Global Antifoaming Agent Market, By Type (Water Based, Oil Based, Silicone Based, Alkyd Based, Others), By Application (Adhesives, Coatings, Detergents, Wood Pulp, Food Processing, Others), By End Use (Oil and gas, Paint and coatings, Food and Beverages,

Antifoaming agents are chemicals added in small amounts to liquids to prevent or reduce foaming. Foam is formed in processes where air is dispersed in a liquid system due to agitation. Excessive foam can impact operating efficiencies and lead to process upsets. Antifoaming agents control foam by modifying the surface properties of bubbles and aiding in their coalescence and rupture. Industries such as food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, paper & pulp, and petroleum & refining commonly utilize antifoaming agents. Rising demand from downstream sectors and need to improve production efficiencies are expected to drive growth in the antifoaming agent market in the coming years.

Market Dynamics:

The antifoaming agent market is projected to witness robust growth over the forecast period driven by factors such as expanding food processing and pharmaceutical industries globally. Foam formation leads to operational issues in many industrial processes necessitating antifoaming agents for control. Additionally, stringent regulations regarding wastewater discharge have propelled demand from end-use sectors. However, toxic nature of certain antifoaming agents poses regulatory challenges. Market players are increasingly focusing on developing bio-based and environment-friendly product alternatives to capitalize on opportunities arising from sustainability imperatives. Additionally, growing adoption of antifoaming agents in emerging applications such as coatings further expands viable growth avenues.

Key Features of the Study:

  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global antifoaming agent market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
  • It profiles key players in the global antifoaming agent market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, Evonik Industries, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Wacker Chemie AG, DOW Corning Corporation, Mohini Organics Pvt. Ltd, Harmony Additives Pvt Ltd., Vizag chemical, Dadia Chemicals, Sri Saibaba Chemical Industries, CDH Fine Chemicals, Kemira, Ashland, Sinograce Chemical Company, Clariant AG.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
  • The global antifoaming agent market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global antifoaming agent market.
Market Segmentation
  • Type:
  • Water Based
  • Oil Based
  • Silicone Based
  • Alkyd Based
  • Others (Polymer Based, etc.)
  • Application:
  • Adhesives
  • Coatings
  • Detergents
  • Wood Pulp
  • Food Processing
  • Others (Wastewater Treatment, etc.)
  • End- Use:
  • Oil and gas
  • Paint and coatings
  • Food and Beverages
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Textile
  • Others (Pulp and Paper, etc.)
  • Regional:
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Company Profiles:
  • BASF
  • Evonik Industries
  • Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
  • Wacker Chemie AG
  • DOW Corning Corporation
  • Mohini Organics Pvt. Ltd
  • Harmony Additives Pvt Ltd.
  • Vizag chemical
  • Dadia Chemicals
  • Sri Saibaba Chemical Industries
  • CDH Fine Chemicals
  • Kemira
  • Ashland
  • Sinograce Chemical Company
  • Clariant AG


1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Type
Market Snippet, By Application
Market Snippet, By End-Use
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
Industry Trend
4. Global Antifoaming Agent Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Overview
Factors Affecting Global Antifoaming Agent Market – COVID-19
Impact Analysis
5. Global Antifoaming Agent Market, By Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Water Based
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Oil Based
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Silicone Based
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Alkyd Based
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Others (Polymer Based, etc.)
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
6. Global Antifoaming Agent Market, By Application, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Adhesives
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Coatings
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Detergents
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Wood Pulp
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Food Processing
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Others (Wastewater Treatment, etc.)
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
7. Global Antifoaming Agent Market, By End-Use, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Oil and gas
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Paint and coatings
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Food and Beverages
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Pharmaceuticals
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Textile
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Others (Pulp and Paper, etc.)
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
8. Global Antifoaming Agent Market, By Region, 2020-2032 (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028, and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020 - 2032
North America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Countries
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Countries
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Countries
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Country, 2020 - 2032
Countries
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Market Share Analysis, By Region/Country, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use, 2020- 2032 (US$ Bn)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, By Region/Country, 2020 - 2032
Sub-Regions/Countries
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East & Africa
9. Competitive Landscape
Heat Map Analysis
Market Share Analysis (3x3 Matrix)
Company Profiles
BASF
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Evonik Industries
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Wacker Chemie AG
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
DOW Corning Corporation
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Mohini Organics Pvt. Ltd
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Harmony Additives Pvt Ltd.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Vizag chemical
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Dadia Chemicals
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Sri Saibaba Chemical Industries
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
CDH Fine Chemicals
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Kemira
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Ashland
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Sinograce Chemical Company
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
Clariant AG
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates
10. Analyst Recommendation
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
11. Section
References
Research Methodology
About Us and Sales Contact
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