Stump Grinder Market

Stump Grinder Market Outlook

The global stump grinder market is projected to witness volume demand of 19,039 units in 2021, and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 3.7% by volume through 2031. The industry is saw a decline of 2.3% Y-o-Y in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic had adverse effects on the demand outlook. However, the market is estimated to expand 1.6X by the end of 2031.

Demand Analysis of Stump Grinders from 2016 to 2020 Vs. Market Outlook for 2021 to 2031

According to the latest report by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global market for stump grinders experienced sluggish growth of 1.7% CAGR during the historical period of 2016 to 2020, with the U.K., Russia, U.S., and China leading the global market share.

Growing end user demand due to increasing government investments and rising concerns by regulating bodies regarding the environment are boosting sales of stump grinder machines.

• Global stump grinder sales are projected to reach a market value of US$ 309 Mn by the end of 2021.
• According to the Fact.MR analysis, the industry is foreseen to grow 1.6X over the decade.
• Demand of tow-behind stump grinders is higher owing to low cost and easy utilization in small places. Demand for these grinders is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 5% over the next ten years.
• Although demand for stump grinders is relatively low in comparison with other power equipment, COVID-19 imprinted a negative impact on the sales of the product, and the market saw a decline of 2.3% in 2020. This factor also impacted stump grinding costs across regions.

What is Escalating Demand for Stump Grinders?

Growing demand for wood-based products for different household and industrial purposes is increasing the rate of deforestation. Global deforestation increased 17% in the first six month of 2021.

After trees are cut down, their stumps remains an obstacle for further processing of land. Therefore, immediate ground clearance becomes necessary, which is driving demand for wood chipper-shredders.

Growing use of mulch to increase the aesthetic appeal of gardens is also a factor contributing to the steady growth of the market. The chips produced from stump grinders are being utilized in the production of biofuels and soft boards, which is secondary benefit aiding market growth.

How is Rising Environmental Concerns Affecting Sales of Stump Grinders?

Governments are taking every preventive measure for afforestation, which is helping them control rising environmental concerns. For instance, the Government of India has started the “National Afforestation Programme” for implementing plantation and afforestation schemes in forest areas.

Such measures are indirectly positively impacting sales of commercial stump grinders as they provide a significant advantage in afforestation. Once old trees are being cut down, land clearance is mandatory for new trees to be planted.

As such, utilization of stump grinders in forest areas for new tree plantation or clearance of forest for infrastructure purposes is expected to provide a boost to sales over the decade.

How is the Lawn Care Industry Providing a Backbone to Stump Grinder Demand Growth?

With increasing globalization, people are spending more on overall development of homes and their gardens. They are spending on natural material that will protect their gardens as well as enhance beauty. Australia, Russia, Brazil, and Malaysia are among the top countries investing in lawn care.

Based on the study, it has been found that 50% of the Russian population relies on agricultural output that has been produced in their backyards. This requires clearance of huge portions of land, including trees, shrubs, and other vegetation. Hand stump grinders play an important role in such cases, helping in clearing the land without creating soil imbalance, thereby generating significant sales of stump grinders.

What are the Challenges Faced in Stump Grinder Suppliers?

Prominent challenges faced by tree stump grinder manufacturers are unavailability of trained personnel, lack of distributors, and high cost of maintenance as well as stump grinder prices.

Global sales of stump grinders is hindered by the presence of less distributors, which is resulting in the production of equipment that is of niche quality.  Another factor that is negatively impacting the market is the dangers & hazards associated while operating stump grinders.

To overcome all the above-mentioned factors, manufacturers have started stump grinder rental facilities so that excavator stump grinders can be utilized by almost anyone. These rental programs allow end users to rent the machines along with trained operators, which gives them an upper hand for forest-related activities while also increasing the reach of the product to every level of end use vertical.

Country Wise Analysis

Why CIS and Nordic are the Epicenters of Europe’s Market for Stump Grinders?

Europe accounted for 31.2% of the global market share in 2020, wherein, the Rest of the Europe, which comprises CIS, Nordic, and Poland, generated more than 22.7% of market revenue.

In 2020, the Russian Federation was holding the primary position in the top 10 counties having the largest forest area, which was equivalent to 815 Mn hectares. Europe is anticipated to reach a market value of US$ 97 Mn by the end of 2021, rising at a CAGR of 4.9% over the decade.

Scandinavian economies of Western Europe, which include Sweden and Finland, have large forest covers that are being harvested for timber, which is being utilized both, for domestic consumption and export.

Companies involved in tree cutting usually employ automated timber harvesting equipment, which driving demand for stump grinders to clean the deforested land. These factors are set to decrease the cost of stump grinders with increase in volume demand across the European region.

Why is Malaysia a Prominent Shareholder in the South Asia & Oceania Market for Stump Grinders?

In the past decade, Malaysia was one of the top countries involved in deforestation for vegetation cover and growth of industrial timber and oil palm plantation.

Malaysia is anticipated to capture a market share of 20.7% in 2021 and reach a valuation of US$ 13 Mn by the end of 2031. Although, another contributing factor for the well-established market is adoption of Western culture resulting in higher penetration of advanced equipment.

With forest loss in Malaysia, there has been oil palm business expansion, providing ample opportunity for stump grinder suppliers to leverage this growing demand.

Category-wise Insights

Why are Tow-behind Stump Grinders Seeing High Demand across the Globe?

Cost has become the prime concern while buying heavy machinery. End users are becoming more aware about how to compare products with pricing due to digital transformation.

Tow-behind is estimated to reach a market value of US$ 160.4 Mn in 2021. Cost-effectiveness coupled with production feasibility will open avenues for new entrants in the market, resulting in robust development in power equipment. Growing utilization by governments and rental end use are boosting sales of tow-behind stump grinders and also tractor-mounted stump grinders.

What Makes Above 32 Teeth for Stump Grinders the Preferred Type?

Stump grinders are prominently used in cutting large and bulky trees that have broader stumps and have lived a long life. With more cutting teeth, time of operation is reduced resulting in cost reduction.

Above 32 teeth grinders account for 30.1% market share in 2021, owing to higher operation capabilities and consumer requirement for highly efficient machinery.

On the other hand, 8 -16 cutting teeth grinders are preferred for small trees that usually come in between any construction operation or roadway. Revenue generation from the 8-16 cutting teeth segment accounted for nearly 28.4% in 2020, due to high application in households.

Competitive Landscape

According to the market research analysis, top manufacturers of stump grinders are Wacker Neuson SE, Caterpillar Inc, Bandit Industries, Inc, MTB MFG INC., and MORBARK, LLC.

To increase penetration in profitable markets, the above-mentioned players are opting for organic and inorganic growth strategies, which include launching of new products, mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, and partnerships with small manufacturers or start-ups.

• Vermeer Corporation, in 2020, launched a new horizontal stump grinder that is being utilized for land clearing purposes and pipeline operations.

Similarly, recent developments related to companies offering stump grinders have been tracked by the team at Fact.MR, which are available in the full report

Stump Grinder Industry Report Scope

Attribute	Details
Market Size Value in 2020	USD 300 Million
Market Growth Rate Forecast (2021 to 2031)	4.4% CAGR
Share of Top 5 Suppliers	60%
Forecast Period	2021-2031
Historical Data Available for	2016-2020
Market Analysis	‘Units’ for Volume and ‘US$ Mn’ for Value
Key Regions Covered	North America Latin America Europe East Asia South Asia Oceania Middle East & Africa
Key Countries Covered	United States Canada Brazil Mexico Germany U.K. France Spain Italy China Japan South Korea India Indonesia Malaysia Australia New Zealand Turkey South Africa GCC Countries
Key Market Segments Covered	Machine Type Tooth Length Number of Cutting Teeth Cutting  Edge per Tooth End User Region
Key Companies Profiled	Caterpillar Inc. MORBARK, LLC. MTB MFG INC. Vermeer Corporation Tracmaster Ltd. Predator Power Ltd. Wacker Neuson SE Avant Tecno Oy Sneller Machine D&M Machine Division, Inc Bandit Industries, Inc Green Manufacturing, Inc Great Northern Equipment Distributing, Inc. (Dosko) J.P. Carlton Company GrinderCrusherScreen HAWK Equipment Corporation
Pricing	Available upon Request

Important Segments Covered in Stump Grinder Industry Research

• By Machine Type

  • Walk-behind Stump Grinders
  • Self-propelled Stump Grinders
    • Wheeled
    • Tracked
  • Tow-behind Stump Grinders

• By Tooth Length

  • Up to 2.5 Inch Stump Grinders
  •  2.5 - 3 Inch Stump Grinders
  •  Above 3 Inch Stump Grinders

• By Number of Cutting Teeth

  • 8 - 16 Teeth Stump Grinders
  • 16- 24 Teeth Stump Grinders
  • 24- 32 Teeth Stump Grinders
  • Above 32 Teeth Stump Grinders

• By Cutting Edge per Tooth

  • Two 
  •  Three 

• By End User

  • Stump Grinders for Personal/ Private Use
  • Stump Grinders for Government Use
  • Stump Grinders Provided by Rental Companies