Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services Market Report 2026

The dry cleaning and laundry services market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $111.77 billion in 2025 to $115.67 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of urban populations, expansion of hospitality and healthcare sectors, rising demand for professional garment care, increased use of commercial laundry services, availability of automated cleaning machines.

The dry cleaning and laundry services market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $134.47 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable cleaning practices, rising adoption of app-based service models, expansion of organized laundry chains, growing demand from institutional customers, increasing investment in energy-efficient equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of eco-friendly cleaning solvents, rising demand for online booking and pickup services, growing use of automated laundry equipment, expansion of linen and uniform rental services, enhanced focus on hygiene and fabric care.

Rising franchising opportunities are expected to drive the growth of the dry cleaning and laundry services market going forward. Franchising is a business model and legal arrangement in which a franchisor grants a franchisee the right to operate a business using an established brand name, service portfolio, and standardized operating system. This model enables well-established brands to expand rapidly, allowing dry cleaning and laundry services to become more widely accessible across different regions, including previously underserved markets. For example, in 2023, according to Top Franchise.com, an Australia-based platform providing franchise-related information, Australia had more than 79,000 business-format franchise companies, of which only 28% were international, indicating substantial opportunities for foreign businesses to enter and expand within the country. Consequently, the growing availability of franchising opportunities is supporting the expansion of the dry cleaning and laundry services market.

Key players and leading service providers in the dry cleaning and laundry services market are increasingly focusing on innovative service offerings to improve customer convenience, expand service accessibility, and address the time constraints of modern consumers. Innovative laundry services involve the introduction of differentiated and value-added solutions that help businesses stand out in competitive markets. For instance, in April 2023, Virgin Australia, an Australia-based airline company, launched Fly Cleaning, an in-flight dry-cleaning service designed to enhance travel convenience and passenger comfort. The service allows travelers to have their garments professionally cleaned during their flight, reducing post-travel laundry needs and saving time. Customer feedback and service adoption data indicated strong satisfaction levels, demonstrating the effectiveness of this offering in improving the overall passenger experience and addressing a common inconvenience associated with travel.

In February 2025, PureStar Group, a US-based hospitality laundry services company, acquired Radiant Services Corporation for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, PureStar expanded its presence in key California markets, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and Palm Springs, strengthening its service capacity and regional footprint within the hospitality linen and laundry services sector. Radiant Services Corporation is a US-based provider specializing in laundry and dry-cleaning services for hospitality clients.

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, 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, 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 2025. 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, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the dry cleaning and laundry services market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, 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 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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