Low-foaming Detergents Market - Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Rising Usage in Healthcare Industry-Low-foaming Detergents is a high-quality cleaning solution that can be used in power-spray systems, ultrasonic cleaning systems, labware washers, parts washers, and other medical equipment in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
- Growing Sale of Automobiles- Low-foaming Detergents is highly concentrated and has vibrant color intensity and non-staining coloring compositions, which is designed to safely remove dirt and grime from most automobiles.
- Increasing Demand for Washing Machines- For front-loading, high-efficiency (HE), automated, and ultrasonic laundry machines, Low-foaming Detergents work best as they produce less foam than ordinary detergents, have a lower risk of triggering allergic responses and leaving residue on clothing.
- Surging Applications in the Metal Industry- Low-foaming metal cleaners are strong, quick-acting degreasers for severe industrial cleaning applications that effectively remove oily soils from metal surfaces with great ease and speed and strong anti-rust properties.
Challenges
- Lack of consumer awareness - A fascinating psychological issue is customers' limited knowledge and comprehension of Low-foaming Detergents solutions owing to their views of foam in cleaning goods, which may lead to reluctance in adopting the product.
- Availability of alternatives- As alternatives to conventional low-foam detergents, eco-friendly detergents with plant-based surfactants and biodegradable formulae are available; these detergents are typically less harmful and more biodegradable than synthetic surfactants, and are widely distributed in nature, inexpensive, energy-efficient, environmentally benign, and readily biodegradable.
- Regulatory standards associated with the safety of Low-foaming Detergents are expected to act as a challenge for the low-foaming detergents market growth
Low-foaming Detergents Market Size and Forecast:
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Base Year |
2025 |
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Forecast Year |
2026-2035 |
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CAGR |
6.1% |
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Base Year Market Size (2025) |
USD 17.86 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
USD 32.29 billion |
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Regional Scope |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In the year 2026, the industry size of low-foaming detergents is assessed at USD 18.84 billion.
The global low-foaming detergents market size was valued at over USD 17.86 billion in 2025 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of around 6.1%, surpassing USD 32.29 billion revenue by 2035.
North America industry is expected to hold a 40% share by 2035, impelled by growing concerns regarding health and hygiene.
Key players in the market include Helena Chemical Company, Galaxy Surfactants, Wilbur-Ellis Company, Oxiteno SA, Stepan Company, Kao Corp.