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Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032
- RnM4739960 |
- 08 September, 2026 |
- Global |
- 116 Pages |
- GIR |
- Chemical & Material
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer market size was valued at US$ 230 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 319 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.7% during review period.
Waterborne polyurethane defoamers are additives specifically designed to control and eliminate foam in waterborne polyurethane emulsions, coatings, adhesives, and other systems. They are typically composed of mineral oil, modified polyether esters, nonionic surfactants, or hydrophobic silica, and feature self-emulsification, high dispersibility, rapid defoaming, and long-lasting foam suppression, effectively solving pinhole and bubble problems caused by coating foam.
Upstream raw materials for water-based polyurethane defoamers primarily include polydimethylsiloxane, modified polysiloxanes, hydrophobic silica, mineral oils, polyethers, polyether-modified silicone oils, fatty acid esters, fatty alcohols, waxes, hydrophobic polymers, emulsifiers, dispersants, and water-based carriers. Among these, polysiloxanes and hydrophobic particles determine the foam-breaking speed of silicone-based products; mineral oils and waxes influence spreading and sustained foam-inhibition performance; and polyethers and silicone-free polymers primarily improve compatibility and recoatability. The midstream sector involves formulation design, emulsification and dispersion, compounding, stabilization, and quality control, with products typically supplied as emulsions, dispersions, or highly active concentrates. Downstream applications mainly involve formulations for water-based polyurethane coatings, adhesives, printing inks, and other water-based polyurethane products.
Global sales volume in 2025 is projected to be approximately 31,000 metric tons, with a comprehensive average price of around US$7,230 per metric ton and a gross profit margin of approximately 30%–40%.
The rising adoption of waterborne polyurethane in industrial coatings, synthetic leather, adhesives, and packaging printing is the primary driver of demand growth for waterborne polyurethane defoamers; meanwhile, low-VOC, APEO-free, and silicone-free products are seeing accelerated commercialization due to environmental regulations and demands for high surface quality. A key industry challenge lies in the inherent conflict between defoaming capability and system compatibility: excessive defoaming activity can lead to issues such as fish-eyes (craters), loss of gloss, and reduced inter-layer adhesion, whereas excessive compatibility may compromise long-term foam inhibition. Furthermore, product suitability varies significantly depending on factors such as polyurethane particle size, ionic type, thickening systems, and application methods. Future market trends point toward the development of composite products characterized by low dosage requirements, high durability, low VOC content, and the absence of silicone, as well as formulations tailored to specific waterborne polyurethane systems.
Report Scope
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, BYK, Dow, Evonik, Elementis, AFCONA, Milliken, Foshan Nanhai Datian Chemical, Hubei Longsheng Sihai New Materials, Dongguan Defeng Defoamer, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market Segmentation
Market segment by Type
Silicone-based
Mineral Oil-based
Silicone-free Polymer-based
Other
Market segment by Active Content
≤20%
20%–50%
>50%
Market segment by Carrier Form
Water-Based Emulsion Type
Solvent-Diluted Type
Market segment by Application
Water-based Coatings
Adhesives
Inks
Others
Major players covered
BASF
BYK
Dow
Evonik
Elementis
AFCONA
Milliken
Foshan Nanhai Datian Chemical
Hubei Longsheng Sihai New Materials
Dongguan Defeng Defoamer
Yantai Hengxin Chemical Technology
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1, to describe Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
- 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
- 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.3.2 Silicone-based
- 1.3.3 Mineral Oil-based
- 1.3.4 Silicone-free Polymer-based
- 1.3.5 Other
- 1.4 Market Analysis by Active Content
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Active Content: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.4.2 ≤20%
- 1.4.3 20%–50%
- 1.4.4 >50%
- 1.5 Market Analysis by Carrier Form
- 1.5.1 Overview: Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Carrier Form: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.5.2 Water-Based Emulsion Type
- 1.5.3 Solvent-Diluted Type
- 1.6 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.6.1 Overview: Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.6.2 Water-based Coatings
- 1.6.3 Adhesives
- 1.6.4 Inks
- 1.6.5 Others
- 1.7 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market Size & Forecast
- 1.7.1 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.7.2 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
- 1.7.3 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Average Price (2021-2032)
2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 2.1 BASF
- 2.1.1 BASF Details
- 2.1.2 BASF Major Business
- 2.1.3 BASF Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Product and Services
- 2.1.4 BASF Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.1.5 BASF Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.2 BYK
- 2.2.1 BYK Details
- 2.2.2 BYK Major Business
- 2.2.3 BYK Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Product and Services
- 2.2.4 BYK Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.2.5 BYK Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.3 Dow
- 2.3.1 Dow Details
- 2.3.2 Dow Major Business
- 2.3.3 Dow Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Product and Services
- 2.3.4 Dow Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.3.5 Dow Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.4 Evonik
- 2.4.1 Evonik Details
- 2.4.2 Evonik Major Business
- 2.4.3 Evonik Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Product and Services
- 2.4.4 Evonik Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.4.5 Evonik Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.5 Elementis
- 2.5.1 Elementis Details
- 2.5.2 Elementis Major Business
- 2.5.3 Elementis Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Product and Services
- 2.5.4 Elementis Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.5.5 Elementis Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.6 AFCONA
- 2.6.1 AFCONA Details
- 2.6.2 AFCONA Major Business
- 2.6.3 AFCONA Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Product and Services
- 2.6.4 AFCONA Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.6.5 AFCONA Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.7 Milliken
- 2.7.1 Milliken Details
- 2.7.2 Milliken Major Business
- 2.7.3 Milliken Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Product and Services
- 2.7.4 Milliken Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.7.5 Milliken Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.8 Foshan Nanhai Datian Chemical
- 2.8.1 Foshan Nanhai Datian Chemical Details
- 2.8.2 Foshan Nanhai Datian Chemical Major Business
- 2.8.3 Foshan Nanhai Datian Chemical Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Product and Services
- 2.8.4 Foshan Nanhai Datian Chemical Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.8.5 Foshan Nanhai Datian Chemical Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.9 Hubei Longsheng Sihai New Materials
- 2.9.1 Hubei Longsheng Sihai New Materials Details
- 2.9.2 Hubei Longsheng Sihai New Materials Major Business
- 2.9.3 Hubei Longsheng Sihai New Materials Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Product and Services
- 2.9.4 Hubei Longsheng Sihai New Materials Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.9.5 Hubei Longsheng Sihai New Materials Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.10 Dongguan Defeng Defoamer
- 2.10.1 Dongguan Defeng Defoamer Details
- 2.10.2 Dongguan Defeng Defoamer Major Business
- 2.10.3 Dongguan Defeng Defoamer Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Product and Services
- 2.10.4 Dongguan Defeng Defoamer Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.10.5 Dongguan Defeng Defoamer Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.11 Yantai Hengxin Chemical Technology
- 2.11.1 Yantai Hengxin Chemical Technology Details
- 2.11.2 Yantai Hengxin Chemical Technology Major Business
- 2.11.3 Yantai Hengxin Chemical Technology Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Product and Services
- 2.11.4 Yantai Hengxin Chemical Technology Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.11.5 Yantai Hengxin Chemical Technology Recent Developments/Updates
3 Competitive Environment: Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer by Manufacturer
- 3.1 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
- 3.4.2 Top 3 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.4.3 Top 6 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.5 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market: Company Product Application Footprint
- 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
- 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 4.1 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.2 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.3 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.2 North America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.3 Europe Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.4 Asia-Pacific Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.5 South America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.6 Middle East & Africa Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value (2021-2032)
5 Market Segment by Type
- 5.1 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.2 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.3 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Average Price by Type (2021-2032)
6 Market Segment by Application
- 6.1 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.2 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
- 6.3 Global Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Average Price by Application (2021-2032)
7 North America
- 7.1 North America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2 North America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 7.3 North America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
8 Europe
- 8.1 Europe Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 8.2 Europe Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 8.3 Europe Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
9 Asia-Pacific
- 9.1 Asia-Pacific Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 9.3 Asia-Pacific Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
10 South America
- 10.1 South America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 10.2 South America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 10.3 South America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.2 South America Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Application (2021-2032)
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
12 Market Dynamics
- 12.1 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market Drivers
- 12.2 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Market Restraints
- 12.3 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Trends Analysis
- 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 13.1 Raw Material of Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer and Key Manufacturers
- 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer
- 13.3 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Production Process
- 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
- 14.2 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Typical Distributors
- 14.3 Waterborne Polyurethane Defoamer Typical Customers
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
- 16.1 Methodology
- 16.2 Research Process and Data Source
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