(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Opportunities center on app-based pickup and delivery, subscriptions, smart automation and eco-friendly cleaning, driven by busy urban lifestyles and hospitality and healthcare demandDublin, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Laundry Services Market Report 2026" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global laundry services market is experiencing strong growth as urbanization, time-constrained lifestyles and rising demand for convenient household services reshape consumer preferences. The market is projected to increase from $81.99 billion in 2025 to $86.79 billion in 2026, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.
Historic market growth has been supported by expanding urban populations, increased workforce participation and greater demand for professional fabric care. Growth in the hospitality and healthcare sectors has also strengthened demand for commercial laundry facilities, while increased awareness of hygiene and garment maintenance continues to encourage households and businesses to use professional laundry services.
The laundry services market is forecast to reach $109.94 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.1%. Key growth drivers include the adoption of smart and automated laundry systems, the expansion of digital laundry booking platforms and the rising penetration of organized service providers. Consumer interest in subscription plans, doorstep collection and delivery, sustainable cleaning processes and chemical-free garment care is expected to create additional opportunities for market participants.
Busy lifestyles remain a major factor supporting laundry services market growth. Longer working hours, commuting demands and personal commitments are reducing the time available for routine household tasks. Professional washing, dry cleaning, folding, pickup and delivery services help consumers save time while improving convenience and garment care. In December 2025, UK-based recruitment agency Career Moves Group reported that stress, depression and anxiety resulted in 22.1 million lost working days during 2024-2025. These pressures are reinforcing demand for outsourced household services that simplify daily routines.
Technology is transforming the market through app-based laundry and dry-cleaning delivery platforms. Providers are introducing automated scheduling, cashless payments, route optimization and real-time order tracking to improve service efficiency and shorten turnaround times. These capabilities are helping laundry businesses reach a wider customer base while delivering more personalized and reliable services.
In February 2026, India-based LaundryMate launched LaundryMate Sprint, an express laundry and dry-cleaning delivery platform targeting busy urban consumers. The service provides doorstep pickup within 45 minutes and guaranteed delivery within four hours for dry cleaning, wash-and-iron and steam-ironing orders. LaundryMate Sprint uses route optimization, digital order tracking, premium garment-care processes and rapid logistics to support dependable service. The platform also integrates with the company's existing 24-hour service network and accommodates walk-in customers, expanding access to on-demand laundry services in metropolitan markets.
Market consolidation and investment activity are also strengthening the laundry infrastructure services segment. In July 2025, Canada-based Northleaf Capital Partners and US-based AVALT acquired WASH Multifamily Holdings Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The transaction expanded the investors' exposure to laundry infrastructure services across the United States and Canada. Continued investment in technology, operations and service delivery is expected to support WASH Multifamily Holdings' expansion across key North American markets.
Prominent laundry services market trends include automated sorting, fabric-identification technologies, smart laundry management systems and water-efficient cleaning processes. Subscription-based service models are gaining traction as consumers seek predictable pricing and recurring pickup schedules. At the same time, on-demand platforms are improving customer access through faster booking, transparent tracking and flexible delivery options. These developments are increasing competition among organized providers and encouraging traditional laundromats to adopt digital capabilities.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the laundry services market in 2025, while North America is expected to record the fastest growth during the forecast period. The regions covered by the market include Asia-Pacific, Southeast Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. Countries covered include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Italy and Spain.
Markets Covered:
1) By Service Type: Washing Services; Dry Cleaning Services; Steam Pressing Services; Stain Removal Services; Fabric Care Treatment Services; Garment Folding Services; Pickup And Delivery Services; Bulk Laundry Processing Services; Textile Maintenance Services
2) By Mode Of Operation: Offline Services; Online Services
3) By Application: Apparel And Garments; Household Textiles; Hospitality Linen; Healthcare Textiles; Industrial Workwear
4) By End User: Residential; Commercial; Industrial
Subsegments:
1) By Washing Services: Machine Washing Services; Hand Washing Services; Cold Water Washing Services; Hot Water Washing Services; Eco Friendly Washing Services
2) By Dry Cleaning Services: Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning; Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning; Silicone Based Dry Cleaning; Green Dry Cleaning; Professional Garment Dry Cleaning
3) By Steam Pressing Services: Manual Steam Pressing; Automated Steam Pressing; Industrial Steam Pressing; Garment Finishing Pressing; Wrinkle Removal Pressing
4) By Stain Removal Services: Organic Stain Removal; Oil Based Stain Removal; Chemical Stain Removal; Spot Cleaning Services; Deep Stain Treatment Services
5) By Fabric Care Treatment Services: Fabric Softening Treatment; Anti Bacterial Treatment; Color Protection Treatment; Fabric Conditioning Services; Delicate Fabric Treatment
6) By Garment Folding Services: Standard Folding Services; Premium Folding Services; Retail Ready Folding Services; Bulk Folding Services; Customized Folding Services
7) By Pickup And Delivery Services: Scheduled Pickup And Delivery; On Demand Pickup And Delivery; Same Day Pickup And Delivery; Express Delivery Services; Doorstep Laundry Services
8) By Bulk Laundry Processing Services: Commercial Bulk Processing; Industrial Bulk Processing; Hospitality Laundry Processing; Healthcare Laundry Processing; Institutional Laundry Processing
9) By Textile Maintenance Services: Preventive Textile Maintenance; Corrective Textile Maintenance; Regular Cleaning Maintenance; Fabric Preservation Services; Long Term Textile Care
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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