Household Laundry Equipment Market Report 2026

The household laundry equipment market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $111.65 billion in 2025 to $115.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising urbanization, increasing household income, growth in nuclear families, limited time for manual laundry, rising demand for convenience appliances.

The household laundry equipment market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $139.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of smart home technologies, increasing focus on energy efficiency, integration with iot and cloud services, rising awareness about sustainability, demand for automated laundry solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include smart laundry systems, energy-efficient appliances, connected home integration, predictive maintenance & automation, eco-friendly detergent & fabric care solutions.

The expansion of the hospitality industry is expected to drive the growth of the household laundry equipment market going forward. The hospitality industry refers to the economic sector focused on delivering services such as food, lodging, and various forms of assistance through establishments including hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, theme parks, casinos, and other entertainment venues. Laundry equipment is essential in the hospitality sector, helping hotels, resorts, and other lodging facilities maintain high levels of cleanliness, hygiene, and guest satisfaction. For example, in June 2023, Unilever Professional, a UK-based B2B company, reported that the US hospitality industry employed 16.5 million individuals in 2023. During that month, the leisure and hospitality sector accounted for around 232,000 new hires, representing nearly half of all private-sector job additions (497,000). Therefore, the expansion of the hospitality industry is fueling the growth of the household laundry equipment market.

Major companies in the household laundry equipment market are emphasizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and heat pumps to enhance energy efficiency and convenience. These solutions optimize washing and drying cycles by identifying fabric type, load size, and soil levels, while minimizing energy consumption through air recycling and low-temperature drying. For instance, in September 2024, Samsung Electronics, a South Korea-based electronics manufacturer, launched the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo, an all-in-one washer-dryer equipped with AI Wash & Dry technology and heat pump drying. This unit integrates two appliances into one, conserving space while delivering performance comparable to individual machines. It offers up to 20% greater energy efficiency than A-grade benchmarks and can cut energy use by up to 75%. The combo also features a 7-inch AI Home display for cycle details, usage monitoring, and smart control through SmartThings, as well as the updated Bixby voice assistant for natural voice commands and an improved user experience.

In July 2025, Reliance Retail, an India-based consumer electronics company, acquired Kelvinator for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Reliance Retail seeks to broaden its premium appliances portfolio and reinforce its position in India’s rapidly expanding consumer durables market. Kelvinator is an India-based brand offering a diverse range of household laundry equipment, including semi-automatic, fully automatic top-load, and fully automatic front-load washing machines.

Major companies operating in the household laundry equipment market are LG Electronics, Whirlpool Corporation, Haier Corporation, Electrolux AB, Panasonic Corporation, BSH Home Appliances Group, Miele, Toshiba Corporation, General Electric Company, Hisense Co. Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., Conair, CUORI Electrical Appliances, Jiffy Steamer, Asko, Smeg, Samsung, Fisher & Paykel, Maytag, Amana, Speed Queen, Indesit Company, Candy Group, Beko, Ariston Thermo Group, Gorenje, Sharp Corporation, Vestel, Alliance Laundry Holdings LLC, Schulthess Maschinen AG.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the household laundry equipment market by affecting the cost and supply of imported components such as motors, sensors, and electronic boards. The increased tariffs have led to higher production costs, particularly impacting washing machines and dryers manufactured in Asia-Pacific regions like China and India. Retail and e-commerce distribution channels are facing cost adjustments, while some local manufacturers benefit from increased competitiveness. Overall, tariffs are prompting manufacturers to diversify sourcing and invest in domestic production to stabilize pricing and ensure market continuity.

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Household laundry equipment is a category of devices designed to facilitate the washing and care of clothes and textiles with minimal physical effort from the user.

The primary types of household laundry equipment include washing machines, ironers, dryers, and various other laundry-related appliances. Washing machines are devices utilized to clean clothes without the need for manual effort. These machines employ various technologies, including automatic, semi-automatic, and manual methods. Household laundry equipment is made available to consumers through a range of distribution channels, including direct selling, traditional retail, e-commerce, and other outlets.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the household laundry equipment market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the household laundry equipment market. The regions covered in the household laundry equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the household laundry equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The household laundry equipment market consists of the sales of semi-automatic washing machines, fully automatic washing machines, steam iron, dry iron, garment steamers, electric dryers, gas dryers, dry-cleaning machines, wringers, and other household laundry equipment. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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