The Global anti-foaming agent's sales are estimated to be worth USD 1,609.3 million by 2024 and are projected to reach a value of USD 2,523.2 million by 2034, with the global target sales reflecting a Compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% over the forecast period of ten years from 2024 to 2034.
Antifoaming agents are a type of chemical ingredient that plays a surfactant role insoluble in the foaming medium. These chemical ingredients have low viscosities, which facilitate their spread on the surface of the foam and their affinity to the air-liquid interface where they break up the foam lamellas and destabilize interfacial foam.
These include silicon derivatives, oils such as castor oils, stearates, polydimethylsiloxanes, and alcohols among others.
Development of different end-user industries like food & beverages, medicals, paints, oil, and gas industry, as well as water treatment facilities, etc., is driving this industry. To restrict the formation of foam that reduces process efficiency for such large waste treatment systems in municipal or industrial applications, massive amounts are required.
Improvement in drilling fluids is one major application area for which these substances are used in the oil and gas industry worldwide since it restricts foaming during fluid drilling and refining processes to maintain the quality of the product and improve the efficiency of the process.
| Attributes | Description |
|---|---|
| Estimated Global Anti-Foaming Agents Sales Size (2024E) | USD 1,609.3 Million |
| Projected Global Anti-Foaming Agents Sales Value (2034F) | USD 2,523.2 Million |
| Value-based CAGR (2024 to 2034) | 4.6% |
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Ongoing innovations in chemical formulations are enhancing the effectiveness and compatibility of antifoaming agents with various processes.
Research and development (R&D), along with innovation spending is growing intending to satisfy ever ever-changing needs of various sectors like pharmaceuticals; food and beverage; paints and coatings; and wastewater treatment industry requiring individual performance properties for particular operational conditions.
When production demands get more complicated new types of chemicals should be introduced into manufacturing to optimize outputs while remaining compatible with safety standards enshrined by laws governing environmental protection. This has motivated leading manufacturers in this field to invest in R&D programs aimed at the formulation of anti-foam agents for use across diverse applications.
New introduced nano-technology and microemulsion techniques are emerging as groundbreaking approaches in antifoaming agent formulations. By manipulating materials at the molecular level, companies are developing antifoams with improved spreadability and persistence in foam-prone environments.
Increasing demand for biodegradable and eco-friendly antifoaming agents driven by environmental regulations
As consumers become more aware of the eco-friendly chemical ingredients that can be used sustainably without any adverse effect on the environment. So manufacturing companies focus on the development of eco-friendly and biodegradable antifoaming agents.
These chemicals meet the stringent environmental standard without any compromise to the performance. Recently Maxwell Additives Pvt Ltd has developed the biodegradable antifoaming agents in the brand name of OLKLlN- DF-2. These environmentally conscious formulations help industries comply with stringent regulations and reduce their carbon footprint, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Increased emphasis on custom antifoaming solutions tailored to specific industry needs and applications
Every chemical manufacturing process has its requirements for the ingredients to manufacture end-use products. This depends on the raw material used and process parameters during the processing. So regular antifoaming agents are much beneficial to the process as per the intended use.
Hence some of the target product manufacturing companies are well-equipped with the technology to produce customization and tailor-made antifoaming agents. Companies like Crucible offer the manufacturing of customized anti-foaming agents that are precisely engineered to meet specific process needs.
These customized solutions ensure that the antifoaming agents are perfectly aligned with the chemical and physical properties of the specific process, enhancing overall efficacy.
The rise in biopharmaceutical manufacturing is fueling demand for antifoaming agents that ensure smooth fermentation and cell culture
As biopharmaceutical processes become more complex and sophisticated, the need for effective antifoaming agents has surged, playing a crucial role in ensuring smooth fermentation and cell culture operations. Foam formation during these processes can lead to numerous challenges, including equipment fouling, reduced oxygen transfer, contamination risks, and compromised product quality.
To address these issues, the development and application of specialized antifoaming agents have become indispensable, making it a significant trend in the antifoaming agents market.
Antifoaming agents are specifically formulated to tackle these issues by destabilizing foam, thus preventing its formation and ensuring that the bioprocess runs smoothly. To support this fact, Schill + Seilacher a European company has introduced antifoaming agents under the brand name of Struktol which can be specifically used in the biotechnological, cell culture, and fermentation process.
Global anti-foaming agent sales increased at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2019 to 2023. For the next ten years (2024 to 2034), projections for the target industry will rise at 4.6% CAGR.
The growing demand for anti-foaming agents is attributed to several factors such as the widespread application of target products in end-use industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, Paints and Coating, oil and gas, and others.
Key industry players continue focusing on research and development of innovative product formulations with more efficiency and output from various sources. Continue advancement in the food and beverages sector need antifoaming agents which are food grade.
So several companies are developing the target product as per the end-use applications. Stringent regulations by government authorities have led to the development of eco-friendly and biodegradable formulations that are sustainable sources and have the minimum effect on the environment.
Increasing demand for paper and pulp in the packaging industry will surge the demand for the target product due to its extensive application in the production of paper. These agents are essential to restrict the foam generation in processing. So the paper and pulp industry also drives the industry growth of the target product.
In the coming time for the forecasted period, the majority of antifoaming agent manufacturers will focus on the manufacturing of customizable, tailored solutions of target products to the end-use industry as per their preference of processing and product.
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For the Anti-foaming agent industry, companies like Ecolab, Dow Chemicals, Elkem, DIC Corporation, Charnock, BRB International, Struktol, Guangdong Zilibon Chemical Co., Crucible Chemical Company, etc dominate the industry with a significant share of around 45 to 50% at the global level.
This comprises the tier 1 of the industry structure. This dominance is due to its advanced and multiple production facilities with high production capacity, widespread supply chain, advanced research and development team, infrastructure, and advanced cutting-edge technology. There are all product formulations are patented or copy rights=, with strong brand recognition.
Tier 2 company comprises mid-scale players that operate only in a specific region of the globe and have substantial revenue that can be expanded in the coming time. These ties 2 companies hold around 35-40% of the global industry share. Tier 2 companies with advanced processing technology and target product knowledge, are eager to collaborate with the key players to reach the global target product domain.
Companies like Hangzhou Ruijiang Chemical Co. Ltd, OM Tex Chem Private Limited, Mohini Organics Pvt Ltd, Vizag Chemicals International, Maxwell Additives Pvt Ltd, Amega Science USA, Momentive, and others come under a tier 2 industry structure.
Tier 3 structure of the target industry includes the majority of small-scale and local companies with limited local geographical presence and revenue. These companies are capable of serving only local demand for the target product or end-use application.
The table below highlights revenue from anti-foaming agent sales in key countries. The USA and China are predicted to remain the top target countries, with estimated sales valuations of USD 557.6 Million and USD 487.5 Million, respectively, by 2034.
| Countries | Sales Value (2034) |
|---|---|
| USA | USD 557.6 Million |
| China | USD 487.5 Million |
| Germany | USD 302.8 Million |
| India | USD 401.2 Million |
| Japan | USD 254.8 Million |
The following table shows the estimated growth rates of the target product sales in top countries. India and Japan are set to exhibit high growth rates, recording CAGRs of 6.5% and 6%, respectively, through 2034.
| Countries | CAGR (2034) |
|---|---|
| USA | 5.2% |
| China | 5.0% |
| Germany | 4.5% |
| India | 6.5% |
| Japan | 6.0% |
The sales for anti-foaming agents in the United States are projected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.2% during the assessment period. By 2034, revenue from the sales of target products in the country is expected to reach USD 557.6 million.
United States-based Chemical manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical production, and oil and gas extraction and refining are the main industries. All these sectors require antifoaming agents in their processes as chemical inputs to enhance outputs and improve product quality.
In addition to that, the local target product domain is dominated by key players like Dow Chemical, BASF among others
The sales for anti-foaming agents in China are projected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.0% during the assessment period. By 2034, revenue from the sales of target products in the country is expected to reach USD 487.5 million.
China’s rapid industrialization has fueled an increase in demand for chemicals used by industries such as textiles, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, the availability of raw materials that are required for the production of the product in the marketplace surges its marketability.
With foam control being essential for process optimization in its extensive chemical production activities, China is one of the world's largest suppliers of anti-foaming agents.
The sales for anti-foaming agents in China are projected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.5% during the assessment period. By 2034, revenue from the sales of target products in the country is expected to reach USD 401.2 million.
India is thus a major consumer country of this product because its industrial sector continues to grow while it also has widespread demands for consumer goods. The country’s expanding food processing and pharmaceutical industries are what drives this industry.
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| Segment | Silicon-Based (By Type) |
|---|---|
| Value Share (2024) | 42.6% |
The Silicon-based type of anti-foaming agent is expected to have a 42.6% revenue share in 2024 of the global target industry and grow by 3.8% through the forecast period of ten years from 2024 to 2034.
This domination of silicon-based anti-foaming agents is due to their efficiency and flexibility, as well as their ability to use several compounds across end-use industries and applications. Silicon is a polymer with a unique chemical structure which makes it the most suitable anti-foaming agent.
Also due to its food grade nature, they have widespread application in food and beverage processing such as in the process of fermentation, dairy, and beverage production.
Being environmentally friendly it does not release any harmful by-products into the environment. It is not toxic, or non-inflammable, leading to its widespread application in the pharmaceutical, paint and pulp, and oil and gas industry.
| Segment | Liquid (By Form) |
|---|---|
| Value Share (2024) | 75.5% |
The anti-foaming agents in the liquid form are expected to have a 75.5% revenue share in 2024 of the global target industry and grow by 4.2% through the forecast period of ten years from 2024 to 2034.
Liquid anti-foaming agents are used in several end-use industries or products to restrict the formation of foam during processing. Restriction of foam led to the increased efficiency and quality of the final product or process. This targeted product in the liquid form is versatile and more effective in several processes due to its ease of mixing or combination in the other matrix.
Liquid anti-foaming agents can be easily mixed with other liquid compounds uniformly to give a reaction rapidly. This characteristic of liquid products with the immediate foam restriction led the increased application in the fields of Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, water treatments, etc.
As the advancement in the technology trend continues, the growth of antifoaming agents in the liquid form will also grow during the forecasted year.
The target industry encompasses a diverse and dynamic competitive landscape. Leading chemical, anti-foaming, or defoamer agent manufacturing companies are focusing on research and development, advanced processing, sustainable sourcing of raw materials, and new formulations for the products.
They are also emphasizing environment-friendly and biodegradable practices, with multiple applications of single product and product certifications to satisfy the increasing demand for easy and quick response products.
Manufacturers are also looking to maintain their industry position by aiming at product efficiency, innovation, and matching varied customer preferences as per customization. Also, key industry leaders or well-established brands are directing more on acquiring small companies to expand their geographical reach.
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As per type, the target industry has been categorized into Silicone-based, Oil-based, Water Based
As per the Application, the target products are sub-segmented into Food and Beverages (Brewing, Dairy Application), Pharmaceuticals (Drug Formulation, Bio-Pharmaceutical manufacturing), Paints and Coating (Solvent Based Paint, Powder Coating), Oil and Gas (Production process, Refining Process), Others (Dishwashing, Textiles, Metal working)
This segment is sub-categorized in Liquid, Powdered
Industry analysis has been carried out in key countries of the regions such as North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East & Africa.
The Global Anti-foaming agent sales are estimated at a value of USD 1,609.3 million in 2024.
Sales of Anti-foaming agents increased at 4.1% CAGR between 2019 and 2023.
Hangzhou Ruijiang Chemical Co. Ltd, Guangdong Zilibon Chemical Co., OM Tex Chem Private Limited, Mohini Organics Pvt Ltd, Nanhui New Material Co., Ltd., HARMONY ADDITIVES PRIVATE LIMITED, Elkem, Charnok, Ecolab, Dow Chemicals, Vizag Chemicals International, Münzing Corporation., Crucible Chemical Company, Amega Science USA, Momentive, BRB International, ZILIBON DEFOAMER CHEMICAL, Maxwell Addetives Pvt Ltd, Struktol and DIC Corporation are some of the leading players in this industry.
The North American sales for the target product are projected to hold a revenue share of 24.1% over the forecast period.
Europe holds a 12.3% share of the global Anti-foaming agent industry.
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