Global Metal Cleaners and Degreasers Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Metal Cleaners and Degreasers Market Size was estimated at USD 3.47 Billion in 2023
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.36% from 2023 to 2033
• The Worldwide Metal Cleaners and Degreasers Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 5.85 Billion by 2033
• North America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Metal Cleaners and Degreasers Market Size is expected to cross USD 5.85 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.36% from 2023 to 2033. The growing need for sophisticated and environmentally friendly cleaning products is driving the market for metal cleaners and degreasers, which presents several potential opportunities.     

Market Overview  

The industry devoted to products that clean, degrease, and prepare metal surfaces for additional processing, painting, or coating is known as the metal cleaners and degreasers market. These products are necessary in many industries, including electronics, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and construction, where metal components must be free of impurities like rust, oil, grease, and dirt to function properly and last a long time. The market for metal cleaners and degreasers includes the manufacture, sale, and usage of cleaning products that guarantee the quality, longevity, and functioning of metal surfaces in a variety of applications by keeping them clear of impurities. The growing need for metal cleaners and degreasers across a range of industries, including industrial, automotive, and aerospace, is a key factor driving the growth of the metal cleaners and degreasers market. Increasingly, they are spending money on R&D to create new products that meet these rules, giving them a competitive advantage and driving the growth metal cleaners and degreasers market. The growing need for metal cleaning and maintenance in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and industrial maintenance, is driving the growth metal cleaners and degreasers market.     

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the metal cleaners and degreasers market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the metal cleaners and degreasers market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the metal cleaners and degreasers market.

Driving Factors

The creation of environmentally friendly cleaning products and stricter rules regarding the environment are driving the growth of the metal cleaners and degreasers market. The requirement for specialized cleaning solutions is expected to increase as the automotive sector continues to innovate and moves toward electric vehicles, which drives the growth of the metal cleaners and degreasers market. The expansion of the industrial and automotive sectors, as well as the rising demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable products, are the primary factors driving the metal cleaners and degreasers market. The constantly growing automotive industry is one of the main factors driving the growth of the metal cleaners and degreasers market.       

Restraining Factors

The high price of bio-based and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions in comparison to conventional solvent-based products is one of the main factors restricting the metal cleaners and degreasers market.

Market Segmentation

The metal cleaners and degreasers market share is classified into product type, application, and end user.        

• The water-based segment held the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product type, the metal cleaners and degreasers market is divided into water-based, solvent-based, and bio-based. Among these, the water-based segment held the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Water-based degreasers and cleansers are preferred due to their safety record and environmental advantages. These products do not burn, aren't hazardous, and don't release any dangerous volatile organic compounds.   

• The automotive segment held the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the metal cleaners and degreasers market is divided into automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, marine, and others. Among these, the automotive segment held the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Specialized cleaning methods catered to the particular needs of electric drivetrains and battery components are made possible by continuous improvements in automotive technology, especially the move towards electric vehicles.  

• The industrial segment held the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end user, the metal cleaners and degreasers market is divided into industrial, commercial, and residential. Among these, the industrial segment held the largest share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The widespread use of metal cleaning and degreasing products in the automotive, aerospace, marine, and manufacturing sectors drives the industrial segmental market growth.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Metal Cleaners and Degreasers Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the metal cleaners and degreasers market over the predicted timeframe.

Aisa Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the metal cleaners and degreasers market over the predicted timeframe. Rapid urbanization and industrialization are the main drivers of the Asia Pacific region. Countries like China and India, whose manufacturing and automotive industries are flourishing, are significant contributors to this rise. The market's growth in this region is also supported by the government's supportive policies and growing awareness of environmental sustainability. The market for Asia Pacific is a reflection of the substantial growth potential of the region. 

North America is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR growth of the metal cleaners and degreasers market during the forecast period. A developed industrial base and strict environmental restrictions define the North America metal cleaners and degreasers market. The market is growing due to the adoption of advanced cleaning solutions, which is driven by consumer preferences and regulatory compliance. The two biggest markets in this region are the US and Canada, and sustainability and innovation are highly valued.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the metal cleaners and degreasers market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Jelmar
• Zep Inc.
• 3M Company
• BASF SE
• Ecolab Inc.
• Kyzen Corporation
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• Stepan Company
• Diversey, Inc.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• A.W. Chesterton Company
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Houghton International Inc.
• Quaker Chemical Corporation
• Others  

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Development

• In February 2025, Jelmar, a family- and women-owned company that manufactures the home and industrial cleaning product brands CLR Brands, CLR PRO, CLR PRO MAX, and Tarn-X, announced the addition of CLR PRO MAX Industrial Degreaser to their portfolio of industrial products. The goal of CLR PRO MAX Industrial Degreaser is to effectively penetrate and remove stubborn grease, oil, and dirt from parts, machinery, heavy equipment, appliances, and surfaces.   

• In September 2024, Zep launched three products to Lowe's Home Improvement stores across the country, including two of its signature degreasers. Zep Heavy-Duty Citrus Degreaser & Cleaner Mist Industrial Purple Degreaser & Cleaner Mist and Outdoor Foaming Cleaner & Brightener are now available at the shop, which has about 1,700 home improvement and outlet locations in the US.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the metal cleaners and degreasers market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Metal Cleaners and Degreasers Market, By Product Type  

• Water-Based
• Solvent-Based
• Bio-Based

Global Metal Cleaners and Degreasers Market, By Application

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Manufacturing
• Marine
• Others

Global Metal Cleaners and Degreasers Market, By End User

• Industrial
• Commercial
• Residential

Global Metal Cleaners and Degreasers Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa