Defoamers Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Defoamers Market Report is Segmented by Type (Oil-Based Defoamer, Emulsion Defoamer, Silicone-Based Defoamer, Powder Defoamer, Polymer-Based Defoamer, and Other Types), End-User Industry (Paints and Coatings, Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, Food and Beverages, Water and Wastewater Treatment, and Other End-User Industries), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle-East and Africa). The Market Size and Forecasts for the Defoamers Market are Provided in Revenue (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Defoamers Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Defoamers Market Size

Defoamers Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 7.19 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 8.84 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.21 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Defoamers Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Compare market size and growth of Defoamers Market with other markets in Chemicals & Materials Industry

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Defoamers Market Analysis

The Defoamers Market size is estimated at USD 7.19 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 8.84 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.21% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The COVID-19 epidemic harmed the defoamers sector. Global lockdowns and severe rules enforced by governments resulted in a catastrophic setback as most production hubs were shut down. Nonetheless, the business is recovering from 2021 and is expected to rise significantly in the coming years.

  • Over the short term, significant growth in the chemical industry worldwide is one of the key factors driving the studied market growth.
  • On the flip side, side effects associated with the products are expected to hinder the defoamers' market growth during the forecast period.
  • Nevertheless, the rising demand for eco-friendly defoamers will likely create lucrative growth opportunities for the studied market.
  • Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market across the world, with the majority of demand coming from China and India.

Defoamers Industry Overview

The Defoamers Market is moderately consolidated in nature. The major players in this market (not in any particular order) include BASF SE, Croda International Plc, Ashland, Evonik Industries AG, and CLARIANT, among others.

Defoamers Market Leaders

  1. Ashland

  2. Evonik Industries AG

  3. BASF SE

  4. CLARIANT

  5. Croda International Plc

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Defoamers Market Concentration
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Defoamers Market News

  • June 2023: Elementis Plc has launched DAPRO BIO 9910, a bio-based defoamer produced using renewable vegetable oil and acts as an alternative for conventional defoamers.
  • May 2023: BRB International B.V. has launched newly developed alkali stable silicone based anti-foam emulsion Akasil Antifoam XP 20 which can be used in surfactant rich formulations.

Defoamers Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Expansion and adaptability in the chemical industry
    • 4.1.2 Increasing Paints and Coatings Production
    • 4.1.3 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Side Effects Associated with the Products
    • 4.2.2 Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays
    • 4.2.3 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value-chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Oil-based Defoamer
    • 5.1.2 Emulsion Defoamer
    • 5.1.3 Silicone-based Defoamer
    • 5.1.4 Powder Defoamer
    • 5.1.5 Polymer-based Defoamers
    • 5.1.6 Other Types
  • 5.2 End-user Industry
    • 5.2.1 Paints and Coatings
    • 5.2.2 Oil and Gas
    • 5.2.3 Pulp and Paper
    • 5.2.4 Food and Beverages
    • 5.2.5 Water and Wastewater Treatment
    • 5.2.6 Other End-user Industries
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 India
    • 5.3.1.2 Japan
    • 5.3.1.3 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.4 Malaysia
    • 5.3.1.5 Thailand
    • 5.3.1.6 Indonesia
    • 5.3.1.7 Vietnam
    • 5.3.1.8 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Italy
    • 5.3.3.6 Spain
    • 5.3.3.7 Nordic Countries
    • 5.3.3.8 Turkey
    • 5.3.3.9 Russia
    • 5.3.3.10 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Colombia
    • 5.3.4.4 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 Qatar
    • 5.3.5.3 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.5.4 Nigeria
    • 5.3.5.5 Egypt
    • 5.3.5.6 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.7 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Accepta Water Treatment
    • 6.4.2 Air Products Inc.
    • 6.4.3 Aqua-Clear, Inc.
    • 6.4.4 Ashland
    • 6.4.5 BASF SE
    • 6.4.6 BRB International
    • 6.4.7 Buckman
    • 6.4.8 CLARIANT
    • 6.4.9 Croda International Plc
    • 6.4.10 Dow
    • 6.4.11 Eastman Chemical Company
    • 6.4.12 ELEMENTIS PLC
    • 6.4.13 Elkem ASA
    • 6.4.14 Evonik Industries AG
    • 6.4.15 Kemira
    • 6.4.16 SAN NOPCO LIMITED
    • 6.4.17 Solvay
    • 6.4.18 Wacker Chemie AG
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

8. Rising Demand for Eco-friendly Defoamers

9. Expanding Demand for Polymers in a Variety of End-user Industries

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Defoamers Industry Segmentation

Defoamers, commonly referred to as anti-foaming agents, are substances that prevent foam from forming during various industrial operations. Defoamer's low viscosity, fast spreading, and low affinity for air-liquid interfaces are some of its essential characteristics. The market is segmented based on type, end-user, and geography. The market is segmented by type into oil-based defoamer, emulsion defoamer, silicone-based defoamer, powder defoamer, polymer-based defoamer, and other types. End-users segment the market into paints and coatings, oil and gas, pulp and paper, food and beverages, water and wastewater treatment, and other end-user industries. The report offers market size and forecasts for 27 countries across major regions. For each segment, market sizing and forecasts are based on revenue (USD) for all the above segments.

Type Oil-based Defoamer
Emulsion Defoamer
Silicone-based Defoamer
Powder Defoamer
Polymer-based Defoamers
Other Types
End-user Industry Paints and Coatings
Oil and Gas
Pulp and Paper
Food and Beverages
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Other End-user Industries
Geography Asia-Pacific India
Japan
South Korea
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Italy
Spain
Nordic Countries
Turkey
Russia
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
Nigeria
Egypt
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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Defoamers Market Research FAQs

How big is the Defoamers Market?

The Defoamers Market size is expected to reach USD 7.19 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.21% to reach USD 8.84 billion by 2030.

What is the current Defoamers Market size?

In 2025, the Defoamers Market size is expected to reach USD 7.19 billion.

Who are the key players in Defoamers Market?

Ashland, Evonik Industries AG, BASF SE, CLARIANT and Croda International Plc are the major companies operating in the Defoamers Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Defoamers Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Defoamers Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Defoamers Market.

What years does this Defoamers Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Defoamers Market size was estimated at USD 6.89 billion. The report covers the Defoamers Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Defoamers Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Defoamers Industry Report

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