical Beds

4.5.1. Manual Beds

4.5.2. Electric Beds

4.5.3. Semi-electric beds

4.6. Patient Transfer Devices

4.6.1. Patient Lifts

4.6.1.1. Bath & Pool Lifts

4.6.1.2. Ceiling Lifts

4.6.1.3. Mobile Lifts

4.6.1.4. Sit-to-Stand Lifts

4.6.1.5. Stair & Wheelchair Lifts

4.6.2. Slings

4.6.3. Air-assisted Lateral Transfer Mattresses

4.7. Wheelchairs and scooters

4.7.1. Manual wheelchair

4.7.2. Electric wheelchair

4.7.3. Mobility scooters

5. PATIENT HANDLING EQUIPMENT MARKET BY END-USER

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Homecare

5.3. Hospitals

5.4. Nursing Home

6. PATIENT HANDLING EQUIPMENT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

6.1. Introduction

6.2. North America

6.2.1. By Product Type

6.2.2. By End-User

6.2.3. By Country

6.2.3.1. USA

6.2.3.2. Canada

6.2.3.3. Mexico

6.3. South America

6.3.1. By Product Type

6.3.2. By End-User

6.3.3. By Country

6.3.3.1. Brazil

6.3.3.2. Argentina

6.3.3.3. Others

6.4. Europe

6.4.1. By Product Type

6.4.2. By End-User

6.4.3. By Country

6.4.3.1. Germany

6.4.3.2. France

6.4.3.3. United Kingdom

6.4.3.4. Italy

6.4.3.5. Others

6.5. Middle East and Africa

6.5.1. By Product Type

6.5.2. By End-User

6.5.3. By Country

6.5.3.1. Israel

6.5.3.2. Saudi Arabia

6.5.3.3. Others

6.6. Asia Pacific

6.6.1. By Product Type

6.6.2. By End-User

6.6.3. By Country

6.6.3.1. China

6.6.3.2. Japan

6.6.3.3. South Korea

6.6.3.4. India

6.6.3.5. Others

7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

7.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

7.2. Market Share Analysis

7.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

7.4. Competitive Dashboard

8. COMPANY PROFILES

8.1. Antano Group

8.2. Arjo (Getinge AB)

8.3. BESTCARE Medical

8.4. DJO Global, Inc. (Colfax Corporation)

8.5. Drive DeVilbiss International

8.6. Etac AB

8.7. Guldmann Inc

8.8. Handicare Group AB

8.9. Hill-Rom Services Inc.

8.10. Invacare Corporation

8.11. Saikang Medical

8.12. Joerns Healthcare LLC

8.13. LINET

8.14. Mangar Health

8.15. McAuley Medical, Inc

9. APPENDIX

9.1. Currency 

9.2. Assumptions

9.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

9.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

9.5. Research Methodology 

9.6. Abbreviations 

Antano Group

Arjo (Getinge AB)

BESTCARE Medical

DJO Global, Inc. (Colfax Corporation)

Drive DeVilbiss International

Etac AB

Guldmann Inc

Handicare Group AB

Hill-Rom Services Inc.

Invacare Corporation

Saikang Medical

Joerns Healthcare LLC

LINET

Mangar Health

McAuley Medical, Inc