Metal Finishing Chemical Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Metal Finishing Chemical Market report segments the industry into Chemical Type (Plating Chemicals, Proprietary Chemicals, Cleaning Chemicals, Conversion Coating Chemicals), Materials (Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Nickel, Chromium, Others), Process (Anodizing, Carbonizing, Electroplating, Polishing, Plating, Thermal or Plasma Spray Coating, Others), and End-User Industry (Automotive, Industrial, Electronics, and more).

Metal Finishing Chemical Market Size

Metal Finishing Chemical Market Analysis

The Metal Finishing Chemical Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period.

  • Growing adoption of bio-based cleaning chemicals is anticipated to create further growth opportunities for the market.
  • The automotive industry is expected to dominate the end-user industry segment of the global metal finishing chemical market as it offers properties such as corrosion resistance, wear and tear resistance, electrical conductivity among others.
  • Asia-Pacific region represents the largest market and is also expected to be the fastest-growing market over the forecast period owing to the consumption from countries such as China, India, and Japan.

Asia Pacific Region to be the Fastest Growing Market

  • Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR during the period on account of rapid expansion of automobile industry and growing industrial machinery end use sector in the region.
  • The increasing investments and production in the automotive industry, rising electrical and electronics production, and surging demand for heavy equipment, with multinational companies investing in the industrial sector, are some of the major factors driving the demand for metal finishing in the region.
  • China is the largest manufacturer of automobiles globally. The automotive sector in China is shaping up for product innovation, with the country focusing more on manufacturing products, to enhance fuel economy and minimize emissions, because of increasing environmental concerns owing to rising pollution levels in the country.
  • The Japanese metal finishing market is primarily driven by the increased usage in the aerospace sector, which increased significantly in the last few years due to the advancements in technology and R&D supported by the government.
  • The Japanese aerospace industry manufactures aircraft components for commercial and defense aircraft. The production of commercial aircraft has been increasing over the past couple of years, owing to the increasing cargo demands.
  • Due to the aforementioned factors, the demand for metal finishing chemical is expected to increase in the region during the forecast period.

Metal Finishing Chemical Industry Overview

The Global Metal Finishing Chemical Market is partially consolidated in nature with a few major players dominating a significant portion of the market. Some of the major companies are Atotech, Chemetall, Dow, ELEMENTIS PLC and McGean-Rohco Inc. and among others.

Metal Finishing Chemical Market Leaders

  1. Atotech

  2. Chemetall

  3. Dow

  4. ELEMENTIS PLC

  5. McGean-Rohco Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Metal Finishing Chemical Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Automotive Fleet Size
    • 4.1.2 Increased Demand for Durable and Wear Resistant Products
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Replacement of Metals by Plastics
    • 4.2.2 Unfavorable Conditions Arising Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Chemical Type
    • 5.1.1 Plating Chemicals
    • 5.1.2 Proprietary Chemicals
    • 5.1.3 Cleaning Chemicals
    • 5.1.4 Conversion Coating Chemicals
  • 5.2 Materials
    • 5.2.1 Aluminum
    • 5.2.2 Copper
    • 5.2.3 Zinc
    • 5.2.4 Nickel
    • 5.2.5 Chromium
    • 5.2.6 Others
  • 5.3 Process
    • 5.3.1 Anodizing
    • 5.3.2 Carbonizing
    • 5.3.3 Electroplating
    • 5.3.4 Polishing
    • 5.3.5 Plating
    • 5.3.6 Thermal or Plasma Spray Coating
    • 5.3.7 Others
  • 5.4 End-user Industry
    • 5.4.1 Automotive
    • 5.4.2 Industrial
    • 5.4.3 Electronics
    • 5.4.4 Aerospace and Defense
    • 5.4.5 Construction
    • 5.4.6 Others
  • 5.5 Geography
    • 5.5.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.1.1 China
    • 5.5.1.2 India
    • 5.5.1.3 Japan
    • 5.5.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.5.1.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.2 North America
    • 5.5.2.1 United States
    • 5.5.2.2 Canada
    • 5.5.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.5.3 Europe
    • 5.5.3.1 Germany
    • 5.5.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.3.3 France
    • 5.5.3.4 Italy
    • 5.5.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.5.4 South America
    • 5.5.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.5.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.5.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.5.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.5.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.5.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.5.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%) /Ranking Analysis**
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Atotech
    • 6.4.2 Chemetall
    • 6.4.3 Dow
    • 6.4.4 ELEMENTIS PLC
    • 6.4.5 McGean-Rohco Inc.
    • 6.4.6 Advanced Chemical Company
    • 6.4.7 Coral Chemical Company
    • 6.4.8 Houghton International, Inc.
    • 6.4.9 NOF Corporation
    • 6.4.10 Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Metal Finishing Chemical Industry Segmentation

The Metal Finishing Chemical Market report includes:

Chemical Type Plating Chemicals
Proprietary Chemicals
Cleaning Chemicals
Conversion Coating Chemicals
Materials Aluminum
Copper
Zinc
Nickel
Chromium
Others
Process Anodizing
Carbonizing
Electroplating
Polishing
Plating
Thermal or Plasma Spray Coating
Others
End-user Industry Automotive
Industrial
Electronics
Aerospace and Defense
Construction
Others
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
Chemical Type
Plating Chemicals
Proprietary Chemicals
Cleaning Chemicals
Conversion Coating Chemicals
Materials
Aluminum
Copper
Zinc
Nickel
Chromium
Others
Process
Anodizing
Carbonizing
Electroplating
Polishing
Plating
Thermal or Plasma Spray Coating
Others
End-user Industry
Automotive
Industrial
Electronics
Aerospace and Defense
Construction
Others
Geography
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Metal Finishing Chemical Market Research FAQs

What is the current Metal Finishing Chemical Market size?

The Metal Finishing Chemical Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Metal Finishing Chemical Market?

Atotech, Chemetall, Dow, ELEMENTIS PLC and McGean-Rohco Inc. are the major companies operating in the Metal Finishing Chemical Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Metal Finishing Chemical Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Metal Finishing Chemical Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Metal Finishing Chemical Market.

What years does this Metal Finishing Chemical Market cover?

The report covers the Metal Finishing Chemical Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Metal Finishing Chemical Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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