Defoamers Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Water-based, Oil-based, Silicone-based), By Application (Pulp & Paper, Paints, Coatings & Inks), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

Defoamers Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Water-based, Oil-based, Silicone-based), By Application (Pulp & Paper, Paints, Coatings & Inks), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030


Defoamers Market Growth & Trends


The global defoamers market size is estimated to reach USD 5.04 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.0% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising investments in water treatment operation by key manufacturers across the globe is attributed to boosting the market growth in the coming years. Moreover, the increase in pulp & paper production in developing countries across the globe is predicted to fuel the demand for the product.

The water-based product segment has experienced strong growth over the past few years, due to the environmental benefits affiliated with it. The growing inclination of consumer preferences toward environmentally sustainable products is expected to result in an increased share of the water-based segment over the predicted years.

Stringent environmental regulations in different parts of the world have propelled the use of solvent-free defoamers, owing to their low VOC content. Manufacturers are strengthening research and innovation (R&D) to develop high-performance silicone compounds as raw materials. Industrial use of molecular defoamers with advanced defoaming mechanisms is predicted to increase over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is expected to register significant growth in the coming years owing to its extensive usage in the pulp & paper industries. Numerous functional advantages of silicone-based segments such as diverse application, performance efficiency, and ease of usage enable their extensive usage in various industries.Developing countries of Asia Pacific are focusing on reducing the use of chemical additives that lead to VOC emissions. Rising awareness regarding the impacts of VOC emissions on environmental health has driven the use of water-based defoamers in numerous end-use industries.

Defoamers Market Report Highlights

  • Based on product, the water-based dominated the market with a revenue share of 28.1% in 2022 owing to their ability to better control the foam. The market is expected to witness growth over the next few years, mainly due to the increasing demand from the pulp & paper industry
  • Based on application, coatings was the second-largest application segment and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% by 2030, owing to the usage of the product as an additive in paints and coatings to apply even coatings
  • Advancements in biotechnology and green synthesis methods have influenced the development of defoamers. These innovations are aimed at enhancing the efficacy and effectiveness of defoamer products
  • Europe dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% over the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the increasing product demand from various application segments, including pulp & paper, coatings, and wastewater treatment
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Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
1.1 Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2 Market Definitions
1.3 Information Procurement
1.3.1 Purchased Database
1.3.2 GVR’s Internal Database
1.4 Information analysis
1.5 Market formulation & data visualization
1.6 Data validation & publishing
1.6.1 Research scope and assumptions
1.6.2 List of Data Sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot
2.2 Segment Snapshot
2.3 Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3 Defoamers: Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1 Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1 Parent Market Outlook
3.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3 Manufacturing/Technology Trends
3.4 Sales Channel Analysis
3.5 Price Trend Analysis
3.5.1 Factors influencing prices
3.6 Regulatory Framework (Standards and Compliances, Approvals, Policies)
3.7 Market Dynamics
3.7.1 Market Driver Analysis
3.7.1.1 Growing demand in water treatment Applications
3.7.1.2 increasing Demand for Paints & Coatings
3.7.2 Market Restraint Analysis
3.7.2.1 Stringent regulations on defoamers usage
3.7.3 Market challenge Analysis
3.7.4 Market Opportunities Analysis
3.8 Industry Analysis Tools
3.8.1 PORTERs Analysis
3.8.2 Macroeconomic Analysis- PESTLE Analysis
Chapter 4 Defoamers Market: Supplier Portfolio Analysis
4.1 List of Raw Material Suppliers
4.2 Raw Material Trends
4.3 Portfolio Analysis/ Kraljic Matric
4.4 Engagement Model
4.5 Negotiation Strategies
4.5.1 Supply agreement
4.6 Best Sourcing Practices
4.6.1 Decreasing Dependency On One Supplier
Chapter 5 Defoamers Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1 Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
5.1.1 Water-Based
5.1.2 Oil-Based
5.1.3 Silicone-Based
5.1.4 Other Products
Chapter 6 Defoamers Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1 Defoamers Market: Regional Outlook
6.2 North America
6.2.1 North America Defoamers Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.2 U.S.
6.2.2.1 Key country dynamics
6.2.2.2 U.S. Defoamers Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.3 Canada
6.2.3.1 Key country dynamics
6.2.3.2 Canada Defoamers Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.4 Mexico
6.2.4.1 Key country dynamics
6.2.4.2 Mexico Defoamers Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Europe Defoamers Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.2 Germany
6.3.2.1 Key country dynamics
6.3.2.2 Germany Defoamers Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.3 UK
6.3.3.1 Key country dynamics
6.3.3.2 UK Defoamers Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4 Central & South America
6.4.1 Central & South America Defoamers Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.2 Brazil
6.4.2.1 Key country dynamics
6.4.2.2 Brazil Defoamers Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7 Defoamers Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1 Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 - 2030
7.1.1 Paints, Coatings, & Inks
7.1.2 Adhesives & Sealants
7.1.3 Personal Care & Cosmetics
7.1.4 Agriculture
7.1.5 Food & Beverages
7.1.6 Household and Industrial/Institutional Cleaning
7.1.7 Water Treatment
7.1.8 Pulp & Paper
7.1.9 Other Applications
Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape
8.1 Company Categorization
8.2 Company Market Positioning Analysis 2022
8.3 Company Heat Map Analysis
8.4 Strategy Mapping
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
9.1 Kemira Oyj
9.2 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
9.3 Ashland Inc.
9.4 Bluestar Silicones International
9.5 Dow Corning Corporation
9.6 Evonik Industries AG
9.7 Wacker Chemie AG
9.8 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
9.9 BASF SE
9.10 Elementis Plc
9.11 Clariant AG
9.12 KCC Basildon
9.13 Eastman Chemical Company
9.14 Synalloy Chemicals
9.15 Tiny ChemPro

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