Global Defoamers Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Defoamers market size was valued at US$ 243 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 342 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.0% during review period.

A foam is a substance that is formed by trapping pockets of gas in a liquid or solid. A bath sponge and the head on a glass of beer are examples of foams. Antifoams are an effective remedy. A defoamer or an antifoaming agent is a chemical additive that reduces and hinders the formation of foam in industrial process liquids. Commonly used agents are insoluble oils, polydimethylsiloxanes and other silicones, certain alcohols, stearates and glycols. The additive is used to prevent formation of foam or is added to break a foam already formed.

The key players are Dow Corning, Momentive, Wacker Chemie AG, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Bluestar Silicones, Evonik Industries, Kemira, Elementis Specialties, Air Products, Ashland, BASF, BYK Additives & Instruments, Basildon Chemicals, LEVACO, BRB International and Nanjing SIXIN, etc. Among them, Dow Corning is the leader of defoamer market, with about 22% market shares.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Defoamers market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Defoamers market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Defoamers market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Defoamers market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Defoamers market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Defoamers

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Defoamers market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Dow, Wacker Chemie, Momentive Performance Materials, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Ashland, Elementis, Solvay, Evonik, Elkem, BASF, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Defoamers market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Silicone Defoamers
Oil-based Defoamers
Polyether Defoamers
Others

Market segment by Application
Paper Industry
Oil and Gas Industry
Food Industry
Coatings and Paints
Water Treatment
Textile Industry
Others
Others（Lubricants and Agrochemicals）

Major players covered
Dow
Wacker Chemie
Momentive Performance Materials
Shin-Etsu Chemical
Ashland
Elementis
Solvay
Evonik
Elkem
BASF
BYK
SAN NOPCO
Jiangsu Sixin
Datian Chemical
Nanjing Desheng
Nanjing Golden Key Biotechnology
Tianjin Yiningmeike
Hefei Xinwancheng
Anhui Guangcheng
Guangdong Zilibon
Jiangsu Saiouxinyue
Shanghai Seraph
Fujian Systak
Shanghai Liqi

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Defoamers product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Defoamers, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Defoamers from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Defoamers competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Defoamers breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Defoamers market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Defoamers.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Defoamers sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.