Global Mobile Patient Lifts Market – Refined Market Description (2026–2036)
Western Market Research estimates that the Mobile Patient Lifts Market was valued at USD xxxx units in 2025 and is projected to reach USD xxxx units by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period. Mobile patient lifts are assistive medical devices designed to safely transfer patients with limited mobility between beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and other surfaces. These systems are essential to reducing caregiver injury risk, improving patient dignity, and enabling efficient workflows across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care settings.
Market growth is underpinned by the global rise in the elderly population, increasing prevalence of mobility-impairing conditions, higher rates of obesity requiring bariatric handling solutions, and stringent workplace safety regulations aimed at preventing musculoskeletal injuries among healthcare workers. Technological advancements—such as electric actuation, ergonomic sling systems, compact footprints, and enhanced maneuverability—have improved usability and broadened adoption across clinical and non-clinical environments.
The Global Mobile Patient Lifts Market Report 2020 provides a comprehensive analysis of development drivers, trends, value flows, and competitive dynamics. Historical and current market values are evaluated to forecast growth across 2026–2036. The research integrates extensive primary research (clinicians, caregivers, procurement teams, manufacturers) and secondary research (policy frameworks, safety standards, and technology trends), delivering clean, original insights without references.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Mobile Patient Lifts Market
The COVID-19 pandemic initially disrupted manufacturing, logistics, and installation services in 2020. Elective admissions and routine care were delayed, tempering short-term procurement in some regions. However, the pandemic also highlighted the critical importance of safe patient handling, particularly in high-acuity settings with staff shortages and infection-control constraints.
Healthcare providers increasingly adopted mobile patient lifts to minimize direct physical contact, reduce caregiver fatigue, and improve patient transfer efficiency. Post-pandemic, sustained emphasis on workforce safety, infection prevention, and home-based care has reinforced long-term demand for mobile lifting solutions.
Global Mobile Patient Lifts Market Segmentation
By Type
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Children Patient Lifts – Specialized designs tailored for pediatric patients, emphasizing safety, adjustability, and gentle handling
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Duty Patient Lifts – Standard-capacity systems used widely in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care for routine transfers
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Heavy Duty / High Weight Capacity Patient Lifts – Bariatric solutions engineered for higher load capacities, stability, and durability
By Application
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Hospital – Acute care, rehabilitation units, and intensive care environments requiring frequent and safe patient transfers
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Consumer Goods – Home healthcare and private residences supporting aging-in-place and caregiver safety
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Others – Long-term care facilities, assisted living centers, and rehabilitation clinics
Regional Analysis
North America
North America leads the market due to strong enforcement of safe patient handling regulations, advanced healthcare infrastructure, and high adoption of assistive devices. The United States anchors demand through hospital investments, veterans’ care programs, and home healthcare expansion.
Europe
Europe represents a mature and regulation-driven market with widespread adoption across public healthcare systems. Germany, the U.K., France, and Italy emphasize caregiver safety, ergonomic standards, and long-term care solutions, supporting steady demand.
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, driven by rapid population aging, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and increasing awareness of caregiver injury prevention. Japan leads in adoption and innovation, while China and Southeast Asia offer scale and growth potential.
South America
South America shows moderate growth as healthcare systems modernize and private healthcare expands, particularly in Brazil and Argentina.
Middle East & Africa
This region is emerging, with growth supported by healthcare investments, rising medical tourism, and gradual adoption of assistive mobility solutions.
Top Key Players in the Mobile Patient Lifts Market
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Aktuelle Krankenpflege Systeme
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ArjoHuntleigh
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Chinesport
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Etac
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Ergolet
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Gainsborough Baths
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Handi-Move
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Winncare Group
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Hill-Rom
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Bestcare Medical
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Guldmann
Competition focuses on load capacity, maneuverability, safety features, sling compatibility, service coverage, and total cost of ownership.
DROT Analysis
Drivers
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Aging populations and rising mobility impairment prevalence
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Workplace safety regulations and caregiver injury prevention
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Growth of home healthcare and long-term care facilities
Restraints
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High upfront costs and budget constraints
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Space limitations in older facilities and homes
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Training requirements for optimal use
Opportunities
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Bariatric care expansion and high-capacity lift demand
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Compact, foldable, and smart-assisted designs
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Emerging markets with unmet patient handling needs
Threats
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Pricing pressure from procurement consolidation
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Competition from ceiling-mounted lift systems
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Supply chain volatility for mechanical and electronic components
Value Chain Analysis
The mobile patient lifts value chain begins with design and engineering, including frames, actuators, control systems, and sling interfaces. This is followed by component sourcing and manufacturing, assembly and testing, and quality certification to meet medical device standards. Products are distributed via dealers, direct sales to hospitals, and home care channels. Downstream value is created through installation, training, maintenance, spare parts, and service contracts, which are critical to long-term performance and user satisfaction.
Market Outlook (2026–2036)
The global mobile patient lifts market is expected to grow steadily through 2036, supported by demographic trends, regulatory emphasis on safe patient handling, and expansion of home-based care. Asia-Pacific is projected to lead volume growth, while North America and Europe will continue to dominate value-driven demand with advanced and bariatric-capable systems. Manufacturers that prioritize ergonomics, modularity, smart features, and robust service ecosystems are well positioned to capture long-term opportunities in the evolving mobile patient lifts market.
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1. Market Overview of Mobile Patient Lifts
1.1 Mobile Patient Lifts Market Overview
1.1.1 Mobile Patient Lifts Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Regions: 2015 VS 2021 VS 2026
1.3 Mobile Patient Lifts Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Mobile Patient Lifts Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Mobile Patient Lifts Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Mobile Patient Lifts Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Mobile Patient Lifts Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Children Patient Lifts
2.4 Duty Patient Lifts
2.5 Heavy Duty/High Weight Capacity Patient Lifts
3. Covid-19 Impact Mobile Patient Lifts Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Mobile Patient Lifts Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Mobile Patient Lifts Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Hospital
3.4 Consumer Goods
3.5 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Mobile Patient Lifts Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Mobile Patient Lifts Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Mobile Patient Lifts Business
5.1 Aktuelle Krankenpflege Systeme
5.1.1 Aktuelle Krankenpflege Systeme Company Profile
5.1.2 Aktuelle Krankenpflege Systeme Mobile Patient Lifts Product Specification
5.1.3 Aktuelle Krankenpflege Systeme Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 ArjoHuntleigh
5.2.1 ArjoHuntleigh Company Profile
5.2.2 ArjoHuntleigh Mobile Patient Lifts Product Specification
5.2.3 ArjoHuntleigh Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Chinesport
5.3.1 Chinesport Company Profile
5.3.2 Chinesport Mobile Patient Lifts Product Specification
5.3.3 Chinesport Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Etac
5.4.1 Etac Company Profile
5.4.2 Etac Mobile Patient Lifts Product Specification
5.4.3 Etac Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Ergolet
5.5.1 Ergolet Company Profile
5.5.2 Ergolet Mobile Patient Lifts Product Specification
5.5.3 Ergolet Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Gainsborough Baths
5.6.1 Gainsborough Baths Company Profile
5.6.2 Gainsborough Baths Mobile Patient Lifts Product Specification
5.6.3 Gainsborough Baths Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Handi-Move
5.7.1 Handi-Move Company Profile
5.7.2 Handi-Move Mobile Patient Lifts Product Specification
5.7.3 Handi-Move Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Winncare Group
5.8.1 Winncare Group Company Profile
5.8.2 Winncare Group Mobile Patient Lifts Product Specification
5.8.3 Winncare Group Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Hill-Rom
5.9.1 Hill-Rom Company Profile
5.9.2 Hill-Rom Mobile Patient Lifts Product Specification
5.9.3 Hill-Rom Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Bestcare Medical
5.10.1 Bestcare Medical Company Profile
5.10.2 Bestcare Medical Mobile Patient Lifts Product Specification
5.10.3 Bestcare Medical Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Guldmann
5.11.1 Guldmann Company Profile
5.11.2 Guldmann Mobile Patient Lifts Product Specification
5.11.3 Guldmann Mobile Patient Lifts Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size
6.2 North America Mobile Patient Lifts Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size
7.2 East Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size
8.2 Europe Mobile Patient Lifts Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size
9.2 South Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size
11.2 Middle East Mobile Patient Lifts Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size
12.2 Africa Mobile Patient Lifts Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size
13.2 Oceania Mobile Patient Lifts Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size
14.2 South America Mobile Patient Lifts Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Mobile Patient Lifts Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Mobile Patient Lifts Market Size by Application
16 Mobile Patient Lifts Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Global Mobile Patient Lifts Market Segmentation
By Type
-
Children Patient Lifts – Specialized designs tailored for pediatric patients, emphasizing safety, adjustability, and gentle handling
-
Duty Patient Lifts – Standard-capacity systems used widely in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care for routine transfers
-
Heavy Duty / High Weight Capacity Patient Lifts – Bariatric solutions engineered for higher load capacities, stability, and durability
By Application
-
Hospital – Acute care, rehabilitation units, and intensive care environments requiring frequent and safe patient transfers
-
Consumer Goods – Home healthcare and private residences supporting aging-in-place and caregiver safety
-
Others – Long-term care facilities, assisted living centers, and rehabilitation clinics
Regional Analysis
North America
North America leads the market due to strong enforcement of safe patient handling regulations, advanced healthcare infrastructure, and high adoption of assistive devices. The United States anchors demand through hospital investments, veterans’ care programs, and home healthcare expansion.
Europe
Europe represents a mature and regulation-driven market with widespread adoption across public healthcare systems. Germany, the U.K., France, and Italy emphasize caregiver safety, ergonomic standards, and long-term care solutions, supporting steady demand.
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, driven by rapid population aging, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and increasing awareness of caregiver injury prevention. Japan leads in adoption and innovation, while China and Southeast Asia offer scale and growth potential.
South America
South America shows moderate growth as healthcare systems modernize and private healthcare expands, particularly in Brazil and Argentina.
Middle East & Africa
This region is emerging, with growth supported by healthcare investments, rising medical tourism, and gradual adoption of assistive mobility solutions.
Top Key Players in the Mobile Patient Lifts Market
-
Aktuelle Krankenpflege Systeme
-
ArjoHuntleigh
-
Chinesport
-
Etac
-
Ergolet
-
Gainsborough Baths
-
Handi-Move
-
Winncare Group
-
Hill-Rom
-
Bestcare Medical
-
Guldmann
Competition focuses on load capacity, maneuverability, safety features, sling compatibility, service coverage, and total cost of ownership.
