Global Powdered Defoamer Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Powdered Defoamer market size is expected to reach $ 812 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 5.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Powdered defoamers are chemical agents in fine, dry form that are designed to control or eliminate foam in various industrial processes. They are typically composed of hydrophobic particles combined with carrier materials, allowing easy dispersion into liquid systems. Compared to liquid defoamers, powdered variants offer better storage stability, ease of handling, and suitability for dry blending into powdered formulations. Common applications include wastewater treatment, food and beverage processing, fermentation, paper manufacturing, paints and coatings, and detergent production.
In 2024, the global production of powder defoamers exceeded 120,000 metric tons, with an average ex-factory price of approximately $4,300 per ton.
North America has a mature powdered defoamer market, driven by its well-developed food processing, pulp and paper, and wastewater treatment sectors. The United States is the primary consumer, with demand further supported by strict environmental regulations that encourage foam control in effluent treatment. The market here also benefits from strong R&D capabilities, leading to the development of more eco-friendly and food-grade powdered defoamer formulations.
Europe's powdered defoamer demand is influenced by environmental sustainability trends and regulatory frameworks such as REACH. Countries like Germany, France, and Italy are key markets, with high usage in the paper, coatings, and brewing industries. Growth is moderate but stable, supported by the shift toward biodegradable and non-toxic formulations, especially in food and pharmaceutical applications.
Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market, led by China, India, and Southeast Asian countries. This growth is fueled by rapid industrialization, particularly in textiles, paper manufacturing, food processing, and wastewater treatment. China remains the largest producer and consumer, thanks to its vast manufacturing base and expanding environmental protection policies. In Japan and South Korea, the demand is more specialized, focusing on high-performance, industry-specific formulations.
Latin America's powdered defoamer market is emerging, with Brazil and Mexico at the forefront. Industrial sectors such as sugar processing, brewing, and wastewater treatment are primary demand drivers. While the market size is smaller compared to other regions, increasing industrial activity and foreign investment in manufacturing are boosting adoption rates.
The market in the Middle East & Africa is relatively nascent but gradually growing. Demand is largely concentrated in water treatment for oil and gas operations, food production, and mining activities. South Africa and GCC countries are the main hubs, with growth potential tied to ongoing infrastructure and industrial development projects.
This report studies the global Powdered Defoamer production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Powdered Defoamer and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Powdered Defoamer that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Powdered Defoamer total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global Powdered Defoamer total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Powdered Defoamer production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global Powdered Defoamer consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: Powdered Defoamer domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Powdered Defoamer production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Powdered Defoamer production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Powdered Defoamer production by End Use, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global Powdered Defoamer market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Dow, BASF, Münzing Chemie, Evonik, CHT Group, Wacker Chemie, Imerys, Ashland, Elkem, BYK, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Powdered Defoamer market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by End Use. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Powdered Defoamer Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Powdered Defoamer Market, Segmentation by Type:
Silicone Based Powdered Defoamer
Silicone Free Powdered Defoamer
Global Powdered Defoamer Market, Segmentation by End Use:
Construction
Coatings
Oilfield Additives
Water Treatment
Food Industry
Textiles
Others
Companies Profiled:
Dow
BASF
Münzing Chemie
Evonik
CHT Group
Wacker Chemie
Imerys
Ashland
Elkem
BYK
LEVACO Chemicals
Elementis
Shin-Etsu Chemical
Prochem Europe
PMC Ouvrie
Resil Chemicals
Rossari Biotech
Blackburn Chemicals
Jiangsu Sixin
Guangdong Zilibon Chemical
Guangdong Tianfeng
Shandong Landu
Tianjin Yiningmeike
Anhui Guangcheng
Shanghai Liqi
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Powdered Defoamer market?
2. What is the demand of the global Powdered Defoamer market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Powdered Defoamer market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Powdered Defoamer market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Powdered Defoamer market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Powdered defoamers are chemical agents in fine, dry form that are designed to control or eliminate foam in various industrial processes. They are typically composed of hydrophobic particles combined with carrier materials, allowing easy dispersion into liquid systems. Compared to liquid defoamers, powdered variants offer better storage stability, ease of handling, and suitability for dry blending into powdered formulations. Common applications include wastewater treatment, food and beverage processing, fermentation, paper manufacturing, paints and coatings, and detergent production.
In 2024, the global production of powder defoamers exceeded 120,000 metric tons, with an average ex-factory price of approximately $4,300 per ton.
North America has a mature powdered defoamer market, driven by its well-developed food processing, pulp and paper, and wastewater treatment sectors. The United States is the primary consumer, with demand further supported by strict environmental regulations that encourage foam control in effluent treatment. The market here also benefits from strong R&D capabilities, leading to the development of more eco-friendly and food-grade powdered defoamer formulations.
Europe's powdered defoamer demand is influenced by environmental sustainability trends and regulatory frameworks such as REACH. Countries like Germany, France, and Italy are key markets, with high usage in the paper, coatings, and brewing industries. Growth is moderate but stable, supported by the shift toward biodegradable and non-toxic formulations, especially in food and pharmaceutical applications.
Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market, led by China, India, and Southeast Asian countries. This growth is fueled by rapid industrialization, particularly in textiles, paper manufacturing, food processing, and wastewater treatment. China remains the largest producer and consumer, thanks to its vast manufacturing base and expanding environmental protection policies. In Japan and South Korea, the demand is more specialized, focusing on high-performance, industry-specific formulations.
Latin America's powdered defoamer market is emerging, with Brazil and Mexico at the forefront. Industrial sectors such as sugar processing, brewing, and wastewater treatment are primary demand drivers. While the market size is smaller compared to other regions, increasing industrial activity and foreign investment in manufacturing are boosting adoption rates.
The market in the Middle East & Africa is relatively nascent but gradually growing. Demand is largely concentrated in water treatment for oil and gas operations, food production, and mining activities. South Africa and GCC countries are the main hubs, with growth potential tied to ongoing infrastructure and industrial development projects.
This report studies the global Powdered Defoamer production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Powdered Defoamer and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Powdered Defoamer that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Powdered Defoamer total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global Powdered Defoamer total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Powdered Defoamer production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global Powdered Defoamer consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: Powdered Defoamer domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Powdered Defoamer production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Powdered Defoamer production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global Powdered Defoamer production by End Use, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global Powdered Defoamer market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Dow, BASF, Münzing Chemie, Evonik, CHT Group, Wacker Chemie, Imerys, Ashland, Elkem, BYK, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Powdered Defoamer market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by End Use. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Powdered Defoamer Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Powdered Defoamer Market, Segmentation by Type:
Silicone Based Powdered Defoamer
Silicone Free Powdered Defoamer
Global Powdered Defoamer Market, Segmentation by End Use:
Construction
Coatings
Oilfield Additives
Water Treatment
Food Industry
Textiles
Others
Companies Profiled:
Dow
BASF
Münzing Chemie
Evonik
CHT Group
Wacker Chemie
Imerys
Ashland
Elkem
BYK
LEVACO Chemicals
Elementis
Shin-Etsu Chemical
Prochem Europe
PMC Ouvrie
Resil Chemicals
Rossari Biotech
Blackburn Chemicals
Jiangsu Sixin
Guangdong Zilibon Chemical
Guangdong Tianfeng
Shandong Landu
Tianjin Yiningmeike
Anhui Guangcheng
Shanghai Liqi
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Powdered Defoamer market?
2. What is the demand of the global Powdered Defoamer market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Powdered Defoamer market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Powdered Defoamer market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Powdered Defoamer market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
167 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by End Use
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
Pricing
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