Ultrasonic cleaning utilizes high-frequency sound waves, typically beyond human hearing range, to agitate a liquid cleaning solution, effectively cleaning delicate items without causing damage. This method finds extensive application across diverse industries.
The primary types of ultrasonic cleaning equipment include benchtop, standalone, and multistage units. Benchtop ultrasonic cleaners are compact devices intended for smaller items or samples, commonly found on laboratory benches or in confined workspaces. They achieve thorough cleaning through ultrasonic waves, making them well-suited for precise and delicate cleaning tasks. These cleaners are available in various capacities ranging from under 5 liters to over 300 liters, catering to sectors such as automotive, healthcare, food and beverage, metalworking, electrical and electronics, aerospace and defense, among others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a substantial impact on the machinery sector, driving up the costs of essential components such as steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings many of which are sourced from regions affected by the tariffs. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery are now facing tighter profit margins, as existing long-term contracts limit their ability to raise prices immediately. This climate of uncertainty has also led to postponed investments in automation and smart machinery, slowing potential productivity improvements. In response, companies are focusing on developing local suppliers, redesigning products to incorporate alternative materials, and adopting predictive maintenance strategies to extend equipment life and reduce the need for costly replacements.
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The ultrasonic cleaning market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.71 billion in 2024 to $1.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to a rise in awareness of cleanliness, increasing demand for food sectors, increasing healthcare infrastructure and medical treatments, expansions of the automotive industry, and increasing manufacturing activities.
The ultrasonic cleaning market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.35 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for improved cleanliness, increasing number of eco-friendly cleaning solutions, rising demand for efficient and effective cleaning methods, rising demand for precision cleaning, and rising demand for food and beverages. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, the adoption of multi-frequency ultrasonic cleaners, integration with the Internet of things, hybrid cleaning technologies, and the adoption of digital ultrasonic cleaners.
The forecast of 6.7% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.8% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain disruptions for piezoelectric transducer crystals and frequency generators, sourced from key regions such as China and South Korea, which could lead to increased service costs for medical instrument sterilization. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The growth of the ultrasonic cleaning market is expected to be driven by the expansion of the food and beverage industry. This sector encompasses all activities related to the production, processing, packaging, distribution, and sale of food and drink products. This expansion is fueled by factors such as the increasing global population and changing consumer preferences towards healthier and more convenient food choices. Ultrasonic cleaning plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards of hygiene and sanitation within the food and beverage industry. It is utilized extensively to clean equipment and components used in food processing, packaging, and distribution, ensuring thorough cleanliness and safety standards. For example, in October 2023, the Government of Canada reported that the export value of processed food and beverage products reached $54.3 billion in 2022, marking a significant increase from the previous year and contributing significantly to the ultrasonic cleaning market's growth.
Leading companies in the ultrasonic cleaning market are focusing on developing innovative technologies, such as ultrasonic cleaning technology, to improve cleaning efficiency, reduce processing time, enhance contamination removal effectiveness, and expand the range of applications across various industries. Ultrasonic cleaning technology utilizes high-frequency sound waves to generate microscopic bubbles in a liquid cleaning solution, which implode to effectively remove dirt, grime, and contaminants from surfaces. For example, in December 2023, ActOn Finishing, a UK-based surface finishing company, introduced ultrasonic cleaning machines. These machines are designed to efficiently clean, descale, and strip a wide variety of components. The technology serves multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics, improving cleaning efficiency and quality.
In November 2023, Getinge, a Swedish healthcare company, acquired Healthmark Industries Co., Inc. for $320 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the medical device cleaning and sterilization market. This acquisition expands Getinge's portfolio of healthcare sterilization solutions, leveraging Healthmark's expertise in ultrasonic cleaning products and solutions for the healthcare industry.
Major companies operating in the ultrasonic cleaning market are Emerson Electric Co., Steris PLC, Telsonic AG Group, Crest Ultrasonics Corporation, Kemet International Limited, Roop Telsonics Ultrasonix Limited, Cleaning Technologies Group LLC, L&R Manufacturing, Mettler Electronics Corp., TierraTech S.L, Ultrasonic LLC, Omegasonics Corporation, Morantz Ultrasonics Inc., SharperTek USA LLC, Elma Schmidbauer GmbH, Steelco S.p.A., Blue Wave Ultrasonics LLC, Anmasi Precision Cleaning Equipment A/S, Ultrawave Limited, Pro Ultrasonics, Weber Ultrasonics AG, Unisonics Australia Pty Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the ultrasonic cleaning market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the ultrasonic cleaning market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the ultrasonic cleaning market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The ultrasonic cleaning market consists of sales of aqueous ultrasonic cleaning, solvent ultrasonic cleaning, ultrasonic transducers, and cleaning accessories. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Product: Benchtop; Standalone; Multistage
2) By Capacity: Up To 5L; 10-50 L; 50-100 L; 100-150 L; 150-200 L; 200-250 L; 250-300 L; More than 300 L
3) By End User: Automotive; Healthcare; Food And Beverage; Metal; Electrical And Electronics; Aerospace And Defense; Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Benchtop: Single Tank Benchtop; Dual Tank Benchtop; Heated Benchtop
2) By Standalone: Single Tank Standalone; Multi-Tank Standalone
3) By Multistage: Multi-Tank Multistage Systems; Automated Multistage Systems
Companies Mentioned: Emerson Electric Co.; Steris PLC; Telsonic AG Group; Crest Ultrasonics Corporation; Kemet International Limited; Roop Telsonics Ultrasonix Limited; Cleaning Technologies Group LLC; L&R Manufacturing; Mettler Electronics Corp.; TierraTech S.L; Ultrasonic LLC; Omegasonics Corporation; Morantz Ultrasonics Inc.; SharperTek USA LLC; Elma Schmidbauer GmbH; Steelco S.p.A.; Blue Wave Ultrasonics LLC; Anmasi Precision Cleaning Equipment A/S; Ultrawave Limited; Pro Ultrasonics; Weber Ultrasonics AG; Unisonics Australia Pty Ltd.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Ultrasonic Cleaning Market Characteristics
3. Ultrasonic Cleaning Market Trends And Strategies
4. Ultrasonic Cleaning Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
4.1. Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism
5. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Ultrasonic Cleaning Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Benchtop
Standalone
Multistage
6.2. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Market, Segmentation By Capacity, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Up To 5L
10-50 L
50-100 L
100-150 L
150-200 L
200-250 L
250-300 L
More than 300 L
6.3. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Automotive
Healthcare
Food And Beverage
Metal
Electrical And Electronics
Aerospace And Defense
Other End Users
6.4. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Benchtop, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Single Tank Benchtop
Dual Tank Benchtop
Heated Benchtop
6.5. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Standalone, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Single Tank Standalone
Multi-Tank Standalone
6.6. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Multistage, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Multi-Tank Multistage Systems
Automated Multistage Systems
7. Ultrasonic Cleaning Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Ultrasonic Cleaning Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion