Contract Cleaning Services Market

Global Contract Cleaning Services Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The size of the global contract cleaning services market is anticipated to be worth USD 567.8 billion by 2029 from USD 414.6 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 6.49% during the forecast period.

Contract cleaning services involve providing cleaning services to businesses and individuals on a contractual basis. The demand for these services has been steadily increasing due to the increased focus on cleanliness. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has significantly contributed to this trend and businesses and individuals prefer outsourcing cleaning needs to specialized companies. Factors such as urbanization, increased commercial activities, and the rise in dual-income households also play a role in the market expansion. The adoption of environmentally friendly cleaning practices is a notable trend and creates opportunities for companies offering eco-conscious services.

Global Contract Cleaning Services Market Drivers:

The growing awareness of hygiene, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the key factors propelling the growth of the contract cleaning services market. The COVID-19 pandemic has fuelled the importance of maintaining clean and sanitary environments to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has elevated hygiene concerns globally. In a survey of Harris Poll, an estimated 71% of people informed that they are more conscious of cleanliness in public spaces. Businesses and individuals are increasingly prioritizing professional cleaning services to ensure the safety and well-being of occupants, which is evident in the surge in demand for deep cleaning and disinfection services. The ongoing emphasis on sanitization and disinfection measures in residential and commercial spaces is expected to sustain the demand for professional cleaning services in the coming years and propel the global market growth.

The rising trend among businesses to outsource cleaning needs rather than maintaining in-house cleaning staff is further contributing to the growth of the contract cleaning services market. Outsourcing allows businesses to focus on their core competencies while benefiting from specialized cleaning expertise. The outsourcing of janitorial services in the U.S. is gaining popularity and is anticipated to witness substantial growth in the coming years and this trend showcases the growing reliance on external cleaning services by businesses seeking efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

A surge in demand for eco-friendly and sustainable cleaning practices is supporting the growth of the contract cleaning services market. Consumers are increasingly conscious of environmental impacts, which is resulting in a shift in preferences toward green cleaning solutions. In a study conducted by Nielsen, approximately 81% of global respondents feel strongly that companies should help improve the environment and this sentiment is reflected in the cleaning industry, where eco-friendly cleaning products and practices are gaining traction. The demand for green cleaning products market is on the rise and will grow at a promising pace in the coming years, which is contributing to the growing demand for sustainable cleaning solutions. Contract cleaning companies adopting environmentally friendly practices are poised to capitalize on this trend matching with consumer preferences and contributing to the global market growth.

Global Contract Cleaning Services Market Restraints:

Businesses reduce budgets during economic downturns which affects demand for outsourcing of cleaning tasks, which is one of the major restraints to the growth of the global market. The growing adoption of in-house cleaning operations to bypass external services is negatively impacting the growth potential of the contract cleaning services market. Compliance with strict environmental regulations, volatility in cleaning supplies costs, reluctance to outsource cleaning services by businesses and limited adoption of eco-friendly or green cleaning practices are further hindering the global market growth.

REPORT COVERAGE:

This research report on the global contract cleaning services market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on end-user and region.

Global Contract Cleaning Services Market – By End-User:

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

Based on end-users, the commercial segment was the largest segment and accounted for 54.8% of the global market share in 2023. The dominance of the commercial segment is primarily attributed to the increased demand for hygiene and cleanliness in workplaces and stringent regulations and compliance standards for commercial spaces. For instance, the demand for corporate office outsourcing cleaning services was seen an increase of 20% between 2020 and 2021. Growing awareness of green cleaning practices among commercial spaces is further promoting segmental growth.

The residential captured the second-largest share of the global market in 2023 and is expected to grow at a notable CAGR during the forecast period. The growing number of dual-income households is majorly contributing to the growth of the residential segment in the global market. An increase in the aging population that seeks assistance with home maintenance, busy lifestyles and time constraints are further fuelling the outsourcing of cleaning tasks in residential spaces and boosting the growth rate of the residential segment in the global market.

The industrial segment is predicted to witness the fastest CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period owing to the strict regulatory standards for cleanliness and hygiene in industrial facilities and rising emphasis on preventive maintenance for machinery and equipment. The rapid adoption of robotic and automated cleaning solutions in industrial settings and rising demand for specialized cleaning services from pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries are propelling the growth of the industrial segment.

Global Contract Cleaning Services Market – By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Among all the regions, North America dominated the contract cleaning services market in 2023 and captured a global market share of 36.1%. The North American market is also predicted to maintain a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during the forecast period. The growth of the North American market is primarily driven by a surge in demand for specialized cleaning services. The growing health and safety concerns in North America are fuelling the demand for disinfection services, which is promoting the regional market. The U.S. held the major share of the North American market in 2023 and the lead of the U.S. in the North American region is expected to continue during the forecast period owing to the rising adoption of eco-friendly cleaning solutions.

Europe is the next big regional segment of contract cleaning services globally. Europe held 29.4% of the worldwide market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.04% during the forecast period. The growth of the European market is expected to be complemented by factors such as high standards of cleanliness in the hospitality and tourism sectors and rising awareness of the importance of hygiene in public spaces during the forecast period. In Europe, the demand for commercial and industrial cleaning services has been growing substantially from the last couple of years and this trend is expected to accelerate in the coming years and boost the regional market growth. Germany and the UK are playing a significant role in the European market and held close to 40% of the European market share in 2023 together.

Asia-Pacific is projected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period. Rapid urbanization and growing disposable income are the primary factors driving the contract cleaning services market in the Asia-Pacific region. The growing hospitality industry, rising focus on hygiene and cleanliness in the healthcare sector and increasing adoption of cost-effective and technology-driven cleaning solutions are further favoring the growth of the APAC market. China is playing a big role in the Asia-Pacific market, followed by India. Together these two countries captured around 60% of the APAC market share in 2023.

Latin America is estimated to witness a CAGR of 4.12% during the forecast period. Factors such as rapid expansion of the tourism industry that demand high cleanliness standards, growing awareness of the benefits of professional cleaning services and rising adoption of hygiene protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are propelling the Latin American market growth.

The Middle East and Africa regional market is estimated to register a steady CAGR and account for a moderate share of the global market during the forecast period.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

ABM Industries Incorporated, Anago Cleaning Systems Inc., Duraclean International Inc., Jani-King International Inc., Pritchard Industries Inc., ISS AS, Sodexo Group, Vanguard Cleaning Systems Inc., Stanley Steemer International Inc., and The ServiceMaster Company LLC are some of the notable companies in the global contract cleaning services market.