The smart parking lot market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market for smart parking lots has seen significant expansion in recent years. It's expected to surge from $7.81 billion in 2024 to $8.87 billion in 2025, illustrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%.
Key factors influencing the growth witnessed in the previous period include swift urbanization, governmental measures and strategies, heightened investment, a greater emphasis on sustainability, and enhanced user experience.
The smart parking lot market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for a quick expansion in the smart parking lot market size over the next few years, with predictions pointing towards a growth to $14.59 billion in 2029, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%.
This forthcoming growth can be ascribed to several factors like the surge in vehicle ownership, growing demand for competent parking management services, an increased focus on smart city projects, collaborations between public and private sectors, and a heightened consumer focus on comfort and luxury. Key trends for this period forecast advancements in autonomous vehicles and smart park technology, IoT innovations, enhancements in AI and mobile apps, amalgamation with mobility as a service, swift technological progress, and upgrades in smart parking systems.
As more vehicles hit the roads, the smart parking lot market is anticipated to flourish. A vehicle - an apparatus for transporting goods or individuals usually powered by an engine, motor, or other propulsion mechanisms - has seen a surge in their numbers, influenced by factors such as population growth, urbanization, elevated income levels, enhanced road infrastructure, accessible financing options, limitations in public transportation, and government policies. The continuous expansion in vehicle numbers spurs the need for effective parking solutions, making smart parking lots indispensable in terms of maximizing space, mitigating traffic, and boosting urban movement. For example, data from the Department for Transport (DfT), a government agency in the UK, reveals that in 2023, about 2.5 million vehicles were registered for the first time, registering a 16% increase since 2022. This trend of escalating vehicle numbers is consequently fueling the growth of the smart parking lot market.
The smart parking lot market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Hardware, Software, Services
2) By Technology Type: Sensor-Based Systems, Camera-Based Systems, Mobile Applications, Cloud-Based Platforms, Payment Solutions
3) By Parking Site: Off-Street, On-Street
4) By Application: Commercial, Residential, Government
Subsegments:
1) Hardware: Smart Sensors, RFID And ANPR Systems, Parking Meters And Ticketing Systems, Barriers And Gates
2) Software: Parking Management Software, Real-Time Parking Guidance Systems, Mobile App-Based Parking Solutions, Analytics And Reporting Software
3) Services: Installation And Maintenance Services, Consulting And System Integration, Parking Reservation And Payment Services, Remote Monitoring And Support Services
Major companies operating in the smart parking lot market are adopting strategic partnership approaches to gain a competitive edge in the market. A strategic partnership is a formal alliance between two or more organizations that collaborate to achieve shared objectives while maintaining their independence. For instance, in September 2024, ParkMobile LLC, a U.S.-based provider of smart parking and mobility solutions, partnered with Flash, a U.S.-based technology company focused on accelerating the digital transformation of the parking industry in North America. This collaboration unites two leading parking technology providers, integrating their expertise to establish a seamless network for drivers to find, reserve, and pay for parking effortlessly. By leveraging AI-powered camera technology, advanced access systems, and digital payment infrastructure, the partnership is expected to process over a billion transactions annually, delivering a frictionless and efficient parking experience.
Major companies operating in the smart parking lot market are:
• Siemens AG
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• SWARCO
• Indigo Group
• Flowbird
• SKIDATA
• Flash Parking
• Q-Free
• T2 Systems
• Amano McGann
• SpotHero
• C-Net Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
• JustPark Parking Limited
• ParkMobile LLC
• Metropolis Technologies
• ParkWhiz
• Parkhelp Technologies
• Urbiotica
• Streetline
• CuroPark.
North America was the largest region in the smart parking lot market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart parking lot market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.