Laundry Sorter Cart Market Global Report 2026

The laundry sorter cart market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.3 billion in 2025 to $1.41 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to manual laundry segregation and handling practices in households and institutions, expansion of hospitality and healthcare laundry services, increasing demand for organized laundry workflow in commercial facilities, adoption of basic wheeled laundry carts for transport efficiency, growth of industrial laundry service providers and outsourcing models.

The laundry sorter cart market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.92 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of automated and semi automated laundry management systems, increasing demand for ergonomic and labor efficient facility equipment, expansion of hospitality and healthcare infrastructure globally, growing focus on sustainability and reusable industrial equipment, integration of smart facility management solutions in large scale operations. Major trends in the forecast period include automation enabled laundry handling systems in commercial and institutional facilities, sustainable and recyclable material adoption in laundry sorter cart manufacturing, iot enabled smart facility tracking and laundry workflow optimization systems, modular and foldable laundry sorter cart designs for space optimization, lightweight ergonomic mobility focused laundry transport solutions for improved operational efficiency.

The expanding hospitality industry is expected to drive the growth of the laundry sorter cart market going forward. The hospitality industry is a service-oriented sector that offers accommodation, food and beverage, travel, tourism, and entertainment services to customers. The growth of the hospitality industry is being fueled by the increasing number of domestic and international travelers, which is creating greater demand for lodging, dining, and associated hospitality services. Laundry sorter carts assist the hospitality industry by facilitating the efficient sorting, transportation, and management of linens, uniforms, and laundry materials across hospitality establishments, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and improving housekeeping productivity. For instance, in May 2024, according to UN Tourism, a Spain-based specialized agency of the United Nations, 285 million tourists traveled internationally during the first three months of 2024, representing an increase of approximately 20% compared to the same period in 2023. Therefore, the expanding hospitality industry is driving the growth of the laundry sorter cart market.

The increasing number of hospitals is expected to propel the growth of the laundry sorter cart market going forward. Hospitals are healthcare facilities that deliver medical, surgical, diagnostic, and patient care services through specialized healthcare professionals and advanced medical equipment. The number of hospitals is increasing due to the rising demand for healthcare services, driven by population growth and a greater need for medical treatment, preventive care, and specialized healthcare facilities. Laundry sorter carts support hospitals by enabling the efficient collection, segregation, and transportation of soiled linens, helping maintain hygiene standards while streamlining laundry operations. For instance, in May 2023, according to the American Health Care Association, a US-based nonprofit organization, the United States had 6,129 hospitals, reflecting a 0.591% increase from the previous year, when there were 6,093 hospitals. Therefore, the increasing number of hospitals is driving the growth of the laundry sorter cart market.

Key companies operating in the laundry sorter cart market are focusing on developing sensor-enabled cart technologies to enhance laundry workflow efficiency, improve sorting accuracy, reduce manual handling, and enable real-time tracking of textile inventories. Sensor-enabled cart technologies are smart cart systems equipped with sensors that monitor load, location, movement, and usage in real time, enhancing asset visibility, operational efficiency, and workflow management. For example, in January 2025, Datamars Textile ID, a Switzerland-based textile identification technology company, launched the RFID Sorti-Cart system, a sensor-enabled cart designed to enhance textile collection, sorting accuracy, inventory visibility, and operational efficiency in laundry and textile management processes. The RFID Sorti-Cart system features integrated UHF RFID technology that automatically detects and records tagged textiles as they are placed into the cart, eliminating manual counting and tracking.

Major companies operating in the laundry sorter cart market report are Inter IKEA Systems B.V., Costway Inc., Honey-Can-Do International LLC, Quantum Storage Systems LLC, Household Essentials LLC, Seville Classics Inc., Alpine Industries Inc., Oceanstar Design Group Inc., Mind Reader Products, Lavish Home, BirdRock Brands Inc., dbest products Inc., MJM International Corporation, Neu Home, Whitmor Inc., SONGMICS HOME, R&B Wire Products Inc., ROMOON, Toter, Sandusky Lee, Techstar Inc., Polder.

North America was the dominating region in the laundry sorter cart market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the laundry sorter cart market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the laundry sorter cart market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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