Market Insights
The defoamers market was estimated at USD 3.42 billion in 2021 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% during 2022-2028 to reach USD 4.83 billion in 2028.

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Defoamers or anti-foam agents are basically chemical additives that minimize and restrict the foam formation in industrial process liquids. These are extensively utilized in the pulp & paper industry. Defoamers are known for their ability to disperse fast on foamy surfaces and for having a low viscosity. They assist detergents in cleaning more effectively while consuming less water.
Market Drivers
One of the primary factors driving the growth of the defoamers market is the increased focus on quality in the process industries around the world. The growing use of defoamers in several agrochemicals including fertilizers and pesticides and the surge in demand for low VOC solvent-free defoamers that help decrease the carbon footprint produced by manufacturers and end-users are propelling the market growth. Furthermore, a surge in the use of solvent-free defoamers due to low VOC content as a result of environmental regulations being implemented in various regions, as well as high usage in water treatment infrastructure applications is influencing the market.

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Key Players
The following are the key players in the defoamers market:
- Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
- Ashland Global Specialty Chemicals Inc.
- BASF SE
- Clariant AG
- Dow Corning Corporation
- Elementis plc
- Elkem Silicones
- Evonik Industries AG
- KCC Basildon Chemicals
- Wacker Chemie AG
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Segment Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Product-Type Analysis
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Water-based Defoamers, Oil-based Defoamers, Silicone-based Defoamers, and Others
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Silicone-based defoamers are expected to register substantial growth in the market during the forecast period
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Application-Type Analysis
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Pulp & Paper, Water Treatment, Paints & Coatings, Food & Beverages, and Others
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Pulp & paper application segment is estimated to dominate the market during the forecast period.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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Asia-Pacific is estimated to account for the major share of the market during the forecast period.
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By Product Type
"Silicone-based defoamers are expected to register substantial growth in the market during the forecast period"
Based on the product type, the market is segmented as water-based defoamers, oil-based defoamers, silicone-based defoamers, and others. Silicone-based defoamers are expected to register substantial growth in the market during the forecast period, owing to their increasing utilization in the pulp & paper sector, on account of their enhanced properties such as chemical inertness, low surface tension, thermal stability, and complete insolubility in water.
By Application Type
"Pulp & paper application segment is estimated to dominate the market during the forecast period"
Based on the application type, the market is segmented as pulp & paper, water treatment, food & beverages, paints & coatings, and others. The pulp & paper application segment is estimated to dominate the market during the forecast period. Growing demand for paper-based products in the packaging industry is driving the growth of the segment. In addition, the paints & coatings application segment is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, driven by the growing construction and automotive industries across the world.
Regional Analysis
"Asia-Pacific is estimated to account for the major share of the market during the forecast period"
In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to account for the major share of the defoamers market during the forecast period. The growth of the region’s market is supported by increasing product demand majorly in countries such as China and India, and the growing demand from the agrochemicals and pulp & paper sectors. Also, Europe is expected to witness significant growth in the market over the forecast period on account of the increasing usage of water treatment chemicals in the region.

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Research Methodology
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
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The defoamers market is segmented into the following categories.
By Product Type
- Water-based Defoamers
- Oil-based Defoamers
- Silicone-based Defoamers
- Others
By Application Type
- Pulp & Paper
- Water Treatment
- Paints & Coatings
- Food & Beverages
- Others
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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- Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances
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