The global medical carts market size was valued at USD 2.20 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 5.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.85% from 2025-2033. North America currently dominates the market, holding a market share of over 40.2% in 2024. The market is driven by advancements in healthcare technology, growing adoption of electronic health record (HER) systems, and the need for mobility in patient care.
Medical carts are mobile trolleys that are generally utilized in healthcare premises for storing and shifting purposes. These carts consist of multiple compartments, trays and drawers that are commonly used to carry and transport emergency supplies, medicines and equipment across medical facilities. They are usually manufactured using materials that are safe and appropriate for healthcare settings, including plastics, stainless steel, and aluminum. Additionally, they comprise handles and wheels that assist in the efficient maneuvering of heavy medical devices.
Medical Carts Market Trends:
The global market is primarily driven by significant growth in the healthcare sector. Along with this, rising investments by public and private firms to upgrade the existing healthcare infrastructure are creating a positive outlook for the market across the globe. Moreover, continual technological advancements across the sector are providing an impetus to the market growth. For instance, the widespread integration of touch displays personal computers (PCs) with medical carts is gaining widespread prominence on the global level. Furthermore, the increasing inflow of patients has propelled the demand for medical carts for providing safe administration of medications and treatment to patients, thereby contributing to the market growth. Additionally, the rising adoption of the point-to-care approach across healthcare institutions is positively influencing the market growth across the globe. Other factors, including continual improvements in the healthcare infrastructure and extensive research and development (R&D) activities conducted by key players to introduce improved product variants, are also projected to drive the market.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global medical carts market, along with forecast at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. The market has been categorized based on product, type, material type, end use.
Breakup by Product:
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