The metal cleaning chemicals industry swiftly recovered from the pandemic and the growth outlook remains robust throughout the forecast period to 2030. The metal cleaning chemicals market presents a complete analysis of key trends, growth opportunities, and market drivers. Further, market size forecasts of water-based metal cleaning chemicals and solvent-based metal cleaning chemicals are provided from 2021 to 2030. In addition, business applications including automotive, aerospace, industrial, healthcare, and others are forecast across six regions for 2030. Further, the key metals cleaned including steel, copper, aluminum, and others are provided in the report. Further, chemical types of chelating agents, surfactants, solvents, solubilizers, pH regulators, and others are also included in the study.
Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Size Outlook (US$ Billion) and Growth Forecasts (%), 2021- 2030
Metal cleaning chemicals are used to perform diverse cleaning functions including flux removal, removal of surface accumulations, oil, grease, rust, oxides, and dirt removal from tanks, and others. Poor cleaning can result in defects in printed metallic parts. Due to the cost-effectiveness of alkaline chemicals, they are widely used for metal cleaning purposes.
The global Metal Cleaning Chemicals market size stood at $13.1 billion in 2022. Further, strong end-user industry demand is driving the market outlook. From 2023 to 2030, the Metal Cleaning Chemicals market is likely to register a steady revenue increase at a compounded annual growth rate of 5.53 percent to reach $20 billion by 2030.
Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Trends- Rust prevention additives being integrated into water-based metal cleaners
Water-based metal cleaning chemicals offer superior health and safety profile and have emerged as the most used chemical type worldwide. The rapid shift from solvent-based chemicals to aqueous chemicals is being observed, predominantly to overcome the volatility, flammability, and health/safety-related challenges posed by solvent metal cleaners.
Over 78% of the market share is held by aqueous (water-based) metal cleaning chemicals. Further, the segment is poised to register the fastest growth rate as well over the forecast period. On the other hand, challenges related to rust and aluminum staining restrict wide adoption. Accordingly, companies are focusing on rust-preventive additives in aqueous metal cleaners, which can remove a wide range of soils while protecting ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces.
Market Opportunities- Key function of metal cleaning chemicals- Surfactants
Surfactants remain the dominant type of metal cleaning chemicals. Surfactants are added to achieve degreasing, emulsification, oil rejection, wetting, low-foaming, and others. Different types of surfactants such as Anionic, cationic, and non-ionic surfactants are marketed by companies. Companies like Dow are marketing low-foam surfactants for metal cleaning applications. Clariant offers corrosion inhibitors and neutralizing agents in addition to low-foaming surfactants. Evonik, AkzoNobel, and others also market a wide range of surfactants for individual application requirements. Spray-type, immersion type and ultrasonic-type application forms are gaining strong demand driven by the high potential of metal cleaning chemicals.
Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Share Analysis- Water-based chemicals dominate the markets worldwide
Water-based chemicals are relatively safer and pose no health risks. Accordingly, manufacturers and consumers continue to prefer water-based metal cleaning chemicals to solvent-based products. The launch of cost-efficient and superior-performance aqueous metal cleaning chemicals supports the market growth outlook.
The chart below provides the market share analysis of metal cleaning chemicals by water-based and others.
Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Segmentation
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1. Executive Summary
1.1 Introduction to Metal Cleaning Chemicals Markets
1.2 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Size Outlook, 2021- 2030
1.3 Growth Opportunities in Metal Cleaning Chemicals Industry
1.4 Winning Strategies for the post-pandemic future
2. Report Guide
2.1 Market Definition and Scope
2.2 Market Segmentation
2.3 Research Methodology
2.4 Forecast Methodology
2.5 List of Abbreviations
3. Growth Opportunity Analysis
3.1 Key Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Trends
3.1.1 Water-based metal cleaning chemicals continue to gain rapid acceptance
3.1.2 Rust prevention additives being integrated with water-based metal cleaners
3.2 Key Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Growth Drivers
3.2.1 Manufacturing and transportation applications support long-term market outlook
3.2.2 Rapid industrialization in emerging Asia-Pacific countries
3.2.3 Surfactants offer strong growth prospects
3.3 Key Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Growth Restraints
3.3.1 Stringent environment and government regulations
3.3.2 Intense competitive conditions
4 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook – Scenario Analysis
4.1 Low Growth Case Scenario Forecasts: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Size Outlook to 2030
4.2 Reference Growth Case Scenario Forecasts: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Size Outlook to 2030
4.3 High Growth Case Scenario Forecasts: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Size Outlook to 2030
5. Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Segmentation- Outlook by Type
5.1 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Type, 2023
5.2 Water-based Metal cleaning chemicals- Market Outlook to 2030
5.3 Solvent-based Metal cleaning chemicals- Market Outlook to 2030
6. Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Segmentation- Outlook by Applications
6.1 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Applications, 2023
6.2 Automotive: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
6.3 Aerospace: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
6.4 Industrial: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
6.5 Healthcare: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
6.6 Others
7. Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Segmentation- Outlook by Metals
7.1 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Metals, 2023
7.2 Steel: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
7.3 Copper: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
7.4 Aluminum: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
7.5 Others
8. Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Segmentation- Outlook by Chemical Type
8.1 Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Share Analysis by Chemical Type, 2023
8.2 Chelating agent: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
8.3 Surfactant: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
8.4 Solvent: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
8.5 Solubilizer: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
8.6 pH regulator: Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook to 2030
8.7 Others
9. North America Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook and Opportunities to 2030
9.1 Market Snapshot, 2023
9.2 North America Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Growth Opportunities
9.2.1 North America Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Type, 2021 to 2030
9.2.2 North America Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Application, 2021 to 2030
9.2.3 North America Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Country, 2021 to 2030
9.3 United States Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
9.4 Canada Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
9.5 Mexico Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10. Europe Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook and Opportunities to 2030
10.1 Market Snapshot, 2023
10.2 Europe Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Growth Opportunities
10.2.1 Europe Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Type, 2021 to 2030
10.2.2 Europe Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Application, 2021 to 2030
10.2.3 Europe Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Country, 2021 to 2030
10.3 Germany Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10.4 France Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10.5 United Kingdom Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10.6 Spain Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10.7 Italy Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
10.8 Other Europe Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
11. Asia Pacific Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook and Opportunities to 2030
11.1 Market Snapshot, 2023
11.2 Asia Pacific Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Growth Opportunities
11.2.1 Asia Pacific Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Type, 2021 to 2030
11.2.2 Asia Pacific Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Application, 2021 to 2030
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Country, 2021 to 2030
11.3 China Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
11.4 Japan Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
11.5 India Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
11.6 South Korea Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
11.7 Indonesia Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
11.8 Other Asia Pacific Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
12. South and Central America Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook and Opportunities to 2030
12.1 Market Snapshot, 2023
12.2 South and Central America Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Growth Opportunities
12.2.1 South and Central America Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Type, 2021 to 2030
12.2.2 South and Central America Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Application, 2021 to 2030
12.2.3 South and Central America Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Country, 2021 to 2030
12.3 Brazil Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
12.4 Argentina Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
12.5 Other Latin America Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
13. Middle East and Africa Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook and Opportunities to 2030
13.1 Market Snapshot, 2023
13.2 Middle East and Africa Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Growth Opportunities
13.2.1 Middle East and Africa Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Type, 2021 to 2030
13.2.2 Middle East and Africa Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Application, 2021 to 2030
13.2.3 Middle East and Africa Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook by Country, 2021 to 2030
13.3 Saudi Arabia Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
13.4 United Arab Emirates (the UAE) Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
13.5 Other Middle East Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
13.6 Egypt Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
13.7 South Africa Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
13.8 Other Africa Metal Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, 2021 to 2030
14. Profiles of major world Metal Cleaning Chemicals Companies
14.1 Evonik Industries
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
14.2 BASF SE
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
14.3 Dow Chemical
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
14.4 3M Company
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
14.5 Nouryon
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
14.6 Eastman Chemical
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
14.7 Stepan Company
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
14.8 The Chemours Company
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
- Financial Profile
14.9 Air Products and Chemicals
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
14.10 Element Solutions
- Key Statistics
- Business Operations
- Products and Services Offered
- SWOT Analysis
- Financial Profile
15. Appendix
15.1 Publisher’s Expertise
15.2 List of Tables and Charts
15.3 List of Exhibits
15.4 Legal Disclaimer
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Manufacturing and transportation applications support long-term market outlook, Rapid industrialization in emerging Asia Pacific countries, Surfactants offer strong growth prospects, Water-based metal cleaning chemicals continue to gain rapid acceptance, Rust prevention additives being integrated with water-based metal cleaners, and others
The global Metal Cleaning Chemicals market size stood at $13.1 billion in 2022.
From 2023 to 2030, the Metal Cleaning Chemicals market is likely to register a steady revenue increase at a compounded annual growth rate of 5.53 percent to reach $20 billion by 2030.
Evonik Industries, BASF SE, Dow Chemical, 3M Company, Nouryon, Eastman Chemical, Stepan Company, The Chemours Company, Air Products and Chemicals, Element Solutions, and others
Water-based metal cleaning chemicals continue to gain rapid acceptance, presenting strong growth prospects for companies