Portable Generator Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 3236
  • Published Date: Sep 08, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Portable Generator Market Segmentation:

Fuel 

Gasoline segment is likely to hold more than 42% portable generator market share by 2035. The segment growth is propelled by its convenience, versatility, and affordability, as there is a high demand for gasoline generators because they are less expensive than other backup power solutions, making it a better option on budget for consumers.

Moreover, gasoline generators are widely used in several applications in homes and businesses during power outages. According to a report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration in 2024, the global production of liquid fluids is expected to cross 1.9 billion b/d by 2025. Additionally, the demand for natural gas portable generators is also increasing owing to their reliability, fuel efficiency, and low emissions. They also offer a clear burning fuel which produces less pollutants.

End User 

The residential segment in the portable generator market is projected to record significant growth till 2035, due to increase in residential areas along with the necessity for reducing the environmental footprint and becoming more sustainable in our practices. According to a report by the World Bank in 2023, it is slated that about 50% of the population lives in urban areas & by 2045 the global urban population is predicted to surpass 6 billion.

Moreover, usage of generators that produce lower emissions coupled with the usage of less energy helps to fulfill such objectives, and the generators that use green energy, renewable and alternative fuels can also fulfill the goal of being more environmentally conscious.

Our in-depth analysis of the portable generator market includes the following segments:

          Fuel

  • Diesel
  • Gasoline
  • Gaseous

          End User

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial

         Product

  • Convenient Portable
  • Inverter Portable

          Phase

  • Single Phase
  • Three Phase

          Power

  • Low
  • Medium
  • High

         Application

  • Emergency
  • Prime/Continuous

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of portable generator is estimated at USD 5.5 billion.

The global portable generator market size was around USD 5.23 billion in 2025 and is likely to expand at a CAGR of more than 5.7%, surpassing USD 9.1 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific portable generator market is poised to capture 32% share by 2035, driven by availability of natural gas and rapid industrial growth.

Key players in the market include Generac Power Systems, American Honda Motor Corp., Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., Ingersoll Rand, John Deere, HiPower Systems, Kohler-SDMO, Wacker Neuson.
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