Europe Cleaning Services Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Europe Cleaning Services Market Outlook

The Europe cleaning services market size reached a value of USD 24.36 billion in 2023. During the forecast period of between 2024 and 2032, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.40% to reach a value of around USD 32.91 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Cleaning is the process of disposing of undesirable elements like dirt, pathogens, and other contaminants from a space or thing. Cleaning services cover a wide range of tasks, including vacuuming, floor cleaning, window cleaning, and green cleaning, among others. People use these services to save time and to clean up their surroundings. Cleaning services are typically provided for both home and commercial settings, including businesses, shopping malls, and healthcare facilities.

• The demand for outsourcing of cleaning services is high in Europe since there is a shortage of low-cost labour for cleaning purposes. The continent has a roughly 60% rate of outsourcing, which is helping the market for cleaning services expand.

• Due to the implementation of numerous environmental protection rules in the area, the green cleaning market is anticipated to experience a healthy expansion in the years to come, thus propelling the Europe cleaning services market growth.

• The development of numerous automated cleaning tools that considerably cut down cleaning time is further aiding in market expansion. The quality of cleaning services is effectively raised with the use of power tools, such as low-noise vacuum cleaners and floor cleaners, among others.

• The rise in the number of businesses and dual-income households will be one of the key trends for the Europe cleaning services market in the forecast period. The older population is expected to expand the demand for cleaning services in the residential sector because despite their physical limitations, they can afford to hire cleaning personnel.

• Further, infrastructure expansion, rising real estate investment, and the rise in the number of working persons are contributing to the popularity of cleaning services. In addition, one of the key drivers of the cleaning services market's growth is the expansion of the construction of both commercial and non-commercial buildings.

Europe Cleaning Services Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is segmented into outsource and inhouse. The market on the basis of end use can be divided into offices, educational facilities, retail complexes, residences, government, healthcare facilities, and industrial plants, among others. The major countries in the cleaning services market are the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Europe cleaning services market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• ISS Group

• Rentokil Initial plc

• Sodexo

• Compass Group PLC

• Mitie Group plc

• REIWAG Facility Services GmbH

• Dorfner Group

• Sunshine Cleaning Systems, Inc.

• Elite Cleaning Services, LLC

• Spic & Span Cleaning Services

• Others

Market Share by Type

There is a growing preference for outsourcing cleaning services versus doing them internally, which is driving up demand for cleaning services in Europe. In general, cleaning large commercial spaces like malls and offices is difficult for inhouse teams as they require numerous personnel and equipment. As a result, commercial spaces tend to employ a company to provide cleaning services. Outsourced cleaning services assist businesses in creating a healthy and clean working environment for their personnel, enhancing their productivity.

As per the Europe cleaning services market research, outsourced cleaning services provide a number of benefits, including efficiency in administration and affordability. The service is additionally hassle-free and does not require recruiting long-term personnel. As a result, it is frequently utilised by several companies, offices, hospitals, schools, and other establishments. Stadiums and even movie theatres outsource the cleaning services.

Market Share by Country

With a growing economy and the increasing development of both commercial and non-commercial buildings in the country, Germany is anticipated to be one of the leading regions for cleaning services. Following the pandemic, the cleaning industry in Germany has seen a surge in demand as a result of the increased awareness regarding hygiene and protection against illnesses.

The business infrastructure is expanding as a result of the rapid urbanisation, which has raised demand for a variety of cleaning services, including window washing. In the anticipated time frame, these factors are expected to increase market revenue in Germany, thereby aiding the Europe cleaning services market development.

Competitive Landscape

Compass Group PLC, with its headquarters in the United Kingdom, offers catering and hospitality services at some of the most famous places on earth. It serves the commercial, industrial, healthcare, senior, educational, military, offshore, remote, recreational, and vending sectors.

Mitie Group plc, created in 1987, is one of the top providers of professional services and facilities management in the United Kingdom. The business provides a variety of specialised services, such as security, engineering, cleaning, gardening, energy and property consulting, property maintenance, and custodial support services.

Sunshine Cleaning Systems, Inc., founded in 1976, offers cleaning services. The business offers cleaning services for commercial buildings, airports, banks, schools, sports arenas, and residential structures, and is skilled and trained in efficient disinfection techniques.

Other market players include ISS Group, Rentokil Initial plc, Sodexo, REIWAG Facility Services GmbH, Dorfner Group, Elite Cleaning Services, LLC, and Spic & Span Cleaning Services, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report