How Has the Medical Lifting Sling Market Size Evolved in Recent Years?
The medical lifting sling market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The medical lifting sling market has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.57 billion in 2024 to $1.76 billion in 2025, reflecting a CAGR of 12.0%.
The growth is attributed to the rising elderly population, more individuals with disabilities, increased healthcare infrastructure investments, growing research and development activities, and higher awareness and training.
What are the Market Size and Expected Growth Rates for the Medical Lifting Sling Market?
The medical lifting sling market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The medical lifting sling market is expected to grow to $2.75 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 11.8%.
This growth is driven by the expansion of home healthcare services, the rise in chronic diseases, government policies, obesity rates, and vehicular accidents. Trends include smart technology integration, product innovations, demand for customized slings, and the use of eco-friendly materials.
Which Key Drivers Are Propelling The Medical Lifting Sling Market's Growth?
The rising incidence of musculoskeletal conditions is expected to drive the growth of the medical lifting slings market. Musculoskeletal disorders, which impact the movement system, are increasingly common due to factors like poor nutrition, smoking, and an aging population. Medical lifting slings are used to assist with patient mobility, reduce caregiver strain, and support rehabilitation. For example, the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities reported that 18.4% of individuals aged 16 and older in the UK had a long-term musculoskeletal condition in 2023, up from 17.6% in 2022, contributing to the demand for medical lifting slings.
What Are The Key Segments Within The Global Medical Lifting Sling Market?
The medical lifting sling market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Nylon Slings, Padded Slings, Mesh Slings, Canvas Slings, Other Slings
2) By Application: Bariatric Slings, Hammock Slings, Seating Slings, Standing Slings, Toileting Slings, Transfer Slings, Universal Slings, Other Slings
3) By End Use: Hospital, Homecare, Elderly Care, Other Healthcare Settings
Subsegments:
1) By Nylon Slings: Standard Nylon Slings, Heavy-Duty Nylon Slings, Single-Patient Use Nylon Slings
2) By Padded Slings: Full Body Padded Slings, Hammock Padded Slings, Universal Padded Slings
3) By Mesh Slings: Full Body Mesh Slings, Universal Mesh Slings, Padded Mesh Slings
4) By Canvas Slings: Standard Canvas Slings, Padded Canvas Slings
5) By Other Slings: Disposable Slings, Patient-Specific Slings
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How Are Emerging Trends Reshaping The Dynamics Of The Medical Lifting Sling Market?
Key players in the medical lifting slings industry are focusing on the development of patient lifting solutions. These solutions aim to boost safety and comfort, streamline patient transfers, reduce the physical burden on caregivers, and aid in boosting patient independence and rehabilitation for those with mobility constraints. Patient lift systems are mechanical setups formulated to safely lift, transfer, and rearrange patients with mobility challenges using harnesses or slings. For instance, in May 2022, Invacare Corporation, a medical equipment manufacturing company based in the US, introduced the Birdie Evo XPLUS patient lift, designed specifically for post-acute care settings. It boasts a chic, contemporary design that integrates technology to amplify patient security and comfort during lifting and transfers. Notable features include the Slow R Integrated Dampener – a hardware solution crafted to overcome safe patient handling issues – and an ergonomically-designed sling hook to prevent slings from inadvertently sliding out.
Who Are the Key Players In The Medical Lifting Sling Market?
Major companies operating in the medical lifting sling market are:
• Medline Industries LP
• Stryker Corporation
• Hill-Rom Holdings Inc.
• DJO Global Inc.
• Arjo AB
• Sunrise Medical Inc.
• Savaria Corporation
• Invacare Corporation
• Etac Ab
• Drive Medical Inc.
• Joerns Healthcare
• Handicare Group AB
• FRT Manufacturing & Trading Co. Pte Ltd.
• Vive Health
• Guldmann Inc.
• Winncare Group
• Mangar Health Limited
• Prism Healthcare Ltd.
• Morecare
• HME Ltd.
• HoverTech International
• Vitality Medical
• Silvalea Ltd.
• Bestcare LLC
• SCALEO Medical
• Pelican Manufacturing Pty Ltd.
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Medical Lifting Sling Market?
Europe was the largest region in the medical lifting sling market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the medical lifting sling market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
