Cleaner And Degreaser Market Size

The Global Cleaner and Degreaser Market reached US$ 40.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 48.3 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 2.3% during 2024–2031.

Cleaner and degreaser products — from industrial heavy-duty degreasers and metal-part cleaners to institutional surface cleaners and bio-based consumer degreasers — play a critical role across manufacturing, automotive, food processing, healthcare, and building maintenance. Market growth is being shaped by industrial maintenance cycles, stricter hygiene and environmental regulations, a shift toward water-based and bio-based chemistries, and demand for specialty formulations for electronics, aerospace and high-precision manufacturing.

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Market Drivers

• Industrial & Automotive Maintenance Needs — Ongoing manufacturing activity, automotive production and service/aftermarket work generate steady demand for heavy-duty degreasers and parts-cleaning chemistries. Industrial degreasers are essential for equipment reliability and paint/assembly prep.

• Food, Pharma & Hygiene Regulations — Stricter cleanliness and sanitary standards in food processing, pharmaceuticals and healthcare push facility operators to adopt certified cleaners and validated degreasing regimes.

• Sustainability & Green Chemistry Shift — There is accelerating adoption of water-based, enzymatic and bio-based degreasers to meet VOC limits and corporate ESG commitments; the biobased degreaser segment is a notable growth pocket.

• Growth of High-precision Industries — Electronics, aerospace and medical device manufacturing require low-residue, low-ionic cleaners—driving demand for specialty, often higher-margin chemistries and services.

Geographical Share

  • Asia-Pacific (APAC) — A major regional engine: large manufacturing bases, expanding automotive and electronics production in China, India, Korea and Southeast Asia underpin strong demand; APAC features prominently in most forecasts.
  • North America — Mature market with high per-facility spend on cleaning programs, strong institutional demand (hospitals, food processors), and early adoption of green chemistries.
  • Europe — Emphasis on regulation and sustainability (VOC limits, EHS rules) supports uptake of certified, low-emission products and engineered cleaning solutions.
  • Latin America / MEA — Steady growth driven by infrastructure and industrial investment but at lower per-capita spend vs developed markets.

Market Segments

The market is typically broken down by:

  • By Type: Water-based cleaners, Solvent-based cleaners, Bio-based/enzymatic cleaners, Powdered degreasers, Aerosol sprays.
  • By Application / End-Use: Industrial manufacturing (metal parts, heavy machinery), Automotive & Aftermarket, Food & Beverage processing, Healthcare & Hospitals, Institutional/Commercial cleaning, Electronics & Precision cleaning.
  • By Formulation / Delivery: Bulk (industrial drums), Ready-to-use sprays, Concentrates, Wipes, Cleaning systems (ultrasonic, vapor degreasing).

Key Players

The global landscape features large chemical and hygiene groups, specialist formulators and regional players. Frequently cited companies include Ecolab, Diversey (Solenis/Diversey heritage), 3M, Henkel, BASF, Solvay, Clorox, Zep, WD-40 Company, Dow, Valvoline and numerous regional chemical houses. These firms compete on formulation performance, regulatory compliance, sustainability credentials and service models (e.g., on-site cleaning programs).

Industry Developments

• Shift to Bio-based & Enzyme Technologies — Suppliers are launching enzymatic and biodegradable degreasers that reduce VOCs and improve worker safety; transparency on COA/ biodegradability is becoming a purchasing requirement.

• Service & Systems Growth — Beyond sold-chemistry, vendors increasingly offer on-site dosing, closed-loop cleaning systems (ultrasonic, aqueous parts washers) and managed-service contracts to lock in long-term revenue and deliver validated cleanliness.

• Regulatory Pressure on Solvent Use — VOC and solvent restrictions in North America and Europe are accelerating reformulation toward water-based solutions and greener solvents.

• E-commerce & Specialty SKUs — Growth of online sales for niche and consumer degreasers (auto-care, home workshop) plus single-use wipes and consumer safe formulations.

Challenges & Restraints

  • Price Sensitivity & Fragmentation — Many end users still buy on price for commodity chores; market contains many local formulators and private-label suppliers that keep margins under pressure.
  • Raw-material Volatility — Fluctuations in solvent, surfactant and specialty-additive prices can squeeze profitability or force reformulation cycles.
  • Technical Complexity for Precision Cleaning — Electronics and aerospace cleaning require validated processes and often non-standard chemistries, raising the bar for suppliers and slowing adoption in price-sensitive regions.

Outlook & Opportunities

The cleaner & degreaser market is expected to expand moderately through 2031 (DataM Intelligence projects US$ 48.3 billion by 2031), with pockets of higher growth for bio-based degreasers, specialty electronics cleaners, and managed cleaning services. Key opportunities include: formulation of low-VOC, food-contact-safe degreasers; turnkey parts-cleaning systems for industrial converters; enzyme-based products for food & beverage hygiene; and expansion into APAC via local manufacturing/technical support.