Vertical: AutoBase Year: 2018
Market Size (2018)
$2.43B
Projected (2025)
$3.19B
CAGR (2013–2025)
4.1%
Key Players
25+
The growth of the global car wash machine market is driven by various factors such as the growth of global vehicle fleet size and the rise in the number of car wash stations. The global car wash machine market is expected to grow at about 4.07% CAGR during the forecast period and reach USD 3,187.3 million by 2025. In 2018, the market was dominated by Europe, with a 38.66% share, followed by North America and Asia-Pacific with shares of 29.10% and 21.54%, respectively.
The global car wash machine market has been segmented based on product type, application, and region. Based on product type, the commercial segment dominated the market with a share of 82.34%, having accounted for USD 1,998.2 million in 2018 and is projected to grow with the higher CAGR of 3.77% during the forecast period. Based on application, the passenger cars segment dominated the market with a share of 70.13%, having accounted for USD 1,701.8 million in 2018 and is projected to grow with the higher CAGR of 3.76% during the forecast period.
The Car Wash Machine Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2013 to 2025.
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View Subscription PlansCar washing systems are the systems that are being used for cleaning the exterior and interior of the cars. They facilitate easy washing and cleaning of automobiles. The growth in automotive industry leads to an increase in demand for the car wash systems. The growth of the market is driven by factors such as the growth of global vehicle fleet size and the rise in the number of car wash stations. The other factors driving the growth of the car wash systems market are the increase in production and sales of vehicles, reduced instances domestic car washing, and the growing per capita disposable income.
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View Subscription PlansThis report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2018
Historical Period
2013 – 2017
Forecast Period
2019 – 2025
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2013–2018) and forecast period (2018–2025)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
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View Subscription PlansThe global car wash machine market is comprised of many global and regional players. Hence, the wide presence of manufacturers in the global market of car wash machine makes the market fragmented. The companies have been adopting the strategies of new product development and partnership with the distributors to improve their position in the market. High competition, rapid changes in regulations, and cost-efficient products by industry participants are the key factors that impact market growth. Vendors compete based on cost, product quality, and reliability. It is vital for these players to offer cost-effective and superior technology to excel in the competitive market environment. The companies are investing in the product development in terms of automation to improve the efficiency of car wash machine.
The growth of the market vendors depends on the market conditions and economic development. Thus, they have been observed focusing on improving their products and expanding their regional presence through collaboration with distributors. The key players include Daifuku Co., Ltd, WashTec AG, Otto Christ AG, and Istobal. These companies primarily accounted for over 40% market share in the global car wash machine market. The other key players include National Carwash Solutions, MKSEIKO CO., LTD, Tommy Car Wash Systems, Takeuchi Techno Shanghai CO., LTD, Autobase Car Wash Technology Co., Ltd, Belanger, Inc., Zonyi Auto Equipment Group, Broadway, Qingdao Risense Mechatronics Co., Ltd, Tammermatic Oy, Washworld, Inc., PDQ Manufacturing, Inc., PECO Car Wash Systems, Coleman Hanna, Autoequip Lavaggi Srl, D&S CAR WASH EQUIPMENT CO., Shaoxing Zhongli Machinery Plant, AUTEC, Inc., Motor City Wash Works Inc., Oasis Car Wash Systems, and ATS Elgi Limited.
Among all the players, the mentioned manufactruers are dominating the market due to their enhanced product portfolios, vast industry experience, and geographic reach. Players with access to better technologies can develop unique and innovative products and services, which could render the competitors’ offerings, obsolete. The competitive environment in the market is likely to intensify further due to the increasing product innovation efforts and partnerships between the car wash machine manufactruers and distributors & dealers during the forecast period.
Date
Approach
Participating Company
Description
March 2019
Partnership
National Carwash Solutions (NCS) and Vacutech Vacuum Systems
National Carwash Solutions (NCS) signed strategic partnership with Vacutech Vacuum Systems. The partnership focuses on providing new car washing systems and equipment’s.
August 2018
Partnership
National Carwash Solutions (NCS) and TSS Car Wash Services (TSS)
National Carwash Solutions (NCS) signed partnership agreement with TSS Car Wash Services (TSS). TSS is the industry’s leading customized carwash design solutions supplier located in Warren, Michigan. The partnership helps the company to enhance its distributor network and enhance its car wash product portfolio.
May 2018
Partnership
National Carwash Solutions (NCS) and Complete Car Wash (CCW)
National Carwash Solutions (NCS) signed partnership agreement with Complete Car Wash (CCW). CCW has a long-standing reputation of providing the very best in car wash consultation, design, construction, equipment systems, cleaning solutions and maintenance services to their car wash customers. This helps the company to enhance its network and expand its products and services.
January 2018
Partnership
National Carwash Solutions (NCS) and Auto Clean Inc.
National Carwash Solutions (NCS) signed strategic partnership agreement with Auto Clean Inc. a leading car wash distributor in Houston, Texas. This helped the company to enhance customer base and offer sales, service and support to customers.
October 2018
Product Development
Autobase Car Wash
Autobase Car Wash launched new car wash system named as TEPO-AUTO. This new car wash system can wash 60-80 vehicles per hour and offers stability and comfort.
July 2019
Partnership
PDQ Manufacturing, Inc. and Lovegrove Electrical
PDQ Manufacturing, Inc. signed strategic partnership agreement with Lovegrove Electrical. A leading distributor for the state of Western Australia. This partnership enhances the presence of the company and customer base in Australia.
Industry Experience
| Competitors | Industry Experience |
|---|---|
| Daifuku Co., Ltd | 81 years |
| WashTec AG | 133 years |
| Otto Christ AG | 139 years |
| ISTOBAL | 68 years |
| National Carwash Solutions | 23 years |
| MKSEIKO CO., LTD | 62 years |
| Tommy Car Wash Systems | 49 years |
| Takeuchi Techno Shanghai CO., LTD | 55 years |
| AUTOBASE CAR WASH TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD | 13 years |
BELANGER, INC.
49 years
Zonyi Auto Equipment Group
26 years
Broadway
41 years
Qingdao Risense Mechatronics Co., Ltd.
20 years
Tammermatic Oy
52 years
Washworld, Inc.
20 years
PDQ Manufacturing, Inc.
34 years
PECO Car Wash Systems
52 years
Coleman Hanna
72 years
Autoequip Lavaggi Srl
55 years
D&S CAR WASH EQUIPMENT CO.
46 years
Shaoxing Zhongli Machinery Plant
26 years
AUTEC, Inc.
37 years
Motor City Wash Works Inc.
14 years
OASIS CAR WASH SYSTEMS
33 years
ATS ELGI LIMITED
11 years
CAR WASH MACHINE: Manufacturing Plants
Company Name
Manufacturing Plant Location
Daifuku Co., Ltd
Gyeonggi-do, Korea
WashTec AG
Augsburg, Germany
Colorado, USA
Shanghai, China
Nýřany, Czec Republic
Recklinghausen, Germany
Otto Christ AG
Benningen, Germany
ISTOBAL
Spain
US
Brazil
National Carwash Solutions
Grimes, USA
MKSEIKO CO., LTD
Nagano, Japan
Tommy Car Wash Systems
US
Takeuchi Techno Shanghai CO., LTD
Shanghai, China
AUTOBASE CAR WASH TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Tianjin China
BELANGER, INC.
US
Qingdao Risense Mechatronics Co., Ltd.
China
PDQ Manufacturing, Inc.
United States,
Brazil
UK
India
China
Czech Republic
Coleman Hanna
Texas, US
Autoequip Lavaggi Srl
Italy
D&S CAR WASH EQUIPMENT CO.
Missouri, US
AUTEC, Inc.
North Carolina, US
Motor City Wash Works Inc.
Michigan, US
PECO Car Wash Systems
Michigan, US
Market estimates by geography (2025)
InsightEurope leads with $1.16B by 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at a 5.7% CAGR.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2013 | 2018 | 2025 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | $390.20M | $548.60M | $762.60M | 5.7% | 24% |
| Europe | $788.70M | $961.40M | $1.16B | 3.3% | 36% |
| Middle East and Africa | $73.00M | $96.00M | $124.70M | 4.6% | 4% |
| South America | $129.70M | $174.10M | $231.20M | 4.9% | 7% |
| North America | $576.00M | $728.10M | $909.90M | 3.9% | 29% |
| Total | $1.96B | $2.51B | $3.19B | 4.1% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$3.19B
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | $2.57B | 3.9% | 81% |
| Household | $615.00M | 5.5% | 19% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on Car Wash Machine Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The Car Wash Machine Market market is projected to reach $3.19B by 2025, growing at 4.1% CAGR. The Commercial segment holds the largest share.
The growth of the car wash machine market is driven by various factors such as the growth of global vehicle fleet size and rise in the number of car wash stations. The adoption of automatic car wash machines is expected to be an opportunity for the global market players.
The increasing urbanization and per capita income and the associated rise in demand for vehicles in tier 2 and tier 3 cities are the key factors leading to an increase in the vehicle fleet size, globally. Furthermore, the rising standard of living, availability of credit system, and the growing automotive aftermarket have resulted in the growth of the automotive industry, leading to an improvement in the scope of car wash machines. Moreover, the increase in capita disposable income and the growing need for comfort create a demand for professional car washing. For instance, from the survey of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OCED) in 2018, for the top 20% of the population, the average disposable income is USD 69,477 a year, while the average disposable income for the bottom 20% is USD 11,026 a year. Such high-income levels are expected to further lead to a growth in vehicle fleets.
The below table depicts the global vehicle fleet size between 2005 and 2017. The global vehicle fleet size grew by 6.5% between 2016 and 2017.
Thus, the growth of global vehicle fleet size along with the increasing per capita disposable income is expected to drive the demand for car wash machines in the global market. Furthermore, the governments of the developed countries in regions such as North America and Europe have implemented regulations to prevent the domestic washing of the vehicles in order to save water. The growth in the global vehicle fleet size is expected to lead to an increase in the business of the authorized washing service centers and the demand for equipment for the car washing, including car wash machines during the forecast period. Furthermore, the government regulations to establish specific car washing centers for the cleaning and washing of the vehicles are expected to shift the impact of growth of the global vehicle fleet size from low to high during the forecast period.
The rapid urbanization and industrialization and the growth of per capita disposable income have led to a rise in the living standard in various countries. Additionally, the on-going implementation of strict government regulations for the judicious use of water for car washing and the use of advanced technologies strengthen the development of professional automatic car wash machines during the forecast period. The advanced machines used in express washing centers or quick washing service centers are based on such technologies. Such machines are used for the express washing of vehicles based on the minimum water-supply principle. Manufacturers are investing in the development of automatic car wash machines to meet the accuracy and operational efficiency requirements, cost-effectively meeting the industry standards and government regulations. The authorities in North America and Europe have already invested heavily in the incorporation of automatic car wash machines at specialized washing centers and petrol pumps. Moreover, the growing consumer demand for quick washing services in developing countries including China, India, Thailand, and Malaysia, owing to increasing purchasing power of individuals and the growth in the number of vehicles along with the limited vehicle service time are expected to create opportunities for the manufacturers in such countries.
Therefore, the companies from the developed regions are investing in the automatic car wash machines for the installation in the developing countries to meet the demand for quick car washing services that involve the use of automatic car wash machines. Thus, the adoption of automatic car wash machines is expected to be an opportunity for the global market players.
Technology Progress
The car wash machines are increasingly being adopted across the developed countries owing to increased awareness regarding the judicious consumption of water and the globally growing fleet size. The machines are highly advanced and specific to the requirement for quick washing service to vehicle users. The market is witnessing many technological improvements such as automation and sensitized modular rollovers in the market. The progress in the technologies in the car wash machine are expected to create a demand for the product across developed and developing countries during the forecast period.
Moreover, the manufacturers in the market are also investing in components such as jet sprays, automation, and regulators to improve the efficiency and productivity of components. Such manufacturers are investing in advanced solutions to lower the cost of the overall product assembly and increase their profitability in the market. For instance, in October 2018, PDQ Manufacturing, Inc., revealed Tandem Surfline Vehicle Wash System based on the in-bay automatic technology, which is highly cost-effective. The technology used for manufacturing car wash machines has progressed substantially. Most manufacturers are primarily adopting automatic technology and multi-vehicle type washing cabin to get a sustainable competitive edge.
Substitute threat
The primary substitute for the car wash machines are direct washing systems, which are not based on any mechanical or electrical systems. The market is primarily witnessing the threat of substitutes across the developing countries owing to limited standards for water safety and lack of specialized car washing centers. However, the authorities in the developed countries in regions such as North America and Europe have implemented a strict law for the establishment of specialized car washing centers along with the ban on street washing of vehicles. This is expected to lower the risk of substitutes in the developed regions. However, the lack of standardization in the underdeveloped regions is expected to enhance the possibility for the adoption of substitutes. In the overall global market, the threat from substitute is expected to reduce owing to the busy lifestyle and growing purchasing power.
Consumer Needs/ Customer Preference Change
Consumers prefer the use of innovative and advanced technologies for better experience in terms of comfort in car washing service over the traditional ones during the forecast period. The consumers prioritize higher product deliverability, efficiency and reliability for car wash machinery. Different vehicle types with different sizes may have different cabin washing requirements. The customers in the global market primarily look for specialized quick car washing service centers based on automation technology. Hence, manufacturers of car wash machines focusing on advanced automatic mode to remain competitive.
Economic/Political Environmental factors
The automotive industry contributes heavily in the GDP of the respective countries, which helps ensure economic stability. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are the key associations involved in the standardization of the car wash machines. The environmental factors involved in car washing machines are water consumption, wastewater generation, chemical products usage, energy consumption, noise, and soil.
Water consumption average according to the type of car wash
Washing Type
Water consumption (L/washing)
Life MinAqua (water audits)
Rollover car wash
-
Conveyor car wash
Self-service box
Lorry wash
Handwash
-
Such standards are expected play an important role in the development of car wash machine market during the forecast period. Moreover, it is also expected that environment-friendly solutions such as form rollers and in-bay body frame type would be used to minimize the consumption of water in vehicle washing centers. This would lead to the reduction of the pollution load generated from the car washing centers, globally.
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Profiles of 116 companies operating in the Car Wash Machine Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
Showing 116 of 116 companies
Company Headquarters: Japan Founded: 1937 Workforce: ~9,900 Company Working: Daifuku Co., Ltd (Daifuku) is one of the leading manufacturers of logistics systems and material handling equipment. It operates and manages its business through Daifuku Co. Ltd, Contec Co. Ltd, and Daifuku North America Holding Company along with subsidiaries and affiliates, such as Daifuku Plusmore Co. Ltd. Its product portfolio covers conveyor, transport, storage, sorting/picking, and control systems, material handling tools, and electronics/car wash machines. The company also offers services such as consulting, engineering, design, manufacture, installation, and after-sales to end users. Its products have applications in manufacturing, distribution, cleanrooms, automotive, and airports. Daifuku has a presence in nearly 26 countries across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. It operates and distributes its products through subsidiaries and authorized distributors in the global market.
Broadway is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and selling car washing and car detailing products. It offers its products through two categories, namely, equipment and accessories. The company offers rollover car wash, stationary car wash, touch free car wash, conveyor car wash, automatic car polisher, car dryers, side blasters, and other machines. It provides services such as engine cleaning & dressing, engine lacquering, doorjam restoration, carbon cleaning, silencer coating, underbody coating, alloy wheel & tyre cleaning, and washing & cleaning. Broadway has formed partnerships and strategic alliances with car washers, automakers, paint traders, detailing centers, and private labeling companies to increase the sale of its automobile care products.
Istobal designs, manufactures, and sells car wash machines across the globe. It offers rollovers, jet washers, vacuum cleaners, washing tunnels, and rollover for commercial vehicles. It offers its products and services to 75 countries and employees 900 people. The company has large network of distributors and four assembly plants in the US, Brazil, Spain, and Portugal. Istobal España, S.L.U., Istobal Portugal Unipessoal, Lda., Istobal UK Limited, Istobal Handelsges m.b.H., Joywash Betriebsges, mbH, Istobal D.O.O. Beograd, Istobal Danmark A/S, Istobal Sverige AB are some of the subsidiaries of the company.
WashTec AG operates by manufacturing and trading in car wash equipment, products, and services. It markets and services car wash systems with conventional brushes, cloth washers, and high-pressure water jets for cars and commercial vehicles. It has a workforce of 1800 people and sales offices located in 80 countries such as the US, Finland, Italy, Spain, and Denmark.
Ats Elgi Limited designs, manufactures, and sells car washing machine and components. Its product portfolio includes vehicle washing systems, lifting equipment, body shop equipment, wheel service equipment, pneumatic tools, AC recovery unit, lube equipment, exhaust systems, mobile service equipment, and other equipment. It offers its products to automotive workshop, automotive OEMs, private garages, and authorized service centers. The company has 53 authorized dealers in India.
Oasis Car Wash Systems designs, manufactures, and sells car wash systems and equipment. It offers its products under four categories, which are touchless, soft touch, self-drive, and drying systems. Recently, the company developed instant car wash systems and drying systems. It has distributors located in US, Canada, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Poland, and Ukraine.
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