Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market
Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Forecasts to 2032 – Global Analysis By Product Type (General-Purpose Cleaners, Disinfectants and Sanitizers, Degreasers, Detergents, Polishes and Coatings, Odor Neutralizers, Specialty Cleaners, and Other Product Types), Ingredient Origin, Raw Material, Application, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market is accounted for $88.53 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $179.22 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 10.6% during the forecast period. Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Chemicals refer to formulated cleaning agents used to ensure hygiene and sanitation in industrial, commercial, and institutional environments like healthcare facilities, manufacturing units, and educational institutions. These include disinfectants, detergents, and specialty cleaners developed to eliminate dirt, germs, and grease effectively. Their use supports safe, clean, and compliant operations by upholding health and safety standards across diverse professional and public sectors.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increased focus on public health and hygiene awareness
Heightened awareness of infection prevention, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, has increased demand for effective cleaning and sanitizing solutions across healthcare, food service, and commercial facilities. Advancements in disinfection technologies, including electrostatic spraying and nanotechnology-based cleaning agents, are enhancing hygiene standards. Governments and regulatory bodies are also promoting hygiene initiatives and implementing stricter sanitation regulations in public and private institutions. Moreover, rising consumer expectations for clean and safe environments are pushing companies to upgrade their cleaning protocols.
Restraint:
Volatile raw material prices
The cleaning chemicals sector heavily depends on raw materials derived from crude oil, making it vulnerable to price volatility in global energy markets. Manufacturers are facing cost pressures due to supply chain disruptions and transportation inefficiencies, which have intensified since the pandemic. Additionally, environmental regulations limiting the use of certain chemical ingredients are forcing companies to invest in reformulation and sustainable alternatives, adding to production costs. These factors collectively constrain pricing flexibility and hinder long-term growth potential in the industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market.
Opportunity:
Rising demand for bio-based and sustainable solutions
Industries are shifting toward eco-friendly formulations made from renewable sources such as plant-based surfactants, enzymes, and biodegradable solvents. Technological advances in green chemistry and fermentation-based production processes are enhancing the efficacy and cost competitiveness of these products. Leading manufacturers are investing in R&D to develop low-VOC, non-toxic, and phosphate-free cleaning solutions aligned with circular economy goals. The increasing preference for sustainability in corporate procurement policies and certifications such as Green Seal and EcoLabel are further accelerating this transition.
Threat:
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) concerns
Overuse and improper disposal of disinfectants and antimicrobial agents are contributing to the evolution of resistant microbial strains. Regulatory authorities and health organizations are tightening guidelines on the use of biocidal products to mitigate AMR risks. This shift is compelling manufacturers to reformulate products using safer and targeted antimicrobial mechanisms. Emerging technologies, such as enzyme-based cleaners and microbe-neutralizing coatings, are being explored as alternatives to traditional disinfectants.
Covid-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic had a transformative impact on the industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market. The crisis significantly elevated hygiene standards across hospitals, workplaces, and public facilities, driving unprecedented demand for disinfectants and sanitizers. Manufacturers rapidly scaled production capacities and diversified portfolios to include antiviral and antibacterial formulations. However, supply chain disruptions and raw material shortages temporarily constrained availability and pricing stability. Post-pandemic, the market continues to benefit from sustained emphasis on preventive hygiene and safety protocols across industries.
The general-purpose cleaners segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The general-purpose cleaners segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to its broad application across commercial, healthcare, and food service sectors. These cleaners are versatile, cost-effective, and essential for maintaining day-to-day hygiene across multiple surfaces and environments. Continuous product innovation, including concentrated formulations and smart-dosing systems, is enhancing operational efficiency. The integration of eco-friendly ingredients and biodegradable surfactants is aligning with global sustainability goals. Key players are launching advanced multi-surface solutions that combine cleaning and disinfection capabilities, reducing labor and time costs.
The food service & processing segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the food service & processing segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, due to increasing hygiene standards and regulatory compliance requirements. The surge in demand for effective sanitizers, degreasers, and floor cleaners is driven by the need to prevent cross-contamination in kitchens and production lines. Technological advancements such as automated cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems and enzymatic cleaning agents are transforming operational efficiency in food manufacturing. Rising consumer expectations for food safety and sustainability are encouraging companies to adopt biodegradable and non-toxic solutions.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, driven by rapid industrialization and urbanization. Expanding hospitality, healthcare, and food processing industries in countries like China, India, and Japan are significantly boosting product consumption. Governments are implementing stringent hygiene and environmental regulations, promoting safer cleaning practices. Increasing foreign investments and the establishment of global manufacturing hubs are strengthening supply chains. The adoption of advanced cleaning technologies such as robotics, automated floor scrubbers, and AI-driven sanitation systems is on the rise.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, fueled by technological innovation and growing sustainability initiatives. The region is at the forefront of adopting green cleaning technologies, including bio-based formulations and smart dosing systems. Stringent health and safety standards across educational, healthcare, and corporate sectors are driving product innovation and regulatory compliance. Key players are investing in advanced disinfection solutions, such as UV-C and electrochemical cleaning technologies, to meet evolving hygiene demands. The integration of data analytics and IoT-based cleaning management systems is improving efficiency and monitoring capabilities.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market include Ecolab Inc., Stepan Co., Diversey H., Christeyns, BASF SE, Kao Corpor., Clorox Pro., Betco Corp., 3M Company, Spartan Ch., Henkel AG, Zep Inc., Reckitt Be., and Procter &, SC Johnson.
Key Developments:
In November 2025, Ecolab Inc. announced the expansion of its exclusive partnership with The Home Depot. For the first time, Canadians can shop for cleaning solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential use under the Ecolab® Scientific Clean™ product line at more than 180 Home Depot retail stores across Canada and online.
In May 2025, Stepan Company announced that its subsidiary, Stepan Philippines Quaternaries, Inc., has entered into an agreement to sell SPQI's manufacturing assets located in Bauan, Batangas, Philippines to Masurf, Inc., a subsidiary of Musim Mas Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Product Types Covered:
• General-Purpose Cleaners
• Disinfectants and Sanitizers
• Degreasers
• Detergents
• Polishes and Coatings
• Odor Neutralizers
• Specialty Cleaners
• Other Product Types
Ingredient Origins Covered:
• Bio-based / Green Chemicals
• Conventional / Petrochemical-based
Raw Materials Covered:
• Chlor-Alkali
• Surfactants
• Solvents
• Chelating Agents
• Other Raw Materials
Applications Covered:
• Floor Care
• Glass and Surface Cleaning
• Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
• Sanitation and Disinfection
• Odor Control
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Healthcare Facilities
• Food Service & Processing
• Hospitality
• Commercial Offices
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Educational Institutions
• Retail & Supermarkets
• Government & Public Buildings
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Product Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 End User Analysis
3.9 Emerging Markets
3.10 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market, By Product Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 General-Purpose Cleaners
5.3 Disinfectants and Sanitizers
5.4 Degreasers
5.5 Detergents
5.6 Polishes and Coatings
5.7 Odor Neutralizers
5.8 Specialty Cleaners
5.9 Other Product Types
6 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market, By Ingredient Origin
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Bio-based / Green Chemicals
6.3 Conventional / Petrochemical-based
7 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market, By Raw Material
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Chlor-Alkali
7.3 Surfactants
7.4 Solvents
7.5 Chelating Agents
7.6 Other Raw Materials
8 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market, By Application
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Floor Care
8.3 Glass and Surface Cleaning
8.4 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
8.5 Sanitation and Disinfection
8.6 Odor Control
8.7 Other Applications
9 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market, By End User
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Healthcare Facilities
9.3 Food Service & Processing
9.4 Hospitality
9.5 Commercial Offices
9.6 Industrial Manufacturing
9.7 Educational Institutions
9.8 Retail & Supermarkets
9.9 Government & Public Buildings
9.10 Other End Users
10 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.6 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.2 UAE
10.6.3 Qatar
10.6.4 South Africa
10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 Ecolab Inc.
12.2 Stepan Company
12.3 Diversey Holdings Ltd.
12.4 Christeyns NV
12.5 BASF SE
12.6 Kao Corporation
12.7 Clorox Professional Products Company
12.8 Betco Corporation
12.9 3M Company
12.10 Spartan Chemical Company, Inc.
12.11 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
12.12 Zep Inc.
12.13 Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
12.14 Procter & Gamble Professional
12.15 SC Johnson Professional
List of Tables
1 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Product Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
3 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By General-Purpose Cleaners (2024-2032) ($MN)
4 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Disinfectants and Sanitizers (2024-2032) ($MN)
5 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Degreasers (2024-2032) ($MN)
6 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Detergents (2024-2032) ($MN)
7 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Polishes and Coatings (2024-2032) ($MN)
8 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Odor Neutralizers (2024-2032) ($MN)
9 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Specialty Cleaners (2024-2032) ($MN)
10 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
11 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Ingredient Origin (2024-2032) ($MN)
12 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Bio-based / Green Chemicals (2024-2032) ($MN)
13 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Conventional / Petrochemical-based (2024-2032) ($MN)
14 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Raw Material (2024-2032) ($MN)
15 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Chlor-Alkali (2024-2032) ($MN)
16 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Surfactants (2024-2032) ($MN)
17 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Solvents (2024-2032) ($MN)
18 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Chelating Agents (2024-2032) ($MN)
19 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Other Raw Materials (2024-2032) ($MN)
20 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
21 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Floor Care (2024-2032) ($MN)
22 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Glass and Surface Cleaning (2024-2032) ($MN)
23 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning (2024-2032) ($MN)
24 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Sanitation and Disinfection (2024-2032) ($MN)
25 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Odor Control (2024-2032) ($MN)
26 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
27 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
28 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Healthcare Facilities (2024-2032) ($MN)
29 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Food Service & Processing (2024-2032) ($MN)
30 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Hospitality (2024-2032) ($MN)
31 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Commercial Offices (2024-2032) ($MN)
32 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Industrial Manufacturing (2024-2032) ($MN)
33 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Educational Institutions (2024-2032) ($MN)
34 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Retail & Supermarkets (2024-2032) ($MN)
35 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Government & Public Buildings (2024-2032) ($MN)
36 Global Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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