Street Cleaning Machines Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2024-2032)

Street cleaning machines are specific vehicles utilized to remove debris and waste on the streets and walkways, among other areas. Some of the technologies employed by these machines include brooms, brushes, vacuum systems, and water jets used in cleaning specific areas within cities, namely debris, dirt, and litter. They exist in various types: the walk-behind, stand-on, ride-on, and self-propelled machines for city, municipal, and private applications.

The Street Cleaning Machines Market is expected to grow with a significant CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period (2024-2032). The rising rapid urbanization increases city population density, necessitating efficient and frequent street cleaning to maintain hygiene and aesthetics. As per the World Bank, in 2023, over 50% of the population lives in urban areas globally. By 2045, the world's urban population will increase by 1.5 times to 6 billion. Furthermore, the use of technologies like automation, the incorporation of IoT technology, and the use of electric-powered machines improve the efficiency of cleaning the streets. On August 26th, 2021, Boschung America introduced Powered by ELECTRIC, a range of Boschung fully electrically powered vehicles for the winter and summer maintenance of traffic surfaces: the Urban-Sweeper S2.0, Europe's most popular all-electric street sweeper and the Pony P3.0, the only all-electric, all-wheel drive multipurpose carrier on the market.

Based on the type, the market is segmented into street sweepers, street washers, and others. The street sweeper held a significant share of the market in 2023. This is mainly because these machines are crucial for cleaning the major roads, highways, and city streets and removing irregularities such as debris, litter, and dust from the roads. Street sweeping vehicles are modernized to include such attributes as vacuuming systems, water spray nozzles, and rotating brushes by contracting organizations and municipalities to improve sweeping effectiveness and decrease adverse environmental effects. This is due to the growing urbanization and pressure of maintaining clean and visually appealing environments in urban centers.

Based on the product type, the market is segmented into walk-behind, ride-on, truck-mounted, and others. The walk-behind held a significant market share in 2023. They offer a practical solution for cleaning narrow pathways, pedestrian zones, and areas that are difficult to access with larger machines. The growing focus on enhancing public hygiene and the need for flexible cleaning solutions in compact urban environments drive the adoption of walk-behind street cleaning machines.

Based on the mode of operation, the market has been divided into electric, manual and ICE, and others. The electric segment is expected to grow with a significant CAGR in the forecast period (2024-2032). This is mainly attributed to the enhanced focus on sustainability and minimizing carbon emissions. They are generally more environmentally friendly than diesel ones because they cause fewer emissions, are less noisy, and emit fewer air pollutants in urban areas. The developed battery technology, longer working hours, and lower maintenance costs increase the interest and sales of electric street cleaning machines to build a cleaner and environmentally friendly city infrastructure. For instance, in September 2022, Ideanomics, a global company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles (EV), announced that its subsidiary, US Hybrid, is supplying Global Environmental Products (GEP) with its proprietary electric and hybrid electric propulsion kits for use in the construction of 62 zero emission street sweepers.

Based on the application, the market is segmented into urban roads, highways, airports, and others. The urban road segment held a significant share of the market in 2023. It is mainly due to the growing urban population and the expansion of metropolitan areas necessitating advanced cleaning solutions to maintain public health and safety. Innovations in urban road cleaning technology, such as real-time monitoring systems and enhanced sweeping mechanisms, enable municipalities to maintain cleaner urban environments, thereby supporting the overall growth of the street cleaning machines market.

For a better understanding of the market adoption of Street Cleaning Machines, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. North America is expected to grow with a significant CAGR in the forecast period (2024-2032). The increasing rates of urbanization, the increase in stringent environmental standards, and technological development. Governance and social and environmental responsibilities have pushed for innovative technologies for street cleaning, and the environmental and health standards of the region, as well as societal well-being, have influenced technological development to maximize environmental responsibilities and operational performance. The population density in North American countries such as the USA and Canada is increasing, affecting the need for waste management solutions in cities across the states. Also, mergers and acquisitions in the major street cleaning machine manufacturers result in market consolidation, and the implementation of smart city measures contributes to market growth. For instance, on November 17, 2021, Aebi Schmidt Group announced an agreement to acquire Monroe Truck Equipment from its current owner, Industrial Opportunity Partners. Wisconsin, U.S.-based Monroe is an industry-leading truck and trailer equipment platform with around USD 270 million (approx. EUR 240 million) in annual revenue.

Some of the major players operating in the market include Tennant Company, Nilfisk Group, Alfred Karcher SE & Co. KG, Dulevo, Aebi Schmidt Group, BUCHER, Hako GmbH, Elgin Sweeper Company, FAUN Umwelttechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Bortek Industries, Inc.