Australia - Wheelchairs - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingWheelchair Price Fluctuates Wildly in Australia, Down to $378/Unit in 2022
Australia Wheelchair Import Price in December 2022
In December 2022, the wheelchair price stood at $378 per unit (CIF, Australia), shrinking by -32.8% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 49% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $599 per unit in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to December 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,349 per unit), while the price for France ($41.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From February 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Australia Wheelchair Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In December 2022, the product with the highest price was invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled ($707 per unit), while the price for invalid carriages not mechanically propelled amounted to $237 per unit.
From February 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by invalid carriage (+0.1%).
Australia Wheelchair Imports
In December 2022, supplies from abroad of wheelchairs increased by 57% to 17K units, rising for the second month in a row after two months of decline. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when imports increased by 92% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 19K units; afterwards, it flattened through to December 2022.
In value terms, wheelchair imports rose rapidly to $6.4M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 with an increase of 34% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $7.3M. From July 2022 to December 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Australia Wheelchair Imports by Type
In December 2022, invalid carriages not mechanically propelled (12K units) constituted the largest type of wheelchair supplied to Australia, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, invalid carriages not mechanically propelled exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled (5.1K units), twofold.
From February 2022 to December 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of invalid carriages not mechanically propelled was relatively modest.
In value terms, invalid carriages motorised or mechanically propelled ($3.6M) and invalid carriages not mechanically propelled ($2.8M) constituted the most imported types of wheelchairs in Australia.
Australia Wheelchair Imports by Country
China (7.6K units), France (5.9K units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (635 units) were the main suppliers of wheelchair imports to Australia, together accounting for 84% of total imports.
From February 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +54.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($2.1M), Canada ($1.1M) and the United States ($841K) appeared to be the largest wheelchair suppliers to Australia, together accounting for 64% of total imports.
Canada, with a CAGR of +13.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wheelchair market in Australia. 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:
- Australia
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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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
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
