Low-foaming Detergents Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5895
  • Published Date: Nov 28, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Low-foaming Detergents Market Segmentation:

Type Segment Analysis

The non-ionic segment is predicted to account for 50% share of the global low-foaming detergents market during the forecast period owing to the benefits provided. Wetting agents that are nonionic and low foam are derived from alcohol ethoxylates, which are known to work well owing to their quick wetting characteristics, minimal foam content, low dynamic surface tension, and superior detergency. Some nonionic surfactants have limited or no foaming properties, which makes them a wise choice for a component in Low-foaming Detergents that can be used for eliminating organic soils, and emulsifying oils. Nonionic Low-foaming Detergents are renowned for their gentleness, potent cleaning properties, and good hard water resilience and mildness which makes them crucial for cleaning without residue. Dish soap, detergents, and home cleansers all contain non-ionic surfactants, which are used to remove grease and are also utilized in the building chemicals, paints & coatings, and cosmetics industries. Moreover, it is recommended to employ low-foam nonionic surfactants at temperatures just above their cloud point the temperature at which a non-ionic surfactant solution turns turbid since it plays a crucial role in the specific surfactant and its field of use.

In addition, a moderate amphoteric surfactant used as a conditioning agent and low foam agent in personal care products, amphoteric Low-foaming Detergents have witnessed tremendous growth in recent years and also function similarly to anionic surfactants in alkaline solutions and as cationic surfactants in acidic circumstances. Amphoterics are effective wetting agents that work well throughout almost the whole pH range and possess excellent pH stability, making them appropriate for a variety of uses. Moreover, they are designed for use in water-based alkaline cleaners as a low-foaming hydrotrope and are often used in personal care products such as shampoos and cosmetics.

Furthermore, cationic surfactants have good wetting and detergent qualities without any foaming or detergent qualities, which also have favorable safety, health, and environmental profiles, and are frequently found in disinfectants as they can also act as antibacterial agents. In general, cationic surfactants have little detergency, and the applications for these surfactants are restricted.

Matter Segment Analysis

The liquid segment in low-foaming detergents market is set to garner a notable share shortly. The low-foaming, highly alkaline liquid detergent is perfect for floor-standing lab washing machines and clean-in-place (CIP) systems, and the composition is the method used to wash fabrics since it dissolves quickly and minimizes suds. In addition, Low-foaming Detergents powder is an outstanding low-foam laundry powder that can be utilized in all kinds of automated laundry equipment since it can swiftly dissolve in warm, hot, or cold water.

Our in-depth analysis of the global low-foaming detergents market includes the following segments:

     Type

  • Non-ionic
  • Amphoteric
  • Cationic

     Technique

  • Manual
  • Soak
  • Scrub
  • Ultrasonic cleaning

     Matter

  • Liquid
  • Powder
  • Tablet

     Distribution Channel

  • Departmental stores
  • Hypermarket
  • Superstores
  • Pharmacy
  • Online sales

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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.
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