Report Overview

Vehicle owners’ busy lifestyle, rapid urbanization, and increasingly high vehicle ownership are expected to boost the growth of Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market during the forecast period between 2024 and 2030.

Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2030

Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market size was estimated to be worth USD 113.34 million in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.10%, reaching a value of USD 169.07 million by 2030. Major growth factors for Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market include rising car ownership in the country and the busy lifestyle of car owners. In addition, technological advancements in car wash systems, such as hybrid cloud car wash systems, automation, and eco-friendly solutions, are anticipated to propel Saudi Arabia automatic car wash market during the forecast period.

Automatic Car Wash – Overview

Automatic car washes are the ones in which the automobile stays still while the wash is being done. The cleaning apparatus rotates around the parked car using brushes and/or high-pressure spray nozzles. It carries out a pre-soaked, washed, rinsed, and dried wash cycle that is preset. Automated car wash systems use technology designed to give the vehicle a much deeper cleaning. Water stains and dirt are frequently left on the outside after regular washing. Automatic car wash systems are quite effective and can clean many cars at once in a short period.

Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market

Growth Drivers

Rapid Urbanization and Hectic Lifestyle

The rapid urbanization and increasing population in Saudi Arabia are emerging as major driving factors for the automatic car wash market growth. Urbanization leads to an increasing working-class population with hectic lifestyles and limited time to engage in car maintenance services. Automatic car washing offers convenience and accessibility to vehicle owners since car cleaning is a time-consuming event. In addition, the availability of professionals and the rising adoption of advanced cleaning technologies to improve car wash services are anticipated to drive the Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market during the forecast period.

Challenges

Water Scarcity in Saudi Arabia

The automatic car wash system uses large volumes of water to clean vehicles. The friction in-bay automatic system uses approximately 35 gallons of water per vehicle, while the similar system with the high-pressure touchless method uses 70 gallons. Furthermore, the tunnel wash system can use up to 120 gallons of water per vehicle. With Saudi Arabia being a water-scarce country, the availability of clean water is extremely low. Certain high-priority sectors, such as agriculture and the food industry, utilize most of the freshwater supplies. This acts as a major restraining factor for Saudi Arabia automatic car wash market growth.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market

Intensifying and further spread of geopolitical tensions among the Middle Eastern countries could adversely affect Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Marke. The market is particularly dependent on the import of hardware and software to conduct its operations. However, geopolitical tensions lead to supply chain disruptions, which could also hinder the smooth operations of the automatic car wash market in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market

Segmental Coverage

Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market – By Type

Based on type, Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market is segmented into conveyor tunnel systems, in-bay automatic car washes, and self-service car washes. The in-bay automatic car wash segment holds the largest share in Saudi Arabia automatic car wash market owing to its shorter cleaning time. In-bay car washes usually take around 5 to 10 minutes to clean a car, depending on the selected wash program. In-bay automatics are more practical and suited for smaller properties than tunnel systems since they take up less room, especially when installed in petrol stations and convenience stores.

Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market – By Vehicle Type

Based on vehicle type, Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market is segmented into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The passenger car segment accounts for a higher market share and is anticipated to register a high growth rate during the forecast period as well. The growth of the market is mainly attributed to the high rate of passenger car ownership in the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia is one of the biggest automotive markets in the Middle East, with around 8 million passenger cars on the road at any given time and an additional 650,000 vehicles added per year.

Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market – By Component

Based on components, Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market is segmented into hardware, software, and chemicals. The hardware segment is further classified into drives, motors, pumps, dryers, and others (controllers). The hardware segment dominates Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market.

Competitive Landscape

Major companies in Saudi Arabia Automatic Car Wash Market include Express Car Wash, City Wash, Saudi Wash, Auto Clean, Al-Rajhi Car Wash, Easy Clean Car Wash, Car Hub, CarSpa, Morni, Ezhalha, Leisu, and Alkone Super Clean Co., Limited. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Scope of the Report

By Type

• Conveyor Tunnel System

• In-Bay Automatic Car Wash

• Self-Service Car Wash

By Vehicle Type

• Passenger Cars

• Commercial Vehicles

By Component

• Hardware

1. Drives

2. Motors

3. Pumps

4. Dryers

5. Others (Controllers)

• Software

• Chemicals

By End User

• Retail Car Wash

• Fleet Car Wash

By Service Type

• Exterior Wash

• Interior Cleaning

• Underbody Wash

• Waxing and Polishing