Global Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

A defoamer, also known as an antifoaming agent, is a chemical additive used to control and eliminate foam in various industrial processes and applications. Foam is a collection of air bubbles that can form on the surface of liquids during mixing, agitation, or chemical reactions. Excessive foam can lead to operational issues, reduced process efficiency, and even equipment damage in industries such as food and beverage, chemical manufacturing, wastewater treatment, and oil refining. Defoamers are designed to break down foam and prevent its formation by reducing the surface tension of the liquid, causing the bubbles to collapse. They typically consist of hydrophobic materials, silicone-based compounds, mineral oils, or other surfactants. Defoamers can be added directly to the foaming liquid or applied externally in specific areas where foam is problematic. The efficient use of defoamers aids in maintaining smooth operations, improving product quality, and ensuring the safety and productivity of industrial processes.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) include Dow Corning, Momentive, Wacker Chemie AG, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Elkem Silicones, Evonik Industries, Kemira, Ashland, BASF, Elementis Specialties, Air Products, BYK Additives & Instruments, Basildon Chemicals, LEVACO, BRB International, Nanjing SIXIN etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent). Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Include:

Dow Corning

Momentive

Wacker Chemie AG

Shin-Etsu Chemical

Elkem Silicones

Evonik Industries

Kemira

Ashland

BASF

Elementis Specialties

Air Products

BYK Additives & Instruments

Basildon Chemicals

LEVACO

BRB International

Nanjing SIXIN

Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Product Segment Include:

Oil Based Antifoaming Agent

Silicone Based Antifoaming Agent

Water Based Antifoaming Agent

Others

Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Product Application Include:

Pulping & Papermaking

Oil & Gas

Paints & Coatings

Food & Beverages

Detergents

Pharmaceuticals

Textiles

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Capacity and Production Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 6: Global Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 7: North America Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: Europe Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: China Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: APAC (Excl. China) Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Latin America Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Middle East and Africa Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 13: Global Defoamer (Antifoaming Agent) Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 14: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 15: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 16: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 17: Methodology and Data Sources