Defoamers Market To Reach $5.04 Billion By 2030 | CAGR: 5.0%

Defoamers Market Growth & Trends

The global defoamers market size is estimated to reach USD 5.04 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.0% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising investments in water treatment operation by key manufacturers across the globe is attributed to boosting the market growth in the coming years. Moreover, the increase in pulp & paper production in developing countries across the globe is predicted to fuel the demand for the product.

The water-based product segment has experienced strong growth over the past few years, due to the environmental benefits affiliated with it. The growing inclination of consumer preferences toward environmentally sustainable products is expected to result in an increased share of the water-based segment over the predicted years.

Stringent environmental regulations in different parts of the world have propelled the use of solvent-free defoamers, owing to their low VOC content. Manufacturers are strengthening research and innovation (R&D) to develop high-performance silicone compounds as raw materials. Industrial use of molecular defoamers with advanced defoaming mechanisms is predicted to increase over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is expected to register significant growth in the coming years owing to its extensive usage in the pulp & paper industries. Numerous functional advantages of silicone-based segments such as diverse application, performance efficiency, and ease of usage enable their extensive usage in various industries.Developing countries of Asia Pacific are focusing on reducing the use of chemical additives that lead to VOC emissions. Rising awareness regarding the impacts of VOC emissions on environmental health has driven the use of water-based defoamers in numerous end-use industries.

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Defoamers Market Report Highlights

• Based on product, the water-based dominated the market with a revenue share of 28.1% in 2022 owing to their ability to better control the foam. The market is expected to witness growth over the next few years, mainly due to the increasing demand from the pulp & paper industry

• Based on application, coatings was the second-largest application segment and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% by 2030, owing to the usage of the product as an additive in paints and coatings to apply even coatings

• Advancements in biotechnology and green synthesis methods have influenced the development of defoamers. These innovations are aimed at enhancing the efficacy and effectiveness of defoamer products

• Europe dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% over the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the increasing product demand from various application segments, including pulp & paper, coatings, and wastewater treatment

Defoamers Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global defoamers market based on product, application, and region:

Defoamers Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Water-based

• Oil-based

• Silicone-based

• Others

Defoamers Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Paints, Coatings, & Inks

• Adhesives & Sealants

• Personal Care & Cosmetics

• Agriculture

• Food & Beverages

• Household And Industrial/Institutional Cleaning

• Water Treatment

• Pulp & Paper

• Other Applications

Defoamers Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

• Latin America

  • Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

List of Key Players in the Defoamers Market

• Kemira Oyj

• Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

• Ashland Inc.

• Bluestar Silicones International

• Dow Corning Corporation

• Evonik Industries AG

• Wacker Chemie AG

• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

• BASF SE

• Elementis Plc

• Clariant AG

• KCC Basildon

• Eastman Chemical Company

• Synalloy Chemicals

• Tiny ChemPro

• Trans-Chemco, Inc.