Bariatric Transport Wheelchairs Global Market Report 2025

The bariatric transport wheelchairs market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.11 billion in 2024 to $1.19 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to rising obesity rates, an increasing elderly population, growing demand for mobility aids, greater awareness of bariatric care, and higher expenditure on chronic illnesses.

The bariatric transport wheelchairs market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.56 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, growing investments in specialized medical equipment, rising demand for home healthcare, government support for assistive devices, and the expansion of medical tourism in developing countries. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in wheelchair design technology, integration of smart monitoring features, innovations in lightweight and durable materials, development of products focused on patient comfort and safety, and advancements in electric transport systems.

The growing prevalence of obesity is expected to significantly boost the bariatric transport wheelchairs market in the coming years. Obesity is a health condition characterized by excessive body fat that can lead to various health complications. The rise in obesity cases is largely attributed to modern lifestyle changes, unhealthy eating habits, and reduced physical activity, all contributing to a greater demand for specialized healthcare equipment to assist individuals with limited mobility. Bariatric transport wheelchairs are designed to support individuals with obesity, offering reinforced frames and wider seating to ensure safe and comfortable movement. These wheelchairs ease the physical strain on caregivers, providing smoother maneuverability and facilitating patient transport in healthcare settings. For instance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an Italy-based food security organization, approximately 2.5 billion adults aged 18 and older were overweight in 2022, with 890 million categorized as obese, which accounts for 43% of the global adult population. It is also estimated that by 2030, more than one billion adults worldwide will be living with obesity. As a result, the increasing rates of obesity are driving the growth of the bariatric transport wheelchairs market.

The rising number of bariatric and weight-loss surgeries is expected to further fuel the growth of the bariatric transport wheelchairs market. These surgeries, designed to assist individuals with severe obesity in losing weight by altering their digestive systems, are becoming more common due to the growing prevalence of severe obesity and related health complications that cannot be managed through lifestyle changes alone. Bariatric transport wheelchairs play a critical role in supporting patients before and after bariatric and weight-loss procedures by offering safe and supportive mobility. These wheelchairs reduce physical strain on caregivers, improving patient handling and enhancing the efficiency of post-surgical care. For example, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery reported that bariatric surgeries reached 279,967 in 2022, reflecting a 6.5% increase from the previous year’s 262,893 procedures. Therefore, the increasing number of bariatric and weight-loss surgeries is propelling the growth of the bariatric transport wheelchairs market.

Leading companies in the bariatric transport wheelchairs market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as the 90-degree recline feature, to improve patient comfort, enhance safety during transport, and offer more dignified and versatile mobility options for individuals with limited mobility or higher weight requirements. The 90-degree recline feature allows the backrest to tilt completely flat, transforming the chair from an upright seated position to a horizontal one. For example, in March 2025, Mity Inc., a US-based healthcare mobility solutions manufacturer, introduced the Traversa, an advanced bariatric transport wheelchair designed to enhance patient comfort, caregiver efficiency, and mobility during medical transport. This wheelchair incorporates a 90-degree recline feature, advanced mobility technology, an ergonomic design, and adaptive features that meet the growing demands of modern healthcare environments. The Traversa aims to improve non-emergency medical transport by offering easy reclining and tilting functions, allowing single-operator use, thereby increasing operational efficiency and reducing labor costs.

Major players in the bariatric transport wheelchairs market are Medline Industries LP, La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Invacare Corporation, Permobil, Pride Mobility, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc., GF Health Products Inc., Graham-Field Health Products, Vitality Medical Inc., Dynarex Corporation, Nova Medical Products, Karman Healthcare Inc., Staxi Corp Ltd., 1800wheelchair.com Inc, 21st Century Scientific Inc., ProHeal Healthcare Private Limited, Z&Z Medical Inc., Home-Med-Equip.com, Forza Medi Pvt. Ltd., ProHeal Products.

North America was the largest region in the bariatric transport wheelchairs market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in bariatric transport wheelchairs report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the bariatric transport wheelchairs market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Bariatric transport wheelchairs are specially designed mobility devices intended to assist individuals with obesity or those requiring higher weight capacity, typically over 300 pounds. These wheelchairs feature wider seats, reinforced frames, and heavy-duty wheels to ensure stability and durability. Unlike self-propelled wheelchairs, bariatric transport wheelchairs are typically pushed by a caregiver, providing safe and comfortable transportation for bariatric patients in clinical or home settings.

The main types of bariatric transport wheelchairs include manual wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, and transport wheelchairs. Manual wheelchairs are propelled by the user or a caregiver through pushing the wheels. These wheelchairs have varying weight capacities, including up to 300 pounds, 301 to 400 pounds, 401 to 500 pounds, and over 500 pounds. The applications for these wheelchairs span healthcare facilities, home care, transportation services, and emergency services. The primary end users include adults, pediatric patients, and geriatrics.

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The bariatric transport wheelchairs market consists of sales of reinforced frame, heavy-duty wheelchairs, folding bariatric wheelchairs, adjustable backrest and seat, multi-position armrests, and accessories such as extended footrests, adjustable armrests, and custom cushions. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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