Executive summary

China is the world’s largest domestic market and a key global manufacturing hub with over 25,000 companies manufacturing assistive products also serving LMIC markets.

The limited availability of reliable publicly accessible information makes it challenging for buyers to identify suitable suppliers offering affordable, high-quality products. To address this, ATscale and CHAI have partnered with the China Assistive Devices and Technology Center for Persons with Disabilities (CADTC) to provide updated market intelligence to improve access to assistive technology in LMICs.

This annex is based on a survey to gather information on suppliers interested in expanding into LMIC markets. A total of 90 suppliers responded, over 20 were further interviewed and 10 site visits were conducted.