| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 57.58 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 72.38 Billion |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | 4.68 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | High |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Analysis
The Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market size is estimated at USD 57.58 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 72.38 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.68% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the market in 2020 as operations across different industries and institutions were halted due to the restrictions associated with the pandemic. However, considering the post-pandemic scenario, as lockdowns were lifted, the demand for these cleaning chemicals increased significantly, owing to increased awareness regarding better hygiene and cleanliness.
- Over the short term, accelerating demand from the healthcare industry and rising demand from the food industry to combat foodborne illnesses are expected to drive the market's growth.
- However, health hazards caused by cleaning chemicals are a key factor anticipated to restrain the growth of the market over the forecast period.
- Nevertheless, the emerging use of bio-based cleaning chemicals is likely to create lucrative growth opportunities for the global market soon.
- North America dominates the global market, owing to high awareness among the population and collective efforts to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Trends
General-purpose Cleaners Segment Anticipated to Dominate the Market
- The general-purpose cleaning products segment is the most significant product type segment of the industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market. Products in this segment are mainly used as ware-wash, floor cleaners, etc., at hospitals, hotels, and offices.
- Most chemicals used in industrial and institutional cleaning are biocides and surfactants.
- Japan stands as a leading producer of industrial cleaning chemicals, owing to its abundant availability of raw materials and labor force. Data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry revealed a decline in domestic demand for cationic surfactants in Japan, dropping by 350 tons (-3.31%) in 2023 compared to the previous year. However, the consumption in the last two years outpaced that of earlier years.
- As per data from Happi Magazine and Circana, the household cleaning product segment with the highest multi-outlet sales in the United States in 2023 was all-purpose cleaners/disinfectants, which totaled over USD 1.7 billion in sales.
- As cleanliness is a factor that has the highest importance in hospitals and healthcare, the growth of the healthcare industry and the increasing number of new hospitals play a significant role in the growth of the cleaning chemicals market.
- Asia-Pacific is home to two of the most populous countries in the world, i.e., China and India, which are also home to more than 60% of hospitals worldwide.
- India is home to about 70,000 hospitals, of which the private sector owns more than 63%.
- Furthermore, along with hospitals, the hotel industry is another significant end user of general-purpose cleaning products. According to Hospitality Net, in 2022, about 2,480 new hotels were opened globally, and it was expected that in 2024, about 2,707 additional new hotels would be opened globally.
- Moreover, data from IKW, the German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association, indicated that household cleaning products in Germany raked in approximately EUR 1.24 billion (~USD 1.37 billion) in 2023, marking a 0.8% rise over 2022.
- Given the critical reliance of end users like hospitals and hotels on general cleaning products, demand for the general-purpose cleaners segment is poised to rise in the coming years.
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North America to Dominate the Market
- North America dominates the global industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market. Factors such as a surge in hospital construction and increased public awareness of the importance of maintaining a hygienic environment are driving the regional market’s growth.
- The cleaning industry encompasses residential, commercial, specialty, and laundry services. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2022, US consumers spent an average of USD 169.83 on laundry and cleaning supplies.
- Furthermore, data from Happi Magazine and Circana revealed that liquid laundry detergent sales in the United States reached approximately 620 million units in 2023.
- According to data from the American Hospital Association, as of January 2024, the United States had about 6,120 hospitals, of which 84% were community hospitals.
- Canada is among the fastest-growing countries in North America, along with the United States and Mexico. As per StatCan, the number of hospital establishments in Canada reached 1,280 as of 2022.
- The food and beverage processing industry is one of the major end-user industries of industrial chemicals. The Mexican industry is expected to grow over the forecast period due to the rising trend of eating packaged food, increased standards of living, coupled with increased spending power.
- The car wash segment is pivotal in this market, offering a diverse array of cleaning chemical products. These products cater to OEMs for new vehicles and the aftermarket for on-road washing. With an increasing emphasis on car care and maintenance, the demand for car washing products is on the rise in the region.
- The demand for automobiles has been increasing over the past few years, positively affecting the industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market’s growth. As per OICA, US automotive production reached 10.61 million units in 2023 from 10.05 million units in 2022.
- Given these applications and the strong regional demand, North America is set to remain the largest regional market for industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market over the coming years.
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Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Industry Overview
The industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market is consolidated in nature. The major players (not in any particular order) include Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, BASF SE, 3M, Procter & Gamble (P&G), and CLARIANT, among others.
Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Leaders
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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
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BASF SE
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3M
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Procter & Gamble (P&G)
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CLARIANT
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market News
- August 2023: BASF announced a new production plant to increase production capacity for water-soluble dispersants based on acrylic acid at its Dilovasi, Turkey site. This investment was anticipated to help the company's detergent, cleaning, and chemical processing products reach countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- October 2022: BASF launched its latest solutions, including Lavergy, Tinopal CBS X optical brightener, and SokalanSR 400 A, at SEPAWA in Berlin. The products find applications in the home care, industrial and institutional cleaning, and personal care markets.
Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Industry Segmentation
Industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals are majorly used in the healthcare, food, and beverage industries. These chemicals include biocides, surfactants, sanitizers, and laundry care products.
The industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market is segmented by raw material, product type, market type, and geography. By raw material, the market is segmented into chlor-alkali, surfactants, solvents, phosphates, acids, biocides, and other raw materials (chelants, rheology modifiers, opacifiers, dispersants, ketones, and esters). By product type, the market is segmented into general-purpose cleaners, disinfectants and sanitizers, laundry care products, and vehicle wash products. By market type, the market is segmented into commercial and manufacturing. The report also covers the sizes and forecasts for the industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market in 27 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (USD).
| Raw Material | Chlor-alkali | Caustic Soda | |
| Soda Ash | |||
| Chlorine | |||
| Surfactants | Nonionic | ||
| Anionic | |||
| Cationic | |||
| Amphoteric | |||
| Solvents | Alcohols | ||
| Hydrocarbons | |||
| Chlorinated | |||
| Ethers | |||
| Phosphates | |||
| Acids | |||
| Biocides | |||
| Other Raw Materials (Chelants, Rheology Modifiers, Opacifiers, Dispersants, Ketones, and Esters) | |||
| Product Type | General-purpose Cleaners | ||
| Disinfectants and Sanitizers | |||
| Laundry Care Products | |||
| Vehicle Wash Products | |||
| Market Type | Commercial | Foodservice | |
| Retail | |||
| Laundry and Dry Cleaning | |||
| Healthcare | |||
| Car Washes | |||
| Offices, Hotels, and Lodging | |||
| Manufacturing | Food and Beverage Processing | ||
| Fabricated Metal Products | |||
| Electronic Components | |||
| Other Manufacturing Market Types (Textile, Pulp and Paper, Petrochemical, etc.) | |||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China | |
| India | |||
| Japan | |||
| South Korea | |||
| Malaysia | |||
| Thailand | |||
| Indonesia | |||
| Vietnam | |||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
| North America | United States | ||
| Canada | |||
| Mexico | |||
| Europe | Germany | ||
| United Kingdom | |||
| Italy | |||
| France | |||
| Spain | |||
| NORDIC Countries | |||
| Turkey | |||
| Russia | |||
| Rest of Europe | |||
| South America | Brazil | ||
| Argentina | |||
| Colombia | |||
| Rest of South America | |||
| Middle East and Africa | Saudi Arabia | ||
| South Africa | |||
| Nigeria | |||
| Qatar | |||
| Egypt | |||
| United Arab Emirates | |||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa | |||
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Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Research FAQs
How big is the Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market?
The Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market size is expected to reach USD 57.58 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.68% to reach USD 72.38 billion by 2030.
What is the current Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market size?
In 2025, the Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market size is expected to reach USD 57.58 billion.
Who are the key players in Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market?
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, BASF SE, 3M, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and CLARIANT are the major companies operating in the Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market?
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market.
What years does this Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market size was estimated at USD 54.89 billion. The report covers the Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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