Global Defoamers Market Size To Exceed USD 5.87 Billion by 2033: Forecast Analysis Report

RELEASE DATE: May 2025 Author: Spherical Insights
The Global Defoamers Market Size is Expected to Grow from USD 3.70 Billion in 2023 to USD 5.87 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 4.72% during the forecast period 2023-2033.

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Historical Data, Premium Insights, Market Dynamic, Analysis and Projection, By Product, Analysis and Projection, By Application, Analysis and Projection, By End-Use, Analysis and Projection, By Regional Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Company Profiles, Market Revenue, Sale & Price Analysis


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Global Defoamers Market Size To Exceed USD 5.87 Billion by 2033

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Global Defoamers Market Size is Expected to Grow from USD 3.70 Billion in 2023 to USD 5.87 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 4.72% during the forecast period 2023-2033. 

 

Browse 210 Market Data Tables and 45 Figures Spread Through 190 Pages and In-Depth TOC On the Global Defoamers Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Water-Based, Oil-Based, Silicone-Based, and Others), By End-use (Paints, Coatings, & Inks, Adhesives & Sealants, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023 - 2033.

 

A defoamer is an additive chemical employed as an anti-foaming agent in industrial process fluids that destabilizes the formation of foam quickly. These prevent foam generation and lower surface tension. Polydimethylsiloxanes, silicones, stearates, glycols, and inorganics like talc and silicates are some of the widely applied defoamers. These are usually oil-based, water-based, or silicone-based and are insoluble in a foaming medium. These are low in viscosity, have low air-liquid surface affinity, and are spreadable. Furthermore, extensive growth in the global chemical industry is one of the major drivers for the favorable outlook of the market. Defoamers find extensive applications in the manufacturing of paints, inks, and coatings to avoid defects like fisheyes, popping, cratering, and depressions. Also, extensive applications of defoamers in water treatment plants are driving the market growth. These are utilized for enhancing the processes of sludge dewatering, thickening, clarification, filtering, and flotation. Other factors promoting growth are product innovations like formulating water- and bio-based defoamers. These are more environmentally friendly than their classical petroleum-based counterparts, which are produced from renewable raw materials and have low VOC content. However, high anti-foaming agent loading levels in the industrial process and concerns about the product's side effects are expected to hamper market growth. Stringent regulations imposed by governing bodies, particularly in developed countries, are expected to challenge the defoamers market during the forecast period.

 

The silicone-based segment held the largest share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product, the global defoamers market is divided into water-based, oil-based, silicone-based, and others. Among these, the silicone-based segment held the largest share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to the superior performance and flexibility of silicone defoamers. These defoamers provide better stability, efficiency, and long-term effects in numerous applications, such as industrial processes, paints, coatings, and textiles.

 

The paints, coatings, & inks segment held the largest share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end-use, the global defoamers market is divided into paints, coatings, & inks, adhesives & sealants, and others. Among these, the paints, coatings, & inks segment held the largest share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the critical importance of defoamers in foam control in manufacturing and application processes. Defoamers play a critical role in these industries since foam can adversely affect product quality, consistency, and surface finish. The increasing demand for high-performance inks and coatings and smoother application processes stimulates the demand for defoamers

 

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global defoamers market over the forecast period.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the global defoamers market over the forecast period. This is developed alongside technological innovations, stringent environmental legislations, and industrial growth. The use of defoamers in major industries such as paints, coatings, water treatment, and food processing is on the rise as businesses look for more efficient and environmentally friendly alternatives.

 

Europe is estimated to grow at the fastest CAGR of the global defoamers market during the forecast period. This is driven by its strong manufacturing sector and stringent environmental laws. Firm regulations of the region concerning wastewater treatment and waste disposal have tremendously increased demand for defoamers in sectors including chemicals, food processing, and pharmaceuticals.

 

Company Profiling 

Major vendors in the global defoamers market are Kemira Oyj, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Ashland Inc., Bluestar Silicones International, Dow Inc., 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, and Inc, and others. 

 

Key Target Audience

  • Market Players
  • Investors
  • End-users
  • Government Authorities 
  • Consulting and Research Firm
  • Venture capitalists
  • Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

 

Recent Development

  • In April 2024, Evonik Coating Additives introduced two new defoamers, TEGO Foamex 16 and TEGO Foamex 11, to improve sustainability and performance in waterborne architectural coatings. The TEGO Foamex 16 is aimed at low to medium PVC coatings, while the TEGO Foamex 11 is developed for high PVC coatings.

 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the global defoamers market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

 

Global Defoamers Market, By Product

  • Water-Based
  • Oil-Based
  • Silicone-Based
  • Others

 

Global Defoamers Market, By End-use

  • Paints, Coatings, & Inks
  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Others

 

Global Defoamers Market, By Regional 

  • North America 
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe 
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific 
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America 
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa 
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

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