Scrubber Dryer Market

Scrubber Dryer Market Outlook (2022-2032)

The global scrubber dryer market size is estimated to be valued at US$ 4,137.2 Million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 8,925.2 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8% from 2022 to 2032.

Sales of the scrubber dryer accounted for nearly 46% of the global floor-cleaning machine market at the end of 2021. The scrubber dryer market has been steadily increasing over the past few decades, majorly due to the use of scrubbing machine for housekeeping activities.

Besides housekeeping, the nature of scrubber dryer parts used for cleaning pads and floor cleaning is gradually unlocking new horizons of demand for industrial use. As a result, scrubber dryer market players remain heavily invested in R&D activities to develop products with improved water holding capacity with the blend of technology.

As scrubber dryer development companies tune into a higher frequency of innovation with R&D endeavors, the market receives a fierceness in its competitive sphere. Among other regions, North America and Europe have a high concentration of market players.

Report Attributes	Details
Market Size (2021A)	US$ 3,856.9 Million
Estimated Market Value (2022E)	US$ 4,137.2 Million
Forecasted Market Value (2032F)	US$ 8,925.2 Million
Global Market Growth Rate (2022-2032)	8.0% CAGR
North America Market Share (2022)	~ 33.3%
North America Market Value (US$ Mn), 2022	US$ 1,377.8 Million
Europe Market Share (%), 2022	~30.9%
Europe Market Value (US$ Mn), 2022	US$ 1,278 Million
China Market Share (%), 2022	~10%
China Market Value (US$ Mn)	US$ 394.2 Million
Top 3 Country Market Share (%)	~46%
Key Companies Profiled	Tennant Hako GmbH (Possehl) Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG Taski (Diversey Holdings Ltd.) i-team global Nilfisk Group Numatic International Finmap RPS Corporation NSS Enterprises Polivac

Sales Analysis of Scrubber Dryer Market (2017-2021) Vs. Market Forecast Outlook (2022-2032)

Foreign trade tariffs between powerful economies have played a significant role in determining the global average price. As a result, over the next few years, prices are projected to rise at a nominal rate due to the applications of scrubber machine for floor cleaning.

• Short Term (2022 Q2 to 2025): Utilization and integration of scrubber dryers in the commercial and Industrial sectors to positively impact scrubber dryer market growth.
• Medium Term (2025-2028): Europe and North America anticipated to witness high scrubber dryer demand on the back of industrial and commercial sectors in these regions, with the global players.
• Long Term (2028-2032): Increase in the use of stand-on/step-on type is likely to drive the demand for scrubber dryers.

Over the 2017-2021 historical period, the global scrubber dryer market registered a CAGR of 2.8%, and according to the Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the market is projected to exhibit growth at 8.0% CAGR between 2022 and 2032.

Market share analysis of scrubber dryers based on product type and region is provided in a nutshell in the above image. Under the product type segment, the walk-behind sub-segment dominates with a 46.4% market share in 2022.

Scrubber Dryer Market Dusting off the Restraints for a Steady Growth Pace

“Sales of anti-microbial scrub pads to rise as these add efficiency to the conventional scrubbers.”

Scrub pads are essential to scrubber dryers as they are the first thing that comes in contact with dust and microbes. Replacing scrub pads made with plastic or sponge mesh with microscopic diamond or cubic zirconia provides hardness and durability to the pads. These pads provide excellent cleaning for all floors, along with a reduction in the bacterial count on the floor.

The demand for antimicrobial scrub pads is increasing in households as regular cleaning appliances are often the home of microbes. Nilfisk is using antimicrobial scrub pads in its products to increase their efficiency. Because of their numerous advantages, these products are increasingly being deployed in the kitchen.

“Improved household adaptation rate to strengthen the market”

The scrubber dryer market largely depends on its application in the end-uses. For instance, scrubber dryers are utilized in many industries. Still, their maximum utilization is seen in public and commercial areas with huge human trafficking, which involves retail outlets, supermarkets, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and huge spaces with large cleaning areas.

The global household cleaners market was valued at about 30 billion U.S. dollars. In contrast, U.K. households account for 2.5 British pounds as a weekly expenditure on cleaning products, indicating the importance of cleanliness and hygiene in their daily routine. The increasing interest in sanitation and well-being among consumers has led to adoption of household scrubber dryers.

Companies like i-team global, Karcher, Numatic, and others offer small-sized scrubber dryers specially designed to clean small spaces. Flexible and automated offerings have gained huge popularity among the age groups of 30 to 49 years and above 50 years. Households containing couples with children and one-person households are the most promising consumers contributing to the market's growth.

What do Scrubber Dryer Manufacturers Need to Watch Out for?

“Eco-efficient mode for conserving non-renewable resources”

The limited presence of non-renewable resources encourages manufacturers to develop technologies that can reduce energy consumption. Companies like Kärcher have introduced a KIK system, which has eco-efficiency RS mode, which saves water and electricity by up to 20% as compared to standard scrubber dryers. This helps in protecting the health of operators as well as the ecosystem by reducing the cleaning agent concentration.

Different modes have been added so that consumers can operate according to their needs. These machines are also contributing to a drop in noise pollution, creating a positive impact on the environment as well as on consumers.

Comparative View of the Adjacent Scrubber Dryer Market

Scrubber Dryer Market :

Attributes	Scrubber Dryer Market
CAGR (2023-2033)	8%
Market Value (2032)	US$ 8,925.2 Mn
Growth Factor	One of the main reasons propelling the market for sweeper scrubber dryers is the abundance of production facilities in important areas.
Opportunity	The need to keep floors clean is causing a rise in the need for expensive cleaning supplies, which is also driving the expansion of the scrubber-dryer market.
Key Trends	The growth of the scrubber dryer market is being fueled by the development of new, effective power-cleaning technologies.

Industrial And Commercial Floor Scrubbers Market :

Attributes	Industrial And Commercial Floor Scrubbers Market
CAGR (2023-2033)	5%
Market Value (2032)	US$ 5,850 Mn
Growth Factor	Scrubbers provide several advantages over conventional cleaning techniques, including excellent cleaning effectiveness, simplicity of use, and a shorter dry time, which are driving the market.
Opportunity	To diversify their product offerings and satisfy the needs of end users, market participants are concentrating on producing technologically improved items.
Key Trends	Market participants have been pushed to make large investments in their research and development efforts to produce eco-friendly scrubbers that consume less water as a result of growing environmental sustainability concerns.

Floor Cleaning Machines Market :

Attributes	Floor Cleaning Machines Market
CAGR (2023-2033)	4.8%
Market Value (2032)	US$ 5,550 Mn
Growth Factor	The market for floor cleaning equipment is expected to rise faster due to an increase in commercial building activity.
Opportunity	Various distributors of floor cleaning equipment are growing their businesses in new nations and introducing new goods.
Key Trends	It is projected that the development of new government facilities, railroad stations, and commercial complexes would propel the expansion of the market's commercial sector.

Country-wise Insights

Will the Huge Industrial and Commercial Sectors in the U.S. Drive High Demand for Scrubber Dryers?

North America, especially the U.S., has the highest demand for scrubber dryers due to the extensive presence of scrubber dryer manufacturers. The elevated infrastructure and the higher per capita sending on household appliances has made North America among the leading manufacturer as well as a consumer of the scrubber dryer. North America accounts for 33.3% of the global share of the market in 2021.

The U.S. remains the major contributor to the growth of the market, as there are around 130 Mn units of scrubber dryers sold annually in the country. The U.S. accounted for US$ 1.1 Bn in market value in the year 2020. The increasing population, abundance of raw materials, and early development have set the stage for the U.S. to be the most attractive market for scrubber dryers.

Why is the UK Scrubber Dryer Market Expected to Upsurge?

In terms of output, the United Kingdom ranks second. Manufacturers of scrubber dryers have set up facilities to meet demand on the spur of the moment, providing the industry with a significant growth platform for the country. The market in the United Kingdom is expected to create an absolute $ opportunity of nearly US$ 253 Mn over the forecast period.

Category-wise Insights

Which Type of Scrubber Dryer will Witness Highest Demand?

Walk-behind scrubber dryers have the highest demand from various end-use industries. This segment is expected to offer an absolute dollar opportunity of around US$ 1.9 Bn over the next ten years.

Walk-behind dryers captured a 44.5% share of the market in 2021 due to ease of use and availability in compact sizes. Manufacturers are adding advanced technology, such as eco-efficient modes for water conservation, in these models.

Various government regulations regarding environmental safety and increasing health concerns are creating the need for the development of scrubbing pads that have anti-microbial properties.

How Big is the Opportunity for Battery-operated Scrubber Dryers?

Battery-operated scrubber dryers operate on an energy storage system, commonly known as traction batteries. The advantage of a battery-operated scrubber dryer is that it reduces the risk of trips and falls.

As there is no cable attached, there are fewer chances of any hazards. According to health and safety executives, the common causes of injury at the workplace are slips and trips, which costs around US$ 688 Mn per year to the industry.

The battery-operated scrubber dryer segment is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of more than 7% over the forecast years, offering an absolute dollar opportunity of around US$ 1 Bn in the same period.

How is the Competitive Sphere in the Scrubber Dryer Market?

Scrubber Dryer manufacturers are Tennant, Hako GmbH (Possehl), Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG, Taski (Diversey Holdings Ltd.), i-team global, Nilfisk Group, Numatic International, Finmap, Amano Corporation, RPS Corporation, NSS Enterprises, Polivac, and Hefei Gaomei Cleaning Equipment Co., Ltd.

Companies are constantly bringing changes concerning size, performance, operation, etc. Companies also offer scrubber dryers of various sizes and eco-efficient modes to attract customers. Key manufacturers and new players are focused on expanding their presence by leveraging online sales channels, which would help in cutting the margin leakage. Most of the manufacturers are reducing the price of scrubber dryers as the competition is increasing in the segment.

• In Jan. 2020, Nilfisk Group, Tennant, and Numatic International endeavored to establish a unique selling proposition for their products. Nilfisk launched its autonomous scrubber dryer line with BrainOS. This scrubber dryer can clean a large warehouse and large spaces.
• In Dec 2019, Walmart announced autonomous robotic floor scrubbers in 1,860 of its stores, and the company deployed robotic scrubbers in nearly all of its stores.

Segmentation of Scrubber Dryer Industry Research

• By Type :

  • Walk-behind 
  • Stand-on/Step-on 
  • Ride-on 

• By Power Source :

  • Electrically-operated 
  • Battery-operated 

• By End Use :

  • Household 
  • Commercial 
    • Retail
    • HoReCa
    • Healthcare Facilities
    • Educational Institutions
  • Government 
  • Use at Airports and Railway Stations
  • Industrial

• By Sales Channel :

  • Direct Sales
  • Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
  • Specialty Stores
  • Online stores

• By Region :

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Oceania
  • MEA