Market Overview:
The Global Defoamers Market size is expected to grow from USD 3.9 billion in 2022 to USD 6.1 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.75% during the forecast period (2023-2030).
Foam is a coarse dispersion of a gas in a liquid in which the volume percentage of gas is larger than the volume fraction of liquid. Foams are a major issue in industrial processes. They cause damage to the surface coatings. They obstruct efficient container filling. Defoamers are chemical additives that minimize or prevent foam formation in industrial process liquids such as paints, inks, adhesives, and even construction materials. Although the phrases antifoam agent and defoamer are frequently used interchangeably, antifoam agents refer to compounds that prevent the creation and development of bubbles. They are composed of polydimethylsiloxanes and other silicones, insoluble oils, stearates, and glycols, as well as inorganics such as silicates and talc, depending on the application and performance requirements Defoamer is a surface-active agent that is insoluble in foamy media.
Top Key Players for Defoamers Market:
Kemira Oyj, Wacker Chemie AG, Univar Solutions Inc., BASF SE, Evonik Industries, Dow Inc., Elkem Silicones, Münzing Corporation, Elementis, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Platinum Equity, Clariant AG, and Other Major Players.
Market Dynamics and Factors for Defoamers Market:
Drivers:
The increase in the number of wastewater treatment plants
Pre-processed fluids in water and wastewater treatment applications contain bacteria, chemicals, and other compounds that are hazardous to human health. The formation and collection of foam in processing equipment allows these compounds to pile up, which can result in employee health and safety issues, decreased operational efficiency, and even overflow into surrounding areas. To reduce foam production and accumulation, industry professionals frequently use defoamers and anti-foaming agents during processing operations. According to a new study conducted by scientists at Utrecht University and the United Nations University, approximately half of the world's wastewater is treated, rather than the previous estimate of 20%. Every year, approximately 359 billion cubic meters of wastewater are generated globally. Approximately 48% of that water is currently released untreated.
Opportunities:
R&D activities for the production of eco-friendly solutions
The growing applications of defoamers in several industries have increased their demand. In order to maintain the demand-supply chain, market players have increased their production capacity. Additionally, key players are adopting organic strategies such as mergers & acquisitions and investments to strengthen their position in the market. In February 2021, the new defoamer satisfies the requirements of current low-pollutant paint and coating labels, such as the European EcoLabels and relevant IKEA standards. The defoamer complies with Swiss A and FDA requirements for food contact applications, among others.
Segmentation Analysis of the Defoamers Market:
By Defoamer Type, the silicone-based segment is anticipated to have the highest share of the defoamers market over the studied period. Silicones spread evenly and quickly over a foam film due to their low surface tension, allowing for foam penetration and collapse. They also have the advantage of being non-contaminating since they are inert and work at much lower concentrations than non-silicone defoamers.
By Application, the pulp & paper segment is expected to lead the growth of the defoamers market in the forecasted timeframe. Pulp mill defoamers are used in brown stock washing, screen rooms, and bleach plants since they are effective at high temperatures and can withstand the high acid and alkaline conditions of the pulp mill process. The majority of mills use water-based silicone defoamers.
Regional Analysis of the Defoamers Market:
The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to have the highest share of the defoamers market over the forecasted period. India, China, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand are the major countries strengthening the development of the market. There has been tremendous growth in the construction industry in this region. In India, over 232 thousand housing units were launched on the residential market in 2021. Additionally, in China, the housing construction area of real estate development enterprises was 9,753.87 million square meters in 2021, an increase of 5.2 percent over the previous year. In 2021, over 232 thousand housing units were launched on the Indian residential market. Furthermore, the housing construction area of real estate development enterprises in China was 9,753.87 million square meters in 2021, a 5.2 percent increase over the previous year. With the growth in the construction sector, the demand for paints and coatings is also anticipated to increase thereby, pushing the growth of the defoamers market in respective countries.
Key Industry Development:
In May 2021, Univar Solutions Inc. announced a distribution agreement with Dow for its silicone-based defoamers DOWSIL™ and XIAMETER™ for agrochemical applications in Mexico. The expanded agreement strengthens Univar Solutions' ability to provide its agrochemical industry customers with a diverse range of industry-leading products, solutions, and expertise.
Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million; Volume in Units, 2023-2030)
North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
Eastern Europe
- Bulgaria
- The Czech Republic
- Hungary
- Poland
- Romania
- Rest of Eastern Europe
Western Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Russia
- Spain
- Rest of Western Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- The Philippines
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Rest of APAC
Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- UAE
- Israel
- South Africa
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of SA
