Laundry Service Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Wash and Fold, Dry Cleaning, Laundry Pick-up and Delivery, Self-Service Laundromats), By Application (Consumers, Hotels, Restaurants, Spas, Health Facilities, Corporate Offices, E-commerce) and Regional Forecast to 2033

LAUNDRY SERVICE MARKET OVERVIEW

The global Laundry Service Market size was USD 56.92 billion in 2025 and is projected to touch USD 84.57 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.07% during the forecast period.

Laundry Service is wanted as a fast-growing global industry that involves providing professional services of cleaning, washing, drying, ironing and folding of the clothes and other textiles such as linens, towels, uniforms and formals. These services are provided by individuals, companies or households. People prefer getting these services to maintain hygiene and appearance standards. They feel relaxed as they don’t do the washing themselves. Laundry services saes the time and energy of people and it also provides professional cleaning and offers delivery services too. Regional markets show regional peculiarities due to differences in traditions and attitudes; however, the most significant consumers and producers are in the Asia-Pacific region, North America, and Europe. Driving factors of the market are rapid urbanisation and advancements in technology and digital transformation while the restraining factors include skilled labour shortage and high operational costs.

KEY FINDINGS

• Market Size And Growth: The global laundry service market is projected to grow from USD 56.92 billion in 2025 to USD 84.57 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 5.07% during the forecast period.

• Key Market Trends: On-demand, app-based, and subscription laundry models are expected to account for over 40% of urban service adoption by 2030 due to rising digital preference and convenience.

• Key Market Drivers: Rapid urbanization and housing development contribute to nearly 50% of the market's growth, as metropolitan consumers increasingly prefer outsourced, professional laundry solutions.

• Technological Advancements: AI-driven machines, IoT-based scheduling, and robotic folding systems improve operational efficiency by up to 30%, making digital transformation a core market enabler.

• Regional Growth: North America leads with 35% market share in 2025, supported by advanced infrastructure, demand for tech-integrated services, and growth in healthcare and hospitality sectors.

• Type Segmentation: Wash and fold services dominate with a 38% market share in 2025 due to affordability, regular usage, and appeal among students, professionals, and working households.

• Application Segmentation: Hotels contribute 27% of the application-based market share in 2025, driven by bulk linen and uniform cleaning needs and a strong focus on premium and timely service delivery.

• Key Players: Laundryheap leads the global market with an estimated 16% market share in 2025, driven by international expansion, tech-based delivery models, and multi-country operations.

US TARIFF IMPACT

"Primary Impact on the ""Laundry Service Market with Focus on its Relation to US Tariffs"

The action has affected the Laundry Service in many ways as the United States heavily relies on imported materials such as textiles, laundry chemicals and laundry machinery most of which come from China, India, Germany and Italy. U.S imposed 15%-20% baseline tariffs on all the laundry services. It has caused problems for revenue and profits and supply chain management, with many companies having to review their sourcing options and relocate production to other countries, which are not so affected by these tariffs. Another cost is that tariffs have created more instability in the markets hence the reduction of long term investment and innovations. On the consumer level, high retail prices can lead to low demand or people opt to use the cheaper or used products.

LATEST TRENDS

"On-Demand, App-Based & Subscription Models is a Trend"

Another emerging and significant development that is currently affecting Laundry Service Market is the growth and advancement in tech-driven Laundry Service using digital modes that involves pickup and delivery of laundry as per consumer’s preferred time and location via mobile app. It involves app ecosystem that connects customers to nearby laundromats or self-service machines and let them manage usage remotely. Also there are subscription plans that are gaining popularity as it is convenient and cost-effective for the students, professionals and businessmen. They provide basic and premium plans for catering the regular laundry needs.

LAUNDRY SERVICE MARKET SEGMENTATION

BASED ON TYPES

• Wash and Fold: it includes the normal and basic services of washing, folding and returning of the clothes. They are usually priced by weight.

• Dry cleaning: It involves chemical cleaning processes that are suitable for office wears and wedding dresses. They include stain removal, pressing, and packaging.

• Laundry Pick-up and Delivery: It is a door-to-door service models that are offered via mobile apps or websites. It provides wash & fold and dry cleaning options.

• Self-service Laundromats: They are coin or card-operated washing and drying machines for public in general. It offers flexibility, especially for travellers, students, and renters.

BASED ON APPLICATIONS

• Consumers: It is a primary segment that includes households, students, and professionals. It has a high demand as it offers flexibility and affordability.

• Restaurants: It involves regular laundry for aprons, tablecloths, napkins, staff uniform. There are specific stain removal treatments.

• Hotels: It involves large-scale laundry for linens, towels, staff uniform. It has premium services for luxury establishments.

• Spas: It involves hypoallergenic, softening treatments for cleaning towels, robes, and linens. It makes use of eco-friendly detergents and gentle fabric handling.

• Health Facilities: It involves medical-grade sanitation, disinfection, and compliance with hygiene standards that is used in hospitals and clinics.

• Corporate Offices: It mostly involves laundry plans for uniforms, branded attire, or employees. They are mostly subscription models or B2B partnerships.

• E-commerce: It includes various ecommerce platforms such as digital-first, app-based services offering pickup, tracking, and digital payments.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Market dynamics include driving and restraining factors, opportunities and challenges stating the market conditions.

DRIVING FACTORS

"Rapid Urbanization & Housing Development Drives Growth"

Another major factor that drives the market is increased urbanization. Due to the factors such as migration, expansion of middle class people, smart cities and development of metropolitan facilities, there is a high demand for the laundry services in the urban areas. This grows the market demand for the laundry. People tend to prefer durable, cost-effective, and sustainable cleaning and drying services. Due to developed economies there is time constraints and limited access to in-home laundry setups. Also the Market is influenced by social media, influencers, and increased access to information online. Thus there is increasing demand for convenient, outsourced laundry solutions, particularly in metro cities.

"Advancements in Technology and Digital Transformation Fuels Expansion"

Digital transformation and Advancements in Technologies has quickly become popular in the Laundry Service Market. Developments such as on-demand laundry apps with real-time tracking, contactless delivery, and cashless payments are gaining importance and is preferred by GenZ and tech-savy consumers. Also there is development in IOT-connected machines, AI cycle optimization, and robotic folding systems that enhance operational efficiency and reduces water and energy consumption, and lowers service time. AI & Automation allows to optimize job scheduling, reduce labour costs, and speed up delivery. These advancements making it a preferable solution for customization, speed, efficiency, and sustainability reshaping the future of Laundry Service that lead to the laundry service market growth.

RESTRAINING FACTOR

"Skilled Labour Shortage Hinders Growth"

For the laundry service market, there is one more significant limitation, namely the shortage of skilled manpower. Professional laundry services are increasingly technology-driven and sustainability oriented which requires skilled labour for the applications. There is increased demand for specialized fabrics, and ensuring hygiene standards which requires skilled workers who are trained to clean and wash these complex textile fabrics correctly. There is a shortage of such laundromats which can risks the customers demand and brand reputation which is the restraining factor in the said market.

OPPORTUNITY

"Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Laundry Solutions Creates Opportunities"

There is a significant opportunity in the market which is functional and environment friendly services tiles that go beyond aesthetics to offer health, comfort, energy efficiency. The market should introduce green laundry services with biodegradable detergents, energy-efficient machines, and water-saving processes. Services should have antibacterial and antimicrobial contents which are ideal for the hospitals, kitchens, schools and children rooms. There is a major opportunity to offer certified sustainable laundry services and marketing carbon-reduction practice. The services should be targeted at health-conscious consumers, especially post-COVID. Green certified laundry service are preferred using in government, hospitality, and corporate projects.

CHALLENGE

"High Operational Costs is a Challenge"

One important factor recognized in the Laundry Service is the high initial costs. Professional Laundry services requires heavy water and energy usage, expensive detergents, and regular machine maintenance. Automation systems with advanced technologies such as AI, sensors, IOT, robotics have a very high costs that cannot be afforded by the small and micro marketers. These automation systems can alter the labour costs later but it requires huge initial investments. Also there is high investments for eco-friendly laundry infrastructure that reduces the overall profit margins. However, for many companies, particularly traditional companies or small firms, to change and compete at this pace and at the same time have to control their costs and maintain bit and brand recognition, this remains a challenge they continuously experience.

LAUNDRY SERVICE MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

• NORTH AMERICA

North America accounts for the largest share of 35% of laundry service market share of the laundry services. The United States Laundry Service Market especially has most of the laundry market. Healthcare, hospitality, and commercial office sectors are the leading industries in this region. As the region have high demand for on-demand and app-based laundry services. The region has highly advanced in the technologies such as AI-integrated automation, and sustainability-focused solutions. There is a rising adoption in smart laundromats and subscription-based services. Also, regional aspirations demanding influences coming from North America through media and entertainment sectors are considerable in Laundry Service demands everywhere and play a major role in shaping Laundry Service trends across the globe.

• EUROPE

Europe accounts for 27% of the total market share. Europe occupies a particular niche in the global Laundry Service strong industrial base, stringent quality and environmental regulations, and government support for green laundry. Hotels, elder care homes, and wellness centres are the leading players from this region. The region is leading in sustainable laundry innovations. UK, Germany, France, and the Nordics being the yacht manufacturing nation for the laundry services. Also, Europe’s high population density, especially in the urban areas, and a highly developed retail environment that embraces the laundry market to continue to expand and exert more influence globally in the definition of future laundry services.

• ASIA

The region is proving to be a significant force in the said market since Asia has a large population, is experiencing an increasing urbanization rate, and has a burgeoning middle class. Asia-pacific accounts for share of 32% of the total market share. India, China, Japan, Indonesia, and Southeast Asia are the largest service providers for the washing and cleaning. The region has high investments in on-demand laundry apps like UClean, WashApp, DhobiLite. There is rising adoption of franchise laundromats and coin-operated chains in urban areas. Booming e-commerce, and service sectors are the leading sectors of Laundry Service in this region. Asia pacific is a production hub with low-cost manufacturing capabilities.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

"Leading Companies in the Industry"" Support Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation"

With major corporate players ranging from international brands to local brands the Laundry Service Market is extremely fragmented and competitive. The largest players in the market are Rinse (U.S.), Laundryheap (UK), Alsco (U.S.), Lindström Group (Finland) are the tech-driven startups with specialised laundry services. CLEAN Linen Services (UK), Aramark Uniform Services (U.S.), Zipjet (Germany), UClean (India), DhobiLite (India), Love2Laundry (UK), EVI Industries Inc. (U.S.), and CSC Service Works (U.S.) are some of the large scale laundry service companies providing professional and affordable services. These players will support innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation across the industry. Strategies such as globalization, diversification, advertising, and social and market-powered optimisation is moulding the consumer space across the many segments and geographies of the Laundry Service industry.

LIST OF TOP LAUNDRY SERVICE COMPANIES

• Laundryheap (U.K.)
• Zipjet (U.K.)
• Laundrapp (U.K.)
• Rinse (U.S.)
• Tide Cleaners (U.S.)
• Cleanly (U.S.)
• Mulberrys Garment Care (U.S.)
• Press Cleaners (U.S.)
• The Laundress (U.S.)
• Laundry Lounge (Australia)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

May 2025: Laundryheap acquired Peru’s GetLavado, marking its entry into Latin American markets and growing its reach across 14 countries.

REPORT COVERAGE

This report is based on historical analysis and forecast calculation that aims to help readers get a comprehensive understanding of the global Laundry Service Market from multiple angles, which also provides sufficient support to readers’ strategy and decision-making. Also, this study comprises a comprehensive analysis of SWOT and provides insights for future developments within the market. It examines varied factors that contribute to the growth of the market by discovering the dynamic categories and potential areas of innovation whose applications may influence its trajectory in the upcoming years. This analysis encompasses both recent trends and historical turning points into consideration, providing a holistic understanding of the market’s competitors and identifying capable areas for growth. This research report examines the segmentation of the market by using both quantitative and qualitative methods to provide a thorough analysis that also evaluates the influence of strategicand financial perspectives on the market. Additionally, the report's regional assessments consider the dominant supply and demand forces that impact market growth. The competitive landscape is detailed meticulously, including shares of significant market competitors. The report incorporates unconventional research techniques, methodologies and key strategies tailored for the anticipated frame of time. Overall, it offers valuable and comprehensive insights into the marketdynamics professionally and understandably.