Patient Lifting Equipment Market Size by Product, Type, End-user, Region, Industry-Wide Analysis, Competitive Landscape Assessment & Long-Term Forecast to 2034
Overview
Patient Lifting Equipment Market was valued at US$ 4.91 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach US$ 11.39 Bn by 2034 at a CAGR of 9.80 % during the forecast period.
Patient Lifting Equipment Market Overview
The report includes an analysis of the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on the revenue of market leaders, followers, and disruptors. Since the lockdown was implemented differently in various regions and countries; the impact of the same is also seen differently by regions and segments. The report has covered the current short-term and long-term impact on the market, and it would help the decision-makers to prepare the outline and strategies for companies by region.
Patient Lifting Equipment Market Growth Outlook
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Patient Lifting Equipment Market Dynamics:
The increasing prevalence of disabilities is driving the global patient lifting equipment market. Individuals around the world are increasingly suffering from disabilities and conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, fractures, paralysis, and obesity, which affect their mobility. This rising prevalence of disabilities increases the demand for patient handling equipment since it helps in overcoming mobility issues, which in turn drives the market expansion.
Also, the advancements in the design and technology of patient technology handling equipment are positively impacting the market. Technological advancements and improvements in the design of patient handling equipment make it easy to use by the healthcare providers and enhance the comfort for patients, which drives a number of end-users to adopt it and invest in the market.
An increase in the number of accidents or misfortune of disabilities in urban towns and cities are the drivers of the patient lifting equipment market. Disability is a complex condition, which interacts between an individual’s personal health condition and environmental factors. It is a collective term for participation restriction, impairment, and activity limitations. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 15% of the world’s population has some form of disability.
People with a disability cope with various barriers in services such as healthcare, education, employment, and social services. People with disabilities have less approach to health care services, therefore, experience unmet health care needs. The number of disabilities due to an increase in chronic diseases falls, violence, injuries, accidents, and aging.
The educator teaches obsolete techniques and the lack of proper use of lifting equipment is hindering the growth of the global market. As there are innumerable myths regarding patient handling, such as patients are not comfortable with the mechanical lifting, and it takes less time to manually lift a patient than to utilize lift equipment, limits the use of the patient lifting equipment, which further hampers the growth of the patient lifting equipment market.
Patient Lifting Equipment Market Segment Analysis:
Based on end-user, the patient lifting equipment market has been segmented into hospitals, home healthcare, elderly care, and others. The hospital segment regarded as the major share in the global market in the historical period and it is expected to hold a market share of over 50% by 2034.
Patient Lifting Equipment Market Regional Insights:
Geographically, Europe contributed the largest share in the global patient lifting equipment market in the historical period and it is witnessed to be the largest market for patient lifting throughout the forecast period. The market is growing due to the presence of a large number of healthcare facilities, demand for better services along with supportive regulation, and trained professionals for patient safety.
The objective of the report is to present comprehensive assessment projections with a suitable set of assumptions and methodology. The report helps in understanding Patient Lifting Equipment dynamics, structure by identifying and analyzing the market segments and projecting the global market size. Further, the report also focuses on the competitive analysis of key players by product, price, financial position, growth strategies, and regional presence.
To understand the market dynamics and by region, the report has covered the PEST analysis by region and key economies across the globe, which are supposed to have an impact on the market in the forecast period. PORTER’s analysis and detailed SWOT analysis of key players have been done to analyze their strategies. The report will address all questions of shareholders to prioritize the efforts and investment in the near future to the emerging segment in the Global Patient Lifting Equipment Market.
Patient Lifting Equipment Market Recent Industry Development
| Date | Company | Development | Impact |
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| 16 April 2025 | Arjo AB | Arjo introduced its next-generation mobile patient floor lift, the Maxi Move 5, equipped with touch-sensor Arjo Motion Assist technology. | The system reduces caregiver transfer force by up to 68%, optimizing clinical workflow and reducing physical strain in hospital settings. |
| 01 September 2025 | Sunrise Medical | Sunrise Medical completed the acquisition of Norwegian neurorehabilitation specialist Made for Movement. | This acquisition expands its therapeutic care portfolio with motor-assisted standing and pediatric transfer equipment across European care facilities. |
| 30 January 2026 | Direct Healthcare Group | Direct Healthcare Group merged with Invacare Europe and Asia Pacific under investment firm Rhône to form DHCare. | The combination creates a unified platform combining falls management and safe patient handling technologies for European and APAC markets. |
| 04 February 2026 | Prism Healthcare Group | Prism Healthcare Group made a strategic investment in Mackworth USA to accelerate expansion into the North American market. | The move strengthens local U.S. manufacturing capabilities and digital service offerings for ceiling track hoists and patient transfer slings. |
| 19 June 2026 | DHCare | DHCare signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Human Mobility division of Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA. | The acquisition broadens DHCare's post-acute platform, consolidating safe moving and handling equipment across the DACH region and broader European healthcare systems. |
Patient Lifting Equipment Market Scope: Inquire before buying
| Global Patient Lifting Equipment Market | |||
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| Report Coverage | Details | ||
| Base Year: | 2025 | Forecast Period: | 2026-2034 |
| Historical Data: | 2020 to 2025 | Market Size in 2025: | US$ 4.91 Bn. |
| Forecast Period 2026 to 2034 CAGR: | 9.80% | Market Size in 2034: | US$ 11.39 Bn. |
| Segments Covered: | by Product | Wheelchairs & Scooters Medical Beds Mechanical & Non-mechanical Equipment Ambulatory Aids |
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| by Type | Bariatric Care, Fall Prevention Critical Care Wound Care |
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| by End-user | Home Care Settings Hospitals Elderly Care Facilities |
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Patient Lifting Equipment Market, By Region
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Austria and Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, South Korea, Japan, India, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Rest of APAC)
Middle East and Africa (South Africa, GCC, Egypt, Nigeria and Rest of ME&A)
South America (Brazil, Argentina Rest of South America)
Key Players
1. Linet, Inc.
2. Handicare, Inc.
3. Benmor Medical Ltd
4. ArjoHuntleigh, Inc.
5. Spectra Care Group
6. Etac Ltd.
7. Guldmann, Inc.
8. Stiegelmeyer, Inc.
9. Mangar International Ltd.
10. Sidhil Ltd.
11. Strykar Corporation
12. Hill-Rom Holdings Inc.
13. Prism Medical
14. Joerns Healthcare
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Which region has the largest share in Global Market?
Ans: Europe region holds the highest share in 2025.
2. What is the growth rate of Global Market?
Ans: The Global Market is growing at a CAGR of 9.80% during forecasting period 2026-2034.
3. What is scope of the Global market report?
Ans: Global Market report helps with the PESTEL, PORTER, COVID-19 Impact analysis, Recommendations for Investors & Leaders, and market estimation of the forecast period.
4. Who are the key players in Global Patient Lifting Equipment market?
Ans: The important key players in the Global Market are – Linet, Inc., Handicare, Inc., Benmor Medical Ltd, ArjoHuntleigh, Inc., Spectra Care Group, Etac Ltd., Guldmann, Inc., Stiegelmeyer, Inc., Mangar International Ltd., Sidhil Ltd., Strykar Corporation, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., Prism Medical, and Joerns Healthcare.
5. What is the study period of this market?
Ans: The Global Market is studied from 2025 to 2034.