Antifog Additives Market Size was valued at USD 2.03 billion in 2023. The Antifog Additives market industry is projected to grow from USD 2.18 Billion in 2024 to USD 3.49 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.10% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Increased demand for coating films for mirrors and goggles and increasing demand from the agriculture industry are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
The market's growth is associated with rapid urbanization as the increased population in urban areas creates massive demand for consumer goods and necessitates the higher consumption of food & beverage products. Thus, the manufacturers of polymer additives, such as antioxidants and antifog agents, have massive opportunities to expand their presence in the growing food & beverage market. This is attributed to the fogging agent, widely used to treat the layer of water droplets on food packaging films. The growth in flexible packaging has been massive in the last decade. However, introducing online food & beverage shopping sites has boosted the packaging market, leading to a surge in demand for antifog agents.
Moreover, the increasing number of food courts, online shopping sites, food marts, and super-marts are creating great opportunities for the existing and new manufacturers of antifog additives. Conversely, various countries' governments have encouraged farming companies to use greenhouses for enhanced crop production. Thus, the number of greenhouses has increased over the past years. The increasing number of greenhouses has created a remarkable opportunity for the market, as it is the key raw material for mulching and greenhouse film. This factor drives the market CAGR.
Additionally, antifog additives are widely consumed in the production of food packaging and agricultural films as they offer lower surface tension, leading to a thinner layer of hot or cold fog on the film surface. Due to their antifogging properties, additives, such as polyglycerol esters and glycerol esters, are utilized in manufacturing industrial fog-free food wrapping films. The demand for packed food has gradually increased after the COVID-19 impact as consumers became more aware of health. Additionally, using antifog additives in the food polymer or plastic films increase the food's shelf life, protecting it from bacteria in the air. Further, the demand for packed food increased rapidly owing to the busy lifestyle and change in consumer behavior regarding food consumption. This led to a massive demand for packaging materials. Plastic bags, bottles, micro flute paper bags, and different PP and PE packaging film types further surged the demand for polymer additives. Thus, driving the Antifog Additives market revenue.
Based on type, the Antifog Additives market segmentation includes glycerol esters, polyglycerol esters, sorbitan esters of fatty acids, and ethoxylated sorbitan esters. The glycerol esters segment dominated the market because glycerol esters are the most common type of antifog additive. The glycerol esters segment is expected to remain dominant in the antifog additives market in the coming years. This is due to the continued growth of the market and the high demand for effective and cost-effective antifog additives. Furthermore, Glycerol esters are esters of glycerol and fatty acids. They are typically clear, colorless liquids with a mild odor.
The Antifog Additives market segmentation, based on type, includes Agricultural Films, Food Packaging, and Others. The agricultural films segment dominated the market because agricultural films are the most common application for antifog additives. The agricultural film market is large. This means there is a large demand for antifog additives for agricultural films. The agricultural film segment will remain dominant in the antifog additives market in the coming years. This is due to the continued growth of the agricultural film market and the high demand for effective and cost-effective antifog additives. Furthermore, Agricultural films cover crops to protect them from the elements. They are also used to store crops.
Figure1: Antifog Additives Market, by Application, 2022&2032(USD billion)
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By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American Antifog Additives market area will dominate this market due to the increased knowledge regarding the use of antifog additives to maintain the quality of processed food.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure2: GLOBAL ANTIFOG ADDITIVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)
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Europe's Antifog Additives market accounts for the second-largest market share due to strategic innovations such as product launches and enhanced R&D operations in developing markets; the antifog additives market is strengthening in the Region. Further, the German Antifog Additives market held the largest market share, and the UK Antifog Additives market was the fastest-growing market in the European Region.
The Asia-Pacific Antifog Additives Market is expected to grow fastest from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the increased demand for packaged food in the Region. Moreover, China’s Antifog Additives market held the largest market share, and the Indian Antifog Additives market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the Antifog Additives market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. The Antifog Additives industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturer’s use in the Antifog Additives industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. The Antifog Additives industry has offered some of the most significant advantages in recent years. Major players in the Antifog Additives market, including LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Croda International PLC, Emery Oleochemicals, Avient, DuPont, PolyOne Corporation, A. Schulman, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Clariant AG, Evonik Industries, Ashland Inc., Corbion N.V., and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
Emery Oleochemicals is a leading specialty chemicals manufacturer. Emery Oleochemicals provide formulators and manufacturers with best-in-class renewable solutions recognized for their ability to improve processing efficiencies, deliver outstanding technical performance and enhance environmental safety. Emery Oleochemicals announced a new distributor agreement with IMCD. IMCD Benelux will represent Emery's Green Polymer Additives business unit to distribute and provide technical support for Emery's natural-based lubricants, antistatic and antifogging agents, release agents, and their special plasticizers.
LyondellBasell – a leader in the chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. We are enabling a circular and low-carbon economy through advanced technology and focused investments. LyondellBasell completed its acquisition of A. Schulman, Inc. is a performance plastic compounds, composites, and powders supplier.
December 2020: Emery Oleochemicals announced a new distributor agreement with IMCD. IMCD Benelux will represent Emery's Green Polymer Additives business unit to distribute and provide technical support for Emery's natural-based lubricants, antistatic and antifogging agents, release agents, and their special plasticizers.
August 2018: LyondellBasell completed its acquisition of A. Schulman, Inc. is a performance plastic compounds, composites, and powders supplier.
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 2.03 billion |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 2.18 billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 3.49 billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 6.10% (2024-2032) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2018- 2022 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Type, Application, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, AsiaPacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The U.S., Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | Â LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Croda International PLC, Emery Oleochemicals, Avient, DuPont, PolyOne Corporation, A. Schulman, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Clariant AG, Evonik Industries, Ashland Inc., Corbion N.V. |
| Key Market Opportunities | Demand in the Food Packaging Industry |
| Key Market Dynamics | Increasing Demand from Agriculture Industry |
Antifog Additives Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Antifog Additives market size was valued at USD 2.03 Billion in 2023.
The Antifog Additives Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.10% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.
North America had the largest share of the Antifog Additives Market.
The key players in the Antifog Additives Market are LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Croda International PLC, Emery Oleochemicals, Avient, DuPont, PolyOne Corporation, A. Schulman, Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Clariant AG, Evonik Industries, Ashland Inc., Corbion N.V.
The Glycerol Esters category dominated the Antifog Additives Market in 2023.
Agricultural Filmshad the largest share of the Antifog Additives Market.
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