This 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 aqueous-based metal cleaners market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.28 billion in 2024 to $13.15 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to safety and health concerns, supply chain considerations, rising waste disposal costs, rising population.
The aqueous-based metal cleaners market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.9 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of automation and industry 4.0, increasing customized solutions, increasing demand for cleaning industry, increasing awareness. Major trends in the forecast period include continuous innovation, technology advancements, performance improvements, product developments.
The rapidly growing automotive and manufacturing industries are expected to drive the growth of the aqueous-based metal cleaner market in the coming years. The automotive industry encompasses the design, production, supply, and trade of motor vehicles, while manufacturing industries involve the conversion of raw materials into finished goods. Aqueous-based metal cleaners offer a safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective solution for removing contaminants and residues from metal surfaces in these industries, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the products. For example, in April 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental agency, reported that global sales of electric two-wheelers reached approximately 9.2 million units in 2022. As a result, the continued growth of the automotive and manufacturing industries is expected to propel the aqueous-based metal cleaner market.
The increasing preference for eco-friendly products is expected to drive the growth of the aqueous-based metal cleaner market in the coming years. Eco-friendly products are designed and manufactured with minimal environmental impact, often utilizing sustainable materials and processes to reduce harm to the planet. Aqueous-based metal cleaners contribute to this trend by providing a sustainable, non-toxic alternative to traditional solvent-based cleaners, helping to reduce harmful chemical emissions and environmental damage. For example, in April 2024, the National Association of Convenience Stores, a US-based non-profit organization, reported that 80% of consumers expressed concern about the environmental impact of their purchases, up from 68% in 2023 and 66% in 2022. As a result, the growing demand for eco-friendly products is expected to drive the aqueous-based metal cleaner market.
Major companies operating in the aqueous-based metal cleaner market are dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions to fortify their position in the market. These advanced products are engineered to offer enhanced cleaning performance, enabling more effective removal of grease, oil, dirt, and other contaminants. For instance, in November 2022, Solvay SA, a Belgium-based manufacturer of chemical and plastic products, introduced Reactsurf 2490, a novel APE-free1 polymerizable water-soluble surfactant. It was specifically formulated to address persistent issues related to dirt absorption and water whitening, ensuring more efficient coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives. Moreover, Reactsurf 2490 adheres to the increasingly stringent regulatory standards for APE-free products.
In July 2023, J.F. Lehman & Company LLC, a US-based private equity investment firm, completed a $1.2 billion acquisition of Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc. This strategic move is anticipated to not only expand J.F. Lehman & Company's portfolio and influence in the sustainability sector but also reinforce their joint dedication to eco-friendly practices and solidify their standing in the market. Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer specializing in aqueous-based parts cleaners.
Major companies operating in the aqueous-based metal cleaners market are BASF SE, Aervoe Industries Inc., Dow Inc., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Evonik Industries AG, Emerson Electric Co., Indorma Ventures Public Limited, Eastman Chemical Company, The Chemours Company, Clariant AG, Nouryon B.V., Stepan Company, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Quaker Chemical Corp, Zep Inc., CRC Industries Inc., Crest Industrial Chemicals Inc., Ashburn Chemical Technologies Co, Claire Manufacturing Company, Dober Chemical Corp., KYZEN Corporation, PCC Chemax Inc., Nugeneration Technologies LLC, Hubbard-Hall Inc., Cavalier Chemicals Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the aqueous-based metal cleaners’ market in 2024. The regions covered in aqueous-based metal cleanser report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the aqueous-based metal cleanser market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The aqueous-based metal cleanser market consists of sales of cleaning systems, detergents, surfactants and emulsifiers. 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.
Water-based metal cleansers, also known as aqueous-based metal cleansers, are cleaning agents that rely on water as a base rather than chemicals or solvents. This makes them less corrosive and volatile compared to other industrial cleaners. Their water-based composition results in the generation of less hazardous waste, and they do not possess ozone-depleting properties. Additionally, they tend to be more widely accepted by operators. These cleansers are primarily employed in the cleaning of industrial machinery and parts.
The key technologies for aqueous-based metal cleaners encompass ultrasonic, rinse, dip, and spray methods. Ultrasonic metal cleaning involves the use of high-frequency, high-intensity sound waves in a liquid to eliminate foreign impurities from surfaces. These cleansers are available in various chemical formulations, including alkaline, acidic, and neutral, and contain a range of cleaning agents like builders, sequestrants, inhibitors, surfactants, and more. They find applications across diverse industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and others.
The aqueous-based metal cleaner market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides aqueous-based metal cleaner market statistics, including aqueous-based metal cleaner industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an aqueous-based metal cleaner market share, detailed aqueous-based metal cleaner market segments, market trends and opportunities and any further data you may need to thrive in the aqueous-based metal cleaner industry. This aqueous-based metal cleaner market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
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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The aqueous-based metal cleaners market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.28 billion in 2024 to $13.15 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to safety and health concerns, supply chain considerations, rising waste disposal costs, rising population.
The aqueous-based metal cleaners market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.9 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of automation and industry 4.0, increasing customized solutions, increasing demand for cleaning industry, increasing awareness. Major trends in the forecast period include continuous innovation, technology advancements, performance improvements, product developments.
The rapidly growing automotive and manufacturing industries are expected to drive the growth of the aqueous-based metal cleaner market in the coming years. The automotive industry encompasses the design, production, supply, and trade of motor vehicles, while manufacturing industries involve the conversion of raw materials into finished goods. Aqueous-based metal cleaners offer a safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective solution for removing contaminants and residues from metal surfaces in these industries, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the products. For example, in April 2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental agency, reported that global sales of electric two-wheelers reached approximately 9.2 million units in 2022. As a result, the continued growth of the automotive and manufacturing industries is expected to propel the aqueous-based metal cleaner market.
The increasing preference for eco-friendly products is expected to drive the growth of the aqueous-based metal cleaner market in the coming years. Eco-friendly products are designed and manufactured with minimal environmental impact, often utilizing sustainable materials and processes to reduce harm to the planet. Aqueous-based metal cleaners contribute to this trend by providing a sustainable, non-toxic alternative to traditional solvent-based cleaners, helping to reduce harmful chemical emissions and environmental damage. For example, in April 2024, the National Association of Convenience Stores, a US-based non-profit organization, reported that 80% of consumers expressed concern about the environmental impact of their purchases, up from 68% in 2023 and 66% in 2022. As a result, the growing demand for eco-friendly products is expected to drive the aqueous-based metal cleaner market.
Major companies operating in the aqueous-based metal cleaner market are dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions to fortify their position in the market. These advanced products are engineered to offer enhanced cleaning performance, enabling more effective removal of grease, oil, dirt, and other contaminants. For instance, in November 2022, Solvay SA, a Belgium-based manufacturer of chemical and plastic products, introduced Reactsurf 2490, a novel APE-free1 polymerizable water-soluble surfactant. It was specifically formulated to address persistent issues related to dirt absorption and water whitening, ensuring more efficient coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives. Moreover, Reactsurf 2490 adheres to the increasingly stringent regulatory standards for APE-free products.
In July 2023, J.F. Lehman & Company LLC, a US-based private equity investment firm, completed a $1.2 billion acquisition of Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc. This strategic move is anticipated to not only expand J.F. Lehman & Company's portfolio and influence in the sustainability sector but also reinforce their joint dedication to eco-friendly practices and solidify their standing in the market. Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer specializing in aqueous-based parts cleaners.
Major companies operating in the aqueous-based metal cleaners market are BASF SE, Aervoe Industries Inc., Dow Inc., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Evonik Industries AG, Emerson Electric Co., Indorma Ventures Public Limited, Eastman Chemical Company, The Chemours Company, Clariant AG, Nouryon B.V., Stepan Company, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Quaker Chemical Corp, Zep Inc., CRC Industries Inc., Crest Industrial Chemicals Inc., Ashburn Chemical Technologies Co, Claire Manufacturing Company, Dober Chemical Corp., KYZEN Corporation, PCC Chemax Inc., Nugeneration Technologies LLC, Hubbard-Hall Inc., Cavalier Chemicals Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the aqueous-based metal cleaners’ market in 2024. The regions covered in aqueous-based metal cleanser report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the aqueous-based metal cleanser market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The aqueous-based metal cleanser market consists of sales of cleaning systems, detergents, surfactants and emulsifiers. 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.
Water-based metal cleansers, also known as aqueous-based metal cleansers, are cleaning agents that rely on water as a base rather than chemicals or solvents. This makes them less corrosive and volatile compared to other industrial cleaners. Their water-based composition results in the generation of less hazardous waste, and they do not possess ozone-depleting properties. Additionally, they tend to be more widely accepted by operators. These cleansers are primarily employed in the cleaning of industrial machinery and parts.
The key technologies for aqueous-based metal cleaners encompass ultrasonic, rinse, dip, and spray methods. Ultrasonic metal cleaning involves the use of high-frequency, high-intensity sound waves in a liquid to eliminate foreign impurities from surfaces. These cleansers are available in various chemical formulations, including alkaline, acidic, and neutral, and contain a range of cleaning agents like builders, sequestrants, inhibitors, surfactants, and more. They find applications across diverse industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and others.
The aqueous-based metal cleaner market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides aqueous-based metal cleaner market statistics, including aqueous-based metal cleaner industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an aqueous-based metal cleaner market share, detailed aqueous-based metal cleaner market segments, market trends and opportunities and any further data you may need to thrive in the aqueous-based metal cleaner industry. This aqueous-based metal cleaner market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
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.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market Characteristics3. Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market Trends and Strategies4. Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market34. Recent Developments in the Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
5. Global Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market Segmentation
7. Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
9. China Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
10. India Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
11. Japan Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
12. Australia Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
13. Indonesia Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
14. South Korea Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
15. Western Europe Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
16. UK Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
17. Germany Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
18. France Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
19. Italy Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
20. Spain Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
21. Eastern Europe Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
22. Russia Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
23. North America Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
24. USA Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
25. Canada Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
26. South America Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
27. Brazil Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
28. Middle East Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
29. Africa Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market
30. Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Aqueous-Based Metal Cleaners Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on aqueous-based metal cleaners 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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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for aqueous-based metal cleaners? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The aqueous-based metal cleaners market global report answers all these questions and many more.The 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Technology: Ultrasonic; Rinse; Dip; Spray2) By Chemistry: Alkaline; Acidic; Neutral
3) By Cleaning Chemical: Builders; Sequestrants And inhibitors; Surfactants; Other Cleaning Chemicals
4) By End-User: Manufacturing; Automotive And Aerospace; Healthcare; Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Ultrasonic: Ultrasonic Cleaning Tanks; Ultrasonic Cleaning Solutions2) By Rinse: Rinse Stations; Rinse Aids
3) By Dip: Dip Tanks; Dip Solutions
4) By Spray: Spray Equipment; Spray Solutions
Key Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Aervoe Industries Inc.; Dow Inc.; Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Evonik Industries AG
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Application Release Automation market report include:- BASF SE
- Aervoe Industries Inc.
- Dow Inc.
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- Evonik Industries AG
- Emerson Electric Co.
- Indorma Ventures Public Limited
- Eastman Chemical Company
- The Chemours Company
- Clariant AG
- Nouryon B.V.
- Stepan Company
- Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- Quaker Chemical Corp
- Zep Inc.
- CRC Industries Inc.
- Crest Industrial Chemicals Inc.
- Ashburn Chemical Technologies Co
- Claire Manufacturing Company
- Dober Chemical Corp.
- KYZEN Corporation
- PCC Chemax Inc.
- Nugeneration Technologies LLC
- Hubbard-Hall Inc.
- Cavalier Chemicals Inc.
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 200 |
Published | March 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 13.15 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 16.9 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.5% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |