Vacuum cleaners have long been a high-volume home appliance, with hundreds of millions shipping each year. "Standard" vacuum cleaners—typically the common upright or canister type—remain the largest segment today. This well-established market is large but shows limited annual growth.
The robot vacuum cleaner market, however, has grown rapidly since the early 2000s. DATAportl forecasts a CAGR of approximately 12% from 2024 to 2030. The market has expanded from just a few specialized brands, such as iRobot, to nearly 40 brands in 2024. North America remains the largest region, with many other regions growing quickly as well.
The portable/battery-powered vacuum cleaner market is also experiencing strong growth, with nearly 100 million units expected to ship over the next five years. Growth drivers include improvements in battery performance and the increasing availability of battery-sharing solutions, such as Bosch's POWER FOR ALL SYSTEM.