The global defoamers market is valued at USD 7.6 billion in 2024, driven by accelerating demand across pulp & paper, paints & coatings, food & beverages processing, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, textiles, and wastewater treatment industries. Rising consumption of silicone-based defoamers, oil-based defoamers, water-based defoamers, powder defoamers, and non-silicone alternatives reflects diversification by product type to meet industry-specific foam control challenges. North America and Europe lead with strong adoption of eco-friendly defoamers due to regulatory compliance with REACH, FDA food-contact approvals, and wastewater discharge norms, while Asia-Pacific and Latin America are witnessing rapid growth through volume-driven demand for cost-effective formulations in coatings, paper manufacturing, and industrial water treatment. The defoamers market dynamics of foam control agents are shaped by sustainability mandates, raw material price volatility, and increasing demand for biodegradable, low-VOC, and high-efficiency defoamers across industrial processes.
Defoamers overview
Published by MMR Statistics Research Team, Updated