Silicone Defoamer Market Size, Share & Growth Report | 2031
Silicone Defoamer Market Size, Share & Growth Report | 2031
Segments - Silicone Defoamer Market by Type (Emulsion Silicone Defoamer, Oiliness Silicone Defoamer, Solid Silicone Defoamer, and Others), Application (Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverages, Water Treatment, Metalworking Fluids, Paints & Coatings, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
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Report Description
The global silicone defoamer market size was USD 14.23 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 20.23 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 5.5% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the increasing preference of consumers toward water-borne coatings.
Silicone defoamer is a type of defoaming agent that is commonly used to eliminate or reduce foam in various industrial processes. Foam is a common problem in many industrial applications such as in the manufacturing of paints, coatings, adhesives, and the processing of food & beverages, and it can lead to defects in the final product or even equipment failures.
Silicone defoamers work by breaking down the foam bubbles and preventing new ones from foaming, which helps to maintain process efficiency and product quality. Silicone defoamers are made from silicone oil, which is a type of synthetic fluid that has lubricated and is non-reactive to other chemicals.
The silicone oil is formulated with other additives to create a defoaming agent that can effectively reduce foam in various applications. There are several advantages of silicone-based defoamers such as lower surface tension, thermal stability, good chemical stability, powerful defoaming, and physiologically inert.
The market report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic affected the silicone defoamer market. The market growth rate decreased, due to a sharp decline in demand from the end-users, owing to the lockdown, travel bans, and business shutdown.
Silicone Defoamer Market Dynamics
Drivers:
Increasing use of water treatment chemicals in various end-use industries such as paints & coatings, and paper & pulp is driving the growth of the silicone defoamer market. The increasing demand for paint & coatings as silicone defoamers prevents the formation of foam in paints. Furthermore, the growing requirement for wastewater treatment boosts the demand for silicone defoamer during the forecast period.
Restraints:
The strict government policies and regulations for the use of silicone defoamer in various industries are hampering the growth of the market. The high production cost and the availability of internal substitutes like non-silicone are anticipated to restrain the growth of the silicone defoamers market. However, poor durability, temperature resistance, and oil-soluble may restrain the market growth at a certain limit.
Opportunities:
The increasing consumer preference towards water-borne coatings instead of oil-based paints & coatings is anticipated to create lucrative opportunities for the market players. Water-borne coatings are ideal primers as they possess good resistance to abrasion and heat.
Scope of the Silicone Defoamer Market Report
The market report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Attributes |
Details |
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Report Title |
Silicone Defoamer Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
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Base Year |
2022 |
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Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
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Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
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Segmentation |
Type (Emulsion Silicone Defoamer, Oiliness Silicone Defoamer, Solid Silicone Defoamer, and Others), and Application (Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverages, Water Treatment, Metalworking Fluids, Paints & Coatings, and Others) |
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Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
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Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
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Key Players Covered in the Report |
Ashland; BASF SE; CLARIANT; Dow; Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.; Wacker Chemie AG; Kemira; Elkem ASA; ELEMENTIS PLC.; Momentive; Elkay Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.; and K. K. Chempro India Private Limited |
Silicone Defoamer Market Segment Insights
Based on type, the silicone defoamer market is divided into emulsion silicone defoamer, oiliness silicone defoamer, solid silicone defoamer, and others. The oiliness silicone defoamer segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the projection period. It is used to reduce foaming in various industrial applications. Silicone oil defoamer is modified polyxanthane, which has defoaming and suppression foam ability. It is mostly suitable for inks, oily coatings, and plastic systems.
The emulsion silicone defoamer segment is expected to register a robust growth rate during the forecast period. Emulsion silicone defoamer is specially designed for institutional, industrial, and municipal applications. Emulsion silicone defoamers are stable when the droplets are small and they are coated with a surfactant.
On the basis of application, the market is segregated into pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, water treatment, metalworking fluids, paints & coatings, and others. The paints & coatings segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR in the coming years, due to the growing construction industry and increasing automotive sector all over the world. Silicone is used as an anti-foaming agent in paints & coatings to prevent them from being too thick or sticky.
The water treatment segment is anticipated to hold a key market share during the projected period. The demand for water treatment chemicals is increasing especially in emerging countries such as China and India. Defoaming water treatment products are suitable for foam control in a wide range of systems including aeration basins, boiler water, clarifiers, and others.
In terms of region, the global silicone defoamer market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the projection period, due to the growing demand from various industries such as pharmaceuticals, paints & coatings, metalworking fluids, and others. This growth is further attributed to the rising construction activities at a rapid pace in emerging countries. However, increasing industrialization in the region is likely to propel the market.
North America is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace in the coming years, due to the rapid expansion of the food & beverages, oil & gas, and ink industries. Moreover, the wide presence of market players is likely to drive the growth of the market in the region.
Segments
The silicone defoamer market has been segmented on the basis of
Type
- Emulsion Silicone Defoamer
- Oiliness Silicone Defoamer
- Solid Silicone Defoamer
- Others
Application
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food & Beverages
- Water Treatment
- Metalworking Fluids
- Paints & Coatings
- Others
Region
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the global silicone defoamer market are Ashland; BASF SE; CLARIANT; Dow; Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.; Wacker Chemie AG; Kemira; Elkem ASA; ELEMENTIS PLC.; Momentive; Elkay Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.; and K. K. Chempro India Private Limited.
These companies adopted development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production expansion to expand their consumer base worldwide.
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In October 2022, DOW launched the world’s first recyclable silicone self-sealing tire solution. This solution has been successfully utilized in Bridgestone’s newly released B-SEALS. B-SEALS is a recyclable tire sealant technology with its new SiLASTIC SST—2650 Self-sealing silicone.
Table Of Content
1. Executive Summary2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Silicone Defoamer Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Silicone Defoamer Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Silicone Defoamer Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Silicone Defoamer Market Forecast
4.5.1. Silicone Defoamer Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Silicone Defoamer Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Silicone Defoamer Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Silicone Defoamer Market Analysis and Forecast by Types
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
5.3. Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
5.3.1. Emulsion Silicone Defoamer
5.3.2. Oiliness Silicone Defoamer
5.3.3. Solid Silicone Defoamer
5.3.4. Others
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Types
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Types
6. Global Silicone Defoamer Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
6.3. Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
6.3.1. Pharmaceuticals
6.3.2. Food & Beverages
6.3.3. Water Treatment
6.3.4. Metalworking Fluids
6.3.5. Paints & Coatings
6.3.6. Others
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Applications
7. Global Silicone Defoamer Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
7.3. Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
7.3.1. North America
7.3.2. Latin America
7.3.3. Europe
7.3.4. Asia Pacific
7.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
7.6. Global Silicone Defoamer Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. North America Silicone Defoamer Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.2. North America Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. North America Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
8.4.1. Emulsion Silicone Defoamer
8.4.2. Oiliness Silicone Defoamer
8.4.3. Solid Silicone Defoamer
8.4.4. Others
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
8.7. North America Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
8.7.1. Pharmaceuticals
8.7.2. Food & Beverages
8.7.3. Water Treatment
8.7.4. Metalworking Fluids
8.7.5. Paints & Coatings
8.7.6. Others
8.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
8.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
8.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.10.1. By Country
8.10.2. By Product Type
8.10.3. By Application
8.11. North America Silicone Defoamer Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Latin America Silicone Defoamer Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Latin America Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Brazil
9.2.2. Mexico
9.2.3. Rest of Latin America
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Latin America Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
9.4.1. Emulsion Silicone Defoamer
9.4.2. Oiliness Silicone Defoamer
9.4.3. Solid Silicone Defoamer
9.4.4. Others
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
9.7. Latin America Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
9.7.1. Pharmaceuticals
9.7.2. Food & Beverages
9.7.3. Water Treatment
9.7.4. Metalworking Fluids
9.7.5. Paints & Coatings
9.7.6. Others
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.11. Latin America Silicone Defoamer Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Europe Silicone Defoamer Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Europe Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Germany
10.2.2. France
10.2.3. Italy
10.2.4. U.K.
10.2.5. Spain
10.2.6. Russia
10.2.7. Rest of Europe
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Europe Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
10.4.1. Emulsion Silicone Defoamer
10.4.2. Oiliness Silicone Defoamer
10.4.3. Solid Silicone Defoamer
10.4.4. Others
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
10.7. Europe Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
10.7.1. Pharmaceuticals
10.7.2. Food & Beverages
10.7.3. Water Treatment
10.7.4. Metalworking Fluids
10.7.5. Paints & Coatings
10.7.6. Others
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.11. Europe Silicone Defoamer Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Asia Pacific Silicone Defoamer Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Asia Pacific Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. China
11.2.2. Japan
11.2.3. South Korea
11.2.4. India
11.2.5. Australia
11.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Asia Pacific Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
11.4.1. Emulsion Silicone Defoamer
11.4.2. Oiliness Silicone Defoamer
11.4.3. Solid Silicone Defoamer
11.4.4. Others
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
11.7. Asia Pacific Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
11.7.1. Pharmaceuticals
11.7.2. Food & Beverages
11.7.3. Water Treatment
11.7.4. Metalworking Fluids
11.7.5. Paints & Coatings
11.7.6. Others
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.11. Asia Pacific Silicone Defoamer Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Middle East & Africa Silicone Defoamer Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Middle East & Africa Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. Saudi Arabia
12.2.2. South Africa
12.2.3. UAE
12.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Middle East & Africa Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Types
12.4.1. Emulsion Silicone Defoamer
12.4.2. Oiliness Silicone Defoamer
12.4.3. Solid Silicone Defoamer
12.4.4. Others
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Types
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Types
12.7. Middle East & Africa Silicone Defoamer Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
12.7.1. Pharmaceuticals
12.7.2. Food & Beverages
12.7.3. Water Treatment
12.7.4. Metalworking Fluids
12.7.5. Paints & Coatings
12.7.6. Others
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.11. Middle East & Africa Silicone Defoamer Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
13. Competition Landscape
13.1. Global Silicone Defoamer Market: Market Share Analysis
13.2. Silicone Defoamer Distributors and Customers
13.3. Silicone Defoamer Market: Competitive Dashboard
13.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
13.4.1. Ashland
13.4.2. BASF SE
13.4.3. CLARIANT
13.4.4. Dow
13.4.5. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
13.4.6. Wacker Chemie AG
13.4.7. Kemira
13.4.8. Elkem ASA
13.4.9. ELEMENTIS PLC.
13.4.10. Momentive
13.4.11. Elkay Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
13.4.12. K. K. Chempro India Private Limited
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