The commercial laundry market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The commercial laundry market has seen consistent growth in recent years. It is anticipated to rise from $1.43 billion in 2024 to $1.51 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.
The growth is linked to the demand for automated washing machines, urbanization, the rise of industrialization, increasing consumer awareness and hygiene regulations, and the growing demand for commercial laundry services.
The commercial laundry market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The commercial laundry market is expected to reach $1.83 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.9%.
This growth is driven by the rising demand for medical linens, new hotel chains, a growing global population, increased tourism, commercial infrastructure expansion, and demand across various industries. Trends include IoT integration, AI-powered stain removal, smart technologies, self-service kiosks, and automated garment sorting.
The expansion of construction activities is expected to drive the commercial laundry market in the future. Construction activities, which involve building and infrastructure development, are increasing due to rapid urbanization, a focus on efficient construction, and the development of infrastructure. Commercial laundry services help maintain cleanliness and safety, ensuring smoother and more effective construction processes. For example, in October 2023, the North American Engineering and Construction Outlook by FMI Construction reported a 5% increase in U.S. engineering and construction spending in 2023 compared to 2022, which will contribute to the growth of the commercial laundry market.
The commercial laundry market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Commercial Washer, Commercial Dryer, Commercial Dry Cleaning Equipment, Pressing Machines, Finishing Equipment, Other Types
2) By Distribution Channel: Hypermarkets And Supermarkets, Retail Stores, Online Stores, Other Distribution Channels
3) By Application: Hospitality, Healthcare, Educational Institutions, Industrial, Retail Laundry Services, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Commercial Washer: Front-Load Washers, Top-Load Washers, Stackable Washers, High-Efficiency Washers, Washer Extractors
2) By Commercial Dryer: Tumble Dryers, Stackable Dryers, Gas Dryers, Electric Dryers, Heat Pump Dryers
3) By Commercial Dry Cleaning Equipment: Dry Cleaning Machines (Perchloroethylene, Hydrocarbon), Solvent Recovery Systems, Drying Tumblers For Dry Cleaning, Pressing Machines
4) By Pressing Machines: Flatwork Ironers, Steam Pressing Machines, Hydraulic Pressing Machines, Steam Finishing Presses
5) By Finishing Equipment: Folding Machines, Garment Steamers, Steam Boilers, Spotting Tables, Ironing Boards
6) By Other Types: Commercial Laundry Detergent Dispensers, Ozone Laundry Systems, Laundry Sorting Equipment, Laundry Conveyors
Companies in the commercial laundry market are focusing on plastic-free solutions to promote sustainability. Unilever launched plastic-free laundry capsules in July 2022, reducing plastic waste and providing biodegradable, high-performance cleaning for cold, short cycles, with a smaller carbon footprint and energy savings.
Major companies operating in the commercial laundry market are:
• LG Corporation
• Whirlpool Corporation
• Miele & Cie. KG
• Maytag Corporation
• GE Appliances
• Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
• Electrolux Professional
• Jensen-Group
• Continental Girbau Inc.
• Dexter Laundry Inc.
• Pellerin Milnor Corporation
• Fagor Industrial
• American Dryer Corporation (ADC)
• G.A. Braun Inc.
• Lapauw International NV
• Laundrylux Inc.
• B&C Technologies
• Renzacci S.p.A.
• Firbimatic S.p.a.
• Yamamoto Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
• Danube International
North America was the largest region in the commercial laundry market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial laundry market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.