Patient Handling Equipment Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report : By Type, By Application, By End Use (Hospitals, Homecare, Elderly Care, and Other Healthcare), and By Region

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The patient handling equipment market size is expected to reach USD 20.70 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Patient Handling Equipment Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type, By Application, By End Use (Hospitals, Homecare, Elderly Care, and Other Healthcare), and By Region - Market Forecast, 2026-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The patient handling equipment market comprises products such as lifts, transfer aids, and mobility solutions that help safely transfer or support patients, thereby relieving caregivers of the burden and improving patient comfort. The market is growing steadily due to factors such as the aging population, increasing incidence of chronic diseases, and the need for patient and caregiver safety. The opportunities in the patient handling equipment market include the rising demand for home healthcare solutions and the development of healthcare infrastructure in emerging countries.

Technological developments, including the development of automated and smart handling devices, are major trends in the industry. In addition, regulatory requirements and sustainability efforts are impacting the market. The industry is poised for growth as the healthcare industry continues to adopt advanced patient handling equipment to enhance the quality of patient care.

Patient Handling Equipment Market Report Highlights

Bariatric care holds the largest market share in terms of patient handling equipment due to the increasing number of obese patients, thereby driving the demand for such equipment. Long-term care is the fastest-growing segment due to the increasing number of older people, who require continuous patient mobility solutions.

Patient lifts have the largest market share because of their immense importance in patient transfer and safety. Medical lifting slings are growing at the fastest rate due to their increasing use in conjunction with patient lifts to offer additional support and comfort to patients.

Hospitals have the largest market share due to the large number of patients and the need for sophisticated patient handling equipment. Homecare is the fastest-growing segment due to rising demand for in-home healthcare services, especially among the elderly and chronically ill.

North America leads the market due to its well-developed healthcare infrastructure and the increasing number of older people. Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing market due to rising healthcare investments, improved infrastructure, and growing demand for healthcare services in countries such as China and India.

A few of the key players in the market include Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.; Arjo AB; Invacare Corporation; Stryker Corporation; Etac AB; Guldmann Inc.; Medline Industries, Inc.; Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare; Joerns Healthcare LLC; Handicare Group AB; Prism Medical Ltd.; Mangar Health Ltd.; Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG; DJO Global, Inc.; and Sunrise Medical (US) LLC.

Where is the Market Headed?

The patient handling equipment market is shifting towards more intelligent and safe solutions that minimize the chances of injury to patients as well as caregivers. The increasing geriatric population, rising hospitalizations, and emphasis on workplace safety are all contributing to the demand. The healthcare industry is also investing in solutions that can increase patient comfort and facilitate faster transfers, particularly in home care and long-term care facilities. Looking ahead, the market will see increased adoption of powered and automated solutions, as well as easier-to-clean, easier-to-maintain solutions, as the industry strives to enhance the quality of care while containing costs.

What Are Patient Handling Equipment Report Highlights?

What is the global market size and CAGR for the market during 2026-2034?

Which factors are contributing to the industry expansion?

Who are the key industry players? What is their relative position in terms of competitive positioning?

How do different types, such as patient lifts and wheelchairs, influence the market landscape?

How does the market differ in terms of type, application, end use, and geography? Which is the leading end use?

What are the opportunities in different regional markets, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa?

What are the emerging technologies and innovations in the market?

Polaris Market Research has segmented the patient handling equipment market report on the basis of type, application, end use, and region:

By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021-2034)

Patient Lifts

Medical Lifting Slings

Wheelchairs

Transport Chairs

Stretchers

Medical Beds

Bathroom & Toilet Assist Devices

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021-2034)

Bariatric Care

Acute Care

Long-Term Care

Rehabilitation

Others

By End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021-2034)

Hospitals

Homecare

Elderly Care

Other Healthcare

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021-2034)

North America

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Product Code: PM3251

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Source
- 3.2.1. Primary Source
- 3.2.2. Secondary Source

4. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market Insights

4.1. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Patient Handling Equipment Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Aging Global Population
  - 4.2.1.2. Increase in Chronic Diseases and Disabilities
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. High Operational Costs
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Patient Handling Equipment Market Application Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Bariatric Care
- 5.3.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Bariatric Care, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Acute Care
- 5.4.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Acute Care, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Long-term Care
- 5.5.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Long-term Care, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Rehabilitation
- 5.6.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Rehabilitation, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Others, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)

6. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Patient Lifts
- 6.3.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Patient Lifts, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Medical Lifting Slings
- 6.4.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Medical Lifting Slings, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Wheelchairs
- 6.5.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Wheelchairs, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Transport Chairs
- 6.6.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Transport Chairs, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
6.7. Stretchers
- 6.7.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Stretchers, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
6.8. Medical Beds
- 6.8.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Medical Beds, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
6.9. Bathroom & Toilet Assist Devices
- 6.9.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Bathroom & Toilet Assist Devices, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)

7. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Hospitals
- 7.3.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Hospitals, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Homecare
- 7.4.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Homecare, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Elderly Care
- 7.5.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Elderly Care, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Other Healthcare
- 7.6.1. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Other Healthcare, by Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)

8. Global Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Patient Handling Equipment Market Assessment, By Geography, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Patient Handling Equipment Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Patient Handling Equipment Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Patient Handling Equipment Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Patient Handling Equipment Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Patient Handling Equipment Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Patient Handling Equipment Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Patient Handling Equipment Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Patient Handling Equipment Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Patient Handling Equipment Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Patient Handling Equipment Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Application, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Patient Handling Equipment Market, by End-Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Arjo AB
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Invacare Corporation
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Stryker Corporation
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Etac AB
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Guldmann Inc.
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Medline Industries, Inc.
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Joerns Healthcare LLC
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Citrine Informatics
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development