What is Anti-Foam Agent Market?
Anti-foam or foam control agents are thereby designed for minimizing foam production during the fermentation process. Several industries source large quantities of antifoam agents. Foam hinders industrial processes by deforming the surface coating of the products. The global anti-foam market will swell in the coming years. The different industrial uses of antifoam chemicals are likely to expand the market in the coming years. The pharmaceutical and beverage industry is largely dependent on antifoam products. Brewers survive in a highly competitive market. The competition is fierce and raw material prices are rising. Anti-foam products not only increase the productivity of the beer but also help in the development of quality products. Foam is an undesirable by-product that is created in the manufacture of various substances. Biochemical substances like protein easily curate foam. The foam causes several acute problems in a chemical by blocking the normal flow of oxygen. Antifoam agents such as silicone oils are used on a massive scale in the chemical industry to reduce foam growth in the chemicals produced. The food and pharmaceutical industries also suffer from this problem and make massive use of anti-foam agents to keep their production quality at the same level. Foam is also a serious threat to several industrial processes. They not only hinder the wall coating of the products but also impair the proper filling of the containers. Most antifoam agents are insoluble, spread quickly over the foam, and create an immediate impact. Defoamers are available in the water, silicon, and powder categories. The packaged food industry buys antifoam products extensively. Some of the most popular foods like chicken nuggets contain antifoam agents. Silicon oil is a widely used antifoam agent that prevents cooking oil from foaming. Laundry detergents also contain a lot of anti-foam agents. Antifoam agents increase the cleaning quality of the detergents. Defoamers are used extensively in waste treatment, food processing, in the wood, paint, and paper industries. Turkey red oil is a type of anti-foam agent that dominates the textile and sugar industries. Turkey red oil is also used in agriculture as an organic fertilizer.
Highlights from Anti-Foam Agent Market Study
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2028 |
Base Year | 2022 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
Key Companies Profiled | Clariant AG (Switzerland), Dow Corning (United States), BASF SE (Germany), Ashland Inc. (United States), Concentrol (Spain), Ecolab Inc. (United States), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Ltd. (Japan), Kemira Oyj (Finland), Merck & Co. (United States), Coventya (France), Elementis PLC (United Kingdom), BarthHaas GmbH Co. & KG (Germany) and Wacker Chemie AG (Germany) |
The companies are exploring the market by adopting mergers & acquisitions, expansions, investments, new service launches, and collaborations as their preferred strategies. The players are exploring new geographies through expansions and acquisitions to avail a competitive advantage through combined synergies. Research Analyst at AMA predicts that European and United States Vendors will contribute to the maximum growth of Global Anti-Foam Agent market throughout the forecasted period.
Clariant AG (Switzerland), Dow Corning (United States), BASF SE (Germany), Ashland Inc. (United States), Concentrol (Spain), Ecolab Inc. (United States), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Shin-Etsu Chemical Company Ltd. (Japan), Kemira Oyj (Finland), Merck & Co. (United States), Coventya (France), Elementis PLC (United Kingdom), BarthHaas GmbH Co. & KG (Germany) and Wacker Chemie AG (Germany) are some of the key players profiled in the study. Additionally, the Vendors which are also part of the research are Elkay Chemicals Private Limited (India), HiMedia Laboratories (India) and Performance Chemicals LLC (United States). Anti-Foam Agent Market Segmentation:
Scope | Sub-Segments |
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Application / End User | Pulp and Paper, Oil and Gas, Paints and Coatings, Water Treatment, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Detergents, Textiles and Others |
Type | Water-Based Antifoaming Agent, Oil-Based Antifoaming Agent, Silicone-Based Antifoaming Agent, Non-Silicone Based Antifoaming Agent and Others |
Function | Emulsifier,Thickener,Stabilizer,Texturizer,Others |
On the basis of geography, the market of Anti-Foam Agent has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Influencing Trend:
Environmental Concerns & Regulatory Guidelines Regarding Release Of Effluents through Different Industries
Market Growth Drivers:
A Taggering Expansion of the Pharmaceuticals Industry, Packaged Food Industry, Textile Industry, The Boom in the Agriculture and The Rapid Expansion of the Brewery and Beverages Industry
Challenges:
Projected Reverse Trends
Restraints:
Limited Awareness Regarding the Product
Opportunities:
Increase in Demand from Emerging Economies and Innovations in Composition and Performance of Defoamers
Key Target Audience
New Entrants/Investors, Analysts and Strategic Business Planners, Manufacturers of Anti-Foam Agents, Suppliers and Distributors of Anti-Foam Agents, Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Firms and End-Use Industry
Market Leaders & Development Strategies
In 2020, Concentrol had launched a range of antifoam products and Surfex had introduced them. Focusing on finding new, more efficient, and greener solutions is just as important as knowing how to give them to all the professionals who need them.
In 2019, BASF launched a new defoamer that complies with all important regulations for contact with food for adhesives, paper coating applications, and functional packaging. The new defoamer also fulfills the most important regulations for contact with food for polymer dispersions, paper, and adhesive coatings as well as pressure-sensitive adhesives for functional packaging.
Regulatory agencies such as the US FDA and the European Commission have enforced several laws regulating the composition of defoamers. The organizations have set usage limits for various components in the product formulation. Some variants contain harsh chemicals that are used in food and can cause health risks.