$20.3bn
$X.Xbn
128k
2,536
$X.Xbn
The industrial laundry and linen supply industry has shown resilience amid shifting economic conditions. Recent performance highlights the sector's adaptability, particularly through the diversification of clientele across various industries like healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. This diversification has proven to be a financial buffer, minimizing revenue losses when one segment encounters a downturn. Technological advancements and strategic consolidations have boosted efficiency and market reach, making the industry more robust and versatile than ever. Revenue rose at a CAGR of 0.3% to $19.5 billion over the past five years, including an estimated growth of 0.7% by the end of 2024.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $20.3bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cintas Corporation | 7,258.8 | 1,478.2 | 20.4 | |
Unifirst Corporation | 1,971.1 | 163.3 | 8.3 | |
Aramark Corp | 1,857.7 | 111.9 | 6.0 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Linen supply, Uniform supply and Other services. Linen supply is the largest segment of the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply in the US.
Uniform supply recovers but the effects of the pandemic are noticeable
Companies in this industry supply laundered items, such as uniforms, gowns, coats, table linens, bed linens, towels, cleanroom apparel and treated mops, to various industries. These items are provided on a rental or contract basis. Typical clients include industrial, healthcare, food service and hospitality establishments.
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NAICS 81233 - Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply in the US
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The market size of the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply in the US industry in United States is $20.3bn in 2024.
There are 2,536 businesses in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply in the US industry in United States, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply in the US industry in United States is expected to decline.
The biggest companies operating in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply market in United States are Cintas Corporation, Unifirst Corporation and Aramark Corp
Uniform supply and Linen supply are part of the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is Cintas Corporation.
The level of competition is high and steady in the Industrial Laundry & Linen Supply in the US industry in United States.