| Product Code: ETC5203273 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to see a steady increase in patient handling equipment import shipments, with key exporting countries including the UK, Netherlands, China, Germany, and the USA. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration indicates a strong market dominance by these exporting countries. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.81% from 2020 to 2024 and a notable growth rate of 9.74% from 2023 to 2024, the patient handling equipment market in Ireland is showing promising expansion and demand for quality imports.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Accessories, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type of Care, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing aging population in Ireland leading to higher demand for patient handling equipment |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the importance of patient safety and injury prevention in healthcare facilities |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in patient handling equipment improving efficiency and safety |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and standards governing the design and use of patient handling equipment |
4.3.2 High initial costs associated with purchasing and implementing patient handling equipment |
4.3.3 Limited reimbursement policies for patient handling equipment in healthcare settings |
5 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Trends |
6 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Segmentations |
6.1 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Medical Beds, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Long-term care beds, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Psychiatric care beds, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Curative care beds, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Wheelchair, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.7 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Manual wheelchair, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market, By Accessories |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Stretcher accessories, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospital Bed Accessories, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Lifting accessories, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Transfer accessories, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.6 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Evacuation accessories, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Ambulatory Surgical Centres, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Home care, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market, By Type of Care |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Critical care, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Wound care, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Bariatric care, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Orthopaedic Care, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.6 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Neurologic Care, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.7 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Rehabilitation, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in training hours for healthcare staff on proper patient handling techniques |
8.2 Number of reported incidents of patient handling-related injuries in healthcare facilities |
8.3 Adoption rate of advanced patient handling technologies in healthcare institutions |
9 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Accessories, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type of Care, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Patient Handling Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |
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