Food Antifoaming Agents Market

Market Overview

The global food antifoaming agents market size was valued at USD 50481.86 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 76982.8 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 4.8 % during the forecast period, 2023–2031.

Food antifoaming agents or defoamers are chemical additives used as ingredients in food or industrial processes to reduce and prevent foam formation or effervescence. Antifoaming compounds are insoluble in foamy mediums and possess surface-active properties. These are less dense, spread easily over foamy surfaces, and have a preference for the air-liquid interface, where they destabilize the foam lamellas, causing air bubbles to rupture and surface foam to break down. Foam creation generates a number of costly and time-consuming issues, such as product loss, pollution, and contamination. Each antifoaming Agent is customized to specific applications and markets. On the market, antifoaming chemicals are readily accessible. To remove foams, common treatments include insoluble oil, silicones, alcohols, stearates, and glycol. Currently, these agents are employed in a number of industries, including detergents, food, paper & pulp, water treatment plants, and bio-chemicals. The demand for antifoaming agents is increasing with time. To address rising demand, an increasing number of large vendors are entering the antifoaming manufacturing market.

The report on the global food antifoaming agents market aims to identify emerging trends and opportunities in the global market with a detailed analysis of qualitative as well as quantitative aspects. Foam is an unwanted by-product produced during food production and processing; antifoaming agents are used to increase process efficiency and overcome food spoilage.

Market Dynamics

What are the Primary Factors Driving the Global Food Antifoaming Agents Market?

Rising Antifoaming Agent Demand in the Market

Antifoaming agents are in great demand due to their capacity to reduce and prevent foam creation in industrially processed liquids by binding to the air-liquid surface and destabilizing the foam lamellas, resulting in air bubble rupture and surface foam disintegration. Breweries use antifoaming compounds largely to increase efficiency during the fermentation process. It is also used by other juice processing companies. The rapid expansion of the brewery and beverage sectors will have a substantial impact on the market for antifoaming chemicals.

Industrial applications of antifoaming agents have been steadily expanding with the increasing demand for bakery & confectionery, dairy & frozen, and other food products. Antifoaming agents are also widely used in breweries during the fermentation process to optimize efficiency. According to the Brewers Association, volume sales for craft beer, imported beer, and exported craft beer in the U.S. was up by 5.0%, 3.2%, and 3.6%, respectively, in 2017 as compared to 2016. Chemical additives used as antifoaming agents produce low VOC emissions, and thus, growing environmental concerns and a favorable regulatory scenario are some of the other factors supporting market growth.

Significant Expansion of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Foam development during the production of liquid dosage forms can be unwelcome and disruptive. Antifoaming chemicals work by reducing surface tension and cohesive binding of the liquid phase to prevent the production of stable foams. Antifoaming chemicals are extremely useful in liquid medications for preventing foam and maintaining stability so that the therapeutic effect is not compromised. As the pharmaceutical industry expands, the demand for antifoaming chemicals will increase.

What is the Factor that is Limiting the Global Food Antifoaming Agents Market?

Lack of Awareness of the Use and Benefits of Antifoaming Agents

Lack of awareness in several industries regarding the use and benefits of antifoaming agents is anticipated to restrain the market growth. Some of the other factors that may deter market growth include negative marketing of food antifoaming agents and low adoption rate among some food & beverage industries.

What are the Future Opportunities for the Global Food Antifoaming Agents Market?

In the near future, the Antifoaming Agent market is anticipated to expand due to its various uses. The global Antifoaming Agent market is propelled by a steady expansion of application sectors and a surge in demand from economies in transition. In addition, environmental concerns and government regulations regarding harmful emissions from specific businesses are other drivers driving market expansion. Regionally, APEJ and MEA are the most dynamic markets. Thus investors are anticipated to make substantial investments there. In the future years, the Antifoaming Agent market will be determined by these areas.

Regional Analysis

By region, the global food antifoaming agent market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.

Asia Pacific dominates the global food antifoaming agent market, owing to the increasing consumption of food & beverage products in the region. Moreover, the demand for food antifoaming agents has been growing in tandem with the region's food & beverage industry. China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia are some of the most potential markets for processed foods with high organic content (e.g., baked goods), as these items can give significant benefits by minimizing oil absorption or preventing sticking during pan-frying that can help in the expansion of the market.

Europe is expected to witness steady growth as the usage of antifoaming agents in food processing, and production is restricted in various developed regions as per European regulations. The presence of prominent players such as Dow Chemical Company (U.S.) and Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (U.S.), together with their emphasis on R&D activities, will positively impact market growth over the projection period.

During the forecast period, North America is estimated to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the food antifoaming agents market. The growing demand for antifoaming agents in the beverage and pharmaceutical industries is anticipated to present huge market potential, primarily driven by Indian and Chinese industries.

The Middle East and Africa, Due to less demand, are likely to have the smallest market for food antifoaming agents. But people in countries like Egypt and Nigeria have become much more aware of processed foods. Rapid industrialization in the Middle East and African countries are expected to support market growth during the forecast period 2023–2031.

Segmental Analysis

The global food antifoaming agents market can be segmented by type, application, and region.

Based on type, the market can be segmented into water-based, silicone-based, oil-based, and others. Amongst the segments by type, the silicone-based segment is expected to account for the largest market share, owing to the array of applications these antifoaming agents find. Antifoaming agents based on silicone have properties such as low surface tension, chemical inertness, thermal stability, and complete water solubility. These heavy-duty antifoaming chemicals are ideal for neutralizing surface foam and releasing entrained air in non-aqueous foaming applications. Consequently, they have been favored for use in crude oil refineries. As a result of North American and European environmental regulations, antifoaming products derived from silicone contain fewer volatile organic compounds. In comparison to other compounds, this antifoaming Agent is in great demand due to its optimum reactivity with process ingredients and long operation life. This aspect will fuel the expansion of the market for antifoaming agents based on silicone during the forecast period.

The oil-based segment is expected to witness significant growth, followed by the water-based segment. The other segment is anticipated to account for the least market share during the forecast period.

By application, the market can be segmented into bakery & confectionery, dairy & frozen, oil & fats, beverages, and others. Amongst the segments by application, the beverages segment is expected to account for a prime share of the market, owing to the growth of the beverages market around the globe. Various beverages, including carbonated drinks, non-carbonated drinks, beer, wine, and others, use antifoaming food agents. These substances inhibit the production of foam on the drink's surface, so preserving its clarity. During the production of carbonated beverages, antifoaming chemicals are added to prevent excessive foaming generated by the release of CO2 gas. Polydimethylsiloxane is the most prevalent compound employed in this application (PDMS). The oils & fats segment is expected to experience rapid growth in the global market, owing to the increasing demand for fats & oils across many food product manufacturing industries. Dairy & frozen and bakery & confectionery industry segments are expected to register significant growth during the forecast period, 2023–2031.

Recent Developments

• In January 2021,Evonik added TEGO Foamex 812, a new antifoaming ingredient primarily developed for wood coating formulations, to its extensive product portfolio.
• In February 2021, BYK introduced two defoamer additives, BYK-329 and BYK-092, to enhance solvent-borne and solvent-free systems.
• In 2021, Air Products, a market leader, added two new defoamers to its portfolio to expand its reach in the global market. Both are oil-based defoamers that work well as foam control additives in a range of applications, including architectural coatings.
• In March 2019, Dow Corning Corporation introduced Dow Corning 2405 resin, Dow Corning 8590 additive, and Dow Corning 3055 resin. These products provide an optimal blend of pigment content, foam management, and VOC emission reduction.
• In November 2019, Ashland introduced two defoamers for water-based industrial paint applications. Drew plus L-3500 and L-3510 foam control agents are among them.