Market Insights
The mold release agents market was estimated at USD 2.48 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 3.45 billion in 2028.

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Mold-release agents are substances used to prevent materials from sticking to molds during the manufacturing process. They are applied to the surface of the mold to create a barrier between the mold and the material being molded, such as plastics, rubber, or composites. Mold release agents facilitate easy and efficient demolding by reducing friction and adhesion between the mold and the molded part. They help prevent damage to the molded part and maintain the integrity of the mold. Mold release agents can be in the form of sprays, liquids, or semi-solid materials, and they play a crucial role in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing.
Market Drivers
The market for mold release agents is influenced by various factors that shape its dynamics. Here are some key aspects driving this market:
- Surging Demand: The market for mold release agents is experiencing a robust expansion fueled by escalating industrial production and manufacturing activities across diverse sectors.
- Technological Breakthroughs: Continuous advancements in formulating and developing mold release agents are resulting in remarkable enhancements in performance, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, driving the market forward.
- Industry-Specific Applications: Mold release agents find wide-ranging applications in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, plastics, and rubber, igniting substantial demand and propelling market growth.
- Stringent Regulatory Landscape: Regulatory compliance concerning the environmental impact and worker safety significantly influences the market dynamics, compelling the development of eco-friendly formulations with low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) levels.
- Intense Competition: The market thrives in a highly competitive environment, with numerous prominent players offering a diverse range of mold release agent products. This fierce competition fosters price rivalry and fuels innovation within the industry.

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Key Players
Some of the key mold release agent suppliers are:
- Chem-Trend L.P.
- Wacker Chemie AG
- Daikin Industries Ltd.
- Dow Corning
- Henkel AG & Co.KGAA
- Momentive Performance Materials.
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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New product development, capacity expansion, and regional expansion are some of the major strategies adopted by key players to gain market share.
Segments Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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Type Analysis
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Water, Solvent, and Others
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The water-based mold release agents segment currently dominates the market and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period.
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Application Type Analysis
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Die Casting, Rubber, Concrete, Plastic, Food Processing, Paper, and Others
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Die casting dominates the market currently accounting for nearly one-fourth of the market. The application type is also likely to remain the market’s largest segment 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 expected to remain the largest market for mold release agents during the forecast period.
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By Type
The mold release agents market is segmented based on the type as Water-based, Solvent-based, and others. The water-based mold release agents segment currently dominates the market and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. Water-based mold release agents find a wide array of applications in die casting, and they also restrict the adhesion of molding surfaces to substrates. Furthermore, these release agents offer the benefits of environmental-friendliness and low VOC emissions. Solvent-based mold release agents have continuously been losing their share to water-based ones, owing to the growing stringent regulations during the forecast period.
By Application Type
Based on the application type, the mold release agents market is segmented into Die Casting, Rubber, Concrete, Plastic, Food Processing, Paper, and others. Die casting dominates the market currently accounting for nearly one-fourth of the market. The application type is also likely to remain the market’s largest segment during the forecast period, driven by a higher usage of die casting in the automotive industry. Organic growth of vehicles in the coming years is likely to drive the demand for mold release agents for this segment in the coming years.
The food processing and rubber segments are likely to depict the highest growth in the coming years. The rising population coupled with increasing disposable income, especially in emerging economies such as China and India, is spurring the growth of mold release agents in the above-mentioned segments.
Regional Insights
Based on the regions, Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for mold release agents during the forecast period. China and India are likely to remain the growth engines of the regional demand for mold release agents in the coming years. Organic growth of end-use industries coupled with increased usage of mold release agents is primarily driving the region’s mold release agents market. The market entry of local/regional players and the capacity expansion of existing players are strengthening the supply chain of the region’s market.
North America and Europe, the other two major markets, are also likely to generate sizeable growth opportunities in the coming five years. The USA is the growth engine of the North American market, whereas Germany, France, Spain, and the UK are acting as the growth engines of the European market, driven by the presence of many automobile manufacturing plants.

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Research Methodology
This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s mold release agents market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2023 to 2028. After a continuous interest in our mold release agents market report from the industry stakeholders, we have tried to further accentuate our research scope to the mold release agents market to provide the most crystal-clear picture of the market. The report segments and analyses the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.
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Report Features
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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
This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trends and forecasts. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The mold release agents market is segmented into the following categories:
By Type
By Application Type
- Die Casting
- Rubber
- Concrete
- Plastic
- Food Processing
- Paper
- Others
By Product Type
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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