Asia Pacific Walking Assist Devices market is expected to grow at 5.78% CAGR from 2018 to 2023 and it is projected that the Asia-Pacific market was valued at USD 0.94 billion in 2018and is anticipated to reach USD 1.24 billion by 2023.A Walking Assist Devices is a device designed to assist walking or otherwise improve the mobility of people with a mobility impairment. There are various walking aids which can help people with impaired ability to walk and wheelchairs or mobility scooters for more severe disability or longer journeys which would otherwise be undertaken on foot. For people who are blind or visually impaired the white cane and guide dog have a long history of use. Other aids can help with mobility or transfer within a building or where there are changes of level. Traditionally the phrase " Walking Assist Devices " has applied mainly to low technology mechanical devices. The term also appears in government documents, for example dealing with tax concessions of various kinds. It refers to those devices whose use enables a freedom of movement similar to that of unassisted walking or standing up from a chair.
The walking assist devices market growth is driven by the increase in geriatric population, rise in the instances of debilitating neurological diseases & injuries, and technological advancements & product leasing that have led to the increase in usage of walking assist devices. Moreover, rise in government initiatives to ensure availability of walking assist devices to the geriatric population in order to meet the demand is anticipated to fuel the Asia-Pacific walking assist devices market. However, rise in the prevalence of the neurological diseases is expected to boost the Asia-Pacific market in future. However, high cost associated with walking assist devices and some issues related to walking assist devices may hinder the Asia-Pacific walking assist devices market growth.
The Asia-Pacific market is segmented on the basis of Product Type. On the basis of Product Type, it is segmented Gait Belts & Lift Vests, Canes, Crutches, Walker, Wheelchairs and Power Scooters. The wheelchairs segment contributed the largest share in this market segment. The demand for the walking devices is increasing amongst the geriatric population mainly due to benefits, such as the provision of support, balance, and the subsequent ability to live independently. In addition, the demand for the rehabilitation equipment is growing as a consequence of the significant role they play in bettering the lives of the physically-challenged.
On the basis of geography, the market is analyzed under various regions namely India, China, Japan, South Korea and Australia. The market in Asia-Pacific is expected to register the largest share of the market due to the rising rates of obese population, as a result driving the procedure growth. The market growth is due to the technological advancements and government support and along with rise in the spending capacity population.
Some of the key companies dominating the market are C.T.M. Homecare Product, Inc., Ottobock, Ossenberg GmbH, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Permobil Inc., GF Health Products, Inc., Invacare Corporation, Besco Medical Co., LTD., Betterlifehealthcare Ltd., Pride Mobility Products Corp., Aetna Inc., Sunrise Medical LLC, and Karma Healthcare Ltd.
1.Introduction
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Study Deliverables
1.3 Base Currency, Base Year and Forecast Periods
1.4 General Study Assumptions
2. Research Methodology
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Research Phases
2.2.1 Secondary Research
2.2.2 Primary Research
2.2.3 Econometric Modelling
2.2.4 Expert Validation
2.3 Analysis Design
2.4 Study Timeline
3. Overview
3.1 Executive Summary
3.2 Key Inferences
3.3 Epidemology
4. Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges Analysis (DROC)
4.1 Market Drivers
4.2 Market Restraints
4.3 Key Challenges
4.4 Current Opportunities in the Market
5. Market Segmentation
5.1 Product Type
5.1.1 Introduction
5.1.2 Gait Belts and Lift Vests
5.1.3 Canes
5.1.3.1 Quad Canes
5.1.3.2 Folding Canes
5.1.3.3 Canes Market, By Product Type
5.1.4 Crutches
"5.1.5 Walkers
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5.1.5.1 Standard Walkers
5.1.5.2 Rolling Walkers/Rollators
5.1.5.3 Hemi Walkers
"5.1.5.4 Walkers Market, By Product Type
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5.1.6 Wheelchairs
5.1.6.1 Wheelchairs
5.1.6.2 Electric Wheelchairs
5.1.6.3 Wheelchairs Market, By Product Type
5.1.6.3.1 Front Wheel Drive
5.1.6.3.2 Center Wheel Drive
5.1.6.3.3 Rear Wheel Drive
5.1.6.3.4 Standing Power Wheelchairs
"5.1.6.3.5 Motorized/Electric Wheelchairs Market, By Product Type
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"5.1.7 Power Scooters
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"5.1.7.1 Boot Scooters
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5.1.7.2 Road Scooters
5.1.7.3 Pavement Scooters
5.1.7.4 Power Scooters Market, By Product Type
5.1.8 Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Product Type
5.1. Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Product Type
5.1.10 Market Share Analysis, By Product Type
6. Geographical Analysis
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Regional Trends
6.1.2 Impact Analysis
6.1.3 Y-o-Y Growth Analysis
6.1.3.1 By Geographical Area
6.1.3.2 By Product Type
6.1.4 Market Attractiveness Analysis
6.1.4.1 By Geographical Area
6.1.4.2 By Product Type
6.1.5 Market Share Analysis
6.1.5.1 By Geographical Area
6.1.5.2 By Product Type
6.2 China
6.3 India
6.4 Japan
6.5 South Korea
6.6 Australia
7.Strategic Analysis
7.1 PESTLE analysis
7.1.1 Political
7.1.2 Economic
7.1.3 Social
7.1.4 Technological
7.1.5 Legal
7.1.6 Environmental
7.2 Porter’s Five analysis
7.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
7.2.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
7.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
7.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
7.2.5 Competitive Rivalry within the Industry
8.Market Leaders' Analysis
8.1 Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Product Analysis
8.1.3 Financial analysis
8.1.4 Recent Developments
8.1.5 SWOT analysis
8.1.6 Analyst View
8.2 Permobil Inc.
8.3 GF Health Products Inc.
8.4 Invacare Corporation
8.5 Besco Medical Co. LTD.
8.6 Betterlifehealthcare Ltd.
8.7 C.T.M. Homecare Product Inc.
8.8 Ottobock
8.9 Ossenberg GmbH
8.10 Pride Mobility Products Corp.
9.Competitive Landscape
9.1 Market share analysis
9.2 Merger and Acquisition Analysis
9.3 Agreements, collaborations and Joint Ventures
9.4 New Product Launches
10.Market Outlook and Investment Opportunities
Appendix
a) List of Tables
b) List of Figures
