The global metal finishing chemicals market size reached USD 11.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 16.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.73% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 11.7 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 16.6 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 3.73% |
Metal finishing chemicals are used to change the substrate of an article and improve its appearance and durability. They find application in the industrial sector to minimize corrosion, promote paint adhesion, strengthen substrate, increase wear resistance, and reduce friction effects. It is also employed in the automotive industry to increase solderability, improve chemical resistance, and enhance surface electrical conductivity. Some of the commonly utilized metal finishing chemicals include solvents and surfactants for cleaning, acids and bases for etching, and solutions for plating finish on the substrate.
The increasing sales of automobiles worldwide represents one of the key factors bolstering the market growth. Moreover, metal finishing chemicals are utilized in the aerospace industry to improve the durability and strength of different parts, reduce manufacturing cycle times, and maximize product yield. Due to improving living standards and the flourishing e-commerce and travel and tourism industries, significant growth in commercial aviation is also influencing the market growth. Apart from this, the rising demand for consumer electronics is promoting the adoption of metal finishing chemicals in the electronics industry for manufacturing connectors, interlocks, junction fittings, computer drive mechanisms, printed circuit boards (PCBs), lead wires terminals, and chassis memory drums and discs. Furthermore, on account of properties, including hardness and torque tolerance, the application of metal finishing chemicals is anticipated to expand in the production of jewelry. They help in shaping components, enhancing the bond of adhesives and organic coatings, and cleaning, polishing, and removing surface defects.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global metal finishing chemicals market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, process, material and application.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being A Brite Company, Advanced Chemical Company, Atotech Deutschland GmbH, Chemetall GmbH, Coral Chemical Company, Dow Inc., Element Solutions Inc, Elementis plc, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA., Houghton International Inc. (Quaker Chemical Corporation), McGean-Rohco Inc. and NOF Corporation.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Product, Process, Material, Application, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | A Brite Company, Advanced Chemical Company, Atotech Deutschland GmbH, Chemetall GmbH, Coral Chemical Company, Dow Inc., Element Solutions Inc, Elementis plc, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA., Houghton International Inc. (Quaker Chemical Corporation), McGean-Rohco Inc., NOF Corporation |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The global metal finishing chemicals market was valued at USD 11.7 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global metal finishing chemicals market to exhibit a CAGR of 3.73% during 2025-2033.
The rising demand for metal finishing chemicals across the automotive industry, as they aid in increasing solderability, improving chemical resistance, enhancing surface electrical conductivity, etc., is primarily driving the global metal finishing chemicals market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary closure of various end-use industries for metal finishing chemicals.
Based on the product, the global metal finishing chemicals market has been segmented into plating chemicals, conversion coatings, cleaning chemicals, and others. Currently, plating chemicals hold the majority of the total market share.
Based on the process, the global metal finishing chemicals market can be divided into electroplating, electroless plating, chemical and electro chemical conversion, and others, where electroplating currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the material, the global metal finishing chemicals market has been bifurcated into zinc, nickel, chromium, aluminum, copper, precious metals, and others. Currently, zinc accounts for the largest market share.
Based on the application, the global metal finishing chemicals market can be categorized into automotive, electrical and electronics, aerospace, construction, and others. Among these, automotive exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where North America currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global metal finishing chemicals market include A Brite Company, Advanced Chemical Company, Atotech Deutschland GmbH, Chemetall GmbH, Coral Chemical Company, Dow Inc., Element Solutions Inc, Elementis plc, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA., Houghton International Inc. (Quaker Chemical Corporation), McGean-Rohco Inc., and NOF Corporation.