Sprinkler trucks can also be called sprinkler trucks, water tanker trucks and water trucks, etc., which are suitable for the washing of various road surfaces, the irrigation of trees, green belts, gardens and lawns, as well as the washing of factories and mining enterprises, construction and high-altitude buildings. The three important components of a sprinkler truck are: a drill rig next to the driver's seat to control the flow and volume of water, and a large tank with spray nozzles and pumping equipment. These trucks can store large quantities of water, which requires special tank specifications and mounting equipment to install spray nozzles and related equipment.
From the point of view of water capacity, sprinkler trucks usually have several capacity types less than 5000L, 5000-10000L, 10000-20000L, 20000-30000L and more than 30000L. Among them, the medium capacity size of 10,000-20,000L sprinkler trucks is the most commonly used, and in 2019, the market value of 10,000-20,000L sprinkler trucks in the United States was 127.41 million US dollars, accounting for 40.15% of the market.
From the perspective of the downstream application fields of sprinkler trucks, sprinkler trucks are mainly used in mining & construction, municipal road maintenance and urban vegetation care and other fields. In large-scale construction or mining operations, dust can be uncontrollable, making work difficult and posing a threat to workers' health (eye and lung irritation, asthma, bronchitis, heart disease, etc.). Sprinkler trucks are the most effective source of water to suppress the dust caused by this earthmoving activity. The working conditions of the road are very harsh, not only are they subjected to repeated loads, but they are also subject to bad weather. The sprinkler is a very important tool to ensure the construction of the urban environment. When the weather is hot, the sprinkler truck is one of the essential cooling tools.
Sprinkler trucks are used to sprinkle water on roads, residential areas, and construction sites to reduce temperature. The sprinkler can also be used for urban greening maintenance, and the water sprayed by the water gun can be adjusted according to the need, and is equipped with a rear sprinkler and a high-level sprinkler, which can water the flowers and trees in the roadside, community, park and other green belts, wash off the dust on the trees, and is very suitable for landscaping operations. Among the major application sectors, mining and construction accounted for the largest share, with a market value share of 37.20% in 2019.
Analysis of the current situation of the sprinkler market by region in the United States
According to the study, the western region of the United States is the largest market for the sprinkler industry in the United States, with a market value of $89.76 million in 2019, accounting for 32.52% of the entire U.S. market. The western United States is a densely populated region, and downtown San Diego is located on the Pacific Southwest coast of the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the per capita PCE in Washington and California in 2018 was $46,574 and $46,981, respectively, which is close to a high level. GDP per capita is high, and business is developed.
Secondly, the Midwest region ranked second with a total market value of 79.84 million US dollars and a market share of 28.92%. Located in the Midwest of the United States, Chicago is the third largest city in the United States and has 35 cities in the Great Lakes region of North America. According to 2018 data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, PEC per capita is higher in the Midwest, higher in North Dakota and Minnesota, and higher than average in Michigan and Illinois.
The southern region then ranked third with a total market value of US$68.82 million at 24.93%, while the northeastern region had the lowest market share at 13.63%.
With policy support, the development of sprinkler trucks has entered the stage of new energy
Automobile exhaust pollution leads to global warming, and the development of sprinkler trucks has entered another stage, and new energy sprinkler trucks with good energy-saving effects are a development trend. The high-pressure sprinkler pump of the new energy electric sprinkler truck is fully electric, which has the advantages of low noise, no emission, no pollution, energy saving, etc., and is a modern green environmental protection product.
Now sprinkler manufacturers are putting energy conservation, emission reduction and environmental protection at the forefront of their R&D products, and the government is using financial subsidies to support energy conservation and new energy and vehicle innovation. At the same time, the market demand to maximize the versatility of products to meet the needs of working in various environments is also a factor driving the market growth.
In addition, modern sprinkler trucks are more advanced than traditional vehicles, which makes them popular in the mining industry and other industries. Features include: larger fuel tank, safety ladder, structural I-beams for improved stability, high-tech nozzles, sturdy off-road tires for uneven ground. Certain manufacturers, such as Klein, are offering innovative solutions for sprinkler trucks, such as the trap tank that improves the safety of mobile sprinkler trucks, as a way to control pump functions with intelligent control, ergonomics, and easy to install. Thus, product innovation can also present opportunities for market growth.
According to our research data, the total market value of the sprinkler industry in the United States was $222.61 million in 2015 and has increased to $317.13 million in 2019. In the future, with the advancement of technology, the market will usher in new growth, and we expect the US sprinkler industry market to be worth $546.39 million by 2025.
However, the lack of quality control in the distribution or transportation of domestic water makes the environmental impact of the use of water even more worrying. High labor costs and time delays during peak periods are another exit factor for the market. In addition, due to the relatively low barriers to entry, the industry faces stiff competition and raw material prices will be fluctuating, which increases the uncertainty of the industry's costs, which can sometimes lead to excessive costs.