Pressure Washer Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product Type (Cold Water Pressure Washers, Hot Water Pressure Washers), By Power Source (Fuel-Based Pressure Washers, Gas-Based Pressure Washers, Electric Pressure Washers), By Application (Residential, Commercial, Industrial) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The pressure washer market has experienced steady growth, driven by the increasing demand for efficient and effective cleaning solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. High-pressure washers are increasingly used to remove loose paint, mud, dust, and other unwanted materials from the surface or objects. Pressure washers are available in different categories such as floor washers, vehicle washers, roof washers, and others. Additionally, manufacturers provide pressure washers within the different pressure ranges such as 0 to 1500 PSI, 1500 PSI to 3500 PSI, and above 3500 PSI. Hydro-pressure-based washers are increasingly becoming popular among the industries and commercial places as they can remove chemicals and other dirt materials from the floors more effectively.  

Companies largely provide innovative pressure washer products that efficiently clean the dust and other particles from the floors. Additionally, they are focusing on developing application-specific cleaning products to cater to specific customer needs. For instance, in November 2019, MUC-OFF, a vehicle care products company launched a bike-specific pressure washer in the USA.

Shifting consumer trends towards the usage of the cleaning equipment over manual cleaning coupled with the increasing income of the global population is fuelling the demand for such products. Additionally, the factor such as growing awareness of keeping cleanliness and hygiene around the surroundings among the global population is constantly driving the growth of the market.

Moreover, rising residential and industrial infrastructural facilities related to the chemical industries, corporate housings, public gardens, and others are likely to support the demand for pressure washers. According to the statistics presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the number of new houses sold in the U.S. increased by 13.9% in July 2020 as compared to that of June 2020. The growing trend of indoor and outdoor renovation and decoration activities among the households and residencies is likely to support the growth of the businesses related floor cleaning services which thereby drive the growth of the market.

However, the wide availability of alternative products such as vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, and others is anticipated to limit the demand for pressure washer products. Additionally, the uncertain occurrence of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions has temporarily hampered the supply chain of such equipment

Key Players Covered:

• FNA Group


• Briggs & Stratton Corporation


• Unimanix Industries Inc.


• Snow Joe + Sun Joe


• Alfred Karcher SE & Co. KG


• Nelfisk Group


• Generac Holdings Inc.


• Tennant Company


• Transform SR Brands LLC.


• Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH


• Lokpal Industries


• IP Cleaning srl


• Denom International

Regional Analysis:

By geography, the global pressure washer market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa.

The largest share of the North America region is attributed to the presence of the prominent companies related to the cleaning products such as FNA Group, Unimanix Industries Inc., Briggs & Stratton Corporation, and many others in the countries such as the United States, and Canada. Additionally, the large presence of the higher income group of the people in the countries such as the United States and Canada results in the large consumption of such products in the region.

Asia Pacific region is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region for the global pressure washer market on account of the large infrastructural facilities related to the hospitals, schools, government institutions, and others in the countries such as India, and China which thereby supports the consumption rate of such cleaning products in the region. According to the report ‘Rural Health Statistics’, published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Statistic Division, Government of India, as of March 2020, the total number of sub centre hospitals in India reached to 1,57,411. Additionally, growing awareness regarding hygiene and cleanliness among the population is likely to drive the growth of the market in the region.

Pressure Washer Market Segmentation Analysis

By Product Type 

By product type, the pressure washer industry is segmented into cold water pressure washers and hot water pressure washers. Coldwater pressure washer segment is expected to hold a major share of the market as cold-water pressure washers are more cost-effective to use over other types. Additionally, they require lesser maintenance compared to that of the hot pressure washers.

By Power Source 

By power source, the pressure washer market is segmented into fuel-based pressure washers, gas-based pressure washers, and electric pressure washers. The electric pressure washer segment is expected to exhibit a significant share of the market as they are easy to use and maintain over other types. Additionally, people largely prefer to use electric pressure washers as they do not emit harmful fumes which normally happen in case of other types.

By Application

By application, the global pressure washer industry is segmented into residential, commercial, and industrial. The residential segment is anticipated to hold the largest position in the global marketplace as households are more likely to require regular cleaning service and maintenance as compared to that of the commercial and industrial places which results in the large consumption of the pressure washer products under the household segment.

Key Industry Developments:

• In April 2019, FNA Group launched industrial pressure washer series under their brand SAMPSON at American Rental Association show at California. These machines are the heavy-duty cleaning machines made for both residential and commercial applications.


• In June 2020, Bobcat Company, an American farm and construction equipment manufacturer company launched newer pressure washer attachments for their consumer segment of ‘loader family’. These attachments are essentially useful to connect pressure washers with the cleaning vehicles which support the demand for the pressure washers.