Defoaming Coating Additives Market Analysis

Global Defoaming Coating Additives Market Overview

Defoaming Coating Additives Market Size was valued at USD 1.99 Billion in 2023. The Defoaming Coating Additives industry is projected to grow from USD 2.09 Billion in 2024 to USD 2.92 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.28% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Changes in preferences towards water-based defoaming formulations rather than solvent-based and increasing demand from the automotive industry are the key market drivers incorporating the market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Defoaming Coating Additives Market Trends

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  Growing demand for environmentally friendly additives is driving the market growth.

  
  

Market CAGR for defoaming coating additives is driven by the rising demand for environmentally friendly additives. This shift is driven by increased environmental awareness, stricter regulations, and the need for sustainable solutions. As a result, the demand for defoaming environmentally friendly coating additives has increased. Manufacturers focus on developing additives free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other harmful substances. Water-based defoamers, low in VOC content, have gained popularity due to their reduced environmental impact. These additives offer effective foam control while minimizing the release of harmful emissions.

Additionally, there is a growing interest in bio-based defoaming additives derived from renewable resources. These additives are biodegradable and offer a greener alternative to traditional petroleum-based additives. Market companies contribute to research and development to create innovative, sustainable defoaming coating additives that meet the industry's demand for eco-friendly solutions.

With the growing demand for high-quality coatings, there is an increasing focus on developing high-performance defoaming coating additives. These additives address specific challenges in coating applications and provide superior foam control properties. For instance, defoaming additives with excellent persistence and long-lasting foam control is essential in industrial applications with high shear forces, such as automotive or coil coatings. Coating manufacturers seek defoamers that withstand aggressive processing conditions, including high temperatures and shear rates. In architectural coatings, there is a need for defoamers that offer good compatibility with other formulation components and provide excellent foam suppression without negatively affecting the coating's optical properties. Additives with low surface tension and good spreading ability are preferred in such applications. Manufacturers contribute to advanced research and development activities to create customized, high-performance defoaming coating additives to meet these requirements. The focus is optimizing formulation chemistry, particle size, and distribution to achieve superior foam control and compatibility with various coating systems.

The coatings industry has been embracing nanotechnology to improve the performance and functionality of various additives, including defoaming agents. Nanotechnology involves manipulating materials at the nanoscale to achieve unique properties and enhanced performance. Nanostructured defoaming additives offer several advantages over conventional additives. Their small particle size allows for better dispersion within the coating formulation, resulting in improved foam control. Nanotechnology also enables the development of defoamers with high efficiency at lower dosage levels, reducing overall costs.

Furthermore, nanotechnology allows for the creation of smart or responsive defoaming additives. These additives can be designed to activate or deactivate based on specific conditions, such as pH or temperature, providing tailored foam control during different stages of coating application. The increasing adoption of nanotechnology in the coatings industry drives the development of novel defoaming coating additives with enhanced performance, efficiency, and versatility.

The market for defoaming coating additives is witnessing significant developments driven by the demand for environmentally friendly solutions, advancements in nanotechnology, and the need for high-performance coatings. The industry's focus on sustainability, innovation, and performance enhancement will continue to shape the market, leading to the development of new and improved defoaming additives. By staying abreast of these trends, coating manufacturers can make informed decisions and stay competitive in this evolving market, driving the Defoaming Coating Additives market revenue.

Defoaming Coating Additives Market Segment Insights

Defoaming Coating Additives Type Insights

The Defoaming Coating Additives market segmentation, based on type, includes silicone, polymer, mineral oil, vegetable oil, water-based, and others. The silicone segment dominated the market due to its excellent defoaming properties and chemical stability. They are effective in various coating systems, including water-based, solvent-based, and high-solids coatings.

Defoaming Coating Additives Function Insights

The Defoaming Coating Additives market segmentation, based on function, includes foam suppressing, foam breaking, and deaerating. The foam-suppressing category generated the most income. Foam-suppressing additives prevent foam formation during the production, application, and drying process of coatings. Foam-suppressing additives reduce the surface tension and destabilize the foam bubbles, preventing their formation. These additives are commonly used in water-based coatings, where foam generation is common.

Defoaming Coating Additives Application Insights

The Defoaming Coating Additives market segmentation, based on application, includes construction, automotive, industrial, wood & furniture, and others. The construction category generated the most income. Coatings used in construction applications, such as concrete, waterproofing, and flooring, benefit from defoaming additives to eliminate foam-related issues and enhance durability.

Figure 1:  Defoaming Coating Additives Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Defoaming Coating Additives Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American Defoaming Coating Additives market area will dominate this market due to the well-established automotive industry, which drives the demand for high-quality coatings. Defoaming coating additives have extensive applications in automotive paints and coatings, which are crucial in achieving smooth and even finishes. The construction industry in North America is also a significant consumer of defoaming coating additives, as they are used in architectural coatings for various surfaces, including walls, ceilings, and floors.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2:  DEFOAMING COATING ADDITIVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Europe's Defoaming Coating Additives market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the strong presence of major automotive manufacturers and a well-developed industrial sector. The stringent environmental regulations in Europe have led to adoption of water-based coatings, which require effective defoaming additives. Moreover, the growing demand for high-performance coatings in sectors such as aerospace and marine further drives the market for defoaming coating additives in the region. Further, the German Defoaming Coating Additives market held the largest market share, and the UK Defoaming Coating Additives market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific Defoaming Coating Additives Market is expected to grow fastest from 2023 to 2032. These countries' booming automotive and construction industries fuel the demand for coatings and defoaming additives. Furthermore, the rising disposable income and changing lifestyles of consumers in the region drive the demand for decorative coatings, creating opportunities for defoaming coating additive manufacturers. Moreover, China’s Defoaming Coating Additives market held the largest market share, and the Indian Defoaming Coating Additives market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Defoaming Coating Additives Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the Defoaming Coating Additives market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Defoaming Coating Additives industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the Defoaming Coating Additives industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Defoaming Coating Additives industry has offered some of the most significant medical advantages. Major players in the Defoaming Coating Additives market, including BASF SE (Germany), Altana AG (Germany), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Dow (US), Allnex (Germany), Arkema (France), Münzing Corporation (Germany), Elementis PLC (UK), Ashland (US), Clariant AG (Switzerland), and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Evonik Industries AG, founded in 2007, located in Essen, Germany, is a stock-listed German company specializing in chemicals, and it is the second largest company in the world. It includes the business areas of chemicals, energy, and real estate. In July 2020, Evonik launched a new defoamer, dispersants for architectural paints. To support formulators, Evonik's Coating Additives business line has introduced a comprehensive portfolio of additives that facilitate formulation work. One of the highlights is the new TEGO Foamex 9, a mineral oil-based defoamer with long-term effectiveness and good coating compatibility. It can be incorporated during the grinding or lowering phase. The new defoamer complements Evonik's siloxane defoamers, allowing customers to choose the best technology that suits their formulations. This advantage is particularly important for coatings in large quantities. In addition, customers can more easily replace their existing mineral oil defoamers with this new quality. In addition to architectural paints, TEGO Foamex 9 can also be used in pigment concentrates.

Dow Chemical Company, also known as Dow Inc., founded in 1897 and located in Midland, Michigan, USA, is an American international corporation amongst the world's largest chemical producers. The products included are chemicals, plastics, coatings, and catalysts. In May 2021, Dow partnered with Univar Solutions to distribute agricultural silicone-based defoaming coating additives products in Mexico. Univar Solutions distributes its silicone-based defoamers, DOWSIL, for different applications in Mexico.

Key Companies in the Defoaming Coating Additives market include

• BASF SE (Germany)


• Altana AG (Germany)


• Evonik Industries AG (Germany)


• Dow (US)


• Allnex (Germany)


• Arkema (France)


• Münzing Corporation (Germany)


• Elementis PLC (UK)


• Ashland (US)


• Clariant AG (Switzerland)

Defoaming Coating Additives Industry Developments

December 2020: Elementis signed an agreement with Brenntag to distribute products in Canada. The affected product lines include rheology modifiers, slip and leveling additives, defoamers, and wetting and dispersing additives.

Defoaming Coating Additives Market Segmentation

Defoaming Coating Additives Type Outlook

• Silicone


• Polymer


• Mineral Oil


• Vegetable Oil


• Water-Based


• Others

Defoaming Coating Additives Function Outlook

• Foam Suppressing


• Foam Breaking


• Deaerating

Defoaming Coating Additives Application Outlook

• Construction


• Automotive


• Industrial


• Wood & Furniture


• Others

Defoaming Coating Additives Regional Outlook

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