South Africa - Wheelchairs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Wheelchair Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Wheelchair Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Wheelchair Imports in South Africa
- Wheelchair Exports in South Africa
Wheelchair Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average wheelchair import price stood at $101 per unit in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 29%. The import price peaked at $116 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($87 per unit), while the price for the UK ($54 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Wheelchair Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average wheelchair export price amounted to $250 per unit, waning by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $865 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($1,095 per unit), while the average price for exports to Malawi ($60 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to New Zealand (-5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Wheelchair Imports in South Africa
In 2022, purchases abroad of wheelchairs decreased by -29.7% to 43K units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 61K units, and then contracted significantly in the following year.
In value terms, wheelchair imports shrank significantly to $4.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $5.1M, and then fell markedly in the following year.
Import of Wheelchair in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
China | 3.0 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 2.2% |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -30.7% |
United Kingdom | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | -30.7% |
Others | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | -7.2% |
Total | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 4.3 | -4.9% |
Top Suppliers of Wheelchair to South Africa in 2022:
- China (37.2K units)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (2.3K units)
- United Kingdom (2.1K units)
Wheelchair Exports in South Africa
In 2022, exports of wheelchairs from South Africa soared to 4.7K units, jumping by 28% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, wheelchair exports skyrocketed to $1.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Export of Wheelchair in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Botswana | 407 | 264 | 437 | 395 | -1.0% |
Namibia | 139 | 143 | 263 | 315 | 31.4% |
New Zealand | 17.0 | N/A | N/A | 89.8 | 74.2% |
Swaziland | 8.5 | 15.0 | 99.8 | 66.4 | 98.4% |
Mozambique | 81.0 | 29.8 | 45.4 | 42.0 | -19.7% |
Ukraine | N/A | N/A | N/A | 41.1 | 0% |
Zimbabwe | 59.9 | 20.0 | 23.1 | 40.5 | -12.2% |
Lesotho | 7.1 | 50.7 | 28.4 | 27.3 | 56.7% |
Somalia | 6.6 | 0.3 | 12.8 | 14.3 | 29.4% |
Malawi | 5.1 | 25.7 | 4.8 | 11.5 | 31.1% |
Others | 150 | 232 | 98.8 | 144 | -1.4% |
Total | 881 | 780 | 1,014 | 1,186 | 10.4% |
Top Export Markets for Wheelchair from South Africa in 2022:
- Botswana (2083.0 units)
- Namibia (1057.0 units)
- Zimbabwe (243.0 units)
- Swaziland (217.0 units)
- Malawi (193.0 units)
- Mozambique (176.0 units)
- Lesotho (146.0 units)
- Somalia (115.0 units)
- Ukraine (100.0 units)
- New Zealand (82.0 units)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wheelchair market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 30922030 - Invalid carriages not mechanically propelled
- Prodcom 30922090 - Invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled
Country coverage:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wheelchair market in South Africa.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the motorised invalid carriage market in South Africa.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the invalid carriage market in South Africa.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global wheelchair market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global motorised invalid carriage market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global invalid carriage market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wheelchair market in South Africa.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the motorised invalid carriage market in South Africa.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the invalid carriage market in South Africa.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global wheelchair market.
Between 2015 and 2023, the import growth of Wheelchairs remained relatively low, with imports totaling $4.4M in 2023.
In 2016, the amount of wheelchair imported worldwide amounted to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fr...
In 2016, the amount of wheelchair imported worldwide amounted to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fr...
Between 2015 and 2023, the import growth of Wheelchairs remained relatively low, with imports totaling $4.4M in 2023.
In 2016, the amount of wheelchair imported worldwide amounted to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fr...
In 2016, the amount of wheelchair imported worldwide amounted to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% fr...