Hospital stretchers market seen reaching $4.29 billion by 2030

The hospital stretchers market is projected to grow from $2.98 billion in 2025 to $4.29 billion by 2030, driven by rising emergency admissions, more surgical procedures and wider use of powered mobility stretchers. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest through the forecast period.

Why it matters: - Hospital stretchers are core patient-transport tools in hospitals and ambulances. - Demand is rising as healthcare systems handle more emergency cases, surgeries and patient transfers. - The market outlook points to more spending on powered, ergonomic and bariatric transport equipment.

What happened: - The hospital stretchers market was valued at $2.98 billion in 2025. - The market is expected to reach $3.19 billion in 2026, a 7.1% compound annual growth rate. - The market is forecast to climb to $4.29 billion by 2030, at a 7.7% CAGR. - The report cites The Business Research Company and includes a free sample report and the full market report.

The details: - Hospital stretchers move patients who cannot walk or move themselves because of injury, illness or surgery. - Rising emergency room visits, hospital expansion, trauma cases and equipment modernization supported historical growth. - The report says future growth will be helped by higher emergency medical services spending, more ambulance fleets, greater focus on reducing staff injuries and wider adoption of powered mobility stretchers. - Forecast-period trends include motorized stretchers, bariatric transport solutions, lightweight and ergonomic designs, improved trauma care stretchers and stronger safety locking features. - Surgical procedures are a major driver because patient transfers are needed before, during and after operations. - UK Health Security agency data cited in the report showed mandatory orthopedic procedure submissions rose 10.2% to 102,025 in the 2022-2023 financial year, while overall surgeries increased 8.4% from the prior year. - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region over the forecast period. - The regional analysis also covers South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa.

Between the lines: - The market shift is not just about more equipment purchases. It also reflects pressure to move patients more safely and reduce strain on clinical staff. - Product innovation is moving toward devices that are easier to operate, safer to lock and better suited for higher-weight patients. - Regional growth suggests mature health systems will keep buying replacement and upgraded equipment, while developing markets add capacity.

What's next: - The report expects continued adoption of powered stretchers and more ergonomic patient transport designs through 2030. - Expanded emergency services and ambulance fleets are likely to keep supporting demand. - The Business Research Company says its 2026 reports also include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, hotspot infographics and updated trend visuals. - More information is available through the company’s LinkedIn page.