Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market

Updated on : April 23, 2024

Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market

The global industrial cleaning chemicals market was valued at USD 47.1 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach USD 59.5 billion by 2028, growing at 4.8% cagr from 2023 to 2028. Over the world, the industrial cleaning chemicals market is expanding significantly, and during the forecast period, a similar trend is anticipated. The extensive use of industrial cleaning chemicals and growing concern about enabling healthier environment has raised the demand for industrial cleaning chemicals worldwide. Increasing demand from application post COVID-19 pandemic post-COVID-19, coupled with the rise in workplace hygiene initiatives, are key factors expected to drive the global industrial cleaning chemicals industry during the forecast period. Furthermore, demand for green & bio-based industrial cleaning chemicals and the role of enzymes in detergent products chemicals is an opportunity for market growth. However, lengthy authorization for biocidal products and reduced production capacity and lack of workforce in industrial cleaning industry are the major challenges in the industrial cleaning chemicals industry.

Attractive Opportunities in Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market

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Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market Dynamics

Driver: Increasing demand from end-use industries post COVID-19 pandemic

Industrial cleaning plays a very vital role in the performance and growth of manufacturing & commercial offices, healthcare, and retail & food service applications. In these applications, there is direct client interaction so, these industries aim on ensuring cleanliness. In manufacturing, food processing industries, and automotive industries, better hygiene is not only safe for workers but also results in quality products, which helps in improving productivity. All these applications are projected to grow at a positive rate, which is expected to drive the demand for industrial cleaning chemicals in these applications. Thus, the increasing demand from end-use industries post COVID-19 pandemic drives the market.

Restraints: Government & environmental regulations

Many industrial cleaning chemicals are subject to numerous regulations from government and environmental authorities because of their VOC content (usually in solvent-based cleaning products). Solvent cleaners consists of mineral spirits, a solvent commonly used for hard surface cleaning due to their ability to quickly dissolve grease, oil, grime, dirt, burnt-on carbon, and heavy lubricants. There are many other chemicals such as tetrachloroethylene and sodium hydroxide, that are toxic and result in various health risks. Sodium hydroxide is used to clean storage tanks and process tanks, tetrachloroethylene for dry cleaning, and triclosan is used in the healthcare industry—these chemicals have adverse effects on health when they get merged with the sources of drinking water. All these factors restrain the industrial cleaning chemicals market.

Opportunities: Use of enzymes in detergent products chemicals

An enzyme is a catalyst that can speed up biological processes. Enzymes, at lower temperatures, enable significant environmental savings by their ability to provide washing performance. Employing enzymes, which at low concentrations have high performance in compact cleaning products, is an alternative technology to replace phosphates. Enzymes are used in consumer detergent applications such as laundry & dishwashing and are used for professional cleaning in floor cleaning, medical devices, and ware washing applications. Thus, the use of enzymes in detergent products chemicals is a major opportunity for the manufacturers of industrial cleaning chemicals.

Challenges: Lengthy authorization for biocidal products

The Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) 528/2012) concerns the placing on the market and use of biocidal products, which are used to protect animals, humans, materials, or articles against harmful organisms such as bacteria or pests, by the action of the active substances contained in the biocidal product. All biocidal products must be authorized before they can be made available in the market. Companies can choose between many alternative processes, depending on the number of countries and their product where they wish to sell it. The advocacy for regulatory flexibility for fast availability and approval of biocidal products is a major challenge for industrial cleaning chemical manufacturers in Europe.

Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market Ecosystem

Prominent companies in industrial cleaning chemicals market include financially stable and well-established manufacturers of industrial cleaning chemicals. These key players have been operating in the market for several years and possess state-of-the-art technologies, a diversified product portfolio, and strong worldwide marketing and sales networks. Prominent companies in this market include BASF SE (Germany), Dow Inc. (US), Clariant AG (Switzerland), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), and Solvay SA (Belgium).

Based on ingredient type, the surfactants segment is estimated to account for the largest market share of the industrial cleaning chemicals market

Based on ingredient type, the surfactants segment is estimated to account for the largest market share. This is attributed to the widespread usage of surfactants as an ingredient with many different formulations in the industrial cleaning chemicals. Moreover, the surfactants segment is anticipated to grow at the second highest CAGR during the forecast period because of its superior qualities.

Based on product type, the general & medical device cleaning segment is anticipated to dominate the market

General & medical device cleaning segment dominated the global industrial cleaning chemicals market. This high growth is mainly driven by its extensive application in the sanitary wares, cleaning of floors, medical equipment, carpets, glass surfaces, and for maintaining basic hygiene in work and healthcare premises. Moreover, the general & medical device cleaning segment is also anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on application, the healthcare segment is estimated to account for the largest market share of the industrial cleaning chemicals market

Based on application, the healthcare segment is estimated to account for the largest market share. This is attributed to its increasing demand for usage of the industrial cleaning chemicals in healthcare centers such as hospitals, clinics, and medical institutions. Moreover, the healthcare segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific market is projected to contribute the largest share of the industrial cleaning chemicals market

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest share of the global industrial cleaning chemicals market throughout the forecast period, in terms of value. According to projections, the region will be a prime location for the industrial cleaning chemicals business attributed to the rising concern about healthier environment in healthcare and increasing healthcare expenditure, and increasing demand from industrial, food processing and automotive industry.

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Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market Players

The key market players profiled in the Report include BASF SE (Germany), Dow Inc. (US), Clariant AG (Switzerland), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Solvay SA (Belgium), Diversey Holdings Ltd. (US), Stepan Company (US), Ecolab Inc. (US), Pilot Chemical Corp. (US), and DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (US), among others.

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Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market Report Scope

The study categorizes the industrial cleaning chemicals market based on Ingredient Type, Product Type, Application, and Region.

By Ingredient Type

• Surfactants
  • Anionic
  • Nonionic
  • Cationic
  • Amphoteric
• Solvents
• Chelating Agents
• pH Regulators
• Solubilizers/Hydrotropes
• Enzymes
• Others

By Product Type

• Oven & Grill Cleaners
• Metal Cleaners
• Dish Washing
• General & Medical Device Cleaning
  • Floor Care
  • Carpet Care
• Food Cleaners
• Dairy Cleaners
• Disinfectants
  • Commercial Laundry

By Application

• Manufacturing & Commercial Offices
• Healthcare
• Retail & Food Service
• Hospitality
• Automotive & Aerospace
• Food Processing
• Others

By Region

• Asia Pacific
• North America
• Western Europe
• Central & Eastern Europe
• Middle East & Arica
• South America

Recent Development

• In December 2022, Clariant AG announced an expansion of its business by new investments to enhance Chinese ethoxylation plant. An investment of USD 87.5 million is made for increasing capacity for existing products as well as the introduction of new products by the end of 2024.
• In November 2022, BASF SE has announced a collaboration with Inditex to develop the first detergent designed to reduce microfiber release from textiles during washing.
• In June 2022, Evonik Industries AG celebrated the start of construction of the world’s first commercial rhamnolipid production facility with a groundbreaking ceremony. The new biosurfactant plant is a triple-digit million-euro investment in Evonik’s biotech hub in Slovakia.
• In April 2022, Solvay SA announced its production of biodegradable solvent Rhodiasolv IRIS. Previously manufactured in China, this solvent will now be produced at Solvay's Melle site (France).
• In January 2022, Dow Inc. signed an exclusive agreement with Locus Performance Ingredients to expand biosurfactant offerings in the global home care and personal care markets.

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