Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market Size, Industry Analysis, Share, Forecast 2034

Global Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market: Industry Perspective

The global automotive part cleaners & degreasers market size was worth around USD 3.87 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 6.92 Billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 6% between 2025 and 2034. The report analyzes the global automotive part cleaners & degreasers market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the automotive part cleaners & degreasers industry.

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Global Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market: Overview

Automotive part cleaners & degreasers eliminate unwanted particles, water-insoluble materials, and oil for maintaining as well as repairing internal & external components of the automotive. These products provide proficient cleansing performance with minimum scrubbing that helps in enhancing the efficacy of automotive. Moreover, they improve vehicle efficiency and help in increasing the aesthetic appeal of vehicles along with their lifespan. Furthermore, the resale value of vehicles increases as a result of applying these products for vehicle cleansing.

In addition to this, the steady increase in mud, varnish, and residue will impact routine vehicle operations, thereby resulting in poor performance of vehicles along with enhanced fuel usage & diminishing automotive lifespan. This, in turn, has increased the demand and use of automotive part cleaners & degreasers across the globe. Moreover, these products are used as lubricants for improving the proficiency of vehicles.

Global Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market: Growth Factors

Surging disposable income in emerging economies and the need to increase the longevity of vehicles will prompt the growth of the global automotive part cleaners & degreasers market. An increase in the production of passenger & commercial vehicles and a preference for increasing their lifespan in emerging economies will culminate in massive market demand across the globe. A prominent increase in the need for clean and energy-efficient engines along with a growing trend for controlling fuel emissions from vehicles will steer the global market trends. A surge in the allocation of funds in research activities will enhance the global market earnings in the years ahead. Launching of eco-friendly and new products will contribute sizably towards the global market size. For instance, in the third quarter of 2020, CRC Industries, Inc., a key manufacturer of specialty products and formulations, introduced a new multi-use automotive parts cleaner product referred to as CRC Parts Cleaner and Degreaser Pro series. Reportedly, the new product has proved effective in cleaning metal components including chokes, brake drums, calipers, carburetors, and rotors. Additionally, in July 2024, CRC Industries launched a new chlor-free universal degreaser referred to as the Power Jet Spray Nozzle that will eliminate pollutants rapidly from vehicles.

Restraints:

Fatality and hazardous effects of products on the health of workers can impede the global industry surge over the forecast timespan

Automotive part cleaners & degreasers are comprised of components such as alkalis & corrosive acids which can cause a dent in the surface of the vehicle and can have hazardous effects on the environment. These factors can restrict the growth of the global automotive part cleaners & degreasers industry. Moreover, the product can prove to be harmful to workers as it causes burns on the exposed skin of an individual, thereby further delimiting the surge in the growth of the global industry.

Opportunities:

Rise in the sale of vehicles across the globe will open new growth avenues for the global market in the coming years

The flourishing automotive sector, an increase in the purchasing power of the consumers, and a rise in automotive sales will open new growth dimensions for the global automotive part cleaners & degreasers market during the assessment period. Furthermore, swift urbanization and rapid infrastructural development of roadways will scale up the global market expansion over the estimated timeline.

Challenges:

Stringent government laws related to product applications can pose a huge challenge to global industry expansion

An increment in the number of competitors can create a big challenge for the automotive cleaners & degreasers industry across the globe in the years ahead. Strict government norms about the use of the product due to their harmful effects on the environment can put brakes on the expansion of the global industry in the coming decade. An increase in the preference for electric vehicles can impact product sales in the near future.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global automotive part cleaners & degreasers market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 6% over the forecast period (2025-2034).
• Regarding revenue, the global automotive part cleaners & degreasers market size was valued at around USD 3.87 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.92 Billion by 2034.
• The automotive part cleaners & degreasers market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to rising vehicle production and sales, increasing demand for vehicle maintenance and repair, the growing emphasis on engine performance and fuel efficiency, the expansion of the automotive aftermarket, and increasing regulations promoting eco-friendly and b.
• Based on Product, the Cleaners segment is expected to lead the global market.
• On the basis of Application, the Light Commercial Vehicles segment is growing at a high rate and will continue to dominate the global market.
• Based on the Type, the Water-Based segment is projected to swipe the largest market share.
• Based on region, North America is predicted to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

Global Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market: Report Scope

Global Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market: Segmentation

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The global automotive part cleaners & degreasers market is sectored into type, product, application, and region. All the segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends and the market is estimated from 2025 to 2034.

In type terms, the global automotive part cleaners & degreasers market is segregated into water-based and solvent-based segments. Furthermore, the water-based segment, which acquired approximately two-thirds of the global market revenue in 2024, is predicted to record the highest growth rate in the next eight years. The growth of the segment during the projected timeline will be attributed to a rise in the use of water-based products as lubricants during the servicing of automobiles in different parts of the world. Furthermore, they remove a huge proportion of fuel pollutants from vehicles. Moreover, they are eco-friendly and hence are in huge demand across the automotive service centers globally.

Based on the product, the global automotive part cleaners & degreasers industry is sectored into cleaners and degreasers segments. Moreover, the cleaners segment, which accumulated the largest share of the global industry in 2024, is predicted to dominate the segmental surge during the next few years. The expansion of the segment in the coming years can be due to the growing use of the product in improving the performance of automotive brake systems along with increasing the lifespan of the brakes. Furthermore, they improve the efficiency of vehicles by removing dirt and other contaminants from vehicles, thereby helping the commuters to smooth ride on roads and preventing corrosion of vehicle parts.

Based on the application, the automotive part cleaners & degreasers market across the globe is divided into two-wheelers, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and passenger cars segments. Furthermore, the passenger cars segment, which acquired a huge share of the global market in 2024, is slated to record the fastest growth in the years ahead. The segmental expansion over the assessment timeframe can be ascribed to a rise in the use of products by firms providing automotive cleaning & maintenance services for passenger cars.

Global Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market: Regional Insights

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The Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers market exhibits varied regional dynamics, with North America and Europe holding significant shares due to their well-established automotive industries, stringent environmental regulations, and emphasis on vehicle maintenance and efficiency. In Asia-Pacific, rapid industrialization, growing automotive production, and rising vehicle ownership in countries like China and India are fueling strong demand for cleaners and degreasers, making it the fastest-growing region. Meanwhile, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are witnessing steady growth driven by expanding automotive aftermarkets and increasing awareness of vehicle care, although economic fluctuations and regulatory disparities can influence market stability in these regions. Overall, global demand is shaped by a blend of technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and evolving consumer preferences for environmentally friendly and high-performance cleaning solutions.

Global Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market: Competitive Analysis

The report provides a company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market, including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the automotive part cleaners & degreasers market on a global and regional basis.

The global automotive part cleaners & degreasers market is dominated by players like:

• DowDuPont
• The B'laster Corporation
• The 3M Company
• The Claire Manufacturing Company
• BASF SE
• Fuchs Group
• PETRA OIL COMPANY INC.
• Wurth USA Inc.
• Bardahl Manufacturing Company
• GUNK
• Zep Inc.
• Airosol Company Inc.
• Penray
• ABRO Industries Inc.
• ICER BRAKES S.A.
• Wynn’s
• ENGEN PETROLEUM LTD
• Valvoline
• HOSHO Co. Ltd.

Global Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market: Segmentation Analysis

The global automotive part cleaners & degreasers market is segmented as follows;

By Product

• Cleaners
•  Degreasers

By Application

• Light Commercial Vehicles
• Passenger Cars
• Heavy Commercial Vehicles
• Two Wheelers

By Type

• Water-Based
• Solvent-Based

Global Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market: Regional Segment Analysis

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France 
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa