Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services Global Market Report 2024

The dry cleaning & laundry services market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $118.21 billion in 2023 to $123.3 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The expansion observed in the past can be credited to robust economic growth in emerging markets, swift urbanization, an increase in the number of single-person households, and growth in the healthcare services sector.

The dry cleaning & laundry services market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $144.48 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The anticipated expansion in the upcoming period can be ascribed to the growth in the hospitality sector, the rise in internet penetration, increasing franchising opportunities, accelerated economic growth, busy lifestyles of individuals, and technological advances in the laundry industry. Key trends expected in the forecast period involve investments in digital technologies, such as mobile apps, to provide on-demand laundry services; the offering of cashless self-service options, including contactless payments and digital wallets, for streamlined cash management and customer attraction; and the installation of smart laundromats to reduce labor costs, save time, and enhance operational efficiencies.

The projected positive impact of a gradual shift in customer spending towards tourism is expected to boost the hospitality sector in the forecast period, thereby driving the market for dry-cleaning and laundry services. To meet the growing demands of tourists, hotels are adopting new business models that allow rooms to be booked multiple times in a single day. This approach is anticipated to increase the frequency of linen changes in hotel rooms, leading to a higher volume of linen to be washed after each change. This evolving business model is likely to generate demand for dry-cleaning and laundry services within the hospitality industry, where hotels prefer utilizing professional launderettes to optimize operational efficiency and maintain high-quality services. Therefore, the expansion of the hospitality industry is poised to propel the dry-cleaning and laundry services market.

The anticipated rise in franchising opportunities is expected to drive the future growth of the dry cleaning and laundry services market. Franchising, as a business model, involves an arrangement where a franchisor grants another entity (the franchisee) the right to operate a business using the franchisor's established brand name, products, services, and business system. This franchising model enables established brands to rapidly expand their presence, making dry cleaning and laundry services more accessible to customers across various regions, including underserved areas. For example, in 2023, according to Top Franchise.com, an Australia-based website providing information on top franchises, Australia has over 79,000 business format franchise companies, with only 28% being international, presenting significant opportunities for foreign businesses in the country. Hence, the increasing opportunities in franchising are a driving force behind the growth of the dry cleaning and laundry services market.

The global adoption of cashless self-service laundries, including coin-operated machines, is on the rise. This growth is primarily driven by the emergence of cards and alternative electronic payment methods, such as RFID contactless credit cards or NFC-enabled mobile wallets. These methods offer a cost-effective alternative to handling cash and are user-friendly. Cashless laundry machines not only provide a solution to the challenges of cash management but also offer enhanced security compared to cash-operated machines, which are susceptible to theft and require vigilant monitoring. For example, companies such as 'Texas Coin and Commercial Laundry' and 'Lone Star Laundromat Services' in Texas, USA have embraced cashless laundry services.

Major companies in the dry cleaning and laundry services sector are introducing innovative service options. Innovative laundry services encompass new and creative ideas and strategies implemented by laundry businesses to distinguish themselves from competitors. As an illustration, in April 2023, Virgin Australia launched Fly Cleaning, the world's first in-flight dry cleaning service. The introduction of the Fly Cleaning service was part of Virgin Australia's initiative to emphasize its commitment to passenger comfort and convenience. This service enables passengers to have their clothes cleaned while traveling, eliminating the need for post-trip laundry tasks.


Major companies operating in the dry cleaning and laundry services market report are Cintas Corp., Elis SA, Aramark, UniFirst Corp., Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH, Downer EDI Limited, Johnson Service Group, CSC ServiceWorks Holdings Inc., Rentokil Initial PLC, Spotless Group Holdings Limited, White Tiger, Fabricspa, the Swiss Laundry, the Laundry House, UClean, Easy Life Laundry, Fornet, Elephat King Laundry, Alsco Pty Limited, Karl Chehade Dry-Cleaning, the Mat on Carrington, Edaixi, WonderWash, Pacific Dry Cleaners, Laundry Day, DryClyn Express, Easy Wash Laundromat, LaundryMart Fetch, Hi-tech Dry-cleaning, Jeeves, New China Laundry, Sunshine Laundry, Wah Mei Dry-Cleaning & Laundry Company, Vogue Laundry Service Ltd., Impressed Laundry, Boni, Washie and Tai Pan Laundry, Easy Life Laundry, Big Mama, Tokyu Linen Supply Co., Ltd., Comet Cleaners, White Knight Laundry Services, Laundrapp, Pressto Laundry & Dry Cleaners, CLEAN, Solo Laundry Services Ltd., ihateironing, Laundry Master, Laundryheap, West Country Laundry Ltd., Imperial Laundry, The Diana company, Bel & Blanc, Laundry Drnovec, Arbela, Nordic Care, 5àsec, Pralnia Samoobsługowa Blanc Lys, WashPro Poland, Washescu, Immaculate, MWD Group, Hollywood S.A, Dryclean USA, Martinizing Dry-Cleaning, OXXO Care Cleaners, Lapels, Tide Dry Cleaners, ZIPS Dry Cleaners, The Eco Laundry Company, Cadet Cleaners, North Park Cleaners, Golden Hanger Cleaners, Brite Star Cleaners, One Hour Cleaners, 5àsec, Mr Jeff, Quick-Press, Al Rafidain Laundry, Force Laundry, Lavanderia, Champion Cleaners, Washmen, Connoisseur Dry Cleaners, Pressed In Time, Bendor Laundrette, Harringtons Dry Cleaners And Launderers, Crisp & Clean, Eco Dry Cleaners, JustLaundry, Kisafi.

North America was the largest region in the dry-cleaning and laundry services market in 2023. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the dry-cleaning and laundry services market. The regions covered in the dry cleaning and laundry services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the dry cleaning and laundry services market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa. The dry-cleaning and laundry services market consists of revenues earned by entities that provide dry-cleaning and laundry services (except coin-operated and linen and uniform supply), drop-off and pickup sites for laundries and/or dry cleaners, specialty cleaning services for specific types of garments and other textile items (except carpets and upholstery), such as fur, leather, or suede garments, wedding gowns, hats, draperies, and pillows. Establishments in the dry-cleaning and laundry services industry are mainly involved in washing and/or cleaning clothes and linen. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.


The primary categories of dry-cleaning and laundry services include coin-operated laundries and dry cleaners, dry-cleaning and laundry services (excluding coin-operated establishments), and linen and uniform supply. Coin-operated laundry or dry-cleaning businesses are public locations where customers can utilize customer-operated machines for laundering or dry cleaning garments and other materials, paying a fee for the service. Various end users engage in these services, including commercial dry-cleaning and laundry services, residential dry-cleaning and laundry services, coin-operated laundries, and dry cleaners. These services are accessible through different distribution channels, including offline and online platforms.

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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.