Brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. market for brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers saw its volume reach 5.4 billion units in 2018 before contracting to 4.5 billion units in 2020. It partially recovered to around 5.0 billion units by 2022. In value terms, the market remained more stable, fluctuating between $4.3 billion and $4.6 billion over the same period. This movement coincided with a clear decline in domestic production, which fell from 1.7 billion to 1.2 billion units, while import volumes remained high, underlining a growing reliance on foreign supply.

The market's structure has been characterized by a heavy and increasing dependence on imports, particularly from China, which supplied 71% of import volume. Domestic production continued to decline, reflecting this competitive pressure. Consumption remained stable at approximately 4.8 billion units, supported by steady demand. Within the product mix, brushes constituting parts of appliances saw the fastest growth in purchases, and exports of non-motorized floor sweepers grew strongly.

Emerging product segments like eco-friendly tools made from sustainable materials and steam mops gained traction, driven by growing consumer focus on hygiene and sustainability. Industry investments responded to this trend, with manufacturers launching new lines featuring recycled materials. While traditional products remained popular for affordability, these evolving consumer preferences influenced the market's development.

Production brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Following two years of growth, production of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers in the United States declined. In 2019, output peaked at 1 898 million units, but by 2020, it had fallen to 1 485 million units, marking a 21.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 7.9%, with an average annual decline of 2.7%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, when production rose by 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of rising output, the value of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers production in the United States decreased. In 2019, production reached its highest value at 2 994 million US dollars, but in 2020, it fell to 2 799 million US dollars, representing a 6.5% decline from the year before. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a 5.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers from the United States

Exports in kind, M unit

Following two years of growth, the volume of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers exported from the United States declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 289 million units, but by 2020, they had dropped to 228 million units, reflecting a sharp 21.2% contraction compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 12.5%, with an average annual decline of 4.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 6.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers from the United States in terms of volume were Canada, accounting for 34.7% of exports, Mexico at 15.4%, and Germany at 11.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 61.5% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers exports from the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their highest value at 477 million US dollars, but by 2020, they had fallen to 430 million US dollars, amounting to a 5.8% decrease from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5.6%, equating to an average annual decline of 1.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a 4.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers exports from the United States in value terms were Canada, which accounted for 43.2% of exports, Mexico at 12.1%, and the United Kingdom at 4.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 60.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers to the United States

Imports in kind, M unit

The volume of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers imported into the United States declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports reached their highest level at 3 955 million units, but by 2020, they had decreased to 3 232 million units, equivalent to a moderate 9.8% year-over-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 13.9%, with an average annual decrease of 4.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 5.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated imports of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers into the United States in terms of volume, accounting for 73.6% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among a fragmented group of other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers imported into the United States declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports peaked at 1 992 million US dollars, but by 2020, they had fallen to 1 931 million US dollars, marking a 1.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 4.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 2.1% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with an 8.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China consistently accounted for 71.6% of total imports of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers into the United States in value terms, indicating a high concentration on this market, with the remainder shared among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020