At a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%, the market for industrial cleaning chemicals is expected to increase from USD 46.9 billion in 2023 to USD 59.4 billion by 2028.
Industrial cleaning materials are chemicals which are used to clean institutes, offices, research and development laboratories, industrial facilities, and warehouses. These chemicals are used for periodic maintenance of light and heavy and machineries in order to increase their operational life. Raw materials including chelating agents, surfactants, and solvents are used for multiple cleaning applications such as pet food processing, manufacturing & commercial offices, hospitality, retail cloud services, automotive & aerospace.
These chemicals prevent rust formation on vessels and pipelines, to eliminate contamination and maintain product sanity. These chemicals are efficient, although different chemicals are used to serve different purpose owing to their impact on cleaning surface. Rising demand for cleaning chemicals owing to their rising capabilities to exhibits improved cleaning action on various surfaces, metal, and elements are driving the industry size.
The Industrial Cleaning market is projected to witness growth at a CAGR of 5% over the forecast timeline. Ongoing proliferation across core industries such as aerospace, and automotive, along with chemical industry, which utilizes various acids and chemicals to perform operations are focusing on maintaining hygiene, which in turn is fueling the product demand. In addition, burgeoning healthcare industries involved in developing multiple pharmaceutical products requiring high quality cleanliness is complementing the industry growth.
Industrial Cleaning Market Scope
Metrics | Details |
Base Year | 2023 |
Historic Data | 2018-2022 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2028 |
Study Period | 2018-2028 |
Forecast Unit | Value (USD) |
Revenue forecast in 2028 | USD 59.4 billion |
Growth Rate | CAGR of 4.8% during 2018-2028 |
Segment Covered | Product, distribution channel, Regions |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa |
Key Players Profiled | Inc., Ecolab Inc., 3M, The Clorox Company, SC Johnson, Medline Industries, Inc., The Procter & Gamble Company, Unilever Plc, Betco, and Lonza Group AG. |
Key Segment Of The Industrial Cleaning Market
Product, (USD Billion)
• Surface Cleaners
• Metal Surface Cleaners
• Glass Cleaners
• Fabric Cleaners
• Others
Distribution Channel, (USD Billion)
• Online
• Offline
Regional Overview, (USD Billion)
North America
• US
• Canada
Europe
• Germany
• France
• UK
• Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Rest of Asia Pacific
South America
• Mexico
• Brazil
• Rest of South America
Middle East and South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
Rising hygiene concerns and healthcare awareness along with government directives to maintain cleanliness to improve working conditions for employees, workers, and labors is augmenting the product adoption. Growing threat of infections and diseases has led to increase in overall health expenditure; which in turn is impacting the industry growth. Increasing number of deaths from infectious diseases caused by pathogens, and viruses, have escalated the demand for chemicals. Furthermore, ongoing industrialization across developing countries along with ageing industries across developed countries requiring cleaning and maintenance is poised to stimulate the business landscape over the forecast timeline.
Positive outlook toward improving health and hygiene conditions and improving operational of equipment and machines is fueling the product adoption. Although, strict prohibition by government on chemicals comprising environment pollutants is hindering the industry growth. However, ongoing research & development activities to enhance bio cleaning chemicals is poised to catapult the industry upsurge.
Ingredient Type Segment
On the basis of the ingredient type segment, the market is categorized into surfactants, chelating agent, solvents, pH regulators, solubilizers/hydrotopes, and others. The surfactants segment is analyzed to hold a significant share across the regions.
Product Type Segment
Industrial Cleaning market is segmented into general cleaners, disinfectants, metal cleaners, dish washing, commercial laundry, food cleaners, oven & grill cleaners, and dairy cleaners. In 2018, the general cleaners is accounted for major contributors in revenue and it is expected to lead the Industrial Cleaning throughout the forecast timeline.
Application Segment
On the basis of application segment, the market is segmented into food processing, manufacturing & commercial offices, hospitality, retail services, automotive & aerospace, and others. The healthcare sector is anticipated to observe significant growth in the coming years.
In 2018, Asia Pacific is accounted for a major share and is anticipated to follow the same pattern in the coming years. Ongoing industrialization leading to establishment of multiple manufacturing facilities coupled with a positive government outlook toward encouraging investment across the region is augmenting the product demand. Moreover, rising awareness across the region related to hygiene and cleanliness across the workplace and maintaining health conditions for workers is stimulating the industry outlook.
The leading players operating across the global Industrial Cleaning market Evonik Industries AG, BASF SE, Diversey Inc., Stephen Company, Dow Chemical Company, Ecolab, Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., and Pilot Chemical Corp including others. The market for Industrial Cleaning is consolidated with established global players and is further witnessing the emergence of new companies. Moreover, the industry players are targeting toward enhancing their market share through implementation of merger & acquisition, collaborations growth strategies.