South Korea Electric and Non-Electric Wheelchairs Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Electric Wheelchairs, Non-Electric Wheelchairs), By Application (Personal Use, Hospitals, Clinics, and Others), and South Korea Electric and Non-Electric Wheelchairs Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Electric and Non-Electric Wheelchairs Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Electric and Non-Electric Wheelchairs Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 8.9% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Electric and Non-Electric Wheelchairs Market size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Electric and Non-Electric Wheelchairs Market Size is Anticipated to Grow at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by a rapidly aging population, increasing mobility-related disorders, and technological advancements in lightweight materials and smart assistive features.

Market Overview

The market for electric and non-electric wheelchairs in South Korea includes mobility assistance devices designed to support people with temporary or permanent mobility impairments regarding powered electric wheelchairs and manual non electric wheelchairs for all ages used in hospitals rehabilitation centers and home care. The market and demand in South Korea are expanding due to the quickly aging population, increased prevalence of musculoskeletal and neurological disorder and the increase demand for assisted living solutions. Improvements to lightweight materials, ergonomically designed seating, improved battery efficiency and smart control systems are improving user comfort, independence and usability. Accelerating growth is being supported by increasing government support, improving accessibility through reimbursement programs, and an increasing number of rental and leasing models. With good rehabilitation infrastructure following a distinct trend towards an increase in care in the home, the market is expected to continue to develop strongly through the forecast period.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea electric and non-electric wheelchairs market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea electric and non-electric wheelchairs market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea electric and non-electric wheelchairs market.

Driving Factors

The South Korea electric and non-electric wheelchairs market is driven by the rapidly aging population as well as the increasing incidence of mobility impairments due to musculoskeletal and neurological diseases. The increasing demand for home-based care with advancing ergonomic designs, lightweight frames, and battery powered technologies has led to popularity and increasing patient independence and comfort.

Restraining Factors

The South Korea electric and non-electric wheelchairs market is restrained by the high purchase and maintenance costs of advanced models, limited reimbursement coverage in some cases, and insufficient servicing infrastructure in rural areas; all of which limit accessibility and slow adoption by a wider population.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea electric and non-electric wheelchairs market share is classified into product type and application.

• The electric wheelchairs segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea electric and non-electric wheelchairs market is segmented by product type into electric wheelchairs and non-electric wheelchairs. Among these, the electric wheelchairs segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Electric wheelchairs continue to grow in popularity, because of advanced technology, improved battery management, and independent wheeled mobility. Non electric wheelchairs are still in demand and used in hospitals and clinics where, cost and ease of maintenance are factors, particularly with short term use.

• The personal use segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea electric and non-electric wheelchairs market is segmented by application into personal use, hospitals, clinics, and others. Among these, the personal use segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Increasing elderly population, growing preference for home care, and more rental and financing options are contributing to adoption for personal use. The hospital and clinic sector remains the largest single buyer institutionally, while other applications (e.g., rehabilitation; elder care centers) providing consistent market growth contributions.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea electric and non-electric wheelchairs market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Ottobock
• Permobil
• Sunrise Medical
• Pride Mobility Products
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
• Invacare
• Karma Medical
• MEYRA
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea electric and non-electric wheelchairs market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Electric and Non-Electric Wheelchairs Market, By Product Type

• Electric Wheelchairs
• Non-Electric Wheelchairs

South Korea Electric and Non-Electric Wheelchairs Market, By Application

• Personal Use
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Others