Laundry services market seen reaching $109.94 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company projects the global laundry services market will grow from $81.99 billion in 2025 to $109.94 billion by 2030, driven by busy lifestyles, smart laundry technology and demand for convenient pickup-and-delivery services. Asia-Pacific leads the market now, while North America is expected to grow fastest.

Why it matters: - Laundry services are becoming a bigger part of the convenience economy as consumers outsource routine chores. - The market’s growth signals rising demand for time-saving, technology-enabled and subscription-based household services. - Expansion in hospitality and healthcare also supports more commercial laundry demand.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released an updated forecast for the laundry services market on Oct. 7, 2026. - The market is projected to rise from $81.99 billion in 2025 to $86.79 billion in 2026. - The report forecasts the market will reach $109.94 billion by 2030. - The projected CAGR is 5.9% from 2025 to 2026 and 6.1% through 2030. - Download a free sample of the report. - View the full laundry services market report.

The details: - Laundry services include washing, drying, ironing and finishing for garments, textiles and other fabric items. - The services aim to remove dirt, stains and odors while preserving fabric quality. - The forecast cites rising urban populations, busier lifestyles, demand for convenience, growth in hospitality and healthcare, expansion of commercial laundry facilities and stronger hygiene awareness as historical growth drivers. - The report points to smart and automated laundry technologies, eco-friendly and chemical-free cleaning, digital booking platforms, organized providers and subscription-based doorstep services as future growth drivers. - Emerging trends include smart laundry management systems, water-efficient cleaning processes, app-enabled pickup and delivery, and automated sorting and fabric identification. - The report adds market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technologies analysis and updated graphics and tables.

Between the lines: - Busy lifestyles remain the clearest demand catalyst because consumers have less time for household chores. - The mix of automation, mobile ordering and subscription services suggests laundry is shifting from a basic utility to a more service-led consumer category. - The focus on eco-friendly and chemical-free cleaning shows sustainability is becoming part of the competitive pitch, not just an extra feature. - A separate December 2025 Career Moves Group report said stress, depression or anxiety caused 22.1 million lost working days in 2024/25, with absences averaging 22.9 days longer than other illnesses.

What's next: - The market is expected to keep expanding as organized providers grow and more consumers use doorstep and app-based services. - North America is forecast to be the fastest-growing region over the forecast period. - Asia-Pacific was the largest regional market in 2025. - The report also covers South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The Business Research Company listed Saumya Sahay as a media contact for expert inquiries.

The bottom line: - Laundry services are moving into a steady growth phase, with convenience, automation and sustainability driving the next wave of demand.