Global Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Analysis and Size

The essential factors contributing to the growth of the metal cleaning chemicals market in the forecast period of 2023 to 2030 include the extensive use of metals in equipment and heavy machinery in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, railways, electrical and electronics, and others. The fast development and profitable investment policies propel the market’s growth. In addition, the need for bio-based and ecologically sustainable chemicals is offering a number of growth opportunities which is significantly driving the market’s growth.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the metal cleaning chemicals market which was USD  13,795.86 million in 2022, is expected to reach USD 19,709.39 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.56% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Metal cleaning chemicals are the type of chemicals that are used for removing unnecessary organic and inorganic components from the surface of metals, contaminated by corrosion oxides, oil, grease, dirt and particulate matter, and others. Surface cleaning is very essential for preventing metal from any kind of harm due to the dispersion of oxides and other contaminants. Metals get corrosion when they come into contact with water, algae, microbes, and other substances. Metal cleaning chemicals are used for various industrial and household applications.  

Global Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing demand for aqueous-based metal cleaners

The use of various harmful components such as trichloroethylene and other solvents is harmful to the environment. The advantages of aqueous-based metal cleaners are widely recognized. Therefore, the introduction of aqueous (water) based technology is mostly preferred by people as it is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Therefore, it is widely used for cleaning and degreasing metals. Along with this the aqueous based metal cleaners protect the environment, improve safety, and decrease industrial waste and functioning costs. Therefore, the wide adoption of aqueous based metal cleaners is driving the market’s growth.

• Rising use of green and bio-based alternatives

Bio based and green metal cleaning chemicals are made by using plant and animal materials as their foremost ingredients. Green and bio-based metal cleaning chemicals are made from renewable resources, and they commonly do not have synthetics, toxins, or ecologically harmful substances. As they are effective and safe their demand is rising globally and a number of people are opting for them. Along with this the use of bio based and green alternatives avoids major hazardous conditions as they do not react with other chemicals which drives the market’s growth.

Opportunities

• Demand for metal cleaning chemicals for manufacturing and transportation industries

The demand for metal cleaning chemicals is increasing in the manufacturing and transportation industries. The transportation of heavy equipment and machinery needs proper maintenance to maintain the performance of the equipment. Therefore, the transportation and manufacturing industries require the wide usage of metal cleaning chemicals for even operational competence. Therefore, contributing to the market’s growth.

• The growing use in automotive industries

The automotive industry is growing globally which uses various machinery, equipment, and components, for which frequent cleaning is required to alleviate the production downtime. In addition, the growing aerospace industry uses these chemicals widely to protect the components and machinery from corrosion, and accumulation of other harmful contaminants. Therefore the growing use of metal cleaning chemicals is contributing to the market’s growth. 

Restraints/Challenges

• Waste management and harmful effects

One of the main challenges of aqueous metal cleaning is the difficulties faced in rinsing to eliminate the cleaning agent debris and other remains. These metal cleaning chemicals need wastewater treatment before disposal into water bodies, liable on the type of chemicals. These cleaning chemicals are mostly corrosive and incompatible with oxygen is hazardous. Along with this water pollution further leads to the killing of a wide range of organisms present in the water. Therefore, waste management and its harmful effects are a major challenge hindering the market’s growth.

• Stringent regulations on metal cleaning chemicals

Stringent rules and regulations are implemented by the governments of many countries regarding the Air Pollution Control Regulation (the VOC Regulation) for stopping the import and manufacturing of metal cleaning chemicals products that harm the environment. Various emissions standards for solvent-based cleaning are implemented by governments for reducing or controlling VOC emissions. These regulations limit the number of manufacturers in the market which is a major restraint hindering the market’s growth.

This metal cleaning chemicals  market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the metal cleaning chemicals market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

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Recent Developments

• In July 2020, Evonik, one of the leading market players launched multifunctional surfactant TOMADOL 904 for hard surface cleaning applications in North America. This launch allows customers to enhance the sustainability of their cleaning product formulations which drives the market’s growth.
• In June 2020, Nouryon, one of the leading market players acquired the carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) business of J.M. Huber Corporation. This acquisition is expected to extend Nouryon’s portfolio of products in CMC, a sustainable, bio-based water-soluble polymer used as a thickener, stabilizer, binder, and film former.

Global Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Scope

The metal cleaning chemicals market is segmented on the basis of cleaner type, ingredient, composition, metal type, end-use. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Cleaner Type

• Aqueous
• Solvent
• Others

Ingredient

• Surfactants
• Chelating Agent
• Solubilizer/Hydrotrops
• PH Regulator
• Enzymes
• Glycol
• Terpenes
• Phosphates
• Biocides
• Others

Composition

• Neutral Cleaning Agents
• Acid Cleaning Agents
• Alkali Cleaning ChemicalS
• Chlor Alkali

Metal Type

• Steel
• Iron
• Cast Iron
• Titanium
• Brass
• Aluminum
• Metal
• Metal Alloys
• Cooper
• Others

End-Use

• Industrial
• Metal Tools
• Metal Equipment
• Heavy Machinery
• Reactors
• Tanks
• Metal Chips
• Sheets
• Others
• Commercial
• Food Service
• Retail
• Healthcare
• Institutional Buildings
• Others
• Construction
• Manufacturing and Commercial Offices
• Automotive and Aerospace
• Electrical and Electronics
• Transportation
• Food Processing
• Chemicals and Pharmaceutical
• Heavy Equipment
• Mining
• Household
• Oil and Gas
• Appliances and Utensils
• Others

Global Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The metal cleaning chemicals market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by cleaner type, ingredient, composition, metal type, end-use as referenced above.

The countries covered in the metal cleaning chemicals market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Asia-Pacific dominates the metal cleaning chemicals market because of the growing manufacturing industries in the region. Rapidly increasing new business provisions through the region is reflecting heavy growth opportunities for industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals manufacturers driving the market’s growth.

North America is expected to grow during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030 due to growing market for ecologically friendly metal cleaning products, growing public fear for environmental preservation and governmental regulation. Along with this the rapid expansion of industrial production augmented trade, and the number of vehicles are contributing for the market’s growth.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Global Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Share Analysis

The metal cleaning chemicals market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to metal cleaning chemicals market.

Some of the major players operating in the metal cleaning chemicals market are:

• BASF SE (Germany)
• DuPont. (U.S.)
• Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
• Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.)
• Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (U.S.)
• Stepan Company (U.S.)
• Dow (U.S.)
• Quaker Chemical Composition (U.K)
• Rochester Midland Corp (U.S.)
• Emerson Electric Co. (U.S.)
• Oxiteno (Brazil)
• The Chemours Company. (U.S.)
• MODERN CHEMICALS (U.S.)
• Hubbard-Hall (U.S.)
• PCC Chemax Inc. (U.S.)
• NuGenTec (U.S.)
• KYZEN CORPORATION (U.S.)
• Lincoln Chemical Corporation. (U.S.)
• Delstar Metal Finishing, Inc. (U.S.)
• Crest Chemicals. (U.S.)

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