The patient lifting equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.34 billion in 2025 to $5.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing hospital and nursing home patient load, manual handling risks for caregivers, limited availability of mechanized lifting solutions, aging population growth, rising awareness of workplace safety in healthcare.
The patient lifting equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.01 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to technological advancements in mobile and ceiling lift systems, rising geriatric and bariatric population, increasing investment in home healthcare infrastructure, integration of smart and IoT-enabled lifting devices, growing focus on reducing caregiver injuries and improving patient comfort. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of patient lifting equipment in home healthcare, growing demand for bariatric and critical care solutions, integration of ergonomic and safety features for caregivers, expansion of rehabilitation and assisted living facilities, development of multi-functional lifting accessories and slings.
The increasing prevalence of disabilities is expected to drive the growth of the patient lifting equipment market in the coming years. Disabilities encompass physical, mental, sensory, or cognitive conditions that significantly hinder an individual's ability to carry out daily tasks or engage fully in social interactions. The rise in disabilities is largely attributed to the aging global population, which contributes to a higher incidence of chronic illnesses and age-related impairments, leading to long-term functional limitations. This trend supports the demand for patient lifting equipment, as individuals with mobility challenges often require mechanical assistance to ensure safe and comfortable transfers, thereby reducing the risk of injury to both patients and caregivers. For example, in October 2024, the House of Commons Library, a UK-based information resource for the British Parliament, reported that approximately 16.1 million individuals in the UK were identified as having a disability during the 2022/23 financial year, representing nearly 24% of the total population. As a result, the growing prevalence of disabilities will contribute to the expansion of the patient lifting equipment market.
Leading companies in the patient lifting equipment market are developing advanced solutions, such as patient transfer lifts, to enhance caregiver efficiency and reduce physical strain. These devices facilitate the safe movement of individuals with limited mobility between different positions or surfaces, such as from a bed to a wheelchair or from a chair to a toilet. For instance, in July 2023, EZ-ACCESS, a US-based accessibility solutions provider, introduced the ORBIT patient transfer lift. This product features a distinctive design that includes an articulating arm and a pivoting stanchion capable of a full 360-degree rotation, providing complete maneuverability. The lift is designed to accommodate ceiling heights from 8 to 12 feet and has a compact footprint for space efficiency. The arm includes three adjustable height positions, can clear doorways, and comes in both four- and five-foot length options, enhancing its versatility within home or care facility environments.
In June 2023, Joerns Healthcare, a U.S.-based provider of patient handling, rehabilitation, and mobility solutions, partnered with Winncare to expand the distribution of care equipment. Through this partnership, Joerns Healthcare aimed to broaden its safe patient handling and post-fall management offerings in the U.S., strengthening its presence across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home-care settings. Winncare is a U.K.-based company that provides portable and inflatable patient lifting cushions designed to safely transfer patients from the floor to beds or seating positions, reducing the risk of caregiver injuries.
Major companies operating in the patient lifting equipment market are Medline Industries Inc, Stryker Corporation, Arjo AB, Savaria Corporation, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, Invacare Corporation, Joerns Healthcare LLC, Proactive Medical, Etac AB, GF Health Products Inc, Prism Medical UK Ltd, Handicare Group, EZ Way Inc, V Guldmann A S, SureHands Lift And Care Systems, Bestcare LLC, Texas Medical Industries Inc, Benmor Medical Ltd, Vancare Inc, Hill Rom Holdings Inc, Sunrise Medical LLC, LINAK A S.
North America was the largest region in the patient lifting equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the patient lifting equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the patient lifting equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Tariffs have influenced the patient lifting equipment market by increasing the cost of imported mechanical and electromechanical components, including motors, sensors, and lifting accessories. Segments like ceiling lifts, mobile lifts, and bariatric equipment are particularly affected, with regions such as Asia-Pacific, including China and India, experiencing the highest impact due to import duties. While tariffs create supply chain and cost challenges, they also encourage local manufacturing, innovation in lightweight and cost-efficient designs, and development of domestic supply capabilities.
The patient lifting equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides patient lifting equipment market statistics, including patient lifting equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a patient lifting equipment market share, detailed patient lifting equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the patient lifting equipment industry. This patient lifting equipment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Patient lifting equipment encompasses a variety of mechanical and electromechanical devices intended to aid in the safe and effective transfer or repositioning of individuals with limited mobility. These devices are designed to reduce the physical burden on caregivers while improving the comfort and safety of the person being moved. They generally incorporate stable support structures, adjustable elements, and intuitive controls to provide a smooth and secure movement experience.
The primary categories of patient lifting equipment include bariatric care, fall prevention, critical care, and wound care. Bariatric care involves specialized support and medical attention for individuals with severe obesity, especially those receiving weight-loss treatments or undergoing bariatric surgery. The range of products available includes ceiling lifts, stair and wheelchair lifts, mobile lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, bath and pool lifts, lifting slings, and various lifting accessories. These products come in weight capacities such as under 250 lbs, 250-500 lbs, 500-1000 lbs, and over 1000 lbs. The equipment is utilized by a broad range of end-users, such as hospitals and healthcare centers, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, home healthcare providers, rehabilitation clinics, emergency response teams, and others.
The patient lifting equipment market consists of sales of floor-based transfer boards, emergency manual lowering devices, adjustable lift stands, patient positioning belts, and bed-to-chair transfer aids. 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.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
This product will be delivered within 1-3 business days.
The patient lifting equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.01 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to technological advancements in mobile and ceiling lift systems, rising geriatric and bariatric population, increasing investment in home healthcare infrastructure, integration of smart and IoT-enabled lifting devices, growing focus on reducing caregiver injuries and improving patient comfort. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of patient lifting equipment in home healthcare, growing demand for bariatric and critical care solutions, integration of ergonomic and safety features for caregivers, expansion of rehabilitation and assisted living facilities, development of multi-functional lifting accessories and slings.
The increasing prevalence of disabilities is expected to drive the growth of the patient lifting equipment market in the coming years. Disabilities encompass physical, mental, sensory, or cognitive conditions that significantly hinder an individual's ability to carry out daily tasks or engage fully in social interactions. The rise in disabilities is largely attributed to the aging global population, which contributes to a higher incidence of chronic illnesses and age-related impairments, leading to long-term functional limitations. This trend supports the demand for patient lifting equipment, as individuals with mobility challenges often require mechanical assistance to ensure safe and comfortable transfers, thereby reducing the risk of injury to both patients and caregivers. For example, in October 2024, the House of Commons Library, a UK-based information resource for the British Parliament, reported that approximately 16.1 million individuals in the UK were identified as having a disability during the 2022/23 financial year, representing nearly 24% of the total population. As a result, the growing prevalence of disabilities will contribute to the expansion of the patient lifting equipment market.
Leading companies in the patient lifting equipment market are developing advanced solutions, such as patient transfer lifts, to enhance caregiver efficiency and reduce physical strain. These devices facilitate the safe movement of individuals with limited mobility between different positions or surfaces, such as from a bed to a wheelchair or from a chair to a toilet. For instance, in July 2023, EZ-ACCESS, a US-based accessibility solutions provider, introduced the ORBIT patient transfer lift. This product features a distinctive design that includes an articulating arm and a pivoting stanchion capable of a full 360-degree rotation, providing complete maneuverability. The lift is designed to accommodate ceiling heights from 8 to 12 feet and has a compact footprint for space efficiency. The arm includes three adjustable height positions, can clear doorways, and comes in both four- and five-foot length options, enhancing its versatility within home or care facility environments.
In June 2023, Joerns Healthcare, a U.S.-based provider of patient handling, rehabilitation, and mobility solutions, partnered with Winncare to expand the distribution of care equipment. Through this partnership, Joerns Healthcare aimed to broaden its safe patient handling and post-fall management offerings in the U.S., strengthening its presence across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home-care settings. Winncare is a U.K.-based company that provides portable and inflatable patient lifting cushions designed to safely transfer patients from the floor to beds or seating positions, reducing the risk of caregiver injuries.
Major companies operating in the patient lifting equipment market are Medline Industries Inc, Stryker Corporation, Arjo AB, Savaria Corporation, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, Invacare Corporation, Joerns Healthcare LLC, Proactive Medical, Etac AB, GF Health Products Inc, Prism Medical UK Ltd, Handicare Group, EZ Way Inc, V Guldmann A S, SureHands Lift And Care Systems, Bestcare LLC, Texas Medical Industries Inc, Benmor Medical Ltd, Vancare Inc, Hill Rom Holdings Inc, Sunrise Medical LLC, LINAK A S.
North America was the largest region in the patient lifting equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the patient lifting equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the patient lifting equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Tariffs have influenced the patient lifting equipment market by increasing the cost of imported mechanical and electromechanical components, including motors, sensors, and lifting accessories. Segments like ceiling lifts, mobile lifts, and bariatric equipment are particularly affected, with regions such as Asia-Pacific, including China and India, experiencing the highest impact due to import duties. While tariffs create supply chain and cost challenges, they also encourage local manufacturing, innovation in lightweight and cost-efficient designs, and development of domestic supply capabilities.
The patient lifting equipment market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides patient lifting equipment market statistics, including patient lifting equipment industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a patient lifting equipment market share, detailed patient lifting equipment market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the patient lifting equipment industry. This patient lifting equipment market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Patient lifting equipment encompasses a variety of mechanical and electromechanical devices intended to aid in the safe and effective transfer or repositioning of individuals with limited mobility. These devices are designed to reduce the physical burden on caregivers while improving the comfort and safety of the person being moved. They generally incorporate stable support structures, adjustable elements, and intuitive controls to provide a smooth and secure movement experience.
The primary categories of patient lifting equipment include bariatric care, fall prevention, critical care, and wound care. Bariatric care involves specialized support and medical attention for individuals with severe obesity, especially those receiving weight-loss treatments or undergoing bariatric surgery. The range of products available includes ceiling lifts, stair and wheelchair lifts, mobile lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, bath and pool lifts, lifting slings, and various lifting accessories. These products come in weight capacities such as under 250 lbs, 250-500 lbs, 500-1000 lbs, and over 1000 lbs. The equipment is utilized by a broad range of end-users, such as hospitals and healthcare centers, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, home healthcare providers, rehabilitation clinics, emergency response teams, and others.
The patient lifting equipment market consists of sales of floor-based transfer boards, emergency manual lowering devices, adjustable lift stands, patient positioning belts, and bed-to-chair transfer aids. 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.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
This product will be delivered within 1-3 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Patient Lifting Equipment Market Characteristics
3. Patient Lifting Equipment Market Supply Chain Analysis
4. Global Patient Lifting Equipment Market Trends and Strategies
5. Patient Lifting Equipment Market Analysis of End Use Industries
7. Global Patient Lifting Equipment Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis
8. Global Patient Lifting Equipment Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
9. Patient Lifting Equipment Market Segmentation
10. Patient Lifting Equipment Market Regional and Country Analysis
11. Asia-Pacific Patient Lifting Equipment Market
12. China Patient Lifting Equipment Market
13. India Patient Lifting Equipment Market
14. Japan Patient Lifting Equipment Market
15. Australia Patient Lifting Equipment Market
16. Indonesia Patient Lifting Equipment Market
17. South Korea Patient Lifting Equipment Market
18. Taiwan Patient Lifting Equipment Market
19. South East Asia Patient Lifting Equipment Market
20. Western Europe Patient Lifting Equipment Market
21. UK Patient Lifting Equipment Market
22. Germany Patient Lifting Equipment Market
23. France Patient Lifting Equipment Market
24. Italy Patient Lifting Equipment Market
25. Spain Patient Lifting Equipment Market
26. Eastern Europe Patient Lifting Equipment Market
27. Russia Patient Lifting Equipment Market
28. North America Patient Lifting Equipment Market
29. USA Patient Lifting Equipment Market
30. Canada Patient Lifting Equipment Market
31. South America Patient Lifting Equipment Market
32. Brazil Patient Lifting Equipment Market
33. Middle East Patient Lifting Equipment Market
34. Africa Patient Lifting Equipment Market
36. Patient Lifting Equipment Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
37. Patient Lifting Equipment Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
40. Patient Lifting Equipment Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
41. Appendix
List of Tables
Executive Summary
Patient Lifting Equipment Market Global Report 2026 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses patient lifting equipment market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for patient lifting equipment? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The patient lifting equipment market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Clinical Indication: Bariatric Care; Fall Prevention; Critical Care; Wound Care2) By Product: Ceiling Lifts; Stair And Wheelchair Lifts; Mobile Lifts; Sit-To-Stand Lifts; Bath And Pool Lifts; Lifting Slings; Lifting Accessories
3) By Weight: Below 250 Lbs; 250-500 Lbs; 500-1000 Lbs; Above 1000 Lbs
4) By End-User: Hospitals And Healthcare Facilities; Nursing Homes And Assisted Living Facilities; Home Healthcare; Rehabilitation Centers; Emergency Responders; Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Bariatric Care: Bariatric Beds; Bariatric Patient Lifts; Bariatric Wheelchairs And Transport Chairs; Bariatric Slings; Bariatric Stretchers2) By Fall Prevention: Floor Lifts; Sit-To-Stand Lifts; Transfer Aids
3) By Critical Care: Medical Beds; ICU Stretchers; Patient Transfer Devices; Critical Care Lifts
4) By Wound Care: Lateral Transfer Devices; Turning And Repositioning Systems
Companies Mentioned: Medline Industries Inc; Stryker Corporation; Arjo AB; Savaria Corporation; Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare; Invacare Corporation; Joerns Healthcare LLC; Proactive Medical; Etac AB; GF Health Products Inc; Prism Medical UK Ltd; Handicare Group; EZ Way Inc; V Guldmann A S; SureHands Lift And Care Systems; Bestcare LLC; Texas Medical Industries Inc; Benmor Medical Ltd; Vancare Inc; Hill Rom Holdings Inc; Sunrise Medical LLC; LINAK A S
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Patient Lifting Equipment market report include:- Medline Industries Inc
- Stryker Corporation
- Arjo AB
- Savaria Corporation
- Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
- Invacare Corporation
- Joerns Healthcare LLC
- Proactive Medical
- Etac AB
- GF Health Products Inc
- Prism Medical UK Ltd
- Handicare Group
- EZ Way Inc
- V Guldmann A S
- SureHands Lift And Care Systems
- Bestcare LLC
- Texas Medical Industries Inc
- Benmor Medical Ltd
- Vancare Inc
- Hill Rom Holdings Inc
- Sunrise Medical LLC
- LINAK A S
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | February 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 5.81 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 8.01 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 8.4% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 21 |
