What are the Antifoaming Agents?
The chemical used to reduce foam formation in industrial processes is called the anti-foaming agent. It is also known as a deformer. Antifoaming agents work by reducing the surface tension of the liquid. or sometimes break down the foam bubbles. The anti-foaming agent is used in a wide range of industries such as food and beverages, chemical manufacturing, oil and gas, pulp and paper, and wastewater treatment for various applications. In the food and beverage industry, antifoaming agents control foam formation during the production of beer, soft drinks, soups, and sauces. In oil and gas production, it is used for drilling, stimulation, and refining to control the foam. Antifoaming agents are considered as safe and intended for application.
Here are some driving factors of the Antifoaming Agent Market:
Expansion of the food and beverages industry:
According to the Specialty Food Association, global food and beverage sales increased by 9.3% in 2022. Changing lifestyles and increasing an individual’s disposable income spend more on the beverage. Due to the increasing demand for beverages, new players are entering into the market. Antifoam agents play an important role during the manufacturing of beer, soft drinks, soups, and sauces, it prevents foam formation. Therefore, increasing demand for food and beverages will ultimately drive the demand for the antifoaming agent market.
Increasing need for water treatment plants:
Each year 359 billion wastewaters are produced. According to Acqua Tech globally, 50% of water is found untreated. The wastewater treatment plants were increased by 30% in the year 2022. In Israel, 90 % of wastewater is treated and used for agricultural irrigation. Antifoaming agents remove the foam in the treated water and also it controls the surface tension of the liquid. Therefore, the increasing need for wastewater treatment around the world ultimately drives the market growth of the anti-foaming agent.
Restraining factors of the antifoaming agent:
Low awareness in developing nations:
In developing economies, there is low awareness about the antifoaming agent and its uses. Therefore, it may hamper the sale of the anti-foaming agent. But innovative marketing strategies and advertisements may help to reach the target customer. Therefore, there will be a high demand for antifoaming agents in the upcoming years.
Conclusion:
The anti-foaming agent market will grow by increasing the food and beverages industry and increasing the number of water treatment plants worldwide. The key market players are focusing on innovation and advancement in their products to dominate the antifoaming agent market.
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Working as a research analyst in the Chemical & Materials domain. I gained experience in formulating strategic insights, trend analysis, market estimations, competitive landscapes, M&A analysis, DRO, report writing, secondary research, and quantitative research. I also have experience in using a range of statistical and analytical tools to analyze data.
