Warewashing Equipment Market Size - By Product Type, By Type, By Price Range, By Solution, By End Use, By Distribution Channel, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Warewashing Equipment Market Size

The global warewashing equipment market size was estimated at USD 5.1 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 5.3 billion in 2025 to USD 8 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 4.7%, according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

 

 

• Market growth of warewashing equipment is largely due to a complex sequence of interlinking factors that represent both structural developments of the foodservice industry and advances in cleaning technology. The increase in demand for the food service and hospitality sector is one of the prime drivers.
   
• Globally, restaurants, hotels, catering operations, and quick-service chains are growing steadily in number, mostly in urban as well as semi-urban areas. This growth demands efficient, high-performance, and reliable warewashing equipment that will cope with the increased level of dishware, kitchenware, and utensils and still meet high levels of hygiene.
   
• Because such establishments endeavor to match customer demands for cleanliness and quality of service, it is essential to invest in highly technological warewashing equipment. Expansion in multi-chain restaurants and commercial kitchens has also fueled demand for standardized cleaning practices, as this increases the demand for professional grade warewashing equipment.
   
• Warewashing machines in today's world are equipped with more intelligent and automated components, such as IoT-connected monitoring systems, predictive maintenance, and computer-controlled cleaning cycles.
   
• These technologies optimize performance efficiency, minimize downtime, and enable remote monitoring of performance by operators, producing both time and cost benefits.
   
• The use of energy-efficient motors, water-conserving devices, and environmentally friendly detergents is complementing global focus on sustainability, and technologically sophisticated equipment is thus appealing to commercial and institutional customers alike.
   
• Additionally, the practice of using fully automatic systems has minimized labor-intensive cleaning procedures, eliminating dependence on labor and providing standardized hygiene at high-capacity kitchens.
   
• The Asia-Pacific region is the most rapidly growing area due to rapid urbanization, growth in the foodservice sector, and growth in disposable incomes in burgeoning markets such as China and India. With more consumers eating out and new commercial kitchens, there is a growing demand for efficient warewashing equipment, and hence APAC is a rapidly growing area.
   

Warewashing Equipment Market Trends

• Smart technology and automation are revolutionizing the warewashing equipment industry by increasing efficiency and minimizing labor requirements. IoT-enabled warewashing systems feature sensors and sophisticated software that enable operators to track equipment performance in real-time.
   
• They can even forecast maintenance requirements by alerting users to potential issues before they occur, minimizing downtime and repair expenses. This is particularly significant in restaurant kitchens, where work can stall if dishes are washed too slowly
   
• Automated systems differ wash cycles according to load size, soiling level, and dishware type, conserving water and energy while ensuring cleanliness. For instance, some systems automatically adjust the amount of detergent and rinse aid used, wasting less and reducing costs.
   
• The U.S. Department of Energy, 50 percent savings on commercial kitchen energy bills are achieved through energy-efficient appliances such as automated warewashing machines. As the foodservice sector increasingly uses digital technologies, the direction towards automated, IoT-driven warewashing solutions will further increase.
   
• Software maintenance and AI functions are what the companies are aiming for to remain competitive. Firms that invest in networked, intelligent solutions can provide superior performance, reduced costs, and data-driven insight, beating the competition.
   
• Environmental sustainability is also a concentration area in the warewashing equipment sector, which has fueled innovations in energy-saving and water-saving solutions. Commercial kitchens are pushed to reduce costs while meeting global standards of sustainability.
   
• New dishwashers also come with now like low-water cycles, heat recovery systems, and ENERGY STAR-approved parts to save resources. For instance, there is heat recovery systems that reuse energy from wastewater to heat up incoming water, saving tremendous energy.
   
• Using equipment that consumes maximum water without compromising the effectiveness of cleaning, companies can save money as well as comply with environmental requirements. Businesses are also launching green detergents and biodegradable chemicals to supplement such systems.
   
• Most of the machines used today also possess automatic load-sensing capabilities that monitor water and power consumption according to the size and kind of dishes, incorporating improved efficiency. As customers increasingly shift towards sustainable operations, companies launching eco-friendly warewashing solutions will be in a position to gain environmentally motivated clients.
   
• In general, investing in energy and water efficiency saves money while making manufacturers and consumers environmentally friendly, which earns them a competitive edge in the market.
   

Warewashing Equipment Market Analysis

Based on product type, the warewashing equipment market is segmented into dishwashers, glasswashers, rack conveyers, booster heaters, and others (dish drainers, etc.). The dishwasher segment accounted for revenue of around USD 2.5 billion in the year 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 4.9% from 2025 to 2034.
 

• Dishwashers are the most prevalent type of warewashing machine because they are extremely convenient and efficient. Dishwashers are used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and food preparation facilities on a highly widespread scale. Dishwashers differ from other forms of warewashing machines like glasswashers or dish drainers in the sense that they can wash everything ranging from plates, knives and forks, trays, to pots.
   
• Dishwashers are therefore very critical in commercial food preparation facilities where they have to keep everything spotlessly clean and sanitize a lot of items. New dishwashers arrive with advanced features like automation, IoT tracking, customized wash cycles, and energy- and water-saving technologies. They help businesses cut labor costs and deliver maximum efficiency.
   
• Dishwashers also provide high hygiene levels through the utilization of sanitizing wash cycles at high temperature or chemical to provide food safety levels. Glasswashers are glassware-specific, rack conveyors are space and capital-costly, booster heaters are accessory machines, and dish drainers are accessory machines.
   
• The prices of dishwashers vary based on their type, size, and features. Undercounter portable dishwashers, commonly found in cafes and small restaurants, range between USD 1,500 to 4,000. Door-type or hood-type medium-sized dishwashers, adequate for medium-sized kitchens, range between USD 5,000 and 15,000.
   
• Institutional or industrial application of high-capacity conveyor dishwashers’ costs USD 25,000 to over 100,000 because it has many features and a high capacity. Brand reputation, energy efficiency, automation, and brand name also add to the pricing influence. High-end brands pay more because they have a name and can meet regulatory demands. U.S. sourced products.
   
• Department of Energy, business dishwashers with energy-efficient models, assist companies in saving up to 40% on energy and water expenses per year. Altogether, dishwashers dominate the warewashing equipment sector since they are convenient, technologically advanced, low-cost, and compatible with regulatory needs compared to other equipment that plays more specialized or support roles.
   

Based on the type, the warewashing equipment market is categorized into manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic. The fully automatic segment held around 54.34% of the total market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2025 to 2034.
 

• The most mechanized segment is the largest in the warewashing equipment market because of its reliability, efficiency, and compliance with contemporary operational as well as regulatory practices.
   
• The equipment has the ability to accommodate huge volumes of dishes, cutlery, glassware, and kitchenware with minimal or no human intervention, hence suitable for commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and institutional foodservice facilities.
   
• Unlike semi-automatic or manual systems, fully automatic machines are fitted with pre-scheduled cleaning cycles, precise detergent and rinsing amounts, and save water and energy. Not only is this better clean but also less costly to operate.
   
• Perhaps the most important reason that they are so popular is that they can maintain hygiene and be regulatory compliant. For instance, in the US, automatic dishwashers assist businesses in adhering to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) stringent food safety regulations via repeated sanitizing by high temperature or chemicals.
   
• In Europe, the equipment assists businesses in gaining HACCP compliance via minimizing contamination likelihood. Most fully automatic systems also incorporate intelligent features such as IoT-driven monitoring and predictive maintenance, which enable users to monitor performance, minimize downtime, and maximize equipment lifespan.
   
• Fully automatic machines also minimize the labor requirement for hectic kitchens. It will take higher man-hours and time for the same in a hand or semi-automatic setup. Fully automatic systems enhance the workflows, production capacity, and productivity.
   
• Energy- and water-saving models appeal to companies interested in saving money and meeting their sustainability needs. The U.S. Department of Energy states that energy-saving appliances, such as dishwashers, save up to 50% in energy when compared to conventional ones; thus, fully automatic systems are the cost-saving and eco-friendly option.
   

Based on the distribution channel, the warewashing equipment market is categorized as direct and indirect. The direct segment held around 74.7% of the total market share in 2024.
 

• Indirect channels like resellers, third-party retailers, or e-commerce websites, the direct channel enables buyers to negotiate with manufacturers. By doing this, customers can obtain equipment that meets their individual requirements, including capacity, design, and compliance needs.
   
• After-sales service is one of the key factors in the success of direct sales. For instance, automatic warewashing machines require specialized installation, operator instruction, ongoing maintenance, and periodic special spare parts.
   
• Direct sales enable producers to make long-term service contracts with consumers and, therefore, prolong the lifetime of equipment and establish customer loyalty. Manufacturers also control pricing, warranties, and customer relations, which are crucial in a sector with consistent demand from large institutional buyers.
   
• The accommodation and food services industry generated over $1 trillion of revenue in 2022, indicating the consistent demand for warewashing equipment by the hospitality and food service sectors, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
   
• A majority of customers consider warewashing machines as a long-term investment, not a one-time purchase. They trust good brands, value technical expertise, and must be assured that the machines are hygienic and energy efficient. Such benefits are more assured in direct purchase from manufacturers.
   
• In areas such as North America and Europe, hygiene levels are high, and customers prefer direct channels to prevent spurious or low-quality products that cause non-conformity. The Ecodesign Directive of the European Union, for example, imposes stringent energy efficiency and environmental requirements on industrial appliances, and customers opt for direct sales to ensure compliance.
   
• Generally, the direct channel of sales prevails in the warewashing equipment market due to its ability to meet the industry's requirement for high-quality, service-based, and regulation-adherent solutions.
   

In 2024, the U.S. dominated the warewashing equipment market, accounting for around 78.7% and generating around USD 1.4 billion in revenue in the same year.
 

• The U.S. is the market leader in the warewashing equipment market in North America, driven by the presence of its huge and mature hospitality and foodservice markets. The U.S. foodservice industry has an estimated sales level of $1.2 trillion by 2024, with more than 1 million restaurant units, according to the National Restaurant Association. Growth in demand for eating out and the dominance of quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have imposed higher demands for high-efficiency dishwashing and warewashing equipment.
   
• High labor costs in the U.S. have rendered automation necessary, leading to the increased use of fully automatic warewashing machines. Furthermore, strict health and safety regulations of the FDA, NSF, and local governments necessitate the use of compatible equipment from businesses. Sustainability is the other leading force, as companies like to have systems that conserve energy and water, lowering the bottom line as well as the footprint. America has more than enough international warewashing brands and technology leaders, bringing innovative solutions with intelligent controls and IoT capabilities. With its high purchasing power and the propensity to embrace new technologies ahead of the times, the United States also leads the North American market.
   

The European Warewashing Equipment market in Germany is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
 

• Germany leads the warewashing equipment market in Europe, thanks to its robust industrial presence and technological strength. Germany's food services sector, boasting more than 220,000 companies as per the figure by the German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA), requires quality warehousing systems. Germany has well-known players such as Meiko Maschinenbau and Winterhalter, which are known for their innovative and environmentally friendly solutions. These firms provide Germany with a competitive edge in local manufacturing and export. German companies are emphasizing efficiency in energy, water handling, and robustness, adhering to strict European Union standards and Germany's environmental aspirations. After COVID-19, there was an extremely high requirement for touchless and automated hygiene equipment in commercial and institutional spaces
   

The Asia Pacific warewashing equipment market, China holds a market share of around 32.1% in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of around 5.1% from 2025 to 2034.
 

• China leads the Asia-Pacific warewashing equipment market due to its population and increasing urbanization. In 2023, China's urban population was 920 million, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, which furthered the foodservice business growth. Restaurant chains, hotels, and institutional food service kitchens are the largest demand generators of warewashing systems. Government emphasis on food safety and hygiene has pushed the upgradation to these systems, particularly in tier-2 cities and metros. China is also a major manufacturer of warewashing equipment, and domestic players provide low-cost solutions while developing their technology to global standards. Growing for quick-service chains, cloud kitchens, and large-scale catering operations also added to the requirement for fully automatic appliances. Post-pandemic times increased hygiene consciousness and created the need for using automated warewashing machines among firms.
   

The MEA warewashing equipment market in Saudi Arabia is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
 

• The UAE government has stringent food safety and sanitation standards, and companies are encouraged to upgrade with premium equipment. With huge consumer spending power, hospitality companies in the UAE use high-end, fully automatic equipment to be able to offer international quality. The fact that the UAE is the regional trade hub also makes importing and distributing prime European and American brands easy. Mega events such as Expo 2020 and ongoing luxury hospitality construction also raise the demand for warewashing equipment. All these put the UAE at the top market in the MEA region.
   

Warewashing Equipment Market Share

Ali Group is leading with a 6.4% market share. Ali Group, Illinois Food Equipment, Meiko Maschinenbau, The Middleby Corporation, Wasserstrom, and Winterhalter Gastronom collectively hold 30%, indicating moderately fragmented market concentration.
 

• The market for warewashing equipment is moderately fragmented, with a variety of key players occupying around 30% of the market. The largest one is Ali Group with 6.4% due to its product development focus, powerful distribution network globally, adherence to hygiene regulations, and responsiveness to evolving customer demands in the food service and hospitality sectors.
   
• Ali Group continues to dominate by providing the full range of warewashing brands and catering to different customers ranging from small restaurants to institutional kitchens.
   
• Illinois Food Equipment specializes in the U.S. market, providing customized solutions to mid-sized restaurants and catering companies. Its wonderful customer service and affordable pricing make it a go-to supplier for companies seeking long-term and economical equipment.
   
• Meiko Maschinenbau and Winterhalter Gastronom are both German firms that are well-known for their engineering prowess and sustainability orientation.
   
• Both are governed by stringent EU sanitary controls and research investment towards developing water-conserving and energy-saving solutions and thus enjoy great popularity in markets where stringent regulations and sustainability are the highest priority.
   

Warewashing Equipment Market Companies

Major players operating in the warewashing equipment industry are:

• Champion Industries
• Classeq
• Comenda
• Electrolux Professional
• Ecolab
• Fagor Industrial
• Hobart
• Insinger Machine Company
• Jackson Warewashing Systems
• Krupps
• Meiko
• Sammic
• Smeg Foodservice Equipment
• Winterhalter
• Washtech
   
• Champion Industries produces rack conveyor dishwashers with high capacities, flight machines, undercounter dishwashers, and pot/pan washers. It dominates institutional and large foodservice establishments.
   
• Classeq produces pass-through dishwashers, undercounter dishwashers, and glasswashers. It dominates small and medium-sized restaurants, pubs, and cafeterias.
   
• Comenda produces rack conveyor systems, hood-type dishwashers, undercounter machines, and utensil/pot washers. It specializes in modular systems that fit customers' requirements.
   
• Electrolux Professional offers a broad portfolio of products such as undercounter dishwashers, hood-type, rack conveyor, utensil washers, and multi-rinse flight machines. It is energy efficient and ergonomically friendly.
   
• Ecolab offers warewashing chemicals, detergents, sanitizers, and dosing equipment. It also collaborates with equipment manufacturers in distributing hygiene solutions.
   
• Fagor Industrial produces glasswashers, undercounter dishwashers, hood-type, rack conveyor, and pot/utensil washers. They are famous for tough products and have a good market share in catering and hotels.
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• Hobart is a leading supplier of undercounter, hood-type, conveyor, flight-type dishwashers, pot/utensil washers, glasswashers, and booster heaters. It is present in large institutional and commercial kitchens.
   
• Insinger Machine Company, an American company, produces rack conveyor dishwashers, flight-type, undercounter machines, and utensil washers. It is in control in healthcare and military facilities.
   
• Jackson Warewashing Systems markets undercounter, door-type (hood), conveyor dishwashers, and flight-type models. Its low price makes it successful in restaurants and schools.
   
• Krupps, an Italian brand name, produces glasswashers, undercounter dishwashers, hood-type dishwashers, rack conveyors, and utensil washers. It is in control of European mid-market foodservice.
   
• Meiko produces premium undercounter, hood-type, conveyor, and flight machines, and also pot and utensil washers. It is a specialist in sustainability and hygiene law.
   
• Sammic produces glasswashers, undercounter dishwashers, and hood-type dishwashers. It is well known in small restaurants, bars, and hospitality establishments.
   
• Smeg Foodservice Equipment produces compact undercounter dishwashers, glasswashers, and pass-throughs. It is a specialist in cafes, bars, and small hospitality establishments.
   
• Winterhalter is a specialist in glasswashers, undercounter dishwashers, pass-through, conveyor, and utensil washers. It has a strong presence in fine dining and upper-end hospitality with emphasis on glass care.
   
• Washtech, New Zealand, manufactures undercounter dishwashers, pass-through dishwashers, rack conveyor machines, and glasswashers. Its robust designs are specifically suited to the Australasian market.
   

Warewashing Equipment Industry News

• In February 2025, BSH Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd, a part of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, a global leader in home appliances, has launched its new range of Bosch and Siemens dishwashers. These dishwashers are designed for larger Indian families, offering a 15-place setting capacity and a stylish black stainless-steel base.
   
• In February 2025, HOBART is launching new product for the warewashing sector. With its intelligent functions, it is setting new standards. The new flight-type dishwashers, featuring several innovative features, will be shown for the first time at the INTERNORGA trade show and will be available starting in May.
   
• In February 2025, Samsung launched its new Bespoke AI Dishwasher, which offers more power savings and looks good while doing dishes. Thanks to AI, it eliminates the mental stress of adjusting the settings, as it can do for you automatically based on the contamination and soiling levels of your dishes.
   
• In May 2024, Diversey, part of Solenis, introduced two new mechanical ware washing products with strong sustainability features. These products, from the SURE® brand, meet strict EU Ecolabel standards and have been reviewed by the Cradle to Cradle Innovation Institute. The rinse aid has earned Gold-level certification in all five Cradle to Cradle categories, while the detergent received Gold for Material Health. These certifications show they are free from harmful chemicals and are safer for people and the environment.
   

The warewashing equipment market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue ($ Billion) and volume (Thousand Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Product Type

• Dishwasher
• Glasswasher
• Rack conveyers
• Booster heater
• Others (dish drainers, etc.)

Market, By Type

• Manual
• Semi-automatic
• Fully automatic

Market, By Price Range

• Low
• Medium
• High

Market, By Solution

• Detergent
• Rinse aids
• Sanitizer

Market, By End Use

• Commercial
  • Hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Cafes
  • Catering services
  • Others (hospitals and healthcare facilities, etc.)
• Institutional
• Industrial

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct
• Indirect

The above information is provided for the following regions:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• MEA
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia