Ambulance Equipment Market Global Report 2026

The ambulance equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.31 billion in 2025 to $5.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising emergency medical service utilization, increasing road traffic accidents, growing demand for pre-hospital patient stabilization, expansion of ambulance fleets, and increasing adoption of advanced patient monitoring equipment.

The ambulance equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for rapid emergency response, rising investments in ambulance fleet modernization, growing need for advanced respiratory support equipment, expansion of air ambulance services, and increasing demand for specialized disaster response equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced portable emergency care equipment, compact and lightweight ambulance equipment, integrated pre-hospital patient monitoring systems, advanced trauma stabilization equipment, and multi-functional emergency medical devices.

The rising incidence of road accidents and trauma cases is expected to propel the growth of the ambulance equipment market in the coming years. Road accidents and trauma cases refer to incidents involving vehicle collisions or other roadway-related events that result in physical injuries requiring immediate medical assessment, emergency treatment, and transportation to healthcare facilities. The rising incidence of road accidents and trauma cases is due to increasing vehicle ownership and traffic congestion, which lead to higher traffic density, greater exposure to collision risks, and a higher likelihood of injuries requiring emergency medical care. Ambulance equipment enables the rapid stabilization, monitoring, and treatment of trauma patients at the accident scene and during transport, improving survival rates and supporting timely emergency medical care for road accident victims. For instance, in August 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), a US-based federal government department, an estimated 36,640 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes in 2025. Therefore, the rising incidence of road accidents and trauma cases is driving the growth of the ambulance equipment market.

Major companies operating in the ambulance equipment market are focusing on developing advanced patient handling solutions, such as powered stretcher loaders, to improve patient transfer safety, reduce crew strain, and enhance operational efficiency during emergency medical transportation. Powered stretcher loaders are ambulance equipment solutions that use motorized lifting and movement mechanisms to assist medical crews in safely loading and unloading patients, reducing the physical effort required during transfers. For instance, in February 2026, iAERO, a Canada-based engineering and manufacturing company, launched ATLAS (Aircraft Transfer Lift and Assistance System), a powered stretcher loader designed for air ambulance operators. The system provides controlled, battery-powered lifting and movement to reduce crew strain, injury risk, and fatigue while enabling faster and more consistent patient transfers, particularly in tight cabin access and stairway loading situations. ATLAS is adaptable to various fixed-wing and rotary-wing air ambulance platforms and operates independently of aircraft or ground power, supporting reliable patient handling during remote and time-critical medical missions.

In June 2025, J.B. Poindexter and Co. Inc., a US-based manufacturing company, acquired Demers Braun Crestline Medix for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, J.B. Poindexter and Co. aims to enter and strengthen its position in the emergency vehicle industry, expand its specialty vehicle portfolio, and add a leading ambulance manufacturing platform with established brands across the U.S. and Canadian markets. Demers Braun Crestline Medix is a Canada-based company that manufactures and supplies ambulance equipment through its comprehensive portfolio of ambulances and specialized emergency vehicles.

Major companies operating in the ambulance equipment market are Cardinal Health Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Medtronic plc, Medline Industries LP, Stryker Corporation, Becton Dickinson and Company, GE HealthCare Technologies Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Asahi Kasei Corporation, Baxter International Inc., Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Getinge AB, ICU Medical Inc., Teleflex Incorporated, Nihon Kohden Corporation, Ambu A/S, Laerdal Medical AS, Ferno-Washington Inc.

North America was the dominant region in the ambulance equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ambulance 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 ambulance equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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