Broom, Brush, And Mop Market

The global market for brooms, brushes, and mops is forecasted to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years, with an anticipated increase in both volume and value. Despite a decrease in consumption in 2022, the market has shown growth over the past decade, reaching a peak volume in 2019. China, the United States, and India are the top consumers of these products, while China dominates production and exports. Toothbrushes are the most widely exported type of product, with China leading the way in both volume and value. Overall, the market is expected to see gradual growth in the near future, with fluctuations in prices and consumption patterns.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for brooms, brushes, and mops worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 36B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $28B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Brooms, Brushes, And Mops

In 2022, consumption of brooms, brushes, and mops decreased by -2.5% to 30B units, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the peak volume at 31B units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global broom, brush, and mop market revenue contracted slightly to $19.7B in 2022, declining by -3.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $20.4B in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (5.3B units), the United States (5.2B units) and India (2.8B units), with a combined 45% share of global consumption. Indonesia, Mexico, Japan, Germany, Russia, Italy, Brazil, Canada, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +9.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest broom, brush, and mop markets worldwide were the United States ($2.9B), China ($2.2B) and Japan ($1.6B), with a combined 34% share of the global market. Indonesia, Germany, India, Canada, the UK, France, Mexico, Italy, Russia and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Among the main consuming countries, Mexico, with a CAGR of +10.7%, saw the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of broom, brush, and mop per capita consumption in 2022 were the United States (15 units per person), Canada (14 units per person) and Germany (12 units per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mexico (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Brooms, Brushes, And Mops

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was decline in production of brooms, brushes, and mops, when its volume decreased by -0.7% to 36B units. Over the period under review, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 52%. Global production peaked at 36B units in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, broom, brush, and mop production totaled $21.8B in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak level at $22.1B in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of broom, brush, and mop production was China (21B units), accounting for 59% of total volume. Moreover, broom, brush, and mop production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (2.8B units), eightfold. The United States (1.8B units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China amounted to +3.4%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+2.6% per year) and the United States (+0.6% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Brooms, Brushes, And Mops

In 2022, overseas purchases of brooms, brushes, and mops increased by 9.9% to 18B units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, broom, brush, and mop imports rose modestly to $11.9B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (3.6B units), distantly followed by Germany (1.1B units) were the major importers of brooms, brushes, and mops, together mixing up 27% of total imports. Mexico (791M units), China (766M units), Brazil (653M units), Russia (636M units), France (588M units), the UK (533M units), India (479M units), Japan (422M units), the United Arab Emirates (409M units), Italy (356M units) and Thailand (345M units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to broom, brush, and mop imports into the United States stood at +1.3%. At the same time, India (+13.5%), China (+7.7%), Brazil (+7.2%), Russia (+4.5%), Italy (+4.5%), the United Arab Emirates (+4.1%), Germany (+4.1%), the UK (+2.1%), Thailand (+1.6%) and Mexico (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +13.5% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-1.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. India (+1.7 p.p.) and China (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -3.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($2.1B), Germany ($1.1B) and France ($539M) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 31% of global imports. The UK, Japan, Italy, Russia, Mexico, China, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Thailand and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main importing countries, India, with a CAGR of +9.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports By Type

Tooth brushes represented the key type of brooms, brushes, and mops in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to 7.7B units, which was near 43% of total imports in 2022. Artists' brushes, writing brushes and cosmetical brushes (3.6B units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 20% share, followed by non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers (14%), paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers (11%) and hair brushes and shaving and toilet brushes for personal use (7.8%). Brushes constituting parts of appliances (409M units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to tooth brushes imports of stood at +4.1%. At the same time, brushes constituting parts of appliances (+4.8%), artists' brushes, writing brushes and cosmetical brushes (+2.2%), paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers (+2.2%), hair brushes and shaving and toilet brushes for personal use (+1.6%) and non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, brushes constituting parts of appliances emerged as the fastest-growing type imported in the world, with a CAGR of +4.8% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of tooth brushes increased by +5 percentage points. The shares of the other products remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest types of imported brooms, brushes, and mops were non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers ($4B), tooth brushes ($3.2B) and artists' brushes, writing brushes and cosmetical brushes ($1.3B), together accounting for 71% of global imports. Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers, hair brushes and shaving and toilet brushes for personal use, brushes constituting parts of appliances and brooms and brushes of twigs lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Hair brushes and shaving and toilet brushes for personal use, with a CAGR of +5.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main imported products over the period under review, while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Type

In 2022, the average broom, brush, and mop import price amounted to $0.7 per unit, with a decrease of -6.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 7% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $0.7 per unit in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was brushes constituting parts of appliances ($2.6 per unit), while the price for artists' brushes, writing brushes and cosmetical brushes ($0.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by hair, shaving and toilet brush (+4.0%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average broom, brush, and mop import price stood at $0.7 per unit in 2022, dropping by -6.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 7% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $0.7 per unit in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($1.1 per unit), while Brazil ($0.2 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Brooms, Brushes, And Mops

In 2022, the amount of brooms, brushes, and mops exported worldwide amounted to 24B units, with an increase of 9.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +18.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 73%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, broom, brush, and mop exports expanded notably to $13.3B in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +86.8% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, amounting to 17B units, which was near 71% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Germany (1.6B units), making up a 6.8% share of total exports. The following exporters - India (514M units), Italy (488M units) and Mexico (391M units) - each finished at a 5.9% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the brooms, brushes, and mops exports, with a CAGR of +4.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Germany (+3.4%) and India (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Italy (-2.4%) and Mexico (-2.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by +4.9 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($7B) remains the largest broom, brush, and mop supplier worldwide, comprising 53% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($1.3B), with a 9.7% share of global exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +8.8%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+3.9% per year) and Italy (+2.2% per year).

Exports By Type

Tooth brushes represented the major exported product with an export of around 10B units, which amounted to 43% of total exports. It was distantly followed by non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers (3.8B units), hair brushes and shaving and toilet brushes for personal use (3.1B units), artists' brushes, writing brushes and cosmetical brushes (2.9B units) and paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers (2.6B units), together comprising a 53% share of total exports. Brushes constituting parts of appliances (709M units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Tooth brushes was also the fastest-growing in terms of exports, with a CAGR of +4.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, hair brushes and shaving and toilet brushes for personal use (+4.0%), brushes constituting parts of appliances (+3.0%), paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes, paint pads and rollers (+2.6%), non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers (+2.4%) and artists' brushes, writing brushes and cosmetical brushes (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of tooth brushes increased by +5.4 percentage points. The shares of the other products remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers ($4.8B), tooth brushes ($3B) and hair brushes and shaving and toilet brushes for personal use ($2.2B) constituted the products with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 76% of global exports.

Among the main exported products, hair brushes and shaving and toilet brushes for personal use, with a CAGR of +12.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Type

In 2022, the average broom, brush, and mop export price amounted to $0.6 per unit, reducing by -1.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, broom, brush, and mop export price increased by +20.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $0.8 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exported products. In 2022, the product with the highest price was brushes constituting parts of appliances ($1.6 per unit), while the average price for exports of artists' brushes, writing brushes and cosmetical brushes ($0.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by hair, shaving and toilet brush (+8.4%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average broom, brush, and mop export price amounted to $0.6 per unit, with a decrease of -1.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, broom, brush, and mop export price increased by +20.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $0.8 per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($0.8 per unit), while India ($0.3 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform