Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Research Report – Forecast to 2030

Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market: Information by Form (Aqueous, Solvent), by Type (Neutral, Alkaline, Acidic), by Metal Type (Copper & Alloys, Steel), by Application (Industrial, Household), by End-Use Industry (Automotive, Manufacturing), and Region - Forecast till 2030

ID: MRFR/CnM/4755-HCR | 100 Pages | Published By Chitranshi Jaiswal on March 2023         

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Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Synopsis


Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market expected to reach moderate CAGR growth forecast period 2018-2027. Metal cleaning chemicals are used to remove extraneous organic and inorganic material from the surface of metals, which are often contaminated by oil, grease, dirt and particulate matter, corrosion oxides, and other impurities over a period of time. Surface cleaning is necessary to prevent the metal from damage due to the penetration of oxides and other contaminants, thus increasing service life. Metals are generally corroded by coming into contact with hard water, organic materials such as algae, microbes, denatured protein residue, animal fat, and hydrocarbons and inorganic materials such as carbonates, hydroxides, oxides, sulfides, sulfates, silicates, and phosphates.


Metal cleaning chemicals are used for both industrial and household applications. They find widespread applications in the cleaning of equipment and heavy machinery in industries such as automotive and aerospace, electrical and electronics, and manufacturing industries including chemicals, healthcare, and food & beverage. They are also used to clean household utensils made of copper and its alloys, silver, and cast iron, among others.


The Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market is mainly driven by the widespread use of metals in equipment and heavy machinery across different end-use industries such as automotive, aerospace, railways, electrical and electronics, metallurgy, chemicals, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage. Rapid industrialization in Asia-Pacific due to economic growth and lucrative investment policies is likely to boost the product market.


Stringent environmental regulations in developed countries against the use of toxic chemicals is expected to hamper product demand. Moreover, the need for bio-based and environmentally sustainable chemicals is likely to offer growth opportunities to players in the Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market during the forecast period. Several manufacturers have already started the production of bio-based metal cleaning chemicals to meet the growing consumer demand. For instance, in 2013, BASF expanded its technological base by purchasing industrial enzyme technology from Henkel AG & Co. KGaA for the manufacturing of detergents and cleaners. Also, NuGenTec is one of the leading producers of green industrial and oilfield cleaners, degreasers, and other chemicals using natural and organic ingredients such as soybeans and orange peel.


Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market in 2017, by Form


 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market


Source: MRFR Analysis


Market Segmentation


The Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market has been segmented by Form, Type, Metal Type, Application, End-Use Industry, and Region.


On the basis of Form, the Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market has been segmented into aqueous, organic solvent, powder, and others. On the basis of type, the global metal cleaning chemicals market has been segmented into neutral cleaning agents, alkaline cleaning agents, and acidic cleaning agents.

On the basis of Metal Type, the Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market has been segmented into steel, aluminum, copper and alloys, titanium, cast iron, and others.


On the basis of Application, the Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market has been segmented into industrial and household. The industrial segment has been further divided into metal tools, metal equipment and heavy machinery, reactors and tanks, metal chips and sheets, and others.


On the basis of End-use industry, the Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market has been segmented into automotive and aerospace, electrical and electronics, manufacturing, and home care. The manufacturing industry has been further divided into chemicals, healthcare, food & beverage, oil & gas, and others.


Regional Analysis


The Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market has been segmented into five regions, namely, Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.


Asia-Pacific dominated the Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market in 2017 and is expected to remain the largest regional market during the forecast period. The growing demand from end-use industries such as automotive, electrical and electronics, chemicals, healthcare, oil & gas, and home care are contributing to the product market.


The North American and European markets followed the market in Asia-Pacific in terms of Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Size and are expected to grow steadily during the forecast period. Significant demand from end-use industries such as automotive and aerospace, electrical and electronics, chemicals, food & beverage, oil & gas, and healthcare are contributing to product demand in these markets.


The market in the Middle East & Africa is expected to witness rising demand during the forecast period. Growing end-use industries such as food & beverage and chemicals, and an established downstream oil & gas industry are likely to positively impact the demand for metal cleaning chemicals during the forecast period.


The Latin American Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market is expected to show moderate growth mainly from the growing end-use industries in countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela.


Key Players


Some of the prominent manufacturers in the Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market are Hubbard-Hall Inc. (U.S.), Kyzen Corp. (U.S.), Lincoln Chemical Corporation (U.S.), Delstar Metal Finishing, Inc. (U.S.), Crest Chemicals (U.S.), ZAVENIR DAUBERT INDIA (India), Chautauqua Chemical Company (U.S.), Luster-On Products (U.S.), Elmer Wallace Ltd (U.K.), DST-Chemicals A/S (Denmark), Rochester Midland Corporation (U.S.), Quaker Chemical Corporation (U.S.), PITAMBARI PRODUCTS PVT. LTD. (India), Houghton International Inc. (U.S.), and Stepan Company (U.S.).

Industry News:


November 2021- A leading provider of industrial parts cleaning and surface treatment solutions, EcoClean said parts cleaning had become a vital production step in several industry areas. A good parts cleaning is required to meet particulate and film-type cleanliness specifications reproducibly and with the least charges possible. According to the firm, these varying needs call for processes and machines customized to particular needs. The materials used to manufacture these parts include metal, composites, ceramic, and plastic. To ensure the quality of the process, the need of cleanliness levels remain in line with requirements. October 2021- A prominent leader in custom-fashioned and developed molten salt bath equipment and specialty chemical formulations, Kolene Corporation, has announced the acquisition of Upton Industries. Upton Industries, since its founding in 1937 has been designing and developing thermal processing systems in the metal heat treating industry. The company said that its Engineered Thermal Solutions methodology has been prominent in conventional lines of heat treat equipment, including lift-off, car bottom, box type, and specialty furnaces with either gas-fired or electric heating systems. Kolene will allegedly operate in approximately 50,000 square feet of production, assembly, and commercial processing plants with the completion of the acquisition.November 2021- A leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment, Ichor Holdings, Ltd., announced that its subsidiary Incline Merger Sub, LLC, has signed a merger contract with IMG Companies, LLC. The deal worth USD270 million is being funded with nearly USD140 million of cash and marketable securities on hand and the remaining USD 130 million of incremental borrowing, according to the recent refinancing and expansion of their credit facility.In February 2020, Jason Industries, Inc. announced of their teaming up with Matchless Metal Polish Company. This growth would boost the regional metal cleaning chemicals market substantially.


Intended Audience



  • Metal cleaning chemicals manufacturers

  • Traders and distributors of metal cleaning chemicals

  • Research and development institutes

  • Potential investors

  • Raw material suppliers

  • Nationalized laboratories



Report Scope:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
  Market Size   2030: Significant value
  CAGR   2019–2030: Substantial CAGR
  Base Year   2019
  Forecast Period   2020-2030
  Historical Data   2018
  Forecast Units   Value (USD Million)
  Report Coverage   Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
  Segments Covered   By Form, Type, Metal Type, Application, End-Use Industry and Region
  Geographies Covered   North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
  Key Vendors   Hubbard-Hall Inc. (U.S.), Kyzen Corp. (U.S.), Lincoln Chemical Corporation (U.S.), Delstar Metal Finishing, Inc. (U.S.), Crest Chemicals (U.S.), ZAVENIR DAUBERT INDIA (India), Chautauqua Chemical Company (U.S.), Luster-On Products (U.S.), Elmer Wallace Ltd (U.K.), DST-Chemicals A/S (Denmark), Rochester Midland Corporation (U.S.), Quaker Chemical Corporation (U.S.), PITAMBARI PRODUCTS PVT. LTD. (India), Houghton International Inc. (U.S.), and Stepan Company (U.S.).
  Key Market Opportunities   Rapid industrialization in Asia-Pacific due to economic growth and lucrative investment policies is likely to boost the product market.
  Key Market Drivers   The widespread use of metals in equipment and heavy machinery across different end-use industries such as automotive, aerospace


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Cleaning of heavy equipment and industrial machinery is the major driver of the global metal cleaning chemicals market.

Heavy use of metals and heavy machinery equipment in end-use industries and rapid industrialization in APAC are secondary drivers of growth in the global metal cleaning chemicals market.

Stringent environment regulations in developed countries is the major restraint which can hamper the growth of the global metal cleaning chemicals market.

The APAC region can dominate the global metal cleaning chemicals market due to demand from various end-use industries such as home care, chemicals, automotive, healthcare, oil & gas, and electrical & electronics.

ZAVENIR DAUBERT INDIA, DST-Chemicals A/S, Kyzen Corp., Crest Chemicals, Houghton International Inc., PITAMBARI PRODUCTS PVT. LTD., Chautauqua Chemical Company, Delstar Metal Finishing, Inc., Luster-On Products, Rochester Midland Corporation, Quaker Chemical Corporation, Stepan Company, Elmer Wallace Ltd, Hubbard-Hall Inc., and Lincoln Chemical Corporation are the major players of the global metal cleaning chemicals market.