Dryers Global Market Report 2026

Electric dryers are household appliances primarily used for the drying of clothes. These devices serve to extract moisture from the clothes, reduce odor levels, and eliminate dust mites present in the fabric.

The primary types of dryers include spin dryers, condenser dryers, heat pump dryers, mechanical steam compression dryers, solar clothes dryers, and other specialized variants. Ventilation methods for these dryers include vented dryers and ventless/condenser dryers. Spin dryers are low-energy appliances that employ centrifugal force to remove water from clothes. They are typically smaller than conventional clothes dryers and do not use heat for drying; instead, they rely on centrifugal force to accomplish this task. These dryers are distributed through a variety of channels, including specialty stores, company-owned stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets, and online sales platforms. They are used by both commercial and residential end-users for clothes drying needs.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the electric dryer market by increasing import costs of components and finished products, particularly affecting vented and ventless dryers in regions like North America and Europe. Manufacturers face higher production expenses, which are often passed on to consumers, potentially slowing market adoption. However, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing and innovation in energy-efficient and smart dryer solutions, offering opportunities for domestic suppliers to strengthen their presence.

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The dryers market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $14.88 billion in 2025 to $15.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising household electrification, increasing urbanization, growing middle-class population, demand for convenience appliances, advances in home appliance technology.

The dryers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI in appliances, adoption of energy-efficient appliances, expansion of smart home ecosystems, rise in e-commerce and online retail, increasing focus on sustainable household solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include smart home integration, energy-efficient drying systems, IOT-enabled dryers, automated moisture sensing, compact & space-saving designs.

Technological advancements are expected to drive the growth of the dryers market in the forecast period. The increased access to the internet and widespread use of smartphones have supported the development and consumption of innovative, technology-enabled appliances. As of 2024, there are 5.35 billion internet users globally, accounting for 66.2% of the world's total population. The number of internet users has grown by 1.8% over the past year, with 97 million new users coming online for the first time in 2023. These technological advancements are expected to drive the growth of the dryer market in the forecast period.

The growth of the dryer market is expected to be fueled by the increasing purchasing power of consumers. Purchasing power signifies the value of a currency concerning the quantity of goods or services that a single unit of currency can obtain. Enhanced purchasing power equips individuals with greater ease in acquiring new dryers. For instance, data from the European Commission in February 2023 anticipates that the global middle-class or consumer class is poised to expand to 4.8 billion individuals by 2030, signifying a substantial increase of 1.3 billion individuals with greater purchasing power compared to the present scenario. Consequently, the rising purchasing power is expected to be a driving factor behind the growth of the dryer market.

Major companies operating in the dryers market are focusing on developing solutions with advanced technology, such as hair care technology, to gain a competitive edge. Hair care technology refers to the use of innovative tools, products, and scientific advancements to enhance hair health, appearance, and maintenance. For instance, in March 2024, Dyson, a US-based manufacturer of fasteners and forgings, launched the Supersonic Nural, an intelligent hair dryer. This innovative product features unique elements like Scalp Protect Mode to prevent heat damage, Attachment Learning for personalized settings, Pause Detect to reduce heat exposure when set down, and Capsule Illumination to provide visual feedback on temperature settings.

Major companies operating in the dryers market are Haier Electronics Group Co. Ltd., LG Electronics Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbH, Whirlpool Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Electrolux AB, Miele & Cie. KG, Smeg S.p.A., Gorenje Group, Amana Corporation, Frigidaire, Maytag Corporation, Indesit Company, Zanussi, GE Appliances, Kenmore, Alliance Laundry Systems, Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Blomberg, Summit Appliance, Danby Appliances Inc., Avanti Products LLC, Panda Appliances, Magic Chef, Equator Advanced Appliances, EdgeStar, Hotpoint, Hoover, Ariston Thermo Group, Candy Group, Beko, Hisense Group Co. Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Midea Group Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the dryers market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the dryers market. The regions covered in the dryers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the dryers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The electric dryers market consists of sales of spin dryers, condenser dryers, heat pump dryers, mechanical steam compression dryers, solar clothes dryers, and other dryers. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Dryers Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses dryers market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Spin Dryers; Condenser Dryers; Heat Pump Dryers; Mechanical Steam Compression Dryers; Solar Clothes Dryer
• 2) By Type Of Vent: Vented Dryer; Ventless Or Condenser Dryer
• 3) By Distribution Channel: Specialty Stores; Company-Owned Stores; Hypermarkets And Supermarkets; Online; Other Distribution Channels
• 4) By End User: Commercial; Residential
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Spin Dryers: Front-Loading Spin Dryers; Top-Loading Spin Dryers
• 2) By Condenser Dryers: Air-Cooled Condenser Dryers; Water-Cooled Condenser Dryers
• 3) By Heat Pump Dryers: Air Source Heat Pump Dryers; Water Source Heat Pump Dryers
• 4) By Mechanical Steam Compression Dryers: Batch Mechanical Steam Compression Dryers; Continuous Mechanical Steam Compression Dryers
• 5) By Solar Clothes Dryer: Solar Tumble Dryers; Solar Rack Dryers
• Companies Mentioned: Haier Electronics Group Co. Ltd.; LG Electronics Inc.; Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Robert Bosch GmbH; Whirlpool Corporation; Panasonic Corporation; Electrolux AB; Miele & Cie. KG; Smeg S.p.A.; Gorenje Group; Amana Corporation; Frigidaire; Maytag Corporation; Indesit Company; Zanussi; GE Appliances; Kenmore; Alliance Laundry Systems; Fisher & Paykel Appliances; Blomberg; Summit Appliance; Danby Appliances Inc.; Avanti Products LLC; Panda Appliances; Magic Chef; Equator Advanced Appliances; EdgeStar; Hotpoint; Hoover; Ariston Thermo Group; Candy Group; Beko; Hisense Group Co. Ltd.; Toshiba Corporation; Midea Group Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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