Clinical Rollators Market Segmentation By Product ( Three-Wheel Rollators, Four-Wheel Rollators ), Three-wheel rollators are leading the Clinical Rollators Market and enjoyed a share of 85.4% in 2021.
Industry: Healthcare
Published Date: January-2023
Format: PPT*, PDF, EXCEL
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Number of Pages: 250
Report ID: PMRREP33287
The global clinical rollators market was valued at US$ 1.5 billion at the end of 2022 and is expected to surge ahead at a CAGR of 9.4% to reach US$ 4.1 billion by 2032. According to this new study by Persistence Market Research, three-wheel rollators are leading the market and enjoyed a share of 85.4% in 2021.
Patients with disabilities generally use clinical rollators to move, balance, and walk independently. Clinical rollators are mainly constructed of metals such as steel or aluminum. Height adjustability, lightweight, ease of folding, and mobility are among the key characteristics of clinical rollators.
Gout patients, arthritis patients, and senior persons use clinical rollators to get around. The addition of features such as a shopping bag attachment, a foldable footrest to transform transit chairs into rollators, and a cane holder attached to the rollator has helped market growth over the years.
Sales of clinical rollators accounted for 23.4% share of the global wheelchairs market in 2021.
Clinical Rollators Market Size (2021) |
US$ 1.5 Billion |
Estimated Market Value (2022) |
US$ 1.7 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value (2032) |
US$ 4.1 Billion |
CAGR (2022 to 2032) |
9.4% |
Market Share of Top 5 Countries |
48.7% |
Demand for wheelchairs will continue to remain strong, offsetting any industry margin compression. Worldwide, the production facilities for devices/ equipment used in the wheelchair market are increasing because of the large population and favorable regulatory environment.
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, wearable medical technology has become widely used. To stop the spread of COVID-19, there was a greater need for remote patient treatment. Among these technologies are wearable medical gadgets, remote patient monitoring equipment, electronic health records, and uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in human healthcare. These medical technological solutions for mobile devices enabled contactless patient monitoring and provided them with support to move and walk independently.
Worldwide, a large number of patients use clinical rollators for comfort and to independently walk and move on their own. Clinical rollators with the advancement of technology and new features for safety and comfort will drive the medical industry significantly over the coming years.
People are treating COVID-19 more seriously since the pandemic’s onset and are more concerned about their health, especially those who are 65 years of age and older. This could be caused by genetic disorders, diseases such as arthritis, or gait difficulties. Clinical rollators provide patients with strength and stability, and, as a result, have seen widespread use over the years.
As a result, it is forecasted that the global market for clinical rollators will expand at a CAGR of 9.4% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2032.
Elder people are more likely to fall and experience fractures of the hip, pelvis, femur, and spine, which would impair their ability to move or walk normally. Additionally, the significance of clinical rollators for chronic disease conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers has risen substantially.
Advancements in clinical rollators are expected to give the industry an opportunity-driven outlook. Concerns about the prevalence of a growing number of chronic conditions as well as global technical advancements will fuel market expansion even more.
Key manufacturers prioritize product transformation, research, and development initiatives. To diversify their product offerings, many firms are currently merging and acquiring significant local players. Several companies provide additional features in clinical rollators, such as remote application automated software and rollators with sensors. The growth of the e-Commerce sector has also created excellent opportunities for manufacturers and providers of clinical rollators.
Rollators are more likely to be preferred over walkers due to their increased functionality and patient-friendly designs.
Clinical rollators provide significant help in maintaining a patient’s safety while aiding with stabilizing and balancing. The price is higher since clinical rollators now have more innovative technologies and advanced features. However, as these products are expensive, most patients cannot afford them, which majorly restrains the demand growth for clinical rollators.
The production cost and shelf-life evaluation of clinical rollators are also predicted to have an impact on market expansion. However, various medical device manufacturers are producing clinical rollators with a wide range of functions. People frequently compare a brand's goods with those of another to determine which is more affordable. These elements, taken together, indicate a detrimental impact on the developmental growth of the clinical rollators market.
What Makes the United States a Large Market for Clinical Rollators?
The United States accounted for approximately 30% of the value share of the global market in 2021 and will exhibit continued profitable growth.
The major market growth factor is the rapidly increasing number of diseases in the geriatric population in the U.S. Demand for clinical rollators is increasing as chronic disease rises in the U.S., especially among the geriatric population. Many competitors investing more in the development of innovative clinical rollators. Numerous competitors in the country are coming up with technological advancements and innovative adaptions.
What is the Outlook for Clinical Rollator Sales in China?
The second-largest economy, China, accounted for a market share of 7.1% in 2021.
Since China supplies raw materials at cheaper costs, the availability of raw materials will be easier for manufacturers of clinical rollators as well. China manufactures clinical rollators at a lower cost with a variety of advanced features and technology. Companies are providing advancements in technology such as remote controlling, height adjustment, digital software, and rollators with break sensors. It also is anticipated that favorable reimbursement rules in China will drive the adoption rate of clinical rollators.
Will Germany be a Lucrative Market for Manufacturers of Clinical Rollators?
Germany accounted for 4.6% market value share in 2021 owing to the increasing geriatric population and rising chronic disease prevalence.
The prevalence of high unmet needs in this country, rising per capita income, and economic development are some of the factors anticipated to contribute to significant market growth. Additionally, it is estimated that the country's growing senior population will fuel product demand.
Which Type of Clinical Rollator is Widely Used in Medical Settings?
Three-wheel rollators are expected to present high growth opportunities and their demand is expected to increase at a CAGR of 12.5% over the forecast period.
Technological developments, increased disposable income, and government initiatives in the healthcare sector are all contributing factors to market expansion. The global aging population is contributing to an increase in the prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis cases. Illnesses in the geriatric age group are higher and driving high demand for three-wheeled clinical rollators.
Which Distribution Channel Accounts for the Most Sales of Clinical Rollators?
Hospital pharmacies accounted for a leading market share of 32.1% in 2021. The most widely used distribution channel is hospital pharmacies because it is convenient for customers to buy these products and it lowers the cost for distributors to provide information. Additionally, patients get a variety of clinical rollators with several features at the same place as per their requirements.
The most important factor contributing to the growth of hospital pharmacies as a distribution channel is that patients can choose from a range of clinical rollators with features at the same location to meet their clinical needs.
The market for clinical rollators is fragmented with several competitors operating in this space. Businesses are employing strategies such as collaborations, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and new product releases to satisfy market demand and increase their client base. Governments across the world are taking initiatives to invest in mobility equipment.
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The global clinical rollators market reached a valuation of US$ 1.5 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 9.4% through 2032.
The market for clinical rollators is expected to reach US$ 4.1 billion by the end of 2032.
East Asia accounted for 11.2% share of the global clinical rollators market in 2021.
The U.S., U.K., China, Japan, and Germany account for high demand for clinical rollators.
Clinical rollators are mostly produced in the U.S. and Germany.
Demand for clinical rollators in Europe is expected to increase at 9.8% CAGR over the next ten years.
North America accounted for a share of 37.3% of the global market in 2021.