Non-Lawn Mower Market

The global non-lawn mower market is projected to see continued growth with a forecasted CAGR of +4.5% from 2022 to 2030, reaching 11M units by the end of 2030. Key findings include insights on consumption patterns, market value, production trends, imports, and exports. China leads in both consumption and production, while the United States tops in market value. Import and export prices show noticeable growth, with Italy and Germany being significant exporters.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for non-lawn mowers and cutter bars worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +4.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 11M units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +6.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $6.9B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Non-Lawn Mowers and Cutter Bars

After two years of decline, consumption of non-lawn mowers and cutter bars increased by 4.6% to 7.9M units in 2022. Overall, consumption saw strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 10M units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global non-lawn mower market revenue rose modestly to $4.2B in 2022, growing by 3.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $5.2B. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

China (1.8M units) remains the largest non-lawn mower consuming country worldwide, accounting for 23% of total volume. Moreover, non-lawn mower consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States (745K units), twofold. India (703K units) ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +11.5%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: the United States (+12.0% per year) and India (+10.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($1.3B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($503M). It was followed by India.

In the United States, the non-lawn mower market expanded at an average annual rate of +14.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: China (+7.7% per year) and India (+9.8% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of non-lawn mower per capita consumption in 2022 were Australia (5.8 units per 1000 persons), the UK (3.3 units per 1000 persons) and Japan (3 units per 1000 persons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Non-Lawn Mowers and Cutter Bars

In 2022, production of non-lawn mowers and cutter bars was finally on the rise to reach 8.6M units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, production recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 10M units. From 2020 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-lawn mower production rose markedly to $4.7B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 46%. Global production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production By Country

China (2.2M units) remains the largest non-lawn mower producing country worldwide, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, non-lawn mower production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany (848K units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (709K units), with an 8.3% share.

In China, non-lawn mower production increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Germany (+8.0% per year) and India (+10.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Non-Lawn Mowers and Cutter Bars

In 2022, the amount of non-lawn mowers and cutter bars imported worldwide dropped slightly to 1.8M units, remaining constant against the year before. In general, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3.3M units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-lawn mower imports rose significantly to $1.7B in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +79.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 24%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports By Country

The UK (202K units), Canada (180K units), Australia (154K units) and Russia (123K units) represented roughly 36% of total imports in 2022. The United States (75K units), Ukraine (74K units), Japan (73K units), Germany (52K units), New Zealand (50K units), Thailand (49K units), Switzerland (48K units), France (38K units) and Ireland (37K units) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +32.7%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($374M) constitutes the largest market for imported non-lawn mowers and cutter bars worldwide, comprising 22% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($134M), with a 7.7% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.8% share.

In the United States, non-lawn mower imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+4.4% per year) and France (+3.8% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average non-lawn mower import price stood at $958 per unit in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 100% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,985 per unit), while Thailand ($81 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+26.1%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Non-Lawn Mowers and Cutter Bars

In 2022, the amount of non-lawn mowers and cutter bars exported worldwide dropped slightly to 2.4M units, which is down by -3.1% compared with 2021. Overall, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at 3.6M units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-lawn mower exports stood at $1.7B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

In 2022, Germany (795K units), distantly followed by China (439K units), Austria (221K units) and France (159K units) represented the largest exporters of non-lawn mowers and cutter bars, together creating 66% of total exports. Italy (102K units), Canada (91K units), Turkey (89K units), the UK (87K units), Poland (63K units), Japan (52K units) and Mexico (43K units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($463M) remains the largest non-lawn mower supplier worldwide, comprising 28% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($174M), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.2% share.

In Germany, non-lawn mower exports increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+6.8% per year) and France (+0.8% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average non-lawn mower export price amounted to $678 per unit, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-lawn mower export price increased by +90.3% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,705 per unit), while China ($156 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+18.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform