Global Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Payer;

Public, Private, and Out-Of-Pocket

By Product;

Personal Mobility Devices - (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walker and Rollators, Cranes & Crustches, Door Openers and Other devices), Bathroom Safety Devices and Medical Furniture - (Commodes and Toilets and Mattresses & Bedding Devices), Monitoring and Therapeutic Devices - (Blood Sugar Monitors, Continuous Passive Motion (CPM), Infusion Pumps Market, Nebulizers, Oxygen Equipment, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Suction pumps, Traction Equipment, and Others)

By End Users;

Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Healthcare, and Others

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn755391748 Published Date: May, 2025 Updated Date: June, 2025

Introduction

Global Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Market was valued at USD 169,551.93 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 268,720.94 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.


Global Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 6.8 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)6.8 %
Market Size (2024)USD 169,551.93 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 268,720.94 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages397
169,551.93
2024
268,720.94
2031

Major Players

  • Invacare Corporaion
  • Sunrise Medical
  • ArjoHuntleigh
  • Hill Rom Inc
  • Stryker Corporation
  • Medline Industries Inc
  • Drive Medical
  • GF Health Products Inc
  • Carex Health Brands

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The durable medical equipment (DME) market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing preference for home-based healthcare. With nearly 20% of the population expected to be over 65 years old in the coming years, the demand for DME is rising as often require prolonged care and rehabilitation. This trend is further supported by the shift toward cost-effective, long-term care solutions that promote independence and improve patient outcomes.

Technological Innovations Driving Mobility Solutions
Technological advancements have significantly transformed the DME sector, particularly in the area of mobility aids. Products like power wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers are becoming more lightweight, compact, and feature-rich, enhancing patient autonomy and convenience. Currently, mobility equipment accounts for nearly 30% of the total DME market, reflecting the growing demand for innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for users.

Supportive Insurance and Reimbursement Policies
Favorable insurance and reimbursement frameworks are also contributing to the expansion of the DME market. Approximately 35% of patients utilize DME through various coverage plans, making these essential medical devices more financially accessible. This widespread insurance support is crucial in promoting the adoption of DME, particularly among and those managing chronic health conditions.

Enhanced Focus on Patient Comfort and Safety
Manufacturers are increasingly emphasizing patient comfort and safety in their DME designs. Nearly 25% of the market is focused on user-friendly innovations, including ergonomic features, anti-tipping mechanisms, and customizable settings. These advancements not only enhance the overall patient experience but also reduce the risk of medical complications, reinforcing the value of high-quality DME in modern healthcare systems.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Payer
    2. Market Snapshot, By Product
    3. Market Snapshot, By End Users
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Advancements in Healthcare Technology
        2. Growing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases
        3. Government Initiatives and Healthcare Reforms
      2. Restraints
        1. Regulatory Compliance and Certification Requirements
        2. Limited Reimbursement Policies and Insurance Coverage
        3. Product Complexity and Technological Barriers
        4. Opportunities
      3. Market Expansion
        1. Focus on Aging Population
        2. Innovation in Home Healthcare
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Market, By Payer, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Public
      2. Private
      3. Out-of-Pocket
    2. Global Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Market, By Product, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Personal Mobility Devices
        1. Wheelchairs
        2. Scooters
        3. Walker and Rollators
        4. Cranes & Crustches
        5. Door Openers
        6. Other devices
      2. Bathroom Safety Devices and Medical Furniture
        1. Commodes
        2. Toilets
        3. Mattresses & Bedding Devices
      3. Monitoring and Therapeutic Devices
        1. Blood Sugar Monitors
        2. Continuous Passive Motion (CPM)
        3. Infusion Pumps Market
        4. Nebulizers
        5. Oxygen Equipment
        6. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
        7. Suction pumps
        8. Traction Equipmen
        9. Others
    3. Global Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Market, By End Users, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hospitals
      2. Nursing Homes
      3. Home Healthcare
      4. Others
    4. Global Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Invacare Corporaion
      2. Sunrise Medical
      3. ArjoHuntleigh
      4. Hill Rom Inc
      5. Stryker Corporation
      6. Medline Industries Inc
      7. Drive Medical
      8. GF Health Products Inc
      9. Carex Health Brands
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market