Metal Finishing Chemicals Market Report 2025

This Metal Finishing Chemicals market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The metal finishing chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $13.15 billion in 2024 to $14.09 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to manufacturing growth, renewable energy, environmental regulations, automotive industry, electronics.

The metal finishing chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.32 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to aerospace applications, consumer goods, healthcare equipment, additive manufacturing, space exploration. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in corrosion protection, green technologies, electrification of vehicles, advanced alloys, microelectronics and nanotechnology.

The rising sales of automobiles globally are anticipated to propel the growth of the metal-finishing chemicals market. This surge in automobile sales is fueled by rapid urbanization and the expansion of global automotive manufacturers in developing countries. Various coatings of metals, such as zinc and nickel, are used to finish automobile parts, ensuring they remain corrosion-free and resistant to wear. For example, in July 2023, reports from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, a UK-based trade association, indicated that UK car production rose by 11.7% in the first half of 2023, totaling 450,168 units. June alone saw a 16.2% increase, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth. Since January, factories have produced an additional 47,037 units, primarily driven by a 13.6% rise in exports, which accounted for 359,940 units, or 80% of total production. Domestic production also saw growth, with UK manufacturing up 4.5% to 90,228 units. Thus, the increasing global sales of automobiles are driving the expansion of the metal finishing market.

The increase in electronics production is expected to drive the growth of the metal-finishing chemicals market in the future. Electronics refers to the field of physics and technology focused on designing circuits with transistors and microchips, as well as understanding the behavior and movement of electrons in semiconductors, conductors, vacuums, or gases. Metal finishing chemicals are utilized in electronics to improve the durability, conductivity, and solderability of components. For example, in February 2023, a report from Uswitch Limited, a UK-based online and telephone comparison service, revealed that there were 71.8 million active mobile connections in 2022, marking a 3.8% increase from 2021. By 2025, the UK is projected to have 68.3 million residents, with 95% of them expected to own smartphones. Therefore, the rise in electronics production is fueling the growth of the metal-finishing chemicals market..

Product innovations are a significant trend gaining traction in the metal finishing chemicals sector. Companies in this market are introducing enhanced versions of existing products to improve their capabilities and deliver superior offerings. For example, in June 2022, SIFCO ASC, a US-based provider of electroplating and anodizing services, unveiled a portable all-in-one plating system. This advanced electroplating technology is entirely portable, enabling it to be taken directly to the specific part or component. In addition to boosting throughput and productivity, it greatly enhances safety by reducing ergonomic risks for operators and employees. The ASCS is available in two sizes, Nano and Prime, both designed to build upon the benefits of selective plating, including in-situ repairs and reduced masking and downtime.

Major players in the metal finishing chemicals market are introducing new systems, exemplified by the Atotech CMA Closed-Loop System, to drive sustainability in the zinc-nickel plating sector. The Atotech CMA Closed-Loop System, unveiled by MKS Instruments in July 2023, is designed to significantly reduce water consumption, waste, wastewater, and carbon emissions in alkaline zinc nickel plating. Certified by TÜV Rheinland, this technology integrates compact membrane anodes, special chemical additives, a vacuum evaporator, and a freezing unit, thereby enhancing product quality, extending the lifespan of electroplating lines, and minimizing environmental impact.

In January 2024, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, a US-based producer of chemical compounds for surface finishing applications, acquired All-Star Chemical Company for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition brings exceptional talent from All-Star into the MacDermid Enthone organization, potentially fostering innovation and enhancing operational efficiencies. The combined capabilities may facilitate the development of more environmentally friendly chemical solutions, aligning with industry trends toward sustainability. All-Star Chemical Company, also based in the US, specializes in supplying a comprehensive range of metal finishing chemistry and emphasizes customer service and high-quality products.

Major companies operating in the metal finishing chemicals market include McGean-Rocho Inc., Atotech Deutschland GmbH, Advanced Chemical Company, Asterion LLC, Quaker Houghton Corporation, A Brite Company, DOW Chemicals, Coral Chemical Company, Elementis plc, Raschig GmbH, Chemetall GmbH, Coventya Chemical Company, Platform Specialty Products Corporation, BASF SE, Element Solutions Inc., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, C. Uyemura & Co. Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Linde plc, OC Oerlikon Management AG, Sequa GmbH, Houghton InternationalIInc., Interplex Holdings Pte. Ltd., Kuntz Electroplating Inc., Pioneer Metal Finishing Inc., Roy Metal Finishing Inc., Bajaj Electroplaters Pvt. Ltd., MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, Pavco Inc., Technic Inc.

North America was the largest region in the metal finishing chemicals market in 2024. The Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the metal finishing chemicals market research report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the metal finishing chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA.

Metal finishing chemicals are substances employed for electroplating or treating metal parts. These chemicals play a crucial role in forming a thin coating on metals, enhancing their appearance, improving marketability, increasing corrosion and wear resistance, adding value, and enhancing the overall function or performance of the product. Commonly used chemicals in metal finishing include chromic acid, ammonia, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and sodium hydroxide.

The main types of metal finishing chemicals include plating chemicals, cleaning chemicals, conversion coating, proprietary chemicals, and others. Plating chemicals involve the application of metal coatings on various materials through processes such as autocatalytic chemical reduction of metal cations in a liquid bath. These may include formula additives, metal salts, and other consumables used in electroless plating, electrodeposition, anodized layer formation, or electroplating. The materials used in metal finishing chemicals cover a range of metals, including zInc., nickel, chrome, copper, gold, silver, platinum, and others. Processes such as electroplating, chemical and electro-chemical conversion, and electroless plating are utilized. Metal finishing chemicals find applications across various industries, including automotive, electrical and electronics, industrial machinery, construction, aerospace and defense, among others.

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The metal finishing chemicals market consists of sales of metal finishing chemical products such as nitric acid and hydrochloric acid. 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.

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