PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1786778
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1786778
The global industrial cleaning chemicals market size is expected to reach USD 76.85 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Application (Healthcare, Retail & Food Service, Automotive & Aerospace, Hospitality, Others), By Ingredient Type, By Product Type, By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The industrial cleaning chemicals market encompasses the production and distribution of specialized chemical solutions designed for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining hygiene across a diverse range of industrial, institutional, and commercial settings. These chemicals are formulated to effectively remove tough dirt, grease, grime, and contaminants from machinery, equipment, floors, and surfaces, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with health standards. The market offers a wide array of products, including general-purpose cleaners, disinfectants, metal cleaners, and specialized solutions tailored for specific industries such as healthcare, food processing, and automotive.
The market growth is primarily attributed to the rising global awareness of hygiene and cleanliness, especially in the wake of recent public health challenges. Strict regulatory frameworks imposed by government bodies regarding sanitation, workplace safety, and environmental protection across various industries significantly boost demand for compliant and effective cleaning solutions. Furthermore, the continuous expansion and development of key end-use sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality, inherently necessitate ongoing and increasing consumption of these chemicals. Innovation in product formulations, including the development of eco-friendly and bio-based alternatives, along with advancements in automated cleaning technologies, also contribute to the dynamic evolution and sustained growth of the industrial cleaning chemicals market.
By application, the healthcare segment held the largest share in 2024, driven by the critically high standards of hygiene and sanitation required in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and ensure patient and staff safety.
By ingredient type, the surfactants segment held the largest share in 2024 due to the fundamental and versatile role of natural surfactants in almost all cleaning formulations. They are essential for breaking down and lifting dirt and grease, making them indispensable components in a wide range of industrial cleaning products.
By product type, the general & medical device cleaning segment held the largest share in 2024, due to its widespread utility in daily maintenance tasks across nearly all commercial and industrial environments.
By region, North America held the largest share of the global industrial cleaning chemicals market in 2024. This is primarily driven by its mature industrial infrastructure, stringent regulatory standards for hygiene, and high public awareness regarding cleanliness across sectors such as healthcare and manufacturing. Asia Pacific is rapidly emerging as a dynamic and high-growth area for industrial cleaning chemicals, primarily propelled by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and increasing infrastructure development.
A few key players in the market include Ecolab Inc.; Diversey Holdings, Ltd. (Solenis Company); BASF SE; Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; 3M Company; Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC; The Clorox Company; The Procter & Gamble Company; Solvay S.A.; Evonik Industries AG; and Croda International Plc.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the industrial cleaning chemicals market report on the basis of application, ingredient type, product type, and region:
By Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Healthcare
Retail & Food Service
Automotive & Aerospace
Hospitality
Others
By Ingredient Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Surfactants
Solvents
Chelating Agents
pH Regulators
Solubilizers/Hydrotropes
Enzymes
Others
By Product Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
General & Medical Device Cleaning
Metal Cleaners
Disinfectants
Commercial Laundry
Dish Washing
Others
By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America