Global Hospital Stretchers Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Hospital Stretchers Market Outlook

The global hospital stretchers market size was valued at USD 2.9 billion in 2023, driven by the rise in chronic diseases and the growing demand for technologically advanced stretchers. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.37% during the forecast period of 2024-2032, with the values likely to rise from USD 3 billion in 2024 to USD 4.6 billion by 2032.

Global Hospital Stretchers Market Overview

Hospital stretchers are utilized in various healthcare settings to transport patients requiring medical care. The growing geriatric and bariatric population base has fuelled the demand for hospital stretchers. Bariatric stretchers are increasingly used to conveniently transfer obese patients. Recent studies suggest that 1.9 billion adults (18 years or older) are overweight, out of which 650 million were reported to be obese.  With the rising number of obese patients, the hospital stretchers market growth is expected to experience a surge.

Several key players in the market are actively engaged in the development of innovative hospital stretchers to address the specific needs of the patients. In July 2023 , a United States company specializing in providing mounting solutions for medical devices, Technimount System, designed a Neonatal Stretcher System to offer efficient mobility solutions for critically ill neonates. The neonatal stretcher system can secure essential medical devices such as monitor/defibrillators and infusion pumps in a wide range of configurations. The product promises enhanced patient care and safety during interhospital transfers of high-risk neonates. The launch of such products is anticipated to positively impact the hospital stretchers market demand.

The market is projected to experience steady growth driven by factors such as the growing adoption of technologically advanced patient mobility solutions and the increasing investment in the healthcare sector.

Global Hospital Stretchers Market Trends

Global Hospital Stretchers Market Segmentation

Market Breakup by Type

• Fixed Height Stretchers

• Adjustable Stretchers

• Bariatric Stretchers

• Radiographic Stretchers

• Emergency Stretchers

• Procedural Stretchers

• Others

The report provides an insight into market segmentation by type, which includes fixed height stretchers, adjustable stretchers, bariatric stretchers, radiographic stretchers, emergency stretchers, procedural stretchers, and others. This segment offers a wide range of patient transport solutions available in healthcare facilities.

Market Breakup by Application

• Inpatient Department

• Outpatient Department

• Emergency Department

• Day Care Surgery Department

• Others

Based on application, the hospital stretchers market share is segmented into the inpatient department, outpatient department, emergency department, and daycare surgery department, among others. For patient transport within hospital wards and during medical procedures, stretchers are utilized by inpatient departments. Outpatient departments use stretchers for transferring patients between clinics and diagnostic centres.

Market Breakup by Technology

• Manual Stretchers

• Powered Stretchers

• Hydraulic Stretchers

• Pneumatic Stretchers

• Electric Stretchers

Based on the technology, the hospital stretchers market is divided into manual stretchers, powered stretchers, hydraulic stretchers, pneumatic stretchers, and electric stretchers. The technically advanced stretchers aim at optimizing the efficiency and patient care in healthcare facilities.

Market Breakup by Material

• Metal Stretchers

• Non-metal Stretchers (plastic, composite materials, etc.)

On the basis of material, the market is segmented into metal stretchers and non-metal stretchers, which include materials like plastic, composite materials, and others. The materials for stretchers are often chosen for their compatibility with modern medical imaging technologies and ease of cleaning.

Market Breakup by End User

• Hospitals

• Ambulatory Surgical Centers

• Clinics

• Diagnostic Centers

• Others

End users of the market include hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, clinics, diagnostic centers, and others. In this segment, hospitals hold a high hospital stretchers market value. They utilize stretchers for patient transport within various departments, such as emergency rooms, and operating theatres.

Market Breakup by Region

• North America

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• Latin America

• Middle East and Africa

The market report offers deep insights into the major regional markets such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. North America holds a major share of the market due to the growing demand for patient mobility solutions. The market is also driven by the presence of key market players and a robust healthcare infrastructure in the region.

Global Hospital Stretchers Market: Competitor Landscape

The key features of the market report include patent analysis, grants analysis, funding and investment analysis, partnerships, and collaborations analysis by the leading key players. The major companies in the market are as follows:

• Stryker Corporation

• Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

• Getinge AB

• Invacare Corporation

• Ferno-Washington, Inc.

• JMS North America Corporation

• Medline Industries, Inc.

• Gendron, Inc.

• Merivaara Corp.

• GF Health Products, Inc. (Graham-Field)

• Span-America Medical Systems, Inc.

• Joh. Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG

• Blue Chip Medical Products, Inc.

• Fu Shun Hsing Technology Co., Ltd. (FHC)

• Bicakcilar Tibbi Malzeme A.S.

Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Key Highlights of the Report

Key Queries Solved in the Global Hospital Stretchers Market Report

• What is the outlook for the hospital stretchers market in terms of growth, emerging trends, and market landscape?
• What will be the effect of each driver, challenge, and opportunity on the market? 
• Which regional market is poised to lead the market share in the forecast period? 
• Which regional market is expected to experience expedited growth during the forecast period? 
• What types of hospital stretchers are contributing significantly to the hospital stretcher market growth? 
• What type of technology in the hospital stretchers market is expected to dominate the respective market segment? 
• Which applications are expected to significantly impact the growth of the market?
• Which material in the market will be leading the market segment?
• What are the key research initiatives expected to boost the market value during the forecast period? 
• Which segment has the highest impact on the market size? 
• How are partnerships, collaborations, and mergers & acquisitions shaping the market dynamics?