Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Analysis

The Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market size is estimated at USD 14.98 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 19.70 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of greater than 5% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the metal cleaning chemicals market, as demand for disinfectants, all-purpose cleaners, surface cleaners, detergents, soaps, and other hygiene products increased. This positively affected the pharmaceutical and chemical companies to boost their sales in the hygiene and cleaning sector.

The increasing demand for industrial cleaning and maintenance in the manufacturing sector is driving the market growth.

Most cleaning chemicals are corrosive and dangerous to mix with oxygen. Waste management and the harmful effects of cleaning chemicals are major challenges hindering market growth.

Further, green and bio-based metal cleaning chemicals are growing in demand due to their effectiveness, safety, and sustainability. They are likely to create opportunities for rapid and profitable expansion in the global market.

Asia-Pacific region dominated the market for metal cleaning chemicals, with India, China, and Japan representing major countries in terms of consumption.

Metal Cleaning Chemicals Industry Segmentation

Metal cleaning chemicals are used to remove extraneous organic and inorganic materials from the metal surfaces. They wash off unwanted substances like grease, corrosion oxides, oil, particulates, and other impurities, thus maintaining performance efficiency. Metal equipment often gets contaminated due to the deposition of lubricating oils, hard water, corroded metals, and others. Metal cleaning at regular intervals ensures the proper functioning of the machinery and maintains the efficiency of the operation. This chemical protects metals from corrosion caused by hard water, corroding substrates, and lubricating oil. They remove fouling caused by organic materials and inorganic materials.

The metal cleaning chemicals market is segmented by type, form, end-user industry, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into acidic, basic, and neutral. By form, the market is segmented into aqueous and solvent. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into aerospace, automotive and transportation, electrical and electronics, chemical and pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and other end-user industries (healthcare and food and beverage). The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the compressor oil market for 15 major countries across the major region. 

For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (USD).