Brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers market in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers in the United States experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2022. After starting at 5.4 billion units in 2018, volume contracted to 5.2 billion in 2019 and fell more sharply to 4.5 billion units in 2020. A recovery followed, with volume rising to 4.6 billion units in 2021 and reaching 5.0 billion units by 2022. In value terms, the market was more stable, hovering between $4.3 billion and $4.6 billion over the same period.

Throughout this period, the market's trajectory was shaped by its heavy reliance on imports, which consistently supplied the majority of products. China emerged as the dominant source, accounting for 71% of import volume. A key segment driving import value was non-motorized hand-operated floor sweepers, representing 43% of total import value. Domestic production, in contrast, remained limited and followed a declining long-term trend, fulfilling less than a third of total U.S. consumption by 2024.

Consumer demand showed resilience for traditional cleaning tools, while a distinct growth area was brushes constituting parts of appliances, a segment that recorded a steady increase in imports. This shift toward specialized brushes contributed to the market's structure, where toothbrushes, artists' brushes, and non-motorized sweepers together made up about 77% of imports.

Production brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

In kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Following two years of growth, production of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, experienced a decline. In 2019, output reached its peak at 1 898 million units, but by 2020, it had fallen to 1 485 million units, representing a significant 21.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 7.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.7%. The most notable increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of expansion, the production value of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers in the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, saw a downturn. In 2019, the value peaked at 2 994 million US dollars, but in 2020, it decreased to 2 799 million US dollars, marking a 6.5% year-over-year reduction. The largest increase was observed in 2018, with a growth of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Exports in kind, M unit

Following a two-year upward trend, exports of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers from the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined. In 2019, export volume reached its highest point at 289 million units, but by 2020, it had fallen to 228 million units, a 21.2% drop compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 12.5%, averaging an annual decline of 4.4%. The most significant increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada, Mexico, and Germany consistently led as the top destinations for exports in kind. Canada accounted for 34.7% of exports, Mexico for 15.4%, and Germany for 11.4%, collectively making up 61.5% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers from the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, exports peaked at 477 million US dollars, but by 2020, they had decreased to 430 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate 5.8% year-over-year drop. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 5.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom emerged as the primary markets for exports in value terms. Canada held 43.2% of exports, Mexico 12.1%, and the United Kingdom 4.8%, together representing 60.0% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020

Imports brooms, brushes, mops and sweepers to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Imports in kind, M unit

Imports of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers into the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their highest level at 3 955 million units, but by 2020, they had dropped to 3 955 million units, showing a 9.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 13.9%, averaging an annual decline of 4.9%. The largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 5.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020, M unit

During the 2017-2020 period, China was the dominant supplier of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers to the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, accounting for 73.6% of total imports in kind. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of brooms, brushes, mops, and sweepers into the United States, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports peaked at 1 992 million US dollars, but by 2020, they had decreased to 1 931 million US dollars, a slight 1.0% drop compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 2.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with an 8.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China held a dominant position in imports in value terms, representing 71.6% of total flows. The rest was shared among various smaller trading partners.

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

World map of product's imports to United States of America, including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in value, 2017-2020