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Smart cleaning market outlook 2026
Robot vacuum and floor-washer demand by region, with category breakdowns and pricing benchmarks.
Global robot vacuum sell-through grew 14% YoY in H1, led by Western Europe (+19%) and the Middle East (+27%). LiDAR-equipped models above $250 now represent 41% of unit sales.
Wet-and-dry floor washers are the fastest-growing sub-category at +38% YoY. Average shelf price has compressed 11% as Chinese OEMs scale.
Expect Q4 promo pricing on entry-tier robots ($129–179 retail) to tighten margins for resellers without OEM packaging differentiation.
