Small Gas Engines Market Growth Drivers and Challenges:
Growth Drivers
- Growing Demand for Outdoor Power Equipment- Outdoor power equipment is sold to homeowners, rental yards, colleges, and others. Moreover, the small gas engines are growingly used to remove snow from unwanted areas. The areas which are highly populated with heavy rainfall are increasingly opting for outdoor power tools and equipments. Therefore, it is expected to rise the growth of the market over the forecast period. Sukayu Onsen in Japan receives nearly 690 inches of snow annually, and is stated as one of the most populated place with heavy rainfall, as per the reports.
- Rising Use of Portable Generators- As per recent research, the portable generators annual shipment is expected to increase by more than 1 Million units in the United States by the end of 2024. The small gas engines are commonly used for portable generators used for commercial as well as residential purposes. This is due to the increasing demand for backup power supply for commercial as well as residential purposes, due to the increasing number of power outages and natural disasters. Thus, the surging use of portable generators is expected to increase the market’s growth.
- Surging Trend of Renting Automated Equipment - According to the data, the average household expenditure on garden supplies and services has increased to nearly USD 300 in Canada in the year 2019. There has been increase in the expense of gardening for the household, which is growing the concept of renting equipment rather than buying it. Hence, it is anticipated to drive the growth of the global small gas engines market.
Challenges
- Regular Maintenance of Small Gas Engine- There is a requirement for frequent maintenance of small gas engines. The engine oil should be regularly checked or changed, otherwise it can result in rapid engine wear. The requirement for frequent maintenance and oil changes are time consuming and costly. This increases the overall cost of ownership and affects consumer willingness to buy these engines, thus hindering the growth of the global small gas engines market.
- Increase in the Prices of Small Gas Engines
- Stringent Emissions Standard by the Government
Small Gas Engines Market Size and Forecast:
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Base Year |
2025 |
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Forecast Period |
2026-2035 |
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CAGR |
5.8% |
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Base Year Market Size (2025) |
USD 3.4 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
USD 5.97 billion |
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Regional Scope |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In the year 2026, the industry size of small gas engines is evaluated at USD 3.58 billion.
The global small gas engines market size exceeded USD 3.4 billion in 2025 and is set to expand at a CAGR of around 5.8%, surpassing USD 5.97 billion revenue by 2035.
The North America small gas engines market is projected to capture a 35% share by 2035, driven by increasing small gas engine projects and construction support.
Key players in the market include Kubota Corporation, Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Kohler Co., Lombardini Srl, Sinoquip Power, Fuzhou Launtop M&E Co., Ltd., Koki Holdings Co., Ltd., Champion Power Equipment, Liquid Combustion Technology, Lifan Power.
