Industrial Degreaser Global Market Report 2025

The industrial degreaser market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $21.43 billion in 2024 to $22.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industry-specific customization, market demand for water-based solutions, focus on regulatory compliance, bio-based and solvent-free solutions, environmental regulations.

The industrial degreaser market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $26.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued regulatory emphasis, growing sustainability awareness, enhanced packaging sustainability, market expansion of water-based solutions, increasing demand for customized solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include bio-based and solvent-free solutions, advanced technology integration, water-based degreasers, packaging innovations, technological advancements.

The forecast of 4.4% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.4% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US by increasing expenses for machinery maintenance, as heavy-duty degreasers from Canada and Malaysia face import duty-driven cost escalations. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The anticipated increase in automotive production is poised to drive the growth of the industrial degreaser market in the coming years. Automotive production encompasses the entire process of manufacturing motor vehicles, including passenger automobiles, light trucks, and commercial vehicles, involving aspects such as concept creation, design, and specification development. Industrial degreasers play a crucial role in the automotive industry by facilitating the cleaning and maintenance of various vehicle components. The widespread adoption of degreasers in the automotive sector is evident in the cleaning and upkeep of diverse vehicle parts. For example, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) in May 2023 revealed that global motor vehicle production reached 85.4 million units in 2022, representing a 5.7% increase compared to the previous year. This substantial growth in automotive production is a key driver propelling the industrial degreaser market forward.

Major players in the industrial degreaser market are actively focusing on developing innovative products to better cater to customer needs. One such innovation is the introduction of high-purity hydrocarbons and alcohol degreasers, employing highly purified solvents for crucial cleaning applications. These solvents are integral components of degreasers used to eliminate grease, lubricants, cutting fluids, corrosion inhibitors, and other contaminants commonly found in industrial applications. In July 2023, Molyslip, a UK-based specialist lubricant manufacturer, launched SLIPCLEAN RD. This unique cleaner and degreaser, formulated with high-quality hydrocarbons and alcohol, effectively removes various industrial soils and impurities, including oil, grease, carbon deposits, inks, and semi-cured adhesives. SLIPCLEAN RD's rapid evaporation rate ensures quick drying, resulting in pristine surfaces.

In October 2022, Hospeco Brands Group, a US-based manufacturer and supplier of personal care, cleaning, and protection products, acquired ChemCor Chemical Corp. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition positions Hospeco to offer a more extensive range of specialty chemical products, including degreasers, cleaners, and disinfectants. The acquisition of ChemCor Chemical Corp, a Southern California-based manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemical products, enhances Hospeco's capabilities in providing a comprehensive line of cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing products to its customers. This strategic move underscores the commitment to strengthening product portfolios and expanding market presence within the industrial degreaser sector.

An industrial degreaser is a specialized cleaning solution crafted to effectively eliminate oils, lubricants, waxes, and various forms of dirt from surfaces, with a particular focus on industrial settings. These degreasers find widespread application in the cleaning of machinery, equipment, tools, and various industrial components.

The primary types of industrial degreasers include water-based and solvent-based variants. A water-based industrial degreaser is a cleaning product specifically formulated to efficiently eliminate oils, soils, cutting fluids, and sealant residues from a range of surfaces. This type of degreaser is available in various formulations such as liquid-based, petroleum-based, bio-based, and others, with applications spanning industries such as automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aviation, and more.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The escalating U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to significantly affect the chemicals sector, which is facing a disproportionate impact - particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic alternatives are limited. Specialty chemical producers, who rely heavily on Chinese raw materials, are encountering production disruptions. Meanwhile, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing their profit margins squeezed due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are increasing investments in R&D for bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to strengthen purchasing power, and relocating production to tariff-neutral countries like Saudi Arabia.

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Major companies operating in the industrial degreaser market report are BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, 3M, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Evonik Industries, Emerson Industrial Automation, Ecolab Inc., DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Eastman Chemical Company, Clariant AG, Diversey, Inc., Stepan Company, Quaker Chemical Corporation, Superior Industries Inc., Valvoline Inc., RUST-OLEUM, A.W. Chesterton Company, Castrol, Aervoe Industries, Inc., Sunburst Chemicals, Inc., NCH Corporation, QualiChem, Inc., PETROFER Chemie H. R. Fischer GmbH + Co. KG.

North America was the largest region in the industrial degreaser market in 2024. The regions covered in the industrial degreaser market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the industrial degreaser market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial degreaser market consists of sales of simple green industrial cleaner & degreaser, zep industrial purple cleaner & degreaser, CRC industries industrial degreaser, eco fast gel industrial degreaser and rector Seal safe-T-Clean industrial degreaser. 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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