Washing Equipment Market Report 2026

The washing equipment market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $9.48 billion in 2025 to $9.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in hospitality industry, expansion of healthcare facilities, urban population growth, increasing hygiene awareness, rise in laundromat services.

The washing equipment market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable appliance regulations, growth in shared laundry services, smart appliance adoption, rising commercial laundry demand, expansion of tourism infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for energy efficient washing machines, expansion of commercial laundry equipment, rising adoption of automated washing systems, focus on water saving technologies, growth in heat pump dryer adoption.

The rising growth of the apparel and fashion industries is expected to support the expansion of the washing equipment market. These industries involve the design, production, marketing, and sale of clothing, footwear, and accessories. Their growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for diverse, trendy, and sustainable products, supported by globalization, technological advancements, and rising disposable incomes. Washing equipment plays a critical role in fabric pre-washing, garment finishing, and maintaining textile cleanliness and quality before products reach consumers. For example, in March 2024, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, personal consumption expenditures on clothing, footwear, and related services increased from $518.323 billion in 2022 to $535.762 billion in 2023, representing growth of approximately 3.36%. Therefore, the expanding apparel and fashion industries are driving the washing equipment market.

Major companies in the washing equipment market are introducing innovative products such as fully automatic front-load washing machines to meet rising consumer expectations for efficient, convenient, and high-performance laundry solutions. A fully automatic front-load washing machine automates the entire washing cycle, including water intake and drying. For instance, in March 2024, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a South Korea-based electronics manufacturer, launched a new line of 11 kg AI Ecobubble fully automatic front-load washing machines. These machines deliver significant energy savings, faster wash cycles, and enhanced fabric care. Equipped with AI Ecobubble technology, the machines can reduce energy consumption by up to 70% compared to traditional models and improve fabric protection by up to 45.5%, offering greater convenience and efficiency to consumers.

In July 2023, Solenis, a US-based specialty chemical company, acquired Diversey Holdings Ltd. for $4.6 billion. This acquisition expands Solenis’s portfolio by incorporating Diversey’s comprehensive range of cleaning and hygiene solutions, strengthening its market position. Diversey Holdings Ltd. is a US-based provider of washing equipment and related technologies for various industries.

Major companies operating in the washing equipment market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, Robert Bosch GmbH, Siemens AG, LG Corporation, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Haier Inc., Whirlpool Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Electrolux AB, Miele Inc., Indesit Company, The Maytag Corporation, Ariston Holding NV, Alliance Laundry Systems, The Hoover Company, Fisher & Paykel Technologies, IFB Appliances, Voltas Beko, Dexter Laundry, Candy Inc., Daewoo Electronics, Asko, Kenmore.

North America was the largest region in the washing equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the washing 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 washing equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The washing equipment market consists of sales of washing machines, dishwashers, industrial washers, laundry folding machines, and detergent dispensers. 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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