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Automation Cleans Up in Europe

The European market for industrial and commercial cleaning machines is projected to exceed EUR 5.2 billion in 2025, following growth of 7.4% in 2024 and 8.1% in 2025. This reflects the sector’s resilience and modernization amid global uncertainty. Growth is driven by automation, smart robotic cleaning solutions, and eco-friendly technologies, supported by investments in construction, logistics, and healthcare. Both public and private sectors are renewing their fleets to improve efficiency, cut emissions, and meet stricter environmental standards.

These results come from the study IC Market Forecast® Industrial & Commercial Cleaning Machines in Europe 2025, by Interconnection Consulting, covering major markets such as Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Turkey, Benelux, Greece, Romania, and the Nordics.

According to Konstantinos Ioannou, author of the study, “The European professional cleaning industry is undergoing a structural transformation led by automation and sustainability. Companies that integrate intelligent and environmentally responsible technologies will be best positioned to maintain competitiveness in the coming years.”

In 2025, Europe’s cleaning industry is clearly shifting toward automation and sustainability. Robotic cleaners grew by 13.5%, compared to 6.7% for traditional models, while the overall market rose by 8.1%. Although adoption differs among countries due to labor costs and industrial structure, robots show the strongest long-term growth, with an expected CAGR of 14.3% for 2024–2028. Environmental awareness is also driving the rise of eco-friendly municipal sweepers, which grew by 11.4% in 2025.

Among Europe’s three leading markets, Germany remains the technological frontrunner, recording growth of 11.8% in 2024 and 8.8% in 2025. Expansion is supported by major infrastructure projects such as the Munich Airport extension, new hospitals, and large logistics centers by DASCHER, REWE, and AZO. The United Kingdom follows with growth of 7% in 2024 and 7.2% in 2025, driven by tighter chemical-use regulations, new Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ), and strong demand for robotic and green cleaning machines across logistics and hospitality. France grew by 7.1% in 2024 and 5.1% in 2025, reflecting the post-Olympic investment cycle. Key growth drivers include the NFPA 660 safety standard, Prologis’ EUR 6.4 billion investment plan, and the nationwide rollout of low- and zero-emission zones.

The European market remains highly consolidated, with leading manufacturers — Avidbots, Bucher Municipal, Comac, Eureka, Fayat Cleantech, Fimap, Gausium, Hako, Kärcher, LionsBot, Nilfisk, Numatic, Taski, Tennant, and Wetrok — accounting for more than 60% of total market value.

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05/11/2025

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Konstantinos Ioannou

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Konstantinos holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, specializing in Econometrics and Macroeconomics. The analytical and quantitative skills from the studies allow him to apply rigorous data analysis, economic modeling, and macro-level insights to his work, which enhances his ability to develop comprehensive sector studies, interpret complex market trends, and provide actionable insights across a variety of industries.

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