Snow Clearing Vehicles Market: Introduction
- Snow clearing vehicles are common snow and ice control tools that are used to remove snow from roads, residential driveways, runways, and other such places during winter to keep the roads clear for the traveling public
- These vehicles are mostly used at airports to clear snow. Rising demand for road maintenance in regions that experience snow is also a major factor driving the demand for snow clearing vehicles.
Key Drivers of Snow Clearing Vehicles Market
- Several countries are heavily investing in the development of infrastructure to connect with distant locations for public travel or commercial transportation activities. Airport construction activities have increased around the world. Moreover, currently, numerous operational airports are expanding their capacity by building new runways. For instance, development activities are being carried out at the west zone of Zurich airport in Switzerland, which encompasses 10 hectares of newly developed land. Moreover, militaries of various nations have built airports at extreme locations to increase their preparedness. The Indian Air Force has constructed an airstrip at Daulat Beg Oldie, which is the highest in the world. These airports are exposed to adverse weather conditions and require appropriate tools to maintain the runways in optimum conditions so that airplanes can land without any mishap. Snow clearing vehicles assist airport authorities to clear the snow from runways so that airplanes don’t skid on landing. Hence, airports are acquiring high number of snow clearing vehicles. For instance, in 2019, Chicago Department of Aviation expanded its fleet of snow sweepers with 36 new vehicles, which were deployed at O'Hare International Airport. Thus, a rise in the number of airports is driving the global snow clearing vehicles market.
- Road safety has become a major concern due to growing number of accidents. According to the statistics of World Health Organization, approximately 1.35 million people die each year in road accidents. Weather conditions is a major contributor to road accidents. Data gathered by the U.S. Department of Transportation states that snow/sleet contributes towards 4% of vehicle crashes due to bad weather, while snow/slushy pavement contributes another 4%. These growing concerns regarding on-road safety have prompted governments to expand their fleet of snow clearing vehicles for road maintenance in winter and making the roads safer for travel. Thus, a rise in number of accidents due to bad weather conditions is fueling the global snow clearing vehicles market.
Challenges in Snow Clearing Vehicles Market
- Snow clearing vehicles are only used in winters and hence are non-operational for a very long time, which increases the maintenance and ownership cost of these vehicles. Consequently, residential users are reluctant to own these vehicles, which in turn hampers the global snow clearing vehicles market
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Snow Clearing Vehicles Market
- The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted day-to-day life in countries across the world. Strict lockdowns were imposed to contain the spread of virus. Amidst these restrictions, people were forced to stay indoors unless an emergency, which hampered snow removal activities from roads as well as airport runways. This negatively impacted the demand for snow clearing vehicles around the globe.
Europe and North America Hold Significant Share of Snow Clearing Vehicles Market
- Adverse climatic conditions in countries in North America and Europe, such as Alaska, Greenland, Switzerland, and many others, boost the demand for snow removal vehicles. Snowfall in these countries hampers transportation, which in turn hinders businesses and daily commute. Hence, North America and Europe account for a significant share of the global snow clearing vehicles market.
Key Players Operating in Snow Clearing Vehicles Market
The global snow clearing vehicles market is highly concentrated due to the presence of top manufacturers. A few of the key players operating in the snow clearing vehicles market are:
- Alamo Group
- Bobcat Company
- Boschung Group
- BOSS Snowplow
- HAWE Hydraulik
- Kodiak America
- M-B Companies, Inc.
- Multihog Limited
- Oshkosh Corporation
- Prinoth AG
- Team Eagle
- Wausau Everest
Global Snow Clearing Vehicles Market: Research Scope
Global Snow Clearing Vehicles Market, by Type
- De-Icer snow clearing vehicle
- Gritter snow clearing vehicle
- Snow blower snow clearing vehicle
- Snow groomer snow clearing vehicle
- Snow plow
- Snow sweeper snow clearing vehicle
Global Snow Clearing Vehicles Market, by End-use
Global Snow Clearing Vehicles Market, by Capacity
Global Snow Clearing Vehicles Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Spain
- Nordic Region
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
