Discover Defoamers Market Upcoming Trends, Growth Drivers And Challenges – Forecast To 2030

Posted by Mrudula Karmarkar on December 21st, 2022

The global defoamers market size is expected to reach USD 5.05 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2022 to 2030. The growth can be attributed to the rising investment in water treatment operations across the globe. Moreover, an increase in pulp and paper production in developing countries across the globe is predicted to fuel the demand for the product.

The water-based product segment is witnessing strong growth over the past few years due to the environmental benefits affiliated with it. The growing inclination of consumers toward environmentally sustainable products is expected to result in an increased share of the water-based segment over the forecast 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 focusing on research and innovation 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.

The Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years owing to its extensive usage in the pulp and paper industries. Numerous functional advantages of the silicone-based segment such as diverse application, performance efficiency, and ease of usage enable their extensive usage in various industries. Developing countries in the Asia Pacific are focusing to reduce 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.

The market growth is attributed to the increasing usage of the product in numerous agrochemicals, including pesticides and fertilizers, and significant growth in the infrastructure of water treatment. The product plays a significant role in minimizing the carbon footprint caused by manufacturers and end-users, which is likely to propel the demand for low VOC solvent-free defoamers. Manufacturers are focusing on the usage of bio-based and sustainable raw materials instead of petro-based variants. Producers, on the other hand, are focusing on the development of modified and high-performance silicone compounds to enhance product performance.

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The product is widely used in water treatment infrastructure by municipal and industrial wastewater streams, which helps in the reduction of pump cavitations, prevention of loss due to overflow, and improvement of sanitation and safety. Hence, defoamers optimize the sludge dewatering process and can facilitate floatation, thickening, filtration, clarification, and processes.

The product is manufactured using raw materials such as silicone compounds, vegetable oil, mineral oil, ethylene glycol, wax, and propylene glycol. Silicone compounds used in defoamers production include siloxane, silicone glycols, and silicone fluids. SiVance, LLC, Wacker Chemie AG, and Bluestar Silicones International are the major suppliers of silicone compounds to defoamers producers.

Defoamers Market Report Highlights

• In 2021, the silicon-based product segment held the largest revenue share of over 35.0%. This is attributed to its wide usage in versatile applications
• The coatings segment was the second-largest application segment in 2021 owing to the usage of the product as an additive in paints and coatings to apply even coatings
• In 2021, Asia Pacific emerged as the dominant regional market owing to the rapid growth of the end-use industries such as coatings and paper and pulp in the region

• The paper and pulp application segment was the dominant application segment in 2021 owing to the increased demand for personal care and hygiene products including tissue paper

Regulatory organizations such as the U.S. FDA, the U.S. EPA, the USDA, and the European Commission have specified the usage limits of various components in the product formulation. Manufacturers thrive to meet the stringent regulatory standards, which leads to the high cost of production and quality control. Technological advancement in the product development process is expected to create lucrative opportunities in the near future. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is the key raw material used in the production process. Manufacturers are focusing on research and innovation to synthesize modified and advanced molecules of PDMS to improve product performance.

The majority of the manufacturers producing silicone-based defoamers have integrated operations. Companies such as Wacker Chemie AG, Bluestar Silicones International, and Dow Corning Corporation are involved in the production of various silicone compounds, including silicone-based defoamers. Mineral oil, white oil, and vegetable oil are provided by companies such as Sonneborn, Inc.; BP North America; and Bunge North America, Inc. Providers of other key raw materials include Exxon Mobil Corporation, Croda International Plc, and The Dow Chemical Company.

Major manufacturers dominate the market with their strong presence in various regions. Few companies are engaged in the downstream application of the product. Evonik Industries AG and Clariant AG are major players in the coatings industry, which is a key application of defoamers.

Some prominent players in the global defoamers market include:

• Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
• Ashland Inc.
• Dow Corning Corporation
• Evonik Industries AG
• BASF SE
• Elementis Plc
• Clariant AG
• Eastman Chemical Company