Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Market Research Report: Forecast (2023-2028)

Market Insights & Analysis: Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Market (2025-30):

The Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Market size is valued at around USD 273.39 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 362.29 million by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 5.79% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The Saudi Arabia Industrial and Institutional Cleaners Market is significantly growing due to several growth factors, including the large-scale industrial expansion, the partnerships of global players with local distributors of the country, the active support of the Saudi Arabian government through the implementation of various laws and norms to increase cleanliness and sanitization in different industrial and institutional settings, the adoption of biodegradable cleaning agents, etc. One of the most prominent growth factors is the rising healthcare sector in the country, which raises the demand for high sanitization to prevent the spread of infection.

Additionally, the country’s government is actively supporting this market by mandating various standards and protocols for cleanliness and sanitization in different industries, such as healthcare, the food industry, institutes, research centers, and laboratories, etc. These efforts are creating ample growth opportunities in this market. Also, the strict regulations set by the SFDA for checking the quality of food and beverages to ensure food safety are increasing the demand for a substantial amount of industrial cleaners, thus contributing to the market growth. Moreover, the adoption of eco-friendly and green cleaners is gaining traction in the market due to rising sustainability goals for environmental protection. However, high initial costs and limited local production lead to high dependence on imports, which simultaneously hinders market growth & expansion.

Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Market Scope:

Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Market Driver:

Strategic Expansion of Global Manufacturers in Saudi Arabia – The market growth is driven by the active collaborations among different global players and Saudi Arabia’s local distributing firms to increase the local production of cleaners in the country. For instance, a global player called Henkel (2024) expanded its facility in Riyadh, producing a substantial amount of cleaners, including detergents, surfactants, disinfectants, and many more. Similarly, the Ecolab company, along with the Rotana hotel chain, has recently collaborated with Stella Hospitality to increase the delivery of products and services, such as cleaners in Saudi Arabia.

The demand for cleaners is coming from various well-established industries in the country, including oil & gas, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and food & beverage industries, which are producing a substantial amount of waste per day. For instance, the oil & gas industry alone produces about 40,000 tons of waste annually in Saudi Arabia, which increases the demand for cleaners in large quantities, contributing to the market growth & expansion.

Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Market Opportunity:

Stringent Regulations by Government – The implementation of strict policies and regulations regarding the maintenance of cleanliness drafted by the government of Saudi Arabia is offering ample growth opportunities for the market players. For instance, the Ministry of Municipality (2025) mandated sanitization protocols and allocation of certified safety food experts for all the commercial kitchens, including the food service providers in Saudi Arabia.

Additionally, the SFDA (2025) launched inspection programs for various industries, like healthcare, such as King Saud Medical City’s Maternity and Children Tower, Al-Diriyah Hospital, Abdulmohsen AlRashed Primary Healthcare Center, and Madeeda Hospital, and food services, like King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) or King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre (KAPSARC) in the country, to ensure that these facilities are following the strict hygiene protocols and standards. Moreover, the Ministry of Health (MoH) is uplifting the hygiene audits across various workplaces and institutions. These factors are contributing to the potential growth of this market.

Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Market Challenge:

High Cost & High Import Dependence – The market growth is largely hindered by the high initial investments, due to being manufactured using advanced technologies and expensive raw materials. Therefore, the small-scale manufacturers and budget-constrained consumers are struggling to enter the market with their full potential, thus restraining further market growth & expansion.

Additionally, the country has limited production plants, which resulted in the high dependence of Saudi Arabia on imports for cleaning products, which is another major challenge in this market. Saudi Arabia has only 8-10 recognized & active manufacturing plants, resulting in a high dependence on imports from other countries, such as China, Japan, Germany, the US, etc. Due to this scarcity, the country frequently experiences delays during supply chain disruptions, political issues, natural disasters, etc., which ultimately leads to the shortage of cleaners in the country, thus restraining the market growth.

Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Market Trend:

Bio-Based Cleaners Gaining Traction – There is an increasing adoption of bio-based industrial and institutional cleaners in Saudi Arabia. This is due to the rising environmental concerns, and these biodegradable and green cleaners offer more benefits as compared to the traditional cleaners, which were harsh chemicals, harmful to public health. Additionally, the government of the country is encouraging the use of biodegradable and greener products to achieve sustainability goals for environmental and human health protection by introducing sustainability standards and protocols.

Moreover, several key companies, such as KAUST, Eurotecks, Cleantech Saudi Arabia, and many more, have actively started manufacturing organic and sustainable cleaners for industrial and institutional settings. For instance, in 2024, a dedicated biotechnology KAUST company launched a non-toxic, chemical-free cleaner with 90% biodegradability and less cleaning time for industrial settings is positively shaping the growth of this market.

Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis

The Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2025–2030 at the national level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Formulation:

• Powders
• Liquid
• Concentrates
• Ready-to-use

Among all, the Liquid formulation accounts for the largest market share of around 58% in the Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Market. The dominance is due to their ease of use, versatility among various surfaces, and effectiveness for a wider range of cleaning performance, which aligns with stringent hygiene & sanitation standards across multiple sectors, including healthcare and hospitality.

As compared to other formulation types, like powders, concentrates, etc., which often require early preparation with exact formulation, liquid cleaners consist of immediately usable, reduced labor effort, and show greater compatibility with automated cleaning equipment. Additionally, liquid cleaners have a better capacity to be stored in bulk and transported, which makes them more cost-effective for large facilities in comparison to others, thus leading the market based on formulation.

Based on End-User:

• Healthcare Industry
• Automotive Industry
• Food Services
• Government Facilities
• Offices
• Schools
• Universities
• Academic Centers
• Research Institutes
• Others

Out of these, the healthcare industry is the leading end-user in this market, accounting for more than 35% market share. The dominance is due to the rising number of hospitals, clinics, and care centers in the county. For instance, between 2020 and 2024, about USD7 billion has been allocated for the expansion of the healthcare industry in the country, which significantly raised the demand for cleaning agents. Hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities require stringent hygiene standards to prevent infections and ensure patient safety. This drives a continuous demand for specialized cleaning products, such as disinfectants, surface cleaners, and liquid detergents. The sector prioritizes effectiveness, ease of use, and compliance with health regulations, making it a key end-user in the market.

The healthcare sector’s demand also encourages innovation, including the adoption of eco-friendly and biodegradable cleaners that reduce environmental impact while maintaining high sanitation standards. Overall, hospitals and medical institutions in Saudi Arabia play a central role in driving the growth of the industrial and institutional cleaners market, making healthcare a critical segment for manufacturers and suppliers. As a result, this is leading the market segment based on end-users.

Saudi Arabia Industrial & Institutional Cleaners Industry Recent Development:

• 2024: Clorax Arabia’s Dammam and Jeddah plants achieved Zero-Waste-to-Landfill (ZWtL) a year ahead of target. This means that all waste is either reused, recycled, or used for energy, with none sent to landfills, supporting the cleaning agent industry.

• 2024: Henkel inaugurated a state-of-the-art production facility in Riyadh, supporting its localization ambitions in line with Saudi Arabia’s industrial strategy. This facility manufactures powder detergents, DAC disinfectants, etc.

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