Industrial & institutional (I&I) cleaning chemicals are cleaning and sanitation products utilized to destroy or inactivate the microorganisms and bacteria put up on the surface. According to BlueQuark Research & Consulting, the global Industrial & institutional cleaning chemicals market is expected to witness a considerable growth rate during the forecasted period. Factors such as the increasing growth rate of the market owing to the growing demand for general-purpose cleaners and the growing consumption of sanitizers and disinfectants from the healthcare sector are expected to drive the I&I cleaning chemicals market in the forecasted period. Further, the increasing demand for chemical cleaners in the food industry and increased sanitizers during the COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to drive the demand for industrial & institutional cleaning chemicals in the forecasted period. Furthermore, the growing safety and environmental regulations in the growth and developing nations will continue the expansion of the I&I Cleaning Chemicals Market in the forecasted period. However, many current cleaning practices in healthcare negatively affect human health and the environment. The health hazards caused by cleaning chemicals are restraining the market's growth.

Industrial And Institutional Cleaning Chemicals are used for various purposes such as preventing the spread of dirt and contaminants, health, beauty, removing foul odor and removing dirt such as stains, dust, and clutter on surfaces. I&I Cleaning Chemicals are those cleaners used for routine cleaning commercial, industrial, and public institutions. It employs a variety of chemicals such as bleaches, acids, alcohols, disinfectants, solvents, and surfactants.

The general purpose cleaning products are the most significant industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market segment in terms of product type. The products in this fragment are mainly used as ware-wash, floor cleaners, etc., at hospitals, hotels, and offices. Cleaning plays a significant role in the growth and performance of healthcare, hospitality, and retail industries. Thus, these industries focus on ensuring cleanliness. The growth of the e-commerce sector is directly linked to the development of population internet penetration, industrialization, and the growth of chronic disease. Furthermore, due to the growth of chronic diseases, consumers are enduring to avoid crowded public places, so they are increasingly turning to online shopping to get their essentials, which drives the growth of the e-commerce market. The demand for the market is witnessing rapid growth over the forecasted period due to the rapid industrialization, strict regulation over the sanitation in the industrial facilities, and institutions such as hospitals, schools, etc. The treatment of the growing number of fatalities, nearly over 175,000, caused by hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) yearly in the large industrialized countries has made increasing awareness of hygiene and led to an overall rise in the demand for cleaning chemicals. Rapid growth and construction of new commercial and retail spaces have importantly increased the consumption of cleaning chemicals in the institutional and industrial sectors. The impact of the global pandemic COVID-19 that infected over 4 million people and caused more than 270,000 fatalities across the globe will further surge a meteoric demand for institutional cleaning chemicals. The above-aforementioned factors are anticipated to surge the demand for industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals and are expected to drive a high demand in the coming years.

The North American region dominated the global industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market. The surging hospital construction and high awareness among the population regarding the importance of a hygienic environment are factors propelling the growth of the industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market in the region. Increasing pollution and public worries about cleaning and hygiene maintenance in public places are improving the industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market due to growing government concerns related to clean operations and energy efficiency in the industrial sector. In the automotive and food processing industries, better hygiene results in quality products and is also safe for workers, which helps improve productivity. These industries are predicted to grow at a favorable rate, which is expected to drive the demand for industrial cleaning chemicals. Surfactants led the market and reported more than a 28.0% global revenue share in 2019. Surfactants are a various range of compounds that lower the surface tension between two interacting surfaces of gas-liquid or liquid-liquid, liquid-solid. Due to this property, surfactants are widely utilized as wetting agents, dispersants, foaming agents, detergents, and emulsifiers. End-use industries that report on large-scale utilization of surfactants include industrial cleaning, household cleaning, institutional cleaning, personal care, and fabric softeners. Chlor-alkali-derived products find their use in detergent formulations for industrial and institutional cleaning. Increasing caustic soda consumption as a degreaser in industrial cleaning is projected to drive product demand in the extended run. Additionally, chlorine-based disinfectants, bleaches, and antiseptics are likely to drive the demand for Chlor-alkali in the industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market. The appearing use of bio-based cleaning chemicals is expected to contribute to the growth opportunities of the global I&I Cleaning Chemicals Market in the coming years. 

Some market key players are 3M, Akzo Nobel N.V., Diversey Inc., Evonik Industries AG, and Albemarle Corporation.

In August 2021, Diversey Holdings Ltd announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire Tasman Chemicals, a supplier of hygiene and cleaning chemicals for various sectors, consisting of institutional and others.

In April 2021, Azelis announced that the company had signed an agreement to acquire the distribution assets of the Indian companies Spectrum Chemicals and Nortons Exim Private Limited, which provide various cleaning chemicals for industrial applications. Thus, the acquisition is set to expand Azelis' industrial cleaning chemical business further.

In March 2021, LANXESS completed the acquisition of INTACE SAS, a Paris-based biocide company, in a bid to enhance the company's product portfolio.

Global Industrial & Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market report provides deep insight into the current and future state of the cleaning chemicals market across various regions. The study comprehensively analyzes the Industrial & Institutional cleaning chemicals market by segmenting based on geography, feedstock (Chlor-alkali, Surfactants, Solvents, Phosphates & Others), product type (General purpose cleaner, Sanitary care cleaner, Laundry care cleaner, Vehicle wash products, Disinfectants & sanitizers, and Others) and by end-use industry( Food & Beverages, Retail, Metal & Mining, Healthcare, Clothes & Textiles, and Others). The report examines the market drivers and restraints that influence growth in detail. The study covers & includes emerging market size, trends, developments, opportunities, and challenges in the industry. This report also covers extensively researched competitive landscape sections with profiles of prominent companies, including their market shares and projects.