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Report Overview

The global patient handling equipment market was valued at USD 12.40 Billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.20%, reaching USD 22.63 Billion by 2035. The market growth is driven by increasing demand for advanced patient handling solutions, including electric beds, mobility aids, and transfer devices, improving safety and efficiency in healthcare settings. The growing adoption of smart and automated equipment, rising home care services, and expanding geriatric populations are expected to drive significant market growth throughout the forecast period.

Key Market Trends and Insights

  • Based on device type, the mobility equipment segment held nearly 28% during the historical period.
  • The long-term care application segment is projected to lead market growth at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period.
  • By end user, hospitals captured the dominant share, approximately 46%, in the historical period.

Market Size and Forecast

  • Market Size (2025): USD 12.40 Billion
  • Projected Market Size (2035): USD 22.63 Billion
  • CAGR (2026-2035): 6.20%
2025

Base Year

2019-2025

Historical Period

2026-2035

Forecast Period

  • According to Dongning Su et al., 2025, the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease is expected to rise significantly by 2050, driving increased demand for patient handling equipment and positively influencing market growth during the forecast period.

  • In June 2023, Baxter International launched the Progressa+ next-generation ICU bed in the U.S., featuring enhanced pulmonary support, skin protection, and mobility assistance. This innovation is expected to drive growth in the patient handling equipment market globally.

  • The key players in the market are driving growth by introducing advanced patient handling solutions, such as next-generation ICU beds, mobile lifts, and ceiling hoists, improving patient safety, caregiver efficiency, and overall adoption, thereby boosting market value.

Compound Annual Growth Rate

6.2%

Value in USD Billion

2026-2035


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Patient Handling Equipment Market Overview

Patient handling equipment plays a crucial role in healthcare facilities by assisting caregivers in safely transferring, lifting, and mobilizing patients with limited mobility. These solutions help reduce caregiver strain, prevent patient injuries, and improve overall operational efficiency in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and home care settings. The market is witnessing steady growth due to increasing demand for advanced mobility aids, rising geriatric population, and expanding healthcare infrastructure globally. The adoption of technologically enhanced devices and ergonomic designs further supports market expansion. The market is poised to reach USD 22.63 Billion by 2035, reflecting growing emphasis on patient safety, comfort, and efficient healthcare delivery.

Patient Handling Equipment Market Growth Drivers

Rising Adoption of Innovative Solutions to Boost Market Growth

The increasing adoption of innovative patient lifting solutions is a significant driver of market growth. For instance, in March 2025, Invacare introduced the Robin EVO ceiling hoist, engineered to enhance safety, efficiency, and comfort for both patients and caregivers. With features such as faster lifting speeds, extended battery life, and single-handed operation, the hoist minimizes caregiver strain and ensures secure patient transfers. The integration of such advanced equipment across nursing and home care environments is anticipated to substantially elevate market value, reflecting strong demand for safe, reliable, and efficient patient handling solutions throughout the forecast period.

Patient Handling Equipment Market Trends

Some of the notable trends in the market include the adoption of mobile patient floor lifts and an increasing emphasis on cardiovascular patient care.

Increasing Preference for Mobile Patient Equipment to Boost the Market Value

The growing adoption of advanced mobile patient floor lifts is shaping the patient handling equipment market. In April 2025, Arjo strengthened its portfolio with the Maxi Move 5, featuring intuitive motion-assist technology and powered dynamic positioning for safer, more efficient patient transfers. Such innovations reduce caregiver strain and enhance patient comfort across hospitals and long-term care settings. With healthcare providers increasingly integrating these solutions, the trend of technologically advanced floor lifts is expected to significantly boost market growth and drive demand throughout the forecast period.

Rising Focus on Cardiovascular Patient Care to Strengthen Patient Handling Equipment Market Demand

The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is influencing the adoption of advanced patient handling equipment. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), CVDs caused approximately 19.8 million deaths in 2022, representing 32 percent of global fatalities. Early detection, effective management, and safe patient transfers in hospitals and long-term care facilities have heightened the need for ergonomic lifts, stretchers, and mobility aids. With healthcare providers emphasizing patient safety and caregiver efficiency, this trend is expected to significantly boost market growth throughout the forecast period.

Patient Handling Equipment Market Share

Long Term Care to Lead the Market Segmentation by Application

The market includes various applications, such as acute care, long-term care, rehabilitation care, bariatric care, and others, catering to diverse healthcare needs. Among these, long-term care is expected to lead the market, driven by increasing demand for patient support in chronic and age-related conditions. This segment is anticipated to grow substantially at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period, reflecting heightened focus on safe patient handling, improved caregiving efficiency, and expanding healthcare infrastructure globally.

Patient Handling Equipment Market Analysis by Region

The regions included in the report are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. Among these, North America is expected to lead the market during the forecast period, driven by innovations in mobility solutions and patient handling devices. For instance, in July 2025, Etac North America Mobility launched the Twist by Klaxon, a versatile power assist wheelchair accessory, enhancing user independence and care efficiency. Such advancements are anticipated to support substantial growth in the market.

Leading Players in the Patient Handling Equipment Market

The key features of the market report comprise patent analysis, funding and investment analysis, and strategic initiatives by the leading players. The major companies in the market are as follows:

Stryker Corporation

Stryker Corporation is a leading manufacturer of advanced patient handling solutions, offering a wide range of emergency patient transport equipment, including the Xpedition powered patient transport chair, Power-PRO 2 powered ambulance cot, Power-LOAD systems, Stair-PRO stair chair, and Evacuation Chair. The company’s products enhance mobility, safety, and efficiency in hospitals, ambulances, and multilevel facilities. Stryker continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the patient handling equipment market.

Savaria

Savaria specializes in patient care solutions, offering ceiling lifts and track systems, patient slings, pressure management products, and medical beds. The company’s portfolio, strengthened through acquisitions of Span America, Silvalea, and Handicare, caters to long-term care, acute care, and home care settings. Savaria’s innovative products enhance patient safety, mobility, and comfort, positioning the company as a key player in the patient handling equipment market globally.

Hill-Rom Services Inc. (Baxter Inc.)

Hill-Rom Services Inc., a subsidiary of Baxter Inc., provides comprehensive patient handling solutions, including mobile and overhead patient lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, slings, stretchers, and surgical tables. Their products enhance safe patient mobility, facilitate efficient transfers, and support clinical workflows, serving hospitals, surgical centers, and rehabilitation facilities. Hill-Rom’s innovative solutions strengthen its presence and influence in the patient handling equipment market.

Invacare Corporation

Invacare Corporation specializes in safe patient handling solutions, offering lifters, hoists, and slings designed for hospitals, residential care facilities, and home settings. Their equipment ensures secure and efficient patient transfers, supporting mobility-impaired and post-surgery patients. By providing compact, versatile, and reliable lifting systems, Invacare strengthens its role and market presence in the patient handling equipment sector.

*Please note that this is only a partial list; the complete list of key players is available in the full report. Additionally, the list of key players can be customized to better suit your needs.*

Other key players in the market are DJO LLC, Getinge AB, and Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG.

Patient Handling Equipment Market Segmentation

Market Breakup by Device Type

  • Patient Transfer Devices 
    • Patient Lifts 
    • Sliding Sheets 
    • Accessories 
  • Medical Beds 
    • Electric Beds 
    • Manual Beds 
    • Smart Beds 
    • Semi-Electric Beds 
  • Mobility Equipment 
    • Wheelchair & Scooters 
    • Ambulatory Aids
  • Walkers 
  • Canes 
  • Bathroom & Toilet Assist Equipment 
    • Commode Chairs 
    • Shower Chairs 
    • Transfer Benches 
  • Stretchers & Transport Chains 
  • Others

Market Breakup by Application

  • Acute Care
  • Long-Term Care 
  • Rehabilitation Care 
  • Bariatric Care 
  • Others

Market Breakup by End User

  • Hospitals and Clinics 
  • Homecare Settings 
  • Rehabilitation Centers 
  • Others

Market Breakup by Region

  • North America 
  • Europe  
  • Asia Pacific 
  • Latin America 
  • Middle East and Africa

Key Questions Answered in the Patient Handling Equipment Market

  • What was the patient handling equipment market value in 2025?
  • What is the patient handling equipment market forecast outlook for 2026-2035?
  • What major factors aid the demand for the patient handling equipment market?
  • How has the market performed so far, and how is it anticipated to perform in the coming years?
  • What are the market's major drivers, opportunities, and restraints?
  • What are the major patient handling equipment market trends?
  • Which device type is expected to dominate the market segment?
  • Which application is projected to lead the market segment?
  • Which end user is likely to dominate the market segment?
  • Who are the key players in the patient handling equipment market?
  • What are the current unmet needs and challenges in the market?
  • How are partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions among the key market players shaping the market dynamics?

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Base Year 2025
Historical Period 2019-2025
Forecast Period 2026-2035
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Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Device Type
  • Application
  • End User
  • Region
Breakup by Device Type
  • Patient Transfer Devices
  • Medical Beds
  • Mobility Equipment
  • Bathroom & Toilet Assist Equipment
  • Stretchers & Transport Chains
  • Others
Breakup by Application
  • Acute Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehabilitation Care
  • Bariatric Care
  • Others
Breakup by End User
  • Hospitals and Clinics
  • Homecare Settings
  • Rehabilitation Centers
  • Other
Breakup by Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
Market Dynamics
  • Market Drivers and Constraints
  • SWOT Analysis
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  • Porter’s Five Forces Model 
  • Key Demand Indicators
  • Key Price Indicators
  • Industry Events, Initiatives, and Trends 
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Supplier Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Financial Analysis
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Company News and Developments
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Stryker Corporation
  • Savaria
  • DJO LLC
  • Hill-Rom Services Inc. (Baxter Inc.)
  • Getinge AB
  • Invacare Corporation
  • Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG

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