NORTH AMERICA DEFOAMERS MARKET FORECAST 2024-2032

The United States and Canada are evaluated for the North America defoamers market growth assessment. According to a report from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), major water-intensive industries in the United States include paint and coating manufacturing, paperboard mills, alkalies and chlorine manufacturing, pesticide and other agricultural chemical manufacturing, wineries, adhesive manufacturing, synthetic dye and pigment manufacturing, distilleries, industrial gas manufacturing, and the poultry processing industry. These water-intensive sectors are expected to extensively utilize defoamers in their manufacturing processes.

Additionally, a notable export of wine to countries worldwide signifies substantial wine production across Canada. Chemical defoamers play a crucial role in the wine manufacturing process by preventing foam formation during wine processing and bottling. This factor significantly contributes to market growth in this region. Likewise, a recent law introduced by the Government of Mexico is expected to stimulate growth in Mexico’s wine industry, consequently increasing the demand for defoamers in this nation. As a result, the aforementioned factors are projected to play an essential role in augmenting the defoamers market growth in North America during the projection period. 

The North America defoamers market is segmented into product and industry. The product segment includes oil-based defoamers, silicone-based defoamers, water-based defoamers, and other products. The water-based defoamers segment is predominantly boosted by the increasing demand from global and national markets. Additionally, market dynamics are shaped by the pricing of raw materials, including tallow fatty-acid soaps, hydrogenated fats, paraffin waxes, and propylene glycol or glycerin fatty esters. 

Water-based defoamers also stand out as a cost-effective choice when compared to other defoamer types, benefiting both consumers and producers alike. They offer several advantages over oil-based defoamers, including minimal contribution to pitch deposits, no adverse effects on sizing efficiency or sheet strength, the absence of dioxin precursors, as well as versatility and cost efficiency.

Some of the leading players operating in the North America defoamers market include BASF SE, Dow Corning Corporation, Clariant International Limited, etc.

Dow Corning Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a fully-owned subsidiary of Dow Chemical Company. The privately held company entails a large network of over 10,000 employees. Furthermore, the company is actively engaged in silicone, specialty chemicals, as well as silicon-based technology and is also the largest silicone product producer worldwide.

The company’s Xiameter AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion is a 10% active silicone emulsion created for the purpose of managing foam. It can be used in aqueous systems with a broad pH range. This product finds applications in various industries, including textiles, agrochemicals, printing fountain solutions, resin manufacturing, and as an anti-foaming agent in aqueous systems spanning from highly alkaline to highly acidic conditions.