The expansion of oil and gas sector influence the Europe Anti-foaming Agents market growth

According to the Next Move Strategy Consulting, the Europe Anti-foaming Agents Market size was valued at USD 1.24 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 1.64 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2030.

Rise in oil and gas industries across the region increases demand for antifoaming agents to control foam formation, ensure free flow of processes and maintain productivity. Eurostat states, the final consumption of oil and petroleum products in the region reached 331.7 million tonnes in 2022, increased by 7.1% from 309.7 million tonnes in 2020. The increasing demand for antifoaming agents helps support market growth as it ensures efficient operation of the oil and petroleum industry.

Further, stringent government policies on emissions, waste management, and chemical safety are promoting the use of antifoaming agents as companies strive to meet environmental and operational requirements. 

For instance, the Detergents Regulation that came into effect in February 2024 in Europe sets biodegradability standards and prohibits the use of phosphates and phosphorus compounds, thus compelling manufacturers to adopt environment-friendly alternatives. The increasing regulatory drives demand for the antifoaming agents, ensuring compliance and delivering effective foam control in various industries such as oil and gas, wastewater treatment, and food processing.

In addition, the increasing European chemical industry enhances the demand for antifoaming agents as higher production volumes create foam due to the complexities involved in manufacturing processes of chemicals during the chemical reaction process. 

Foam disrupts operational efficiency, making defoamers essential for maintaining smooth processes and improving processing speeds. According to the CEFIC, chemical sales in Europe reached USD 802.71 billion in 2022, marking a 46.4% increase from USD 548.17 billion in 2012. This significant growth in chemical sales amplifies the need for antifoaming agents to enhance product quality, supporting the Europe anti-foaming agents market demand.

However, product quality still remains one of the biggest challenges in expanding the market of antifoaming agents. Improper or overuse leads to physical or chemical alteration in end products. 

Residual defoamers cause discoloration or haze in such transparent materials as glass or plastics, reducing their aesthetic value and raising quality concerns. 

In sensitive industries, such as food and pharmaceuticals, residual chemicals can cause products to fail the safety standards test, while challenges like inconsistent texture or unpleasant smell further degrade product quality. The issues make these industries wary of adopting antifoaming agents and, therefore, restrict the overall Europe anti-foaming agents market expansion.

Whereas the growing importance of sustainability has boosted the uptake of bio-based antifoaming agents, offering the market great growth opportunities. Derived from renewable resources such as plant oils, natural waxes, and fatty acids, these agents are biodegradable and eco-friendly alternatives to conventional synthetic options addressing environmental concerns. 

For example, Sarex Chemicals Ltd offers 100% active, non-silicone defoamers for various applications in the textile sector, and Evonik Industries AG has launched TEGO Foamex 8820 and 8850 with organic content. This green solutions transition is along with the change in consumer preference, that helps in innovation and brand positioning to sustain for long.

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According to the report published by NMSC, leading key players in the Europe anti-foaming agents industry include The Dow Chemical Company, BASF Corporation, Elkem ASA, Clariant AG, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., Wacker Chemie AG, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Ecolab, Evonik Industries AG, Croda International Plc, Solenis, Schill+Seilacher "Struktol" GmbH, BYK Additives, Momentive Performance Materials, Univar Solutions LLC, Kemira OYJ, Arkema, Allnex Italy s.r.l, Concentrol Chemical Solutions, CHT Silicones, and TER Chemicals GmbH & Co. KG, among others. 

These market players are adopting strategies such as product launch to maintain their dominance in the Europe anti-foaming agents market. For example, in April 2024, Evonik launched two sustainable defoamers, TEGO Foamex 16 and TEGO Foamex 11, for architectural coatings. 
These products, made with low VOC and bio-based ingredients, helped address the demand for eco-friendly solutions. The defoamers improved the quality of coatings by reducing foam during production and application, thereby enhancing performance.  

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