Automatic Car Wash Machine Market Growth and Forecast 2031

Automatic Car Wash Machine Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: by Systems (Tunnel Car Wash, Self-Serve Car Wash, In-Bay Car Wash); and Application (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles) and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPTE100000577
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • Status : Data Released
  • No. of Pages : 150
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The automatic car wash machine market size is projected to reach US$ 6.58 billion by 2031 from US$ 4.04 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.3% in 2023–2031. Increasing disposable income, growing purchasing power of consumers across developing countries, along increasing sales of commercial vehicles across the globe drive the automatic car wash machine market. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, global commercial vehicle sales increased to 27.45 million units in 2023, increasing from 24.22 million units compared to 2022. Commercial vehicles use automatic car wash machines in order to keep vehicles neat and clean.

Automatic Car Wash Machine Market Analysis

Automatic car wash machine demand is driven by increased disposable income and rising global vehicle sales across the globe. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, the global vehicle sales in 2023 reached 92.72 million units, increased from 82.87 million units compared to 2022. Such growth in vehicle sales is expected to create ample opportunity for the automatic car wash systems market. Asia Pacific countries such as China and India have the fastest growth for automatic car wash machines owing to increasing sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in these countries. Asia Pacific region is the fastest growing region for the automatic car wash machine market growth. India is the sixth-largest car manufacturing country in the world. Vehicles are available in a large number of makes and models. Vehicle servicing is a burgeoning business. With greater demand for an organized car wash, the car service business is rated on customer satisfaction. The appearance & cleanliness of vehicles play a pivotal role in achieving this satisfaction. Time and Manpower are no longer prolific. It’s not an easy task to wash a car thoroughly. Washing a car manually consumes a lot of time and manpower. Urban car owners prefer a faster washing procedure.

Automatic Car Wash Machine Market Overview

An automatic car wash machine is an automated car washing system that consists of several components, such as motors, drivers, actuators, valves, and pumps. The demand for automatic car wash machines is driven by increasing consumers' disposable income, growing automotive sales and increased consumers purchasing powers. According to the World Bank Organization,  the average household disposable income per capita across the US is around US$ 51,147 per year and is growing at a moderate pace. This has created a massive demand for the automatic car wash machine market growth. Automatic car wash machines are of different types, such as tunnel car wash, self-serve car wash, and in-bay car wash. Among these, in-bay car wash has the largest share in 2023. This is primarily owing to the low-cost higher efficiency of this machine compared to other machines. This type of machine can efficiently wash cars without human intervention.

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Automatic Car Wash Machine Market: Strategic Insights

Automatic Car Wash Machine Market

  • CAGR (2023 - 2031)
    6.3%
  • Market Size 2023
    US$ 4.04 billion
  • Market Size 2031
    US$ 6.58 Billion

Market Dynamics

GROWTH DRIVERS
  • Increased Commercial and Passenger Vehicle sales across the Globe Drive Market Growth
FUTURE TRENDS
  • Increased commercial vehicles sale across the globe is driving the trend in the market
OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rising integration of IoT and Artificial Intelligence Systems in the Automated Car Wash Systems is Expected to Create Ample Opportunity for the Market Growth.

Key Players

  • Autec, Inc.
  • Coleman Hanna
  • Carolina Pride Car Wash Systems & Solutions
  • MacNeil Wash Systems,Motor City Car Wash Works
  • NS Wash Systems
  • PECO Car Wash Systems
  • Prestige Car Wash Equipment
  • WashTec AG
  • Kondor
  • Washworld, Inc.

Regional Overview

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • South and Central America
  • Middle East and Africa

Market Segmentation

By Systems
  • Tunnel Car Wash
  • Self-Serve Car Wash
  • In-Bay Car Wash
Application
  • Passenger Cars
  • Commercial Vehicles
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Automatic Car Wash Machine Market Drivers and Opportunities

Increased Commercial and Passenger Vehicle sales across the Globe Drive Market Growth

Automatic car wash machines are widely used to clean vehicles thoroughly. Increasing sales of global passenger and commercial vehicles is the major driving factor for the automatic car wash machine market growth. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, global automotive sales reached 92.72 million, increased by 11.9% in 2023 compared to 2022. Automatic car wash machines have shown significant growth in recent years owing to a surge in consumer spending and increased disposable income of the consumers. In the US, the average household disposable income per capita was around US$ 51,147 per year in 2023. Also, the average disposable income of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries reached an average of USS 30,490 per year. Increasing disposable income of people across the globe is the major driving factor for the automatic car wash machines market. With increasing disposable income of the people, consumers are likely to utilize the additional accessories for car washing. Such growth in automotive sales and increased disposable income of the people drives the automatic car wash machine market growth.

Rising integration of IoT and Artificial Intelligence Systems in the Automated Car Wash Systems is Expected to Create Ample Opportunity for the Market Growth.

The integration of AI and IoT in automated car wash machines is growing at a rapid pace. The leading manufacturers are launching and developing advanced technologies-based automated car wash machines to meet the growing global demand for car wash. Also, the leading players are expanding their operations in order to provide automatic car washing solutions and services. For instance, in December 2023, Magnolia Wash Holdings part of Whistle Express Car Wash, has more than 100 car wash centres across the US. The company has expanded its operations in the Southwest and Midwest parts of the US. Further, in August 2021, Zhejiang YGL Intelligent Technology Co., LTD. launched AI integrated intelligent car washing machine and showcased it at the Hangzhou International Expo Center in China.

Automatic Car Wash Machine Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the Automatic Car Wash Machine Market analysis are type, platform, application, and end-user.

  • Based on systems, the market is divided into tunnel car wash, self-serve car wash, and in-bay car washes. Among these, in-bay car wash has the largest share owing to the low cost and higher efficiency of these machines as compared to others.
  • Based on application, the market is divided into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Among these, passenger cars have the largest share owing to increasing consumers' disposable income and growing passenger car sales across the globe.

Automatic Car Wash Machine Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the automatic car wash machine market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.

North America has dominated the Automatic Car Wash Machine Market in 2023. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), commercial vehicle production in North America reached around 10.4 million in 2022 and increased from 9.7 million the previous year, 2021. Also, as per the above-stated organization, passenger car production in North America reached 2.69 million units in 2022, which increased 5.5% compared to 2021. North America comprises several leading automotive brand manufacturers, including General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., PACCAR Inc., Tesla Inc., Navistar International Corp, Rivian Automotive Inc., and BMW AG. These premium vehicle brand owners use automated car wash systems.

This research referred to various data sources such as Organization the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Transmission Rebuilders Network Worldwide, Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA), Automotive Service Association (ASA), Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast (AAAS), and various automotive organizations in different countries.

Automatic Car Wash Machine Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2023 US$ 4.04 billion
Market Size by 2031 US$ 6.58 Billion
Global CAGR (2023 - 2031) 6.3%
Historical Data 2021-2022
Forecast period 2023 - 2031
Segments Covered By By Systems
  • Tunnel Car Wash
  • Self-Serve Car Wash
  • In-Bay Car Wash
By Application
  • Passenger Cars
  • Commercial Vehicles
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Autec, Inc.
  • Coleman Hanna
  • Carolina Pride Car Wash Systems & Solutions
  • MacNeil Wash Systems,Motor City Car Wash Works
  • NS Wash Systems
  • PECO Car Wash Systems
  • Prestige Car Wash Equipment
  • WashTec AG
  • Kondor
  • Washworld, Inc.
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    Automatic Car Wash Machine Market News and Recent Developments

    The automatic car wash machine market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market for Automatic Car Wash Machine market and strategies:

    • In April 2023, ISTOBAL launched the next generation M'WASH roll-over automatic car washing machines. The roll-over car wash machine is efficient and built with connected technologies to offer the profitability of the vehicle cleaning business.  The models launched include M'WASH4 and M'WASH3 PRO, roll-overs that provide a comprehensive all car wash system needs with more productive, reliable, and safe technologies. (Source: Flyability, Press Release/Company Website/Newsletter)

    Automatic Car Wash Machine Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

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    • Market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
    • Market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
    • Key future trends
    • Detailed Porter’s Five Forces analysis
    • Global and regional market analysis covering key market trends, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
    • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments
    • Detailed company profiles with SWOT analysis
    Report Coverage
    Report Coverage

    Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

    Segment Covered
    Segment Covered

    Systems, Components, and Application

    Regional Scope
    Regional Scope

    North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

    Country Scope
    Country Scope

    US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina

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