United Kingdom 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, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Agriculture, Food & Beverages, Household & Industrial/Institutional Cleaning, Water Treatment, and Others), and UK Defoamers Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Defoamers Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Defoamers Market Size Was Estimated at USD 176.2 Million in 2024
• The UK Defoamers Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.15% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Defoamers Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 306.2 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The UK Defoamers Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 306.2 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.15% from 2025 to 2035. The growing requirement for water purification and wastewater treatment systems, as well as the growing need for agrochemicals. Defoamers are frequently used in agrochemical formulations to decrease foam formation during production and enhance quality and productivity.

Market Overview

The UK defoamers market refers to chemical additives that lessen or completely eradicate the production of foam in liquid-based industrial processes. The market for defoamers is expanding rapidly due to increased demand from sectors including agriculture, food & beverage, wastewater treatment, and pharmaceuticals. The necessity for effective foam control to improve water quality and production efficiency grows along with urbanization and industrialization. Growing environmental consciousness and regulatory restrictions have fuelled a significant market trend, the move towards eco-friendly and biodegradable defoamers. As a result, innovative sustainable formulations and specialty defoamers that are suited to certain industrial requirements have emerged. The growing industrial sectors in emerging economies offer substantial growth potential. Additionally, the performance and application of defoamers are being enhanced by production automation and technical improvements. The market is changing to provide more high-performance and bio-based solutions as a result of the growing emphasis on sustainability and operational efficiency, setting it up for long-term success. As new industries, such as renewable energy, start to see how beneficial defoamers are for enhancing process dependability and product quality, the business keeps diversifying.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK defoamers market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom defoamers market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom defoamers market.

Driving Factors

The growing need in production, refinery, and drilling applications where undesired foam reduces productivity and raises operating costs is a major driver of the defoamers industry. Stricter environmental regulations encouraging solvent-free, low-VOC defoamers, along with the drive for efficiency and cost reduction, are driving market expansion and broadening their industrial applications.

Restraining Factors

High development costs for environmentally friendly formulations, strict regulatory approvals, and a lack of knowledge in smaller industries are some of the challenges facing the UK defoamers market. Wider commercial acceptance may also be hampered by volatility in raw material prices and compatibility problems with particular systems. These factors hamper the defoamers market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom defoamers market share is classified into product and application.

• The silicone-based segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom defoamers market is segmented by product into water-based, oil-based, silicone-based, and others. Among these, the silicone-based segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The remarkable effectiveness and adaptability of silicone defoamers. These defoamers provide exceptional stability, efficacy, and long-lasting outcomes in a range of applications, such as textiles, paints, coatings, and industrial processes. They are favoured by many sectors due to their capacity to function effectively in harsh environments, including high temperatures and fluctuating pH levels. Additionally, silicone-based defoamers offer superior defoaming action and reduced consumption rates.

• The paints, coatings, & inks segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom defoamers market is segmented by application into paints, coatings, & inks, adhesives & sealants, personal care & cosmetics, agriculture, food & beverages, household & industrial/institutional cleaning, water treatment, and others. Among these, the paints, coatings, & inks segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. In these sectors, defoamers are essential because foam can degrade the consistency, quality, and surface finish of products. Defoamers are in high demand due to the need for smoother application procedures and high-performance coatings and inks. Further underscoring the significance of advanced defoaming solutions and solidifying this segment's leading position are the growing eco-friendly formulations and regulatory requirements.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom defoamers market and a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Elementis plc
• Aubin Limited
• BASF SE
• Dow Inc.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Evonik Industries AG
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• Clariant AG
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom defoamers market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Defoamers Market, By Product

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

United Kingdom Defoamers Market, By End Use

• Paints, Coatings, & Inks
• Adhesives & Sealants
• Personal Care & Cosmetics
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverages
• Household & Industrial/Institutional Cleaning
• Water Treatment
• Others