Antifog Additives Market: By Type (Glycerol Esters, Polyglycerol Esters, Sorbitan Esters of Fatty Acids, Ethoxylated Sorbitan Esters, Polyoxyethylene Esters of Oleic Acid, Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide Others), Application (Food Packaging Films, Agricultural Films) and Geography

Antifog Additives Market was valued at USD 390.5 million in 2022 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% over 2023-2029. Antifog additives are chemicals that change how moisture behaves on surfaces in order to avoid the production of fog or condensation on surfaces. The demand for clear visibility in food packages, automotive windshields, eyewear, and other applications drives the antifog additives market. Furthermore, the increased demand for antifog additives in food packaging materials, especially those used for fresh produce and refrigerated products to maintain the visual appeal of food is expected to propel the market growth. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for antifog solutions owing to the importance of clear visibility for personal protective equipment (PPE) like face masks and shields. According to WHO modelling, about 89 million medical masks, and 1.6 million goggles were used per month during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ongoing research and development at creating more effective, sustainable, and versatile antifog additives have provided opportunities for the surge in the market. Additionally, bio-based and sustainable antifog additives are becoming popular in the market and are in trend among environmentally conscious industries and consumers. For instance, in October 2022, Palsgaard and a Korean PE film manufacturer collaborated to launch Einar 611, a bio-based anti-fog surfactant for food-grade polyethylene (PE) film solutions. But the stringent regulatory standards for safety and health for antifog additives along with the product’s limitation to prevent fog in extreme temperature variations or high humidity regions hinders the market growth. However, the increased awareness among consumers, health and food regulations adoptions, infrastructure development, and increased disposable income are anticipated to heighten the market growth during forecasted years.

Antifog Additives Market Key Developments:

• In October 2022, Emery Oleochemicals and Sukano partnered together and launched PET Antifogging compound for direct food contact PET packaging.
• In October 2018, Bostik, a global adhesive company, launched a copolyester heat seal coating formulation that prevents fog from building up in flexible packaging for refrigerated foods during PACK EXPO International 2018