Middle East And Africa Patient Handling Devices Market Report

Middle East And Africa Patient Handling Devices Market Size

The Middle East and Africa patient handling devices market size was valued at USD 1.21 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 1.31 billion in 2026 from USD 2.06 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2034.

The MEA patient handling devices market is primarily driven by a year-on-year increase in patients requiring patient handling devices to balance their physical & medical conditions.

According to the World Health Organization, disability disorders affect about 15% of the global population. Therefore, applying laws for the safety of healthcare workers during manual lifting activities is a significant element driving the market for patient handling equipment. However, the expanding senior population will level the market's demand. Furthermore, global improvements in healthcare infrastructure are boosting the MEA patient handling device market's growth rate.

The MEA patient handling devices market is benefiting from the development of novel products with cutting-edge technology, notably in healthcare. In addition, patient care is becoming more common, speeding up market expansion.

Because the transit embargo was lifted and the supply chain reopened, the lifting of the lockdown had a favorable impact on market growth. Because of the increased patient pool, the demand for patient handling devices has skyrocketed. Manufacturers of patient handling devices are focusing on meeting hospitals' needs. During the epidemic, the market experienced significant expansion. In the coming years, the market, on the other hand, is likely to have a more substantial proportion.

One of the reasons limiting the growth of the patient handling equipment market is the long-term problems that arise while dealing with overweight patients. In addition, the high cost of these devices is restricting the market's growth rate. Patient handling equipment demand is further hampered by the manufacturing industry's scarcity of raw materials.

The number of positive cases increased dramatically during COVID-19. The Patient Handling Devices Market has a global supply chain; however, due to the nationwide lockdown, the supply chain between countries has been disrupted. As a result, patient handling devices were in short supply due to the significant number of patients. In addition, the production of patient handling devices was halted due to the nationwide shutdown. 

As a result of the negative impact produced by COVID-19, many efforts requiring Patient Handling Devices were also postponed in the first quarter of 2020.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Geographically, the Middle East and Africa patient handling devices market offered a largely untapped market, and major corporations are gradually expanding into the region, propelling the market's growth.

The UAE patient handling devices market is predicted to boost the market globally due to the legislation to protect healthcare workers during manual lifting operations in this region over the forecast period.

The South African patient handling devices market is likely to grow significantly due to the government organizations and safety standards for manual handling; the market is expected to grow in this region during the forecast period.

The Saudi Arabia patient handling devices market is expected to dominate the MEA patient handling devices market due to the growing senior population, increased use of patient handling equipment in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and elderly care settings, and the high risk of caregiver injuries during the manual patient handling are all expected to drive the market forward in this region.

The Israeli patient handling devices market is likely to dominate in the MEA region due to the scientific advancements in the equipment modalities, which will create further prospects for the market to flourish.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Key Market Companies dominating the Middle East & Africa Patient Handling Devices Market include

• Joerns Healthcare
• Stryker Corporation
• Handicare Group AB
• Benmor Medical, Inc.
• Etac AB
• Prism Medical UK
• Linet Group SE
• Mangar International
• Invacare Corporation
• Guldmann Inc.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the Middle East and Africa Patient Handling Devices Market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Bathroom Safety

• Mechanical
• Ambulatory Wheelchair
• Scooters
• Medical Beds

By Type Care

• Bariatric Care
• Critical Care
• Wound

By Accessories

• Lifting
• Transfer

By End User

• Home
• Hospital

By Country

• KSA
• UAE
• Israel
• The rest of GCC countries
• South Africa
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Egypt
• Sudan
• rest of MEA