Hospital Linen Supply And Management Services Global Market Report 2024

The hospital linen supply and management services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $10.73 billion in 2023 to $11.82 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth observed during the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including the expansion of the medical industry, advancements in regulatory standards, technological progress, growth in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, and heightened concerns regarding food safety.

The hospital linen supply and management services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.42 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the rising healthcare expenditure, the expansion of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, ongoing technological innovations, regulatory pressures, increasing awareness of food safety, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the adoption of advanced technologies, geographical expansion, the outsourcing of sterilization services, the implementation of sustainable practices, the utilization of hybrid sterilization techniques, and the provision of customized sterilization solutions.

The growing occurrence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is anticipated to drive the expansion of the hospital linen supply and management services market in the foreseeable future. HAIs refer to infections that patients contract during their healthcare treatment in hospitals or other healthcare facilities, which were not present or developing upon admission. Several factors contribute to the prevalence of HAIs, including the presence of infectious agents in healthcare settings, compromised patient immune systems, invasive medical procedures, antibiotic resistance, inadequate hand hygiene, overcrowding, and insufficient infection control measures. Hospital linen supply and management services play a critical role in preventing HAIs by ensuring the proper laundering, sterilization, and handling of linens to minimize contamination and the transmission of pathogens. Effective linen management helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination, thereby fostering a safer and more hygienic hospital environment. For instance, data from Nuffield Trust Limited in August 2023 revealed a rise in Escherichia coli infections (a type of HAI) from 6,544 in 2021 to 7,070 in 2022, highlighting the urgency of addressing HAIs and driving the demand for hospital linen supply and management services.

Leading companies in the hospital linen supply and management services market are concentrating on forming strategic partnerships to expand their distribution networks and reach a broader customer base. Collaborations with other firms or organizations offer access to specialized expertise in areas such as infection control, laundry technology, and inventory management, thereby enhancing service quality. For example, in February 2022, Medline, a US-based healthcare company, partnered with North Heights Linen Service, a US-based full-service healthcare processing facility, offering linen, laundry, and dry cleaning services to hospitals and clinics. This partnership benefits both parties by enabling Medline to deliver impactful product solutions to its customers while creating employment opportunities in the North Heights community, ultimately bolstering the success of the new healthcare laundry facility.

In April 2022, York Private Equity, a US-based investment firm, acquired Healthcare Linen Services Group for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition represented a strategic move for York Private Equity, expanding its investment portfolio into the healthcare and hospitality sectors through Healthcare Linen Services Group's established presence and reputation for providing essential linen management services to the healthcare industry. Healthcare Linen Services Group is a US-based provider of healthcare linen.

Major companies operating in the hospital linen supply and management services market are Elis SA, United Hospital Services, Alsco Inc., Angelica Corporation, Tokai Corp., ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialist, Mission Linen Supply, Salesianer Miettex GmbH, Unitex Healthcare Laundry Services Inc., K-Bro Linen Systems Inc., Healthcare Linen Services Group, NOVO Health Services, Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service, Emerald Textiles LLC, Celtic Linen, Hospital Central Services Inc., Economy Linen and Towel Service Inc., FDR Services Corp., Paris Cleaners, CleanCare, Florida Linen Services, Emes Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Prestige Linen Services, Sterile Surgical Systems, Tetsudo Linen Service Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the hospital linen supply and management services market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hospital linen supply and management services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the hospital linen supply and management services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Hospital linen supply and management services involve specialized companies that provide and oversee the supply of linens, bedding, and other fabrics used in healthcare facilities. These services ensure hospitals maintain a consistent and ample inventory of clean, high-quality linens.

The primary products offered by hospital linen supply and management services include bed sheets, pillow covers, blankets, bed covers, bathing and cleaning accessories, and patient repositioners. Bed sheets and pillow covers are crucial components of hospital linens, offering comfort and hygiene for patients during their hospital stays. These linens are crafted from various woven and non-woven materials and are supplied by a variety of service providers, including both in-house and contractual arrangements, catering to hospitals, diagnostic centers, standalone clinics, and other end-users.

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The hospital linen supply and management services market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as renting and cleaning linens, tracking their movement, managing inventory, offering consulting and training, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The hospital linen supply and management services market also includes sales of sheets, pillowcases, and bedspreads. 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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