Anti-Fog Additives Market

Anti-Fog Additives Market Size (2023-2028)

Anti-Fog Additives Market is foreseen to progress from USD 365 million in 2022 to USD 417 million by 2028, recording a CAGR of about 6.4% during the conjecture period from 2023 to 2028.

Anti-fog films are having increased call-in end-use industries like food packaging and agriculture, which are promoting the expansion of the global market. The increasing demand for packaged food from emerging economies is likely to create opportunities for global business.

Anti-fog additives are non-ionic surfactants that are used to reduce fog formation on plastic films or sheets. Fog formation takes place because of the condensation of vapors on the surface due to the difference between temperature, humidity, and surface tension. Anti-fog additives are used in masterbatches or concentrates during plastic film production. They increase the shelf life and product appeal of the packaging of food and beverages.

 Drivers in the Anti-Fog Additives Market:

• Increasing the purchasing capacity of the middle class in emerging economies

• Low-cost production of anti-fog additives in APAC because of the easy availability of cheap labor and raw materials

• A rise in the call for anti-fog films in the end-user verticals like the food packaging industry can also increase this business

• The surge in the need for improved quality and effective optical products

 Restraints in the Anti-Fog Additives Market:

• Strict governmental normal for the employment of anti-fog additives in food packaging

• Volatility in the prices of these anti-fog additives can hinder the market growth

• Development of harmful waste during the production of these films.

Opportunities in the Anti-Fog Additives Market:

• The growth of the market can be contributed to an increase in demand for anti-fog plastic films from the end-use industry like food packaging and agriculture.

• Increase demand for packed food and acceptance of innovative technologies like greenhouses in the agricultural sector in predicted to fuel the growth of the global anti-fog additives market during the forecast period.

ANTI-FOG ADDITIVES MARKET REPORT COVERAGE:

Anti-Fog Additives Market Segmentation as per the report until 2028.

Anti-Fog Additives Market - By Application:

• Agricultural Films

• Food Packaging

• Others (coating films for helmets, goggles, mirrors)

Based on the application, the food packaging segment of the market is foreseen to grow at the highest compound annual growth rate over the estimated period. Anti-fog additives are first used in the production of polymer films to succeed in persuading anti-fogging properties in them, which are further used in the packaging of food items like vegetables, fruits, bread, etc.

Anti-Fog Additives Market - By Type:

• Glycerol Esters

• Polyglycerol Ester

• Sorbitan Esters of fatty acids

• Ethoxylated Sorbitan Esters

• Polyoxyethylene esters of oleic acid

• Gelatin

• Titanium Dioxide

Based on type, the glycerol esters type segment is predicted to expand over the calculated period to lead the market in the future. In the global anti-fog additives market, Glycerol ester-type anti-fog additives have the largest share and it’s followed by polyglycerol and sorbitan esters. In food packaging films, glycol esters are more affordable and the call for glycerol ester anti-fog additives is likely to rise as they are safe to use.

Anti-Fog Additives Market – By Region:

• Asia Pacific

• North America

• Europe

• Middle East & Africa

• South America

The Asia Pacific region is assumed to be the largest market for anti-fog additives in 2019. China, India, Japan, and South Korea in this region are important consumers of anti-fog additives. This high demand is mainly contributing to the growing affluence of the middle-class population in this region, coupled with rapid urbanization that has further led to a rise in consumerism opportunities, which directly operates the global anti-fog additives market across the globe.

Anti-Fog Additives Market Key Players:

1. Nouryon (Netherlands)

2. Croda International Plc. (the U.K.)

3. Clariant AG (Switzerland)

4. Schulman (U.S.)

5. PolyOne Corporation (U.S.)

6. Evonik Industries (Germany)

7. DuPont (U.S.)

8. Ashland Inc. (U.S.)

9. Corbion N.V. (Netherlands)