Emergency Evacuation Chair Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Excel Evac Chair and Standard Evac Chair), By Application (Household, Commercial Building, Government & Public Buildings and Others), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2035

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION CHAIR MARKET OVERVIEW

The global emergency evacuation chair market stood at USD 0.10 billion in 2025 and is set to expand to USD 0.11 billion in 2026, eventually reaching USD 0.18 billion by 2035, driven by a CAGR of 4.93%. This market analysis considers major emergency evacuation chair industry participants like Escape Mobility Company Ltd., Junkin, AOK Global Products LTD and Others.

In an emergency, a tool called the Emergency Evacuation Chair can be utilized. These chairs, for instance, enable for a speedy escape downstairs without having to climb them in the event of an earthquake or fire and people needing to rapidly leave the building. They are also helpful for those who have trouble going upstairs and downstairs. On the one hand, the evacuation chair is essential for the workplace's fire safety. The emergency evacuation chair can be used as an emergency evacuation aid on practically any indoor staircase in a variety of settings, whether it is made of metal, wood, concrete, carpet, hardwood, or stairs with protective front borders. Emergency evacuation chairs can make it easier for persons who have mobility issues to flee in dire situations, as the 911 event in the United States.

For this reason, many large-scale locations will use emergency evacuation chairs and related training as part of their emergency preparedness plans to make sure that those who might require assistance climbing stairs in an emergency but are difficult to move have access to evacuation stair chairs.

The Growth Elements The market is primarily driven by rising rates of accidents and injuries in residential areas, workplaces, transportation, and nations with ageing populations. The rising use of emergency evacuation chairs across various industries can also be attributed to improved knowledge of safety precautions. In addition, discretionary earnings and growing living standards. Disability rates are rising as the world's population ages. People’s awareness of safety and security has grown. There are more and more natural disasters, such as hurricanes and typhoons, wreaking havoc in different parts of the world, including the Asia Pacific, which is currently experiencing ongoing earthquakes and tsunamis.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Temporary Lockdowns to Decline Market Growth

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with emergency evacuation chair market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden decline in CAGR is attributable to the market's growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

The COVID-19 epidemic hampered the expansion of the local emergency evacuation chair market. The implementation of massive COVID-19 vaccination programmes and the relaxation of lockdowns in numerous nations, however, resulted in the restart of economic activity. Additionally, some governments unveiled stimulus plans and started business assistance programmes, which aided in the market's recovery and expansion. During the projected period, these factors are anticipated to fuel the expansion of the regional voice evacuation market.

LATEST TRENDS

Transportation Industry to Provide More Opportunities for The Market

The global emergency evacuation chair is used in the transportation industry to ensure safety and security for people who are boarding or getting off of vehicles like trains and airplanes, as well as for members of the crew. These chairs let the user to move independently, with no support from others, making it simpler to leave a situation with few injuries if something goes wrong.

• According to the U.S. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), over 18,000 public buildings in the U.S. were equipped with emergency evacuation chairs in 2023 to enhance mobility for individuals with disabilities during fire drills and actual emergencies.

• According to the European Disability Forum (EDF), 42% of commercial high-rise buildings across the EU incorporated evacuation chairs in 2023 as part of mandatory safety compliance measures for assisted evacuation.

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION CHAIR MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

Based on type market is classified as excel evac chair and standard evac chair.

By Application

Based on application market is classified as household, commercial building, government & public buildings and others.

DRIVING FACTORS

High Convenience of the Equipment to Augment Market Growth

The evacuation chairs that help individuals avoid injury while descending from a height or building are the descend steps. Emergency chairs for stairs are made to take people down the stairway. These evacuation chairs have a removable seat that is used to move patients downward and steer them away from any potential obstacles in their path. The emergency escape gadgets that assist people in moving up staircases during an emergency evacuation called ascend stairs. These kinds of chairs are considerably easier to move around in than dragging someone upstairs or having someone else carry them because they have a handlebar and two wheels on either side.

User Friendly Interface of the Equipment to Provide Impetus to the Market

The global emergency evacuation chair is used in households to transport people from floors when stairs are not accessible. The elderly, children, and those with impairments can all use this chair. These seats come in handy during home fires and power outages, as well as in emergencies that call for evacuation, such earthquakes or flooding. The chair is used in commercial buildings to provide two different types of evacuation chairs for stairways. Steps that descend and stairs that ascend. People who are less mobile or impaired would be able to rapidly and safely exit a building with the assistance of these chairs.

• According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 65,000 employees across hospitals and healthcare facilities in 2023 relied on evacuation chairs for safe vertical evacuation during emergency drills.

• According to the Japan Fire Equipment Safety Center (JFESC), investments exceeding ¥4 billion in 2023 for accessibility-focused evacuation equipment accelerated adoption of evacuation chairs in over 1,200 high-rise office buildings nationwide.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Compatibility Issue to Impede Market Growth

The development of the voice evacuation systems market may be hampered by the compatibility issue. Due to interoperability concerns, voice evacuation system integration with modern technologies is challenging. For instance, whereas INSTEON devices are supported by some building control systems, X10 devices are not.

• According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK, the average cost of fully outfitting a high-rise building with emergency evacuation chairs surpassed £25,000 in 2023, limiting adoption in smaller facilities.

• According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a shortage of over 3,000 trained personnel in assisted-evacuation procedures delayed the operational deployment of evacuation chairs in multiple public facilities in 2023.

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION CHAIR MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

North America to Dominate the Market Due to Increase of Natural Disasters and Population Growth

Throughout the projected period, North America is anticipated to dominate the global market for emergency evacuation chairs. The increase of natural disasters and population growth in North America are both responsible for the market's expansion. With a market share of over 51% in the Latin American region, North America accounted for more than half of the world's sales of evacuation chairs. The expanding population and rising awareness of safety rules are two factors that have contributed to the expansion of the Latin American market. The need for evacuation chairs in the European region is being driven by an ageing population and rising funding for security measures against terrorist attacks.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

• Escape Mobility Company Ltd. – According to the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Escape Mobility supplied more than 4,500 evacuation chairs globally in 2023, focusing on hospitals, senior living facilities, and commercial buildings.

• Junkin – According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Junkin delivered over 3,200 evacuation chairs in 2023, primarily for healthcare facilities and government office buildings in North America.

List of Top Emergency Evacuation Chair Companies

• Escape Mobility Company Ltd. (Netherlands)
• Junkin (U.S.)
• AOK Global Products LTD (U.S.)
• line2 (U.S.)
• Evacuscape (U.S.)
• Garaventa Evacu-Trac (Austria)
• Stryker (U.S.)
• EVAC+CHAIR (U.K.)

REPORT COVERAGE

The report anticipates a detailed analysis of the global market size at the regional and national level, the ssegmentation market growth and market share. The prime objective of the report is to help user understand the market in terms of definition, market potential, influencing trends, and the challenges faced by the market. Aanalysis of sales, the impact of the market players, recent developments, opportunity analysis, strategic market growth analysis, territorial market expansion, and technological innovations are the subject matter explained in the report.