Cleaning services market projected to double to $111.5 billion by 2030

The global cleaning services market is projected to nearly double from 2020 to 2030, driven by commercial demand, urbanization and rising household spending. Allied Market Research says carpet and upholstery services and Asia-Pacific will grow fastest over the period.

Why it matters: - The global cleaning services market is on track to reach $111,498.8 million by 2030, signaling steady demand across commercial and residential customers. - Faster growth in carpet and upholstery cleaning, plus expansion in Asia-Pacific, points to where providers may find the strongest revenue opportunities. - The market’s growth also reflects broader shifts in office activity, real estate investment, urbanization and household cleanliness priorities.

What happened: - Allied Market Research valued the global cleaning services market at $55,715.0 million in 2020. - The market is projected to grow at a 6.5% CAGR from 2021 to 2030. - The floor care segment generated $12,293.8 million in 2020 and is projected to reach $22,820.2 million by 2030, at a 5.7% CAGR. - The carpet and upholstery segment is projected to post the highest CAGR in the market at 7.8% during the forecast period. - North America remained the dominant regional market in 2020, while the U.S. held the largest country-level revenue share. - Asia-Pacific is forecast to be the fastest-growing region, with a 7.4% CAGR from 2021 to 2030.

The details: - Cleaning services in the report include window washing, floor cleaning, vacuuming, furniture cleaning, carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning and water damage restoration. - Commercial and residential customers both use these services. - Floor care was the largest segment in 2020 and is expected to remain the leading segment through 2030. - Demand for high-end cleaning products and rising cleanliness expectations in offices and homes are supporting floor care growth. - Carpet and upholstery services are getting a lift from sales of home décor items such as rugs, carpets and furniture. - The commercial segment accounted for the majority of market share in 2020 and is expected to stay dominant through 2030. - Offices, hospitals and clubs are among the main commercial end users supporting demand. - The residential segment is expected to grow at the fastest pace, supported by longer working hours and stronger cleanliness habits among homeowners. - The market is described as largely organized and dominated by a small number of players. - Key companies profiled include ABM Industries, Analog Cleaning Systems, Aramark, Chem-Dry, Cleannet, Jani-King International, Pritchard Industries, Sodexo, Coit Cleaning and Restoration Services, and The Servicemaster Company. - The report includes a sample PDF and a purchase inquiry option through the company’s report page.

Between the lines: - The forecast suggests cleaning services are becoming less of a discretionary spend and more of a routine business and household expense. - Commercial demand still anchors the market, but residential growth may offer a more attractive expansion path for providers that can scale efficiently. - The stronger growth outlook in Asia-Pacific suggests market share gains may depend on infrastructure development and rising business activity outside mature economies. - Competition remains a headwind, especially in industrialized countries, which could pressure pricing and margins.

What's next: - Providers are likely to keep leaning on product launches and acquisitions to defend or expand market share. - Growth in smart-city garbage management and green-environment awareness could create additional demand for cleaning and restoration services. - The market’s fastest-growing segments and regions are likely to attract more investment and competitive activity through 2030.

The bottom line: - Cleaning services is a large, expanding market with the strongest momentum in carpet and upholstery work, residential demand and Asia-Pacific growth.