AsianFin -- Chinese manufacturers of cleaning robots delivered a standout performance in the first half of 2025, capturing the top four spots in global market share and expanding their international presence with innovative products such as lawn-mowing and pool-cleaning robots, according to new research.
Global shipments of smart home-cleaning robots—including vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, pool cleaners, window cleaners, and air purifiers—jumped 33% year-on-year to 15.4 million units in the first six months of the year, the latest report from U.S. market research firm International Data Corp (IDC) revealed.
Roborock Technology led the global market with a 15.2% share, followed by Ecovacs Robotics at 13.7%, Dreame Technology at 10.2%, and Xiaomi at 7.4%. U.S.-based iRobot ranked fifth with a 5.8% share, the report noted.
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