- 80 million people need wheelchairs globally.
- 65 million people in need live in low- and middle- income countries.
- Globally, 65 to 95 per cent of people in need do not have access.
- Market segmented by user (adult and children); technology (manual, powered/electric); and terrain functionality (indoor and
urban settings, outdoor/rural/rough terrain, and dual-terrain).
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- Fragmented market: five established leading global companies have less than 50 per cent market share.
- NGOs address low- and middle-income countries’ needs with appropriate designs for low- resource settings.
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- In high-income countries, wheelchairs for rough terrains could cost 900 to 1,700 dollars.
- International organizations like UNICEF offer affordable options for rough terrain at around 350 dollars in low- and middle-income
countries.
- Prices in low- and middle-income countries are influenced by procurement channels, volumes, and product choices.
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