Global Car Wash Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Global Car Wash Market, By Type (Tunnels, Roll-Over/In Bay, Self-Service), Process (Cloth Friction Car Washing and Touch Less Car Washing), Component (Drivers, Motors, Foam System, Dryers and Pumps) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.

 Car Wash Market Analysis and Size

The United States Census Bureau estimated that more than 70% of automobile owners in 2020 have used car wash facilities as an alternative to washing their cars at home in the last decade in America. According to estimates, approximately 8 million vehicles are washed in car washes daily. Moreover, technological advancements are altering the face of on-demand vehicle wash services. The main aim of increasing car wash technology is to manual vehicle preparation time and decrease friction, resulting in cleaner, drier vehicles in minimum time. Hybrid car washing and touchless technologies are moving the business forward during the forecast period.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the car wash market is expected to reach USD 40411.12 million by 2030, which is USD 30452.49 million in 2022, at a CAGR of 3.60% during the forecast period. In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, and pestle analysis.

Car Wash Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Car washes are systems which are used to clean the exteriors and interiors of automobiles, as well as to make washing and cleaning easier. Nowadays people become more aware regarding the benefits of car cleaning due to this car washes are becoming fully automated, with numerous stages of rinsing, washing, shampooing and drying.

Car Wash Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing demand for car wash due to their multiple advantages

The demand for the car wash increases due to its multiple advantages such as time efficiency, improved efficiency, easy management and higher safety. These features are expected to drive the growth rate of the car wash market over the predicted years. Furthermore, technological advancements in the car wash technology, such as advanced water recycling systems, hybrid and touch-free washing technology, and economical innovations, are also some of the major aspects which are expected to increase the market growth.

• Increasing preference for professional car wash services among consumers

 Consumer preference for professional car wash services at the place of home washing is increasing because the on-demand car wash trend continues to grow. A major trend among customers with busy schedules and hectic lifestyles is the shift from ‘do-it-yourself’ to ‘do-it-for-me’. The concept of all the time”, “all-new appears to have driven the popularity of wash centers’ because automated car washing has become the norm for car owners during the forecast period. Thus, the increasing preference for professional car wash services among consumers is expected to drive the market growth rate.

Opportunities

• Growing number of new car wash services launches

There has been a growing number of new car wash services launches which are leading to the market’s rapid growth and expansion. For instance, in April 2019, Ford Motor Company started offering an on-demand automobile to upsurge the functionality of its smartphone app named FordPass. Owners of newer Ford models and newer Lincolns models with built-in modems are authorized for these services. As more of its vehicles are prepared with built-in modems, the company expects a number of third-party contracts. Therefore, the growing number of new car wash services launches will create lucrative opportunities for the market growth.

Restraints

• Multiple drawbacks associated with car wash

The setting up full automatic vehicle facilities is expected to hamper the car wash market growth in the forecast period. Moreover, the strict rules and regulations regarding water usage might further.is projected to major challenge for the car wash market during the forecast period of 2023-2030.

This car wash market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the car wash market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Apart from the standard report, we also offer in-depth analysis of the procurement level from forecasted shipping delays, distributor mapping by region, commodity analysis, production analysis, price mapping trends, sourcing, category performance analysis, supply chain risk management solutions, advanced benchmarking, and other services for procurement and strategic support.

Covid-19 Impact on the Global Car Wash Market

The outbreak COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the global car wash industry. During the peak of pandemic, most industries were closed. New York State authorized car washes to restart in late April 2021, but only in severe conditions that restricted the large number of personnel allowed on-site and prohibited in-person payment. Moreover, the pandemic ushered in numerous important improvements in the industry. To make it simpler for tech-savvy consumers, car washes have now started to use online booking systems and smartphone apps. Car washes are start to take smartphone payments as well. Car washes that accept payment methods than credit card reader attract more customers and grow more swiftly.

Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

When economic activity slows, industries begin to suffer. The forecasted effects of the economic downturn on the pricing and accessibility of the products are taken into account in the market insight reports and intelligence services provided by DBMR. With this, our clients can typically keep one step ahead of their competitors, project their sales and revenue, and estimate their profit and loss expenditures.

Global Car Wash Market Scope

The car wash market is segmented based on the type, process and component. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• Tunnels
• Roll-Over/In Bay
• Self-Service

 Process

• Cloth Friction Car Washing
• Touch Less Car Washing

Component

• Drivers
• Motors
• Foam System
• Dryers
• Pumps

Car Wash Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The car wash market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, process and component as referenced above.

The countries covered in the car wash market report are report  U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (M.E.A.) as a part of Middle East and Africa (M.E.A.), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Asia-Pacific dominates the car wash market in terms of revenue owing to the increase in the development of the automotive industry. Moreover, in the global economy, there has been an unexpected level change which will further increase the growth of the market in this region.

North America is projected to be the fastest developing region during the forecast period of 2023-2030. This is mainly owing to increase in the awareness regarding the timely maintenance of vehicles. Furthermore, the rising automotive sector is further expected to propel the market growth in this region.

 The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Car Wash Market Share Analysis

The car wash market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to car wash market.

Some of the major players operating in the car wash market are:

• Autobell car wash inc (U.S.)
• True blue car wash (U.S.)
• Magic hand carwash (Australia)
• Hoffman car wash and Hoffman jiffy lube (U.S.)
• washtec (Germany)
• Daifuku Co,ltd (Japan)
• National Carwash Solutions (U.S.)
• D&S Car Wash Equipment Co (U.S.)
• Wahworld, Inc (U.S.)
• Zips Carwash (U.S.)
• Quick Quack Car Wash (U.S.)