Reportlinker Adds Global Wheelchairs (Powered and Manual) Industry
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Global Wheelchairs (Powered and Manual) Industry
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Wheelchairs (Powered and Manual) in Thousands of Units and US$ Million by the following three types including: Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs, and Powered Scooters. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 124 companies including many key and niche players such as 21st Century Scientific Inc., Graham-Field Health Products, Inc., Invacare Corporation, LEVO AG, Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH, Permobil, Inc., Pihsiang Machinery Manufacturing Company Limited, Pride Mobility Product Corp., and Sunrise Medical, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3
2. MARKET OVERVIEW & OUTLOOK 4
A Healthy Wheelchairs Market 4
Healthcare Equipment Market Surges Amid Recession, Wheelchairs
Support Growth 4
Growth Drivers Abound for Wheelchair Makers 4
The United States - Largest Market for Wheelchairs 5
Table 1: World Market for Wheelchairs - Geographic Regions
Ranked by CAGR for 2007-2015 - Japan, Asia-Pacific, Latin
America, Rest of World, US, Canada and Europe for Value Sales
(In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 5
Table 2: World Market for Wheelchairs - Geographic Regions
Ranked by CAGR for 2007-2015 - Japan, Asia-Pacific, Rest of
World, Latin America, Europe, US and Canada for Unit Sales
(In '000 Units) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 5
Reimbursement - Uncertain Environment 6
North American Powered Wheelchair Market - Impact of
Reimbursement Levels 6
3. TRENDS & ISSUES 7
Aging Population - Major Factor Impacting Current and Future
Demand 7
Table 3: Percentage of Population Aged 65+ of Total
Population for 2000, 2005, and 2010 North America, Europe,
Asia and Oceania (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 7
Innovation - A Source of Competitive Advantage 8
Lightweight Wheelchairs Flood the Market 8
Manual Wheelchairs - Still in Demand 8
Ultra-light & Powered Versions Witnessing Maximum Change 8
Smart Wheelchairs - An Emerging Market 9
Major Competitors in the Wheelchairs Market 9
Table 4: Leading Players in the World Market for Wheel Chairs
(2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by
Company for Pride Mobility, Invacare, Pihsiang, Sunrise
Medical, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 10
Product Differentiation Through Innovation & Technological
Superiority 10
Technological Advancements Equip Disabled Persons with Greater
Mobility 10
Emerging Niches in Wheelchairs Market 11
Technological Change Driven by the Younger Generation of the
Disabled 11
Demand & Technology Set to Drive the Market 11
Repair & Maintenance Costs - A Major Cause of Concern 12
The New Role of Power Wheelchairs and Scooters 12
Electric Scooter - Is it a Medical Necessity or Life-
Enhancement Product? 12
Sports Utility Wheelchairs - Boon for Athletes with Disabilities 13
Standing Wheelchairs - What the Future Holds? 13
4. WHEELCHAIRS - A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE 14
A Chronology of Wheelchair Development 14
5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 16
Mobility Aids - Helping to Move the Immobile 16
Wheeled Mobility - Moving on Wheels 16
Basic Wheelchair - The No Frills Chair for All 16
Prescription Wheelchairs - Comfortable Aid for Chronic Users 17
Essential principles, While Selecting a Wheelchair 17
Changes in the Designs and Components Over the Years 18
Sports Utility Wheelchairs 18
Power-Drive Wheelchairs - A Boon to Severely Crippled 18
The Other Side of the Boon 18
A Glance at Materials Used for Wheelchairs 18
Steel Alloys 18
Aircraft Grade Aluminum 19
High Performance Alloy 19
Titanium 19
Table 5: Relative Weight of Wheelchairs by Material Type for
Iron, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Titanium Alloy
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 19
Manual Wheelchairs 20
Institutional/Nursing Home/Depot Chairs 20
Specialty Chairs 20
Standard/Everyday Chairs 20
Child/Junior Chairs 21
Lightweight/Sports Chairs 21
Components of a Wheelchair 21
Frame 21
Upholstery 21
Seating System 21
Wheels/Tires 21
Powered Wheelchair 21
Additional Components of Power Wheelchair 22
Controls 22
Drive System 22
Special Features 22
A Review of Power Wheelchair Batteries 22
Battery - Critical in Power Wheelchair Performance 22
Shortcomings of Wet-Cell Batteries 23
Gel-Cell Batteries Have their Disadvantages too 23
A Probable Solution 23
Gel-Cell & Wet-Cell Lead-Acid Batteries: A Comparison 23
Limitations in Healthcare Market Hamper Technology Growth 23
Powered (Electric) Scooter 23
Components of an Electric Scooter 24
Types of Scooters 24
6. HOME HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY 25
Home Healthcare: Foremost Driver of Wheelchair Sales 25
Home Care - An Inevitable Part of Federal Heath Care Reform 25
Diagnostic Related Groups Trigger Homecare Growth 25
Consolidation in the Home Medical Equipment Industry 25
Invacare Vs. Sunrise Medical 25
Shift Towards Homecare - A Worldwide Trend 26
Factors Fundamental to the Growth of Homecare Industry 26
An Overview of Some of the Important Factors 27
The Aging Population 27
Economic Benefits of Homecare 27
Advances in Technology 27
More Active Lifestyles for the Disabled 27
Patient Preference for Homecare 28
Factors Impacting Purchase Decision 28
Price: Gaining in Importance 28
Pricing Pressures - A Constant Feature of the Market 29
7. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS 30
Infinite Rehab Solutions Design Folding Wheelchairs 30
Scooter Direct Launches Pride Go Chair 30
Karman Healthcare Launches Ergonomic S-305 Wheelchair 30
Brain-Wave Activity Moves Toyota Wheelchair 31
Sunrise Medical Launches New Models of Quickie® Rhythm™ 31
Graham-Field Launches Lumex® HybridLX Transport Chair 31
Permobil Unveils K450 MX 32
Sunrise Medical Unveils Quickie® 2 Lite 32
Permobil Introduces Rehab Seating System 33
Siriraj Hospital Rolls Out Stand up Wheelchair 33
Ostrich Mobility Instrument to Introduce Electric Wheelchair 33
8. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE
BUILDER 34
Lasher Sport Introduces Two New Wheelchairs 34
Colours N Motion Introduces 3 New Wheelchairs 34
Remploy Introduces Stackable Wheelchair 35
Earplug Provides Steer-by-tongue Control 35
TGA Introduces Latest Scooter 35
Permobil Launches Latest Pediatric Wheelchair 35
Sunrise Medical Launches Kid Rock™ 36
Sunrise Medical Launches Ultra Light Wheelchairs 36
Quantum Expands Q6 Series with Quantum 600 Power Chair with XL
Package 36
Honda Introduces Monpal ML200 4-Wheel Scooter 36
Remploy to Introduce Flexible Optimo Wheelchair 37
Graham-Field Launches E&J Paramount Manual Folding Wheelchair 37
Dane Technologies Launches Wheelchair Mover® 38
Pride Adds Go-Go Elite Traveller to Go-Go Travel Mobility Line 38
Quantum Rehab Expands Options of TRU-Balance Pediatric Tilt 38
Invacare Launches Crossfire™ T6 Ultralightweight Wheelchair 38
Graham-Field Introduces E&J Everest Lite Power Wheelchair 39
Trekinetic Introduces K-2 All Terrain Wheelchair 39
Quantum Rehab Launches Litestream XF Manual Wheelchair 39
Graham-Field Unveils New E&J Bariatric Transport Chair 39
Pride Mobility Products Introduces Jazzy Select Power Chair 40
AIST Develops Electronic Wheelchair with 360 Degree Sensors 40
Graham-Field Introduces E&J Metro® IC4 40
Pride Lift Chairs Launches Three New Lines of Lift Chairs 40
Suzuki Introduces New Motorized Wheelchair Powered by Fuel Cell 41
Graham-Field Rolls Out New E&J Metro IC3 with Nylon Upholstery 41
Pride Mobility Introduces Celebrity XL Scooter 41
Quantum Rehab Launches TRU-Balance 2 Power Positioning System 41
Pride Mobility Launches Go-Go Ultra X 41
Silver Star Lifts Launches New Lift, SilverBoom 300 41
Sunrise Unveils New Quickie ® GTX Line 42
Graham-Field Introduces New E&J Manual and Power Wheelchair Model 42
Pride Mobility Products Introduces Jazzy Select 14 Power Chair 42
Quantum Rehab Launches New Q-Logic Drive Control System 42
All-terrain Wheelchair Enters Global Market 43
Pride's Quantum® Rehab Division Launches Quantum 6000 Power Chair 43
Suzuki Motor Launches Electrically Operated Wheelchair 43
Stair Climber Wheelchair Enters Market 43
Posture Mobility Services Products Enters Market 44
Pride Mobility Introduces Pride Gear 44
Pride Mobility Develops the Jazzy 600 44
Lasher Sport Develops Ultra-Lightweight Wheelchairs 44
Graham-Field Health Products Launches a New Industry
Compatible Wheelchair 44
Invacare Introduces TDX5 Power Wheelchair 45
Sunrise Medical Unveils the Quickie Ti Titanium LE Manual
Wheelchair 45
Sunrise Medical Launches the Quickie Freestyle Power Chair 45
Supracor Develops Stimulite Wheel Chair Cushion 45
Sunrise Launches New Quickie Chameleon 45
FDA Approves Advanced Battery-Powered Wheelchair 46
Wheelchairs of Kansas Adds New Option to Overlander/PEV 2000 46
New Manual Assist Wheelchair from Independence Technology 46
New Wheelchair Range from DMA 46
Sinclair Launches New Wheelchair Drive Unit (WDU) 46
Medline Adds a New Wheelchair to Excel Series 46
Universal Mobility Line of Products from Universal Group 47
Curtis Instruments' Wheelchair Controller Provides Power with
Smoothness 47
Flotech Adjuster Chair from Medical Support Systems 47
Sinclair and Daka Introduce Electrically Assisted Wheelchair
Drive Unit 47
J&J Unveils iGlide Power Assist Wheelchair 48
Johnson & Johnson Unveils Independence 3000 iBOT Transporter 48
For-A and Kokusai Team-up to Develop Wheelchairs with
Navigation System 48
Adorno Rogers Technology Bags Patent for Folding Wheelchair
Design 48
British Columbia Institute Technology Student Designs All-
terrain Wheelchair 48
Independence Technology LLC of Japan Develops Electronic
Wheelchair that can Climb Stairs 49
India's IRIS and CAIR Begins Work on Creating Intelligent
Battery-Operated Wheelchair 49
PML Flightline Unveils new wheelchair controller 49
TJ Frazier Introduces Rural Pursuits Vehicle 49
New Wheelchair Design from Osaka University Researchers 49
Powered Wheelchair with Computer Controlled Motor 50
9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 51
Medex to Take Over BEE Mobile 51
Philippine Ports Authority and DSWD Jointly Start "Wheelchair
in a Port" Project 51
ATG Rehab Acquires Wheelchair Northwest 51
Nordic Capital Fund V to Acquire Permobil 52
Permobil Acquires LIFESTAND 52
Savaria and Merits Health Products Enter into Agreement 52
10. INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER 53
Wabtec Corporation Acquires Ricon 53
Dane Technologies Completes the Acquisition of LEVO AG 53
Creative Technology Acquires PlainSense Wheelchairs 53
Sunrise Medical Associates with Dyna Vox, Introduces Hi-tech
Wheelchair 53
Invacare Closes Manual Wheelchair Line 54
Southern Home Medical Acquires Wheelchairs Plus 54
Remploy Inaugurates New Production Facility for Aurora
Wheelchairs 54
The Scooter Store Inaugurates a New McAllen Retail Outlet 54
Pride Mobility Acquires Silver Star Mobility 55
Nordic Acquires Majority Stake in Permobil International 55
Graham-Field Selects Valence Technology 55
Sunrise Medical Acquires Three Companies 55
Invacare Acquires WP Domus GmbH 56
Invacare's Agreement with VYATEK SPORTS to Minimize
Wheelchairs Weight 56
Invacare Acquires Motion Concepts Inc. 56
Graham-Field Health Products Closes Bay Shore, NY Plant 56
Invacare Acquires Minority Stake in Assistive Technology 56
Kawamura Cycle Establishes Joint Venture Wheelchair
Manufacturing Plant in China 56
Bombardier Inc Bags Contract from GO Transit 57
11. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 58
21st Century Scientific Inc. (USA) 58
Graham-Field Health Products, Inc. (USA) 58
Invacare Corporation (USA) 58
LEVO AG (Switzerland) 59
Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH (Germany) 59
Permobil Inc. (USA) 59
Pihsiang Machinery Manufacturing Company Limited (Taiwan) 59
Pride Mobility Product Corp. (USA) 59
Sunrise Medical, Inc. (USA) 60
12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 61
Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wheelchairs by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units for
the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 61
Table 7: World Historic Review for Wheelchairs by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed
by Annual Sales in '000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2006
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 62
Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wheelchairs by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of
World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million
for the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 63
Table 9: World Historic Review for Wheelchairs by Geographic
Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Independently Analyzed
by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2006
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 64
Table 10: World 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 65
Table 11: World 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2005, 2010 &
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 66
Table 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Manual Wheelchairs by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units
for the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 67
Table 13: World Historic Review for Manual Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units for the
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 68
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Manual Wheelchairs by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million
for the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 69
Table 15: World Historic Review for Manual Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 70
Table 16: World 11-Year Perspective for Manual Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 71
Table 17: World 11-Year Perspective for Manual Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2005, 2010 &
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 72
Table 18: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Powered Wheelchairs by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units
for the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 73
Table 19: World Historic Review for Powered Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units for the
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 74
Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Powered Wheelchairs by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million
for the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 75
Table 21: World Historic Review for Powered Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 76
Table 22: World 11-Year Perspective for Powered Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 77
Table 23: World 11-Year Perspective for Powered Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2005, 2010 &
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 78
Table 24: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Powered Scooters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units
for the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 79
Table 25: World Historic Review for Powered Scooters by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units for the
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 80
Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Powered Scooters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest
of World Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million
for the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 81
Table 27: World Historic Review for Powered Scooters by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the
Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 82
Table 28: World 11-Year Perspective for Powered Scooters by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin
America and Rest of World for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 83
Table 29: World 11-Year Perspective for Powered Scooters by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America and Rest of World for the Years 2005, 2010 &
2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 84
13. THE UNITED STATES 85
A.Market Analysis 85
Demand to Come from Aging Baby Boomer Generation 85
Declining Prices 85
Sunrise and Invacare: Leading Players 85
Trends in the Market 86
Funding Obstacles Hamper the Growth of Powered Wheelchairs
& Scooters 86
K0011 Powered Wheelchairs - Different from the Lot 86
High-End Power Wheelchairs Market - Still Growing 86
New Entrants Find the Going Tough 87
R&D and Marketing - Two Important Aspects of the Market 87
NY Market Shuns New & High-End Products 87
Adverse Effect of Third-Party Reimbursement 88
Market Structure 88
Standard Products 88
Power-Operated Vehicles 88
Rehab Technology Products 88
EXIM Stats 89
Table 30: US Exports of Wheelchairs by Country of
Destination (2008 & 2009): Value Exports In US$ Thousands
for Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands,
Germany, Israel and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 89
Table 31: US Imports of Wheelchairs by Country of Origin
(2008 & 2009): Value Imports in US$ Thousands for China,
Taiwan, Mexico, Sweden, Canada and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 89
Table 32: US Exports of Mechanically Propelled Wheelchairs
by Country of Destination (2008 & 2009): Breakdown of Value
Exports In US$ Thousands for Canada, UK, Australia, New
Zealand, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Taiwan, Hong
Kong and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 90
Table 33: US Imports of Mechanically Propelled Wheelchairs
by Country of Source (2008 & 2009): Breakdown of Value
Imports In US$ Thousands for China, Taiwan, Sweden, Canada,
Germany, Australia, Israel, France, India, Norway and
Others 90
Table 34: US Exports of Non-Mechanically Propelled
Wheelchairs by Country of Destination (2008 & 2009):
Breakdown of Value Exports in US$ Thousands for Canada, UK,
Australia, Israel, Mexico, France, Italy, Netherlands,
Colombia, Costa Rica and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 91
Table 35: US Imports of Non-Mechanically Propelled
Wheelchairs by Country of Origin (2008 & 2009): Breakdown
of Value Imports in US$ Thousands for China, Mexico,
Canada, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, UK, Denmark,
Vietnam and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 91
Competitive Scenario - A Recent Past Review 92
Invacare - Leader in Standard & Powered Wheelchairs Market 92
Table 36: Leading Players in the US Market for Lightweight
Wheelchairs (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales by Company for Invacare, Sunrise Medical,
Graham-Field Health Products, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 92
Table 37: Leading Players in the US Market for Ultra-Light
Wheelchairs (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales by Company for Invacare, Sunrise Medical, TiSport,
Permobil, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 93
Table 38: Leading Players in the US Market for Pediatric
Wheelchairs (2002 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Unit
Sales by Company for Sunrise Medical, Invacare, Convaid,
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 93
Table 39: Leading Players in the US Market for Powered
Wheelchairs (2001, 2003 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales by Company for Invacare, Sunrise Medical,
Pride Mobility, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 94
Table 40: Leading Players in the US Market for Electric
Scooters (2001, 2003 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales by Company for Pride Mobility, Invacare,
Shoprider, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 95
Wheelchairs of Kansas - Specialist in Bariatric Wheelchairs 95
Table 41: Leading Players in the US Market for Bariatric
Wheelchairs (2001, 2003 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales by Company for Wheelchairs of Kansas,
Invacare, Sunrise Medical and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 96
B.Market Analytics 97
Table 42: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered
Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales in '000 Units for the Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 97
Table 43: The US Historic Review for Wheelchairs by Product
Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and
Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
'000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 97
Table 44: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered
Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 98
Table 45: The US Historic Review for Wheelchairs by Product
Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and
Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 98
Table 46: The US 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 99
Table 47: The US 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 99
14. CANADA 100
A.Market Analysis 100
Canadians Prefer Taiwanese Wheelchairs and Scooters 100
Toronto - A Major Market for Wheelchairs 100
Export and Import Statistics 101
Table 48: Canadian Exports of Wheelchairs by Country of
Destination (2008 & 2009): Breakdown of Value Exports In
US$ Thousands for US, Denmark, Australia and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 101
Table 49: Canadian Imports of Wheelchairs by Country of
Origin (2008 & 2009): Breakdown of Value Imports in US$
Thousands for US, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Netherlands and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 101
Table 50: Canadian Exports of Mechanically Propelled
Wheelchairs by Country of Destination (2008 & 2009):
Breakdown of Value Exports In US$ Thousands for US, Spain,
Austria, Nigeria, Belarus, China, Netherlands, Japan, New
Zealand, Italy and Others 102
Table 51: Canadian Imports of Mechanically Propelled
Wheelchairs by Country of Source (2008 & 2009): Breakdown
of Value Imports In US$ Thousands for US, Taiwan, China,
Netherlands, Australia, Sweden, Israel, Poland, Norway,
Italy and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 102
Table 52: Canadian Exports of Non-Mechanically Propelled
Wheelchairs by Country of Destination (2008 & 2009):
Breakdown of Value Exports in US$ Thousands for US,
Denmark, Australia, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Spain, UK,
Portugal, New Zealand and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 103
Table 53: Canadian Imports of Non-Mechanically Propelled
Wheelchairs by Country of Origin (2008 & 2009): Breakdown
of Value Imports in US$ Thousands for US, China, Taiwan,
Malaysia, Mexico, UK, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Australia
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 103
B.Market Analytics 104
Table 54: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs,
Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units for the Years 2007
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 104
Table 55: Canadian Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs
and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
in '000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 104
Table 56: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs,
Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2007
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 105
Table 57: Canadian Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs
and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 105
Table 58: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 106
Table 59: Canadian 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 106
15. JAPAN 107
A.Market Analysis 107
The Wheelchairs Market 107
Table 60: Japanese Market for Wheelchairs (2000 & 2005):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales of Wheelchairs for Under
Local/National Government Supply Programs, Hospitals and
Other Institutions and Individual Persons (Full Payment by
Individuals) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 107
Competitive Factors in Japanese Wheelchairs Market 108
Focus on Health and Comfort 108
New Buildings and Facilities to Support Wheelchairs 108
Long-Term Insurance Program - An Overview 108
New Program Gives Boost to Rental Market 109
Import Scenario in the Recent Past 109
Growing Imports 109
Table 61: Percentage of Population Aged above 65 for
1990-2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 110
Table 62: Japanese Market for Wheelchairs: Volume Imports
for 1997-2001 for Manual Wheelchairs and Powered
Wheelchairs in '000 Units (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 110
Table 63: Japanese Market for Wheelchairs: Volume Imports
for 1997-2001 for Manual Wheelchairs and Powered
Wheelchairs (In ¥ Billion) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 111
China - Major Exporter of Manual Wheelchairs to Japan (In
Volume) 111
Table 64: Japanese Market for Manual Wheelchairs:
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Imports by Country for
1997-2001 for China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, US,
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 111
Taiwan Leads In Powered Wheelchairs Imports (In Volume) 112
Table 65: Japanese Market for Powered Wheelchairs:
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Imports by Country for
1997-2001 for Taiwan, China, Sweden, South Korea, US and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 112
Value Imports (Manual Wheelchairs & Powered Wheelchairs) 113
Table 66: Japanese Market for Wheelchairs: Percentage
Breakdown of Value Imports by Country for 2001 for Manual
Wheelchairs and Powered Wheelchairs for China, Taiwan,
South Korea, Thailand, US, Sweden, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 113
An Overview of Distribution Channels 114
Japanese Home Healthcare Industry - A Review 114
Increased Hospitalization Expenses 115
Hospitals Operating at Losses 115
B.Market Analytics 115
Table 67: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs,
Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units for the Years 2007
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 115
Table 68: Japanese Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs
and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
in '000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 116
Table 69: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs,
Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2007
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 116
Table 70: Japanese Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs
and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 117
Table 71: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 117
Table 72: Japanese 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 118
16. EUROPE 119
A.Market Analysis 119
Market Overview 119
UK & Germany - Major Markets in Europe 119
B.Market Analytics 120
Table 73: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK,
Italy and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales in '000 Units for the Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 120
Table 74: European Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of
Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units
for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 121
Table 75: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs,
Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units for the Years 2007
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 122
Table 76: European Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs
and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
in '000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 122
Table 77: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wheelchairs by Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK,
Italy and Rest of Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 123
Table 78: European Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of
Europe Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million
for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 124
Table 79: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs,
Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2007
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 125
Table 80: European Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs
and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 125
Table 81: European 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe for the Years
2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 126
Table 82: European 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 126
Table 83: European 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
France, Germany, UK, Italy and Rest of Europe for the Years
2005, 2010 & 2015 includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 127
Table 84: European 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 127
16a. FRANCE 128
Market Analysis 128
Table 85: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered
Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales in '000 Units for the Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 128
Table 86: French Historic Review for Wheelchairs by Product
Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and
Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
'000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 129
Table 87: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered
Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 129
Table 88: French Historic Review for Wheelchairs by Product
Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and
Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 130
Table 89: French 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 130
Table 90: French 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 131
16b. GERMANY 132
Market Analysis 132
Table 91: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered
Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales in '000 Units for Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 132
Table 92: German Historic Review for Wheelchairs by Product
Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and
Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
'000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 133
Table 93: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered
Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 133
Table 94: German Historic Review for Wheelchairs by Product
Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and
Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 134
Table 95: German 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 134
Table 96: German 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 135
16c. THE UNITED KINGDOM 136
Market Analysis 136
Table 97: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered
Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by
nnual Sales in '000 Units for the Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 136
Table 98: UK Historic Review for Wheelchairs by Product
Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and
Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
'000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 137
Table 99: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered
Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2007 through 2015
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 137
Table 100: UK Historic Review for Wheelchairs by Product
Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and
Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in
US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 138
Table 101: UK 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Manual
Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for
the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 138
Table 102: UK 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by Product
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Manual
Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters for
the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 139
16d. ITALY 140
Market Analysis 140
Table 103: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs,
Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units for the Years 2007
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 140
Table 104: Italian Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs
and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
in '000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 141
Table 105: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs,
Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters Independently
Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2007
through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 141
Table 106: Italian Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs
and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 142
Table 107: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 142
Table 108: Italian 11-Year Perspective for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 143
16e.REST OF EUROPE 144
A.Market Analysis 144
An Overview of Select Markets 144
Belgium 144
Home Healthcare in Belgium 144
Distribution Channels and Practices 144
Table 109: Belgian Market for Home Healthcare Equipment:
Percentage Breakdown by Distribution Channel for 2002 and
2005 for Bandagists, Medical Distributors and Pharmacies
& Pharmacy Wholesalers (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 145
Finland 145
Healthcare and Rehabilitation Market 145
Market Affected Due to Reduced Spending 145
Production 145
Imports in the Recent Past 146
Table 110: Wheelchairs Market in Finland: Import
Breakdown by Country of Origin for 2002 for Sweden,
Germany, Others and the United States (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 146
Portugal 146
End-Users 146
Distribution 146
B.Market Analytics 147
Table 111: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual
Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in '000 Units for
Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 147
Table 112: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs
and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
in '000 Units for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 147
Table 113: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Manual
Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Scooters
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales in US$ Million for
the Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 148
Table 114: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Wheelchairs by
Product Segment - Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs
and Powered Scooters Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
in US$ Million for the Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 148
Table 115: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for
Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Unit Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and
Powered Scooters for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 149
Table 116: Rest of Europe 11-Year Perspective for
Wheelchairs by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Manual Wheelchairs, Powered Wheelchairs and
Powered Scooters for the Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes
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