Key Findings
The Asia-Pacific defoamers market is set to develop with a CAGR of 5.40% in terms of revenue and xx% in terms of volume during the forecasted period of 2024 to 2032. The regional market’s growth is credited to key drivers, including the rising utilization of defoamers within the agrochemical and paper industries.

Market Insights
The Asia-Pacific defoamers market entails the evaluation of China, Japan, Singapore, Australia & New Zealand, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific. The Asia-Pacific defoamers market is witnessing increasing demand for eco-friendly defoamers, which is opening up potential growth opportunities. This market is categorized based on applications and products, with silicone-based defoamers being the most popular product category in the region. Among applications, the pulp and paper industry takes the lead.
In the papermaking process, water-based defoamers, which involve aqueous dispersion of hydrophobic materials, are widely utilized and known for their efficiency in de-aerating the white water. The continuous growth in demand for various paper products like printing & writing paper, tissue, shopping bags, specialty boards, food packaging, and cartons is driving the demand for pulp & paper chemicals in the region, consequently contributing to the growth of the defoamers market.

Competitive Insights
Some of the leading companies operating in the market include BASF SE, Wacker Chemie AG, etc.