Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Report 2025

The metal cleaning chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.78 billion in 2024 to $18.73 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to automotive industry expansion, stringent environmental regulations, rise in aerospace manufacturing, focus on product quality, growing electronics industry, oil and gas exploration activities.

The metal cleaning chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.08 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable solutions, emergence of electric vehicles, global expansion of renewable energy projects, medical device manufacturing, focus on corrosion prevention. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in cleaning technologies, customized solutions for different metals, automation and industry 4 integration, market consolidation and strategic partnerships, water-based formulations.

The anticipated surge in demand for metals is set to drive the growth of the metal cleaning chemicals market in the foreseeable future. Metals, known for their high electrical and thermal conductivity, require protection from rusting and corrosion, and metal cleaning chemicals play a crucial role in this regard. These chemicals are extensively used in metal manufacturing processes. According to the World Bank, the global metal demand rose by nearly 4% in the third quarter of 2021, with the manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers Index) reaching 54.3 in October. Moody’s Investors Service reports that steel demand in India is expected to witness a approximately 10% increase throughout 2022. As a result, the escalating demand for metals is a driving force behind the growth of the metal cleaning chemicals market.

The ongoing process of industrialization is anticipated to be a significant factor propelling the growth of the metal cleaning chemicals market in the coming years. Industrialization involves the transformation of a society or country from predominantly agricultural and rural to one focused on manufacturing, advanced technology, and infrastructure development. Metal cleaning chemicals, known for their effectiveness in cleaning and maintaining metal surfaces, find widespread application across various industries. According to the National Bureau of Statistics in China, the overall value created by industrial enterprises increased by 2.4% year on year in March 2023, marking a growth rate 1.1 percentage points faster than in December 2022. Over the past two years, the average growth rate has been 4.9%. Therefore, the upward trajectory of industrialization is a driving force for the metal cleaning chemicals market.

A prominent trend gaining momentum in the metal cleaning chemicals market is technological advancement. Major companies in the market are introducing innovative and technologically advanced products to bolster their market positions. For instance, in June 2022, Oxiteno S.A., a Brazil-based manufacturing company of metal cleaning chemicals, announced the launch of two product lines, namely Reactive Surfactant OXIMULSION REACT and OXITIVE 8000 Dispersant Agent, at ABRAFATI 2022. These solutions, developed after extensive research, aim to address formulators' challenges and align with market demands and trends. Oxiteno collaborates closely with clients to understand issues, develop solutions, and explore possibilities for advancing existing technology. The Reactive Dispersant and Surfactant lines created by Oxiteno integrate performance with sustainability.

Major companies in the metal cleaning chemicals market are adopting a strategic partnership approach, aiming to establish joint ventures for the commercial production of non-ionic surfactants. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefits and success. For example, in October 2022, BASF SE, a Germany-based manufacturing company of metal cleaning chemicals, announced a partnership with Hannong Chemicals Inc. to form a joint venture. The planned joint venture will see BASF holding 51%, and Hannong Chemicals holding 49%. This collaboration will combine BASF's strong technology and innovative product capabilities with Hannong's highly effective manufacturing capabilities, delivering best-in-class non-ionic surfactant products. Both companies have their marketing and distribution networks, enabling them to meet the rising demands of customers.

In August 2022, MKS Instruments, Inc., a US-based manufacturer of measuring and controlling devices, acquired Atotech for $4.4 billion. This acquisition aims to enhance MKS Instruments' technological capabilities and accelerate innovation in advanced electronics manufacturing, positioning the company as a leader in providing optimized solutions to meet the growing demands of the industry. Atotech, a Germany-based chemical company, specializes in the production of metal cleaning chemicals.

Major companies operating in the metal cleaning chemicals market include Air Products and Chemicals Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Houghton International Inc., Oxiteno SA, Rochester Midland Corporation, Stepan Company, The Chemours Company, Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik, NuGenTec Company, KYZEN Corporation, Lincoln Chemical Corporation, Delstar Metal Finishing Inc., Crest Chemicals, Zavenir Daubert India Pvt. Ltd., Modern Chemical Inc., Hubbard Hall Inc., Israel Chemicals Ltd, PCC Chemax Inc., Zep Inc., Chemetall GmbH, Diversey Inc., Henkel AG & Co KGaA, 3M Company, Nihon Parkerizing Co. Ltd., Aervoe Industries Inc., Corrosion Reaction Consultants Ltd., Luster-On Products Inc., Metalloid Corporation, Oakite Products Inc., The DeBruce Companies, The HallStar Company, The Valspar Corporation, Troy Chemical Industries Inc., U.S. Polychemical Corporation, Valtech Corporation, Zaclon LLC.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal cleaning chemicals market in 2024. The regions covered in the metal cleaning chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the metal cleaning chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Metal cleaning chemicals are specialized formulations designed to remove contaminants such as rust, dirt, oil, grease, and oxidation from metal surfaces. These substances are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing to ensure the proper maintenance and longevity of metal components. By utilizing these chemicals, companies can enhance the performance of metals, improve their appearance, and prevent corrosion.

The ingredients involved in metal cleaning chemicals include chelating agents, surfactants, solvents, solubilizers, pH regulators, and others. A chelating agent is a chemical component that reacts with metal ions to form metal complexes. The forms of metal cleaning chemicals can be aqueous or solvent-based and are used for cleaning various metals such as steel, aluminum, copper alloys, brass, among others. These chemicals find applications in industries such as automotive and aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, and other end-use sectors.

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The metal cleaning chemicals market consists of sales of descalants, acid cleaners, alkali cleaners, and immersion soak cleaners. 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.

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