Report Overview

Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market – Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2030

Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market size by value was estimated at USD 218.37 million in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market size is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.70% reaching a value of USD 344.42 million by 2030. Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market is driven by several key factors. Key factors include ma rising geriatric population, increased healthcare expenditures, higher medical tourism, and enhanced emergency medical services. These factors collectively contribute to the growing demand for ambulance stretchers, as they ensure efficient and safe patient transport during emergencies. The integration of advanced technologies and the focus on improving patient care further propel market growth.

Ambulance Stretchers – Overview

Ambulance stretchers are essential medical devices used for transporting patients in emergencies. These stretchers are designed for durability, ease of use, and patient comfort, featuring adjustable heights, secure straps, and wheeled bases for mobility. They come in various types, including manual, electric, and hydraulic models, catering to different medical needs and settings. Ambulance stretchers play a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient patient transfers during emergencies, making them indispensable in healthcare and emergency services.

Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market

Growth Drivers

Increasing Incidences of Road Accidents and Emergencies

Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market is experiencing growth driven by the increasing incidence of road accidents and emergencies. As the number of accidents rises, the demand for efficient patient transport solutions grows. Ambulance stretchers play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and safe transfer of patients, highlighting their importance in emergency medical services. The trend significantly contributes to the expansion of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market.

Challenges

Limited Healthcare Budgets

Limited healthcare budgets in certain regions pose a significant restraint in Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market. Financial constraints can restrict investments in advanced medical equipment, including ambulance stretchers. This limitation affects the ability of healthcare providers to upgrade their facilities and services, ultimately hindering market growth. Budgetary pressures often force prioritization of essential services, leaving less room for new equipment purchases.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market

Intensifying geopolitical tensions particularly theheightened Russia-Ukraine war further spreading across and beyond the region, could significantly impact the growth of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market. These tensions disrupt supply chains, leading to shortages of raw materials and increased costs for manufacturers. Political instability can deter investment and hinder market growth. Additionally, tariffs and trade restrictions resulting from geopolitical conflicts can affect the cost and availability of medical equipment, impacting production and retail prices. Consumer confidence may decline, affecting demand for ambulance stretchers. Overall, geopolitical volatility poses substantial challenges for the market, making it difficult for companies to operate smoothly and sustain growth.

Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market

Segmental Coverage

Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market – By Product Type

By product type, Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market is divided into Emergency Stretchers and Transport Stretchers segments. Emergency stretchers dominate  Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market by product type. Their widespread adoption is driven by the urgent need for mobility and immediate medical care in emergencies, such as accidents or critical health conditions. Designed for rapid deployment and patient stabilization, these stretchers are favored by emergency medical services (EMS) and hospitals. Their advanced features, including lightweight construction and compatibility with ambulance interiors, contribute to their preference for transport stretchers for critical use.

Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market – By Technology

Based on technology, Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market is divided into Manual Stretchers, Electric Powered Stretchers, and Pneumatic Stretchers segments. Manual stretchers segment holds the largest market share of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market by technology, due to their cost-effectiveness, widespread adoption in emergency medical services, and ease of use without reliance on complex mechanisms or power sources. These stretchers are particularly popular in regions with limited healthcare budgets or where simple and reliable equipment is preferred. While electric-powered and pneumatic stretchers are gaining traction for their advanced features, manual stretchers remain the most widely used across the region.

Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market – By End User

Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market by end user is divided into Ambulatory Service Centers, EMS Service Providers, Hospitals, and other segments. The hospitals segment represents the largest market share in Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market, primarily due to the extensive utilization of stretchers in hospital settings for patient transport, emergency care, and critical care scenarios. Hospitals typically manage higher patient volumes and complex medical emergencies, necessitating advanced and durable stretcher systems. Additionally, increased investments in healthcare infrastructure and the rising incidence of chronic and acute medical conditions across Europe further bolster the demand for ambulance stretchers in hospital facilities.

Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market – By Country

Geographically, Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market is divided into Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Russia, The Netherlands, and Rest of Europe. Germany is the leading country in Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market. The dominance is driven by its advanced healthcare infrastructure, high ambulance fleet density, and a strong focus on emergency medical services. The country's significant investments in healthcare technology, coupled with its aging population, have increased the demand for ambulance stretchers. Moreover, the adoption of innovative and ergonomic stretcher designs further bolsters its dominance. Other regions like the United Kingdom and France also contribute notably but trail behind Germany in market share.

Competitive Landscape

Major companies in the highly competitive Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market include KARTSANA, Spencer, Stryker, Ferno, Hill-Rom, Favero Health Projects, Sidhil, Power-Packer, and Me.Ber. srl. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Scope of the Report

By Product Type

• Emergency Stretchers

• Transport Stretchers

By Technology

• Manual Stretchers

• Electric Powered Stretchers

• Pneumatic Stretchers

By End User

• Ambulatory Service Centers

• EMS Service Providers

• Hospitals

• Others

By Country

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• Belgium

• Russia

• The Netherlands

• Rest of Europe

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. Increasing incidence of road accidents and emergencies
         2. Increasing aging population
         3. EU guidelines and regulations for patient safety in emergency services
      2. Restraints
         1. High cost of technologically advanced stretchers
         2. Limited healthcare budgets in some regions
         3. Stringent regulatory requirements
      3. Opportunities
         1. Rising demand for customized solutions
         2. Emergence of automated and AI-integrated stretchers
      4. Challenges
         1. Competition from low-cost manufacturers
         2. Skilled workforce requirement
   3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
   4. Regulatory Framework
   5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market: Marketing Strategies
5. Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product Type
         1. Emergency Stretchers
         2. Transport Stretchers
      2. By Technology
         1. Manual Stretchers
         2. Electric Powered Stretchers
         3. Pneumatic Stretchers
      3. By End User
         1. Ambulatory Service Centers
         2. EMS Service Providers
         3. Hospitals
         4. Others
      4. By Country
         1. Germany
         2. United Kingdom
         3. Italy
         4. France
         5. Spain
         6. Belgium
         7. Russia
         8. The Netherlands
         9. Rest of Europe
6. Germany Ambulance Stretchers Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product Type
      2. By Technology
      3. By End User
7. United Kingdom Ambulance Stretchers Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product Type
      2. By Technology
      3. By End User
8. Italy Ambulance Stretchers Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product Type
      2. By Technology
      3. By End User
9. France Ambulance Stretchers Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product Type
      2. By Technology
      3. By End User
10. Spain Ambulance Stretchers Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Product Type
       2. By Technology
       3. By End User
11. Belgium Ambulance Stretchers Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Product Type
       2. By Technology
       3. By End User
12. Russia Ambulance Stretchers Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Product Type
       2. By Technology
       3. By End User
13. The Netherlands Ambulance Stretchers Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Product Type
       2. By Technology
       3. By End User
14. Rest of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Product Type
       2. By Technology
       3. By End User
15. Competitive Landscape
    1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
    2. Europe Ambulance Stretchers Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
    3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
    4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
16. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market
17. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
    1. KARTSANA
    2. Spencer
    3. Stryker
    4. Ferno
    5. Hill-Rom
    6. Favero Health Projects
    7. Sidhil
    8. Power-Packer
    9. Me.Ber. srl
    10. Other Prominent Players
18. Key Strategic Recommendations
19. Research Methodology
    1.       Qualitative Research
       1.   Primary & Secondary Research
    2.       Quantitative Research
    3.       Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
       1.   Secondary Research
       2.   Primary Research
    4.       Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Country
    5.       Assumptions & Limitations

*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.

**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable

List of Figures

Figure 1       Europe Ambulance Stretchers Segmentation

Figure 2       Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Value Chain Analysis

Figure 3       Company Market Share Analysis, 2023

Figure 4       Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 5       Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 6       Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 7       Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 8       Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 9       Germany Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 10     Germany Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 11     Germany Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 12     Germany Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 13     United Kingdom Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 14     United Kingdom Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 15     United Kingdom Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 16     United Kingdom Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 17     Italy Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 18     Italy Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 19     Italy Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 20     Italy Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 21     France Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 22     France Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 23     France Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 24     France Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 25     Spain Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 26     Spain Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 27     Spain Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 28     Spain Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 29     Belgium Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 30     Belgium Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 31     Belgium Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 32     Belgium Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 33     Russia Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 34     Russia Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 35     Russia Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 36     Russia Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 37     The Netherlands Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 38     The Netherlands Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 39     The Netherlands Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 40     The Netherlands Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 41     Rest of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 42     Rest of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 43     Rest of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 44     Rest of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

List of Tables

Table 1        Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 2        Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 3        Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 4        Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 5        Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Country, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 6        Germany Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 7        Germany Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 8        Germany Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 9        Germany Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 10      United Kingdom Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 11      United Kingdom Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 12      United Kingdom Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 13      United Kingdom Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 14      Italy Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 15      Italy Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 16      Italy Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 17      Italy Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 18      France Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 19      France Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 20      France Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 21      France Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 22      Spain Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 23      Spain Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 24      Spain Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 25      Spain Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 26      Belgium Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 27      Belgium Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 28      Belgium Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 29      Belgium Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 30      Russia Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 31      Russia Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 32      Russia Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 33      Russia Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 34      The Netherlands Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 35      The Netherlands Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 36      The Netherlands Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 37      The Netherlands Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 38      Rest of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 39      Rest of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Product Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 40      Rest of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 41      Rest of Europe Ambulance Stretchers Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 42      KARTSANA Company Overview

Table 43      KARTSANA Financial Overview

Table 44      Spencer Company Overview

Table 45      Spencer Financial Overview

Table 46      Stryker Company Overview

Table 47      Stryker Financial Overview

Table 48      Ferno Company Overview

Table 49      Ferno Financial Overview

Table 50      Hill-Rom Company Overview

Table 51      Hill-Rom Financial Overview

Table 52      Favero Health Projects Company Overview

Table 53      Favero Health Projects Financial Overview

Table 54      Sidhil Company Overview

Table 55      Sidhil Financial Overview

Table 56      Power-Packer Company Overview

Table 57      Power-Packer Financial Overview

Table 58      Me.Ber. srl Company Overview

Table 59      Me.Ber. srl Financial Overview