processes. Government initiatives in
emerging regions such as Asia Pacific
and Central & South America to increase
their manufacturing capabilities are projected to aid the regional defoamer market over the forecast period.
Defoamers are used as additives in
several cleaning applications across
multiple industries. These additives help
detergents to clean more efficiently by reducing surface tension and minimize water usage. Such favorable properties are
presumed to aid the defoamers demand in
industrial applications in the near future.
Growing environmental awareness
has resulted in companies opting for defoamers containing less VOCs. Such a
shift in trend is presumed to hamper the
global market in the near future.
VOC effects on human health and the
environment are anticipated to hinder
market growth over the next seven years.
Growing digitization has hampered the
global paper & pulp industry to a great
extent over the past. Such a trend is anticipated to hamper the defoamer market
as paper & pulp is a major application
for defoamers. Innovations and newer
products for industrial applications are
expected to promise ample opportunities
for growth and development.
Biodegradable and less toxic defoamer
products are expected to open up several
opportunities for growth. Efficient and
highly innovative technologies such as
‘Smart Dry’ which are used for developing cost-effective and greener products
promise ample growth opportunities for
industry participants.
Asia Pacific dominated the global defoamer market in the recent past followed
by North America and Europe. Silicon-based defoamers are increasingly being
substituted by water-based products in
the developing regions due to their cost
effectiveness. China accounts for a considerable share in Asia Pacific region due
to growing demand from industries such
as water treatment, paints, textiles, and
petroleum. Increasing industrialization
and urbanization are the main reasons
for growth.
North American and European
markets are characterized by stringent
regulatory framework against volatile
organic compounds usage. Paper & pulp
industry in Europe is expected to witness
a declining trend over the near future
owing to problems regarding new instal-
lations and production volume. Such a
trend is presumed to negatively impact
the regional market.
Industry participants are taking strong
steps to produce defoamers which are
less hazardous and have mini-
mal chemical content compared
to mineral oil based defoamers.
Major industry participants in-
clude Dow Corning Corporation, BASF
SE, Ashland, Inc., Evonik Industries AG,
Air Products, KCC Basildon, Wacker,
Bluestar Silicones, CLARIANT, Elementis
Plc, and Kemira Oyj. CW
