India Industrial Aerosol Market Size & Share Analysis - Emerging Trends, Growth Opportunities, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts (2025 - 2032)

India Industrial Aerosol Market Trends and Drivers

Growing Demand for Aerosols in Automobile Factories and Aftermarket Drives Market

• The demand for aerosols is increasing continuously with the growing production and sales of passenger cars, commercial vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadracycles.
• As per the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), vehicle production in the country rose from 2,59,40,344 units in 2022–23 to 2,84,34,742 units in 2023–24, while sales increased from 2,12,04,162 units to 2,38,53,463 units.
• Similarly, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) report, due to a rise in the young population and middle-class’s income, automobiles are expected to experience a boost in demand.
• This, in turn, will help in the Indian industrial aerosol market growth in the years to come.

Environmental Regulations Hamper Market Growth

• Aerosol cans contain propellants, such as propane, butane, dimethyl ether, and isobutane, to force the substance out of the can by making it expand rapidly when the valve is opened.
• Similarly, refrigerants, which are also aerosols, are flammable in nature and composed of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which have a high GWP and can damage nearby premises.
• As mentioned in the Unlocking National Energy Efficiency (UNNATEE) Potential – Strategy Plan towards Developing an Energy Efficient Nation (2017–2031) of the Indian Ministry of Power, India, along with Pakistan, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, belongs to the 3^rd group of countries that have to stop the rise in HFC levels by 2028 and reduce them to about 15% by 2047.
• In order to control the usage of aerosol cans, the Indian government has formed several regulations in the last few years.
• According to a press statement released by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, industries that perform spray painting have to take prior permission from the government.
• In addition, if any individual or organization plans to produce, import, export, or sell aerosol cans, it must obtain government permission.

Growing MSME Sector Offers Opportunities

• In recent times, MSME has become one of the trending sectors in the country.
• According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, MSMEs contributes a little over 6% of the manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) and 33% of India’s manufacturing output.
• They operate via 63.4 million manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics units around the country, and their number is expected to rise to 75 million from 63.8 million in the coming years.
• Further, in the 2024–25 budget, the central government allocated USD 2.65 billion (INR 22,138 crore) to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, to spur their development and GDP contribution.
• Traditionally, MSMEs have employed general cleaning products, such as detergent powders and liquids, with only a few manufacturing facilities using aerosol products, owing to their high cost.
• Thus, the untapped MSMEs are projected to provide a huge growth potential for industrial aerosol manufacturers and distributors in the country over the forthcoming years.

Segmentation and Category Analysis

Spray Paints Have Been in High Demand in Automotive Industry

The spray paints category was the largest revenue contributor in 2024, with 44% share, and it is expected to retain its dominance during the forecast period, based on application. This would primarily be due to the rising purchasing power of the Indian population, which is leading to the surging demand for aerosol-based spray paints in the growing automotive aftermarket and manufacturing plants.

Engine cleaners category accounted for the largest value share during the historical period, under the cleaning category. This is primarily attributed to the rising demand for aerosol-based engine cleaners for the prevention of contamination of engine’s fuel system. Moreover, engine cleaners help in improving fuel performance by reducing fuel consumption and excessive smoke.

The maintenance category is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period, of 8.42%. This is mainly attributed to the heavy consumption of silicone aerosol products owing to their corrosion resistance, lubrication, and easy mold releasing properties.

These applications are covered:

• Spray Paints (Largest Category)
• Cleaning
  • Engine cleaners
  • Tire cleaners
  • Carpet cleaners
  • Electronic cleaners
  • Others
• Maintenance (Fastest-Growing Category)
  • De-icer
  • Anti-fog
  • Silicone
  • Others
• Others

India Industrial Aerosol Market Competitive Landscape

• The Indian industrial aerosol market is fragmented in nature, as several small-scale companies manufacture such products in the country.
• And, several small-scale distribution companies are importing majorly from China, Germany, Belgium, and the U.S.
• Furthermore, these companies have a diversified and comprehensive product portfolio to cater to various application areas in automotive and various other industries.

India Industrial Aerosol Market News & Updates

• In December 2024, it was announced that 6th Indian Aerosols Expo will be held on February 28–March 1, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre, at the Bandra–Kurla Complex in Mumbai.