Industrial Degreaser Market Trends, Growth, and Forecast 2025-2033
The global industrial degreaser market size reached USD 22.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 32.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% during 2025-2033.
Market Overview:
The industrial degreaser market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly degreasers, expansion of manufacturing and industrial activities, and advancements in degreaser formulations. According to IMARC Group’s latest research publication, “Industrial Degreaser Market Report by Type (Water-Based, Solvent-Based), Grade (Liquid-Based, Petroleum Based, Bio-Based, and Others), Application (Automotive, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Aviation, and Others), and Region 2025-2033”, the global industrial degreaser market size reached USD 22.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 32.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1% during 2025-2033.
This detailed analysis primarily encompasses industry size, business trends, market share, key growth factors, and regional forecasts. The report offers a comprehensive overview and integrates research findings, market assessments, and data from different sources. It also includes pivotal market dynamics like drivers and challenges, while also highlighting growth opportunities, financial insights, technological improvements, emerging trends, and innovations. Besides this, the report provides regional market evaluation, along with a competitive landscape analysis.
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- Market Dynamics
- Market Trends and Market Outlook
- Competitive Analysis
- Industry Segmentation
- Strategic Recommendations
Growth Factors in the Industrial Degreaser Market
- Increasing Demand for Eco-Friendly Degreasers
The demand for industrial degreasers is escalating due to increasing demand for more environmentally friendly and sustainable cleaning products. Industries such as automotive, manufacturing and aerospace have significant pressure to comply with costly, complex and onerous environmental regulations (i.e. the EPA or REACH in Europe) that restrict the use of hazardous materials. Consequently, the demand for bio-based and water-based degreasers is rapidly increasing as a means of lowering volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. For instance, a major automotive manufacturer recently made the switch to a biodegradable degreaser to clean engine components, thereby reducing its environmental footprint and maintaining cleaning effectiveness. The shift to biodegradable degreasers provides an opportunity for companies to meet environmental regulations and offer environmentally responsible products that are sought out by consumers, and many companies are able to invest in greener alternatives to traditional solvent-based degreasers as market expansion for biodegradable and water-based degreasers occurs.
- Expansion of Manufacturing and Industrial Activities
The global growth of the manufacturing sector, especially in developing regions such as India and Southeast Asia, is among several growth drivers for the industrial degreaser market. With the continued growth of manufacturing sectors such as electronics, machinery, and metalworking comes a higher need for effective degreasing solutions to service and maintain equipment, and ensure product quality. For example, in the electronics industry, precision cleaning is critical. Removing flux residues from circuit boards requires specialized degreasing solutions, which leads to demand for degreasers. A case study conducted by a Singapore-based electronics manufacturer showed that adopting high performance degreasers increased production efficiency by 15% by reducing equipment downtime related to equipment contamination. This trend of industrial growth and the rise in quality maintenance needs will continue progressing the market expansion.
- Advancements in Degreaser Formulations
Improvements in degreaser formulations through advances in technology are creating growth in the market thus creating greater application possibilities. New technology is leading to new degreasers such as nano-emulsion degreasers and also solvent systems that have lower toxicity levels. The result is a greater variety and performance in cleaning products while minimizing the impact on worker's health. The advancement of cleaning products is critical in industries such as aerospace, where high precision cleaning of components is needed. A common aerospace example is a leading aerospace company who introduced a new low-VOC degreaser and realized significant gains and improved efficiency cleaning precision turbine blades while maintaining the safety of current workers. Many advances in degreasing technology have met and also exceeded the known industry health and safety standards while complying with requirements; also, the continually changing workplace requirements will improve consumer demand for high-performance, safe, and versatile degreasers which ultimately leads us back to widely-produced, multi-return applications.
Key Trends in the Industrial Degreaser Market
- Shift Toward Water-Based and Biodegradable Degreasers
In the industrial degreasers market, a noticeable trend is the understanding the benefits of water-based degreasers and biodegradable degreasers. With increased emphasis on environmentally friendly and sustainable products, water-based biodegreaers have lower toxicity and environmental significance when compared to traditional solvent- based degreasers. This means industries that want to be environmentally friendly have access to a safer and more sustainable technology. An example of this are plants that process food in Europe. One of these plants moved from using solvent-based degreaser to a water-based degreaser in production lines when cleaning them. This change brings additional benefits as it allows the plant to meet HACCP food safety standards without creating hazardous chemical waste. This trend is likely to grow considering that many companies are focusing on their corporate social responsibility and certifications such as ISO 14001, which will encourage more companies to look at sustainable cleaning solutions.
- Rise of Automated Cleaning Systems
The integration of automated cleaning systems in industrial settings is a growing trend that is reshaping the degreaser market. Automated systems, such as ultrasonic cleaning machines and robotic degreasing units, enhance efficiency and consistency while reducing labor costs. These systems require specialized degreasers compatible with automated equipment, driving demand for tailored formulations. A case study from a German automotive parts manufacturer highlighted how implementing an ultrasonic cleaning system with a custom degreaser reduced cleaning time by 20% and improved part quality. As industries increasingly adopt automation to streamline operations, the demand for degreasers optimized for these systems is expected to rise, transforming market dynamics.
- Growing Focus on Worker Safety and Health
Worker safety and health impacts are affecting trends in the industrial degreasers market, with companies focusing on low-toxicity and non-hazardous products. Traditional degreasers containing ingredients such as chlorinated solvents are hazardous to workers, and thus, many industries are choosing to find safer alternatives. For example, a metalworking facility in the United States eliminated its use of chlorinated solvent-based degreaser in favor of a low-toxicity alternative. This change resulted in less exposure of workers to harmful fumes and a reasonable level of workplace safety compliance. A trend supporting these types of changes exists in many workplaces. For instance, OSHA encourages usage of safe handling of chemicals as a health and safety standard. With greater understanding and recognition of occupational health risks, safe-to-use degreasers with lower toxicity levels are becoming popular among manufacturing firms. Companies are investing in product development that combines effective and safe product qualities. Organizations are increasing efforts to promote new product safer practices in safety and compliance concerns, which will lead to product innovation and market growth.
We explore the factors driving the growth of the market, including technological advancements, consumer behaviors, and regulatory changes, along with emerging industrial degreaser market trends.
Leading Companies Operating in the Industrial Degreaser Industry:
- 3M Company
- Abro Industries Inc.
- BG Products Inc.
- Callington Haven Pty Ltd.
- Carroll Company (FGL Group)
- Claire-Sprayway Inc. (Plaze Inc.)
- Dow Inc.
- Nyco Products Company
- Oil Technics Ltd
- Stepan Company
- Superior Industries Inc.
- Valvoline Inc.
Industrial Degreaser Market Report Segmentation:
By Type:
- Water-Based
- Solvent-Based
By Grade:
- Liquid-Based
- Petroleum Based
- Bio-Based
- Others
By Application:
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical
- Aviation
- Others
Regional Insights:
- North America (United States, Canada)
- Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
- Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
- Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
- Middle East and Africa
Research Methodology:
The report employs a comprehensive research methodology, combining primary and secondary data sources to validate findings. It includes market assessments, surveys, expert opinions, and data triangulation techniques to ensure accuracy and reliability.
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