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ABottom line
A lower-half market with bid estimates 17% below the typical state.
Short answer
Iowa is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of chemical and ingredient suppliers search demand, with 23 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $1.25, 17% below the typical state ($1.50). Advertisers bid less here than in most states.
BTop searches
What people in Iowa search for
The most-searched chemical and ingredient suppliers terms in Iowa, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Iowa | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| isopropyl alcohol | 1K-10K | $12.78 |
| alcohol 2 propanol | 1K-10K | $12.78 |
| isopropyl alcohol and isopropanol | 1K-10K | $12.78 |
| 99 isopropyl alcohol | 100-1K | $7.39 |
| 99 ipa alcohol | 100-1K | $7.39 |
| aztec candle and soap | 100-1K | $3.48 |
| oil jojoba | 100-1K | $1.50 |
| fractionated coconut oil | 100-1K | $1.29 |
| glycerin | 100-1K | $1.21 |
| vegetable glycerine | 100-1K | $1.01 |
| soap making products | 100-1K | $0.95 |
| soap making store | 100-1K | $0.95 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Iowa, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a chemical supplier in Iowa
- C1 Bids run below the typical state.A $1.25 median bid estimate is 17% under the typical state. Bid estimates are not what a lead costs.What to doTest any paid campaign on cost per booked job before scaling it.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $12.78 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 A mid-sized market.Iowa sits in the middle of the national ranking.What to doPlan targets against the similar-sized states in the comparison below, not against the largest markets.
- C4 Search demand per resident is above the national average.Index 123, where 100 is the US average.What to doMore people search per capita here, which supports more aggressive growth targets.
DHow Iowa compares
Iowa against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Connecticut | 23 | $1.22 | 128 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | 23 | $1.46 | 115 |
| 30 | Iowa | 23 | $1.25 | 123 |
| 31 | Utah | 22 | $2.14 | 132 |
| 32 | Nevada | 21 | $1.77 | 118 |
| Typical state (median) | $1.50 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for chemical suppliers, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a chemical and ingredient supplier get more customers?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Iowa
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Foundation repair
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Water well drilling
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Concrete
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Landscaping
- Pools
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Metal buildings
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Financial advisors
- Private student loan help
- Ranch and land brokers
- Boat dealers and brokers
- Antiques and collectibles
- Custom aquariums
- Shipbroking
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Iowa, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology