Pressure Washer Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Electricity Based, Gas Based), By Application (Garden, Home Exterior), And Segment Forecasts, 2019 - 2025

Report Overview

The global pressure washer market size was valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2018 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 3.4% over the forecast period. Growth in the cleaning sector such as car washing, pool cleaning, and floor cleaning and increasing number of vehicles are anticipated to fuel the market growth in the forecast period.

Furthermore, the increasing number of vehicles has driven the market for the product in the residential sector as consumer’s washing trend is shifting towards pressure washing rather than traditional methods. Increasing product awareness and its benefits among the consumer is also impacting the market growth. The fact that the washer improves building’s curb appeal by washing the building regularly is increasing the demand for the product in the residential as well as hospitality sectors.

Increasing professional cleaning start-ups such as UrbanClap are fueling the market growth. The product is basically used for deep cleaning purposes to remove impurities and dirt present in the surroundings of the building. On the other hand, the effective result on car cleaning, patio cleaning, and home exterior cleaning is anticipated to propel the pressure washer market growth in the forecast period. In various countries, the government is also implementing these technologies in the cleaning process of roads and public gardens.

However, the product comes with some safety measures which is to be followed by the users in order to avoid negative circumstances. The washers are so powerful that it can damage the skin of the item on which it is used. It can also lead to bruises and injuries to the user if not handled with care. These factors can restrain the market growth for the product in the near future.

Furthermore, increasing number of car washing stations is fueling the market growth. The fact that the product is designed keeping in mind the water crisis globally, the product does not waste a lot of water and cleans the item efficiently in less time. The aforementioned factors are anticipated to fuel the market growth and will drive the market in the forecast period.

Application Insights

On the basis of application, the market is segmented into car washer, garden washer, home exterior washer, and industrial usage. The garden washer segment held the largest share of 31.0% in 2018. High usage of product in cleaning of gardens in countries such as U.S. and U.K. are among the major factors driving the segment. Implementation of pressure washers by the government of various countries for cleaning is also a prominent factor driving the segment.

The home exterior washer segment is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR of 3.9% in the forecast period. The fact that the product is gaining popularity among the residential users and it cleans the exterior efficiently, thereby removing all the dirt and pollutants from the window grills and walls, is anticipated to drive the segment in the near future.

Product Type Insights

On the basis of product type, the market is segmented into electric based, gas-based, and fuel-based. The electricity-based segment accounted for a leading share of 38.8% in 2018 and is expected to witness significant growth in the near future. The properties such as lightweight and durability associated with the product segment make it popular among the consumers, especially in the residential sector. Electric based pressure washer finds its best fit in the residential sector as it does not require frequent change in fuel and has low maintenance as compared to other segments.

The gas-based segment accounts for a significant market share and is anticipated to witness considerable growth in the forecast period. The segment finds its major application in industrial usage as it is more powerful as compared to other segments. The stubborn stains in the industries and the amount of waste that the industries produce can be managed by the gas based segments. The fuel based segment is the least popular segment among all and also finds its major application in the industry sector. The major restraining factor of the two segments is that they require regular maintenance and change in fuel, thus are the least popular among the residential users.

Regional Insights

In 2018, North America led the market with a share of 35.0% and is anticipated to witness significant growth in near future. In North America, U.S. contributed to the majority of share and is expected to register a CAGR of 3.9% over the forecast period. High usage of different types of pressure washer for various purposes such as car washing, grill washing, and patio washing and high spending power of the consumer group are driving the market in the region.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to emerge as the fastest growing regional market due to high demand from developing countries such as India and China. Changing lifestyle and increasing disposable income are expected to drive the market in the forecast period. Moreover, an increasing number of houses due to increasing population and rapid development are the prominent factors driving the market in the region. An increasing number of high-end hotels due to growing tourism in countries such as Thailand and Malaysia is also fueling the regional market growth in the forecast period.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Revive Powerwashing Inc.; Karcher; Dewalt; Stanley Black & Decker Ltd.; Generac Power System Inc.; AR North America; Simpson; SunJoe; Ryobi; and Craftsman are some of the major players in the industry. The market presents moderate to high entry barriers due to presence of leading market players and requirement of high setting cost. The market is further driven by innovation in designs, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. However, various means such as advertisement and promotional activities also plays an important role to make the consumers aware about the product and increase its popularity. Moreover, it helps the manufacturers to gain a competitive advantage over others.

Pressure Washer Market Report Scope

Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2015 to 2025. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global pressure washer market report on the basis of product type, application, and region:

• Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2015 - 2025)

  • Electric Based

  • Gas Based

  • Fuel Based

• Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2015 - 2025)

  • Car Washer

  • Garden Washer

  • Home Exterior Washer

  • Industrial

  • Others

• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2015 - 2025)

  • North America

    •  The U.S.

  • Europe

    • Germany

    •  The U.K.

  • Asia Pacific

    • China

    •  India

  • CSA

    •  Brazil

  • MEA

    • Turkey