株式会社マーケットリサーチセンター has published a research report titled “Japan’s Healthcare Products Market for Older Adults, 2026-2035.” The report includes market size forecasts for 2025 and 2035, growth drivers, technology trends and major companies.
The report provides comprehensive coverage of the market size, trends, segment forecasts and related companies in Japan’s healthcare products market for older adults. Products covered include mobility assistance equipment, caregiving and support furniture, bathroom safety and assistance products, communication support devices and monitoring equipment.
The technology trends section says that, in addition to conventional manual products, electrification and robotics are advancing, with advanced technologies increasingly incorporated through the acquisition of Sunrise Medical and the VivantePlexus framework. Motor-assisted standing devices and robotic gait-training technologies are expected to be enhanced, further integrating rehabilitation and daily living support.
The increase in chronic diseases is cited as a driver of market growth. Based on mortality data from GBD 2021, the report says that demand for long-term monitoring, medication management, rehabilitation and daily living support for older adults is set to expand structurally. Concepts such as Evidence-Based Care and Smart Healthy Aging are also positioned as key market drivers.
Overall, Japan’s healthcare products market for older adults is forecast to grow from US$20.61 billion in 2025 to US$42.48 billion in 2035, representing a CAGR of 7.5%. Mobility assistance equipment is expected to be the largest category, while integrated care for home healthcare and caregiving facilities and the use of AI are identified as future competitive factors.