Mechanical Hand Floor Sweeper Market

The article discusses the global market for non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, forecasting an increase in consumption and value terms over the next eight years. Analysis includes trends in production, imports, and exports, with detailed information on major consuming, producing, importing, and exporting countries. The report provides insights into market performance, growth rates, and price trends in the industry.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 5.1B units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $10.4B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

In 2022, consumption of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers decreased by -0.7% to 4.4B units, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the consumption volume increased by 5% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked at 4.6B units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global mechanical hand floor sweeper market revenue shrank slightly to $7.9B in 2022, remaining stable 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). In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value increased by 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market attained the peak level at $8.7B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (931M units), the United States (521M units) and Japan (202M units), with a combined 37% share of global consumption. Pakistan, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, India, the UK, Russia, Italy, the Philippines and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +25.5%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mechanical hand floor sweeper markets worldwide were the United States ($924M), China ($718M) and the UK ($479M), with a combined 27% share of the global market. Germany, Japan, Pakistan, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Russia, the Philippines, Italy and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +19.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size in terms of the main consuming countries 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 mechanical hand floor sweeper per capita consumption in 2022 were Canada (2.2 units per person), the UK (1.8 units per person) and Japan (1.6 units per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +24.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

In 2022, approx. 5.8B units of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers were produced worldwide; flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 12%. Global production peaked at 5.8B units in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper production totaled $7.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 14%. Global production peaked at $8.1B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of mechanical hand floor sweeper production was China (3.9B units), accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, mechanical hand floor sweeper production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan (206M units), more than tenfold. Mexico (183M units) ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +2.5%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Pakistan (+1.6% per year) and Mexico (+22.7% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

In 2022, approx. 2.5B units of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers were imported worldwide; declining by -2.2% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 16%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 2.5B units, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper imports reduced slightly to $4B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +46.3% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $4B, leveling off in the following year.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (495M units), distantly followed by India (149M units) were the largest importers of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, together mixing up 26% of total imports. Russia (107M units), Mexico (94M units), Germany (89M units), the Philippines (87M units), Canada (82M units), the UK (77M units), Japan (58M units), Hong Kong SAR (57M units), the United Arab Emirates (57M units), France (55M units) and Australia (52M units) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (+25.9%), the UK (+19.5%), the Philippines (+12.5%), Russia (+7.2%), the United Arab Emirates (+4.9%) and Australia (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +25.9% from 2012-2022. Hong Kong SAR and Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-5.5%), Mexico (-5.5%), Japan (-6.9%) and France (-7.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India, the UK, the Philippines and Russia increased by +5.4, +2.5, +2.3 and +1.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($889M) constitutes the largest market for imported non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers worldwide, comprising 22% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($315M), with an 8% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.5% share.

In the United States, mechanical hand floor sweeper imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.8% per year) and France (+3.3% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average mechanical hand floor sweeper import price amounted to $1.6 per unit, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3.5 per unit), while India ($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 Germany (+12.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Non-Motorised Hand-Operated Mechanical Floor Sweepers

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-motorised hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers increased by 0.4% to 3.8B units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, mechanical hand floor sweeper exports expanded markedly to $4.8B in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +72.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

China dominates exports structure, reaching 3B units, which was near 79% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Mexico (100M units), Hong Kong SAR (91M units) and the Netherlands (57M units) - together made up 6.6% of total exports.

Exports from China increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Netherlands (+6.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012-2022. Hong Kong SAR experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Mexico (-4.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+10 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Mexico (-2.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($3.1B) remains the largest mechanical hand floor sweeper supplier worldwide, comprising 64% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($109M), with a 2.3% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +8.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+2.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+8.5% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average mechanical hand floor sweeper export price stood at $1.3 per unit in 2022, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 26%. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 the Netherlands ($1.9 per unit), while Hong Kong SAR ($0.1 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+6.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform