Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market Report 2026

The industrial cleaning chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $64.83 billion in 2025 to $70.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of industrial manufacturing activities, rising maintenance of heavy machinery, growth of food and beverage processing plants, increasing use of disinfectants in industrial settings, availability of specialized industrial formulations.

The industrial cleaning chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $94.72 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing automation in industrial cleaning processes, rising demand for low-residue and fast-acting chemicals, expansion of pharmaceutical and food processing industries, growing focus on sustainability in industrial operations, increasing regulatory scrutiny on workplace hygiene. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of equipment-specific cleaning solutions, rising demand for corrosion inhibiting chemicals, growing use of cip and automated cleaning systems, expansion of hygiene standards in industrial operations, enhanced focus on worker safety compliance.

The rising expenditure on healthcare by individuals is expected to drive the growth of the industrial cleaning chemicals market. Healthcare encompasses the maintenance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being, with disinfection playing a crucial role in reducing infection risks from microbial contamination. For instance, in May 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based national statistical institute, UK healthcare expenditure reached approximately £292 billion in 2023, up from £283 billion in 2022. Therefore, the increasing healthcare spending is fueling demand for industrial cleaning chemicals.

Major companies in the industrial cleaning chemicals market are focusing on eco-friendly innovations to gain a competitive edge. Eco-friendly industrial cleaning chemicals are environmentally conscious formulations that deliver effective cleaning for industrial applications while minimizing impacts on human health and ecosystems. For instance, in September 2023, Bunzl Canada Inc., a Canada-based distributor of professional products, launched its Smart Environmentally Friendlier Cleaning Chemical Alternatives line. This range features ECOLOGO- and Green Seal-certified products that are non-caustic, hypoallergenic, and reduce chemical exposure for workers while maintaining high-performance cleaning. The portfolio includes multipurpose cleaners, floor care solutions, and disinfectants using biodegradable surfactants and naturally derived active ingredients, offering sustainable cleaning without compromising effectiveness.

In July 2023, Solenis, a U.S.-based global specialty chemicals provider for water treatment, hygiene, and industrial sectors, acquired Diversey Holdings, Ltd. for US $4.6 billion. This acquisition expanded Solenis’ capabilities in industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals, broadening market reach, diversifying product offerings, and enhancing scale in cleaning and sanitation solutions. Diversey is a U.S.-based provider of hygiene, facility cleaning, and sanitation products, including industrial cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and maintenance solutions for commercial, institutional, and industrial customers.

Major companies operating in the industrial cleaning chemicals market are Ecolab Inc., Diversey Holdings Ltd., Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik SE, Procter & Gamble Company, Akzo Nobel N.V., Clariant International Ltd., Croda International PLC, Eastman Chemical Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Huntsman Corporation, Solvay SA, Dow Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Stepan Company, Pilot Chemical Company, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Royal Chemical Co. Inc., Dober Chemical Corp., Spartan Chemical Company Inc., The Chemours Company, Lubrizol Corporation, Nouryon, Quaker Houghton, Kao Corporation, Betco Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the industrial cleaning chemicals market in 2025. The regions covered in the industrial cleaning chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial cleaning chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial cleaning chemicals market consists of sales of heavy-duty and highly concentrated commercial quality detergents, sanitizers, air hygiene, ventilation biocides, solvent cleaners, descalers, shower head cleaners, engineering pre-commission cleaners, oil dispersants, and quick break self-emulsifying cleaners. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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