Product Code: CH 3916
The mold release agents market is projected to grow from USD 2.39 billion in 2025 to USD 3.25 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.32% between 2025 and 2030.
| Scope of the Report |
| Years Considered for the Study | 2020-2030 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2030 |
| Units Considered | Value (USD Million) and Volume (Kiloton) |
| Segments | Type, Application, and Region |
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America |
"Regulatory compliance and manufacturing efficiency requirements to drive the mold release agents market's growth"
The mold release agents market is growing due to the increasing regulations related to environmental safety and emissions. Manufacturers are progressively adopting water-based and low-emission formulations to comply with these requirements. The shift also aligns with end-use industries' heightened focus on achieving high production efficiency, improved surface quality, and enhanced mold durability. As a result, high-performance mold release agents have become essential for their operations.
"By application, the PU molding segment is projected to account for the third-largest market share during the forecast period."
In 2024, the PU molding segment accounted for the third-largest share of the overall mold release agents market. And this trend is expected to continue during the forecast period. The growth of the market is due to the widespread use of polyurethane in various sectors, including automotive parts, insulation materials, furniture, and construction products. Additionally, the increasing demand for flexible and rigid foams, along with rising production volumes, has sustained the need for effective mold release agents. Moreover, the desire to improve surface finish, reduce cycle times, and enhance production efficiency is further boosting the demand for mold release agents in PU molding applications.
"By type, the water-based mold release agents segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period."
The water-based mold release agents segment is projected to be the fastest-growing type in terms of value during the forecast period. This growth is driven by stricter government regulations aimed at reducing VOC emissions. As awareness of environmental protection increases, manufacturers are increasingly adopting water-based mold release agents, which are not only environmentally friendly but also easy to process and versatile. Additionally, advancements in formulation technology have further improved their release performance and durability, making them a commercially viable alternative to solvent-based products.
"North America accounted for the third-largest share in the global mold release agents market, in terms of value, in 2024."
North America was the third-largest mold release agents market in 2024. The established end user markets, such as the automotive, construction, rubber & plastic, and composite industries, drive growth in the region. Additionally, the region has a well-established manufacturing sector, with a high adoption of advanced molding technology and a strong emphasis on quality and process improvements, which is also contributing to its growth. Moreover, strict government regulations with respect to the environment and safety factors are favoring advanced mold release agents, which is further propelling growth.
- By Company Type: Tier 1 - 55%, Tier 2 - 25%, and Tier 3 - 20%
- By Designation: Directors - 50%, Managers - 30%, and Others - 20%
- By Region: North America - 40%, Europe - 35%, Asia Pacific - 20%, RoW - 5%
The key players profiled in the report include Freudenberg Group (Germany), Daikin Industries, Ltd. (Japan), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), LANXESS AG (Germany), Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), Dow Inc. (US), Michelman, Inc. (US), Marbocote Ltd. (UK), McGee Industries, Inc. (US), and Miller-Stephenson, Inc. (US).
Study Coverage
This report segments the mold release agents market based on type, application, and region. It provides estimations of value (USD million) for the overall market size across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has also been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies associated with the mold release agents market.
Reasons to Buy this Report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis-industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles. They together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape; emerging and high-growth segments of the mold release agents market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights into the following points:
- Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on mold release agents offered by top players in the global market
- Analysis of key drivers: (Rapid growth of automotive and construction industries, increasing demand from automotive and furniture applications), restraints (Stringent regulations on solvent-based mold release agents, rising use of non-stick coatings on molds), opportunities (infrastructure development in emerging economies), and challenges (fluctuating raw material prices), influencing the growth of the mold release agents market
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights into upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and product & service launches in the mold release agents market
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets across regions
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global mold release agents market
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the mold release agents market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
- 1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
- 1.3 STUDY SCOPE
- 1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
- 1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
- 1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
- 1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
- 1.5 UNIT CONSIDERED
- 1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
- 1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 2.1 MARKET HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY INSIGHTS
- 2.2 KEY MARKET PARTICIPANTS: MAPPING OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
- 2.3 DISRUPTIVE TRENDS IN MOLD RELEASE AGENTS MARKET
- 2.4 HIGH-GROWTH SEGMENTS
- 2.5 REGIONAL SNAPSHOT: MARKET SIZE, GROWTH RATE, AND FORECAST
3 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
- 3.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN MOLD RELEASE AGENTS MARKET
- 3.2 MOLD RELEASE AGENTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION AND REGION
- 3.3 MOLD RELEASE AGENTS MARKET, BY TYPE
- 3.4 MOLD RELEASE AGENTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY
4 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 4.1 INTRODUCTION
- 4.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
- 4.2.1 DRIVERS
- 4.2.1.1 Rapid growth of automotive and construction industries
- 4.2.1.2 Increased consumption in high-performance manufacturing applications
- 4.2.2 RESTRAINTS
- 4.2.2.1 Stringent regulations on solvent-based mold release agents
- 4.2.2.2 Extensive use of non-stick coatings on molds
- 4.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
- 4.2.3.1 Infrastructure development in emerging economies
- 4.2.4 CHALLENGES
- 4.2.4.1 Fluctuating raw material prices
- 4.3 INTERCONNECTED MARKETS AND CROSS-SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES
- 4.3.1 INTERCONNECTED MARKETS
- 4.3.2 CROSS-SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES
- 4.4 STRATEGIC MOVES BY TIER-1/2/3 PLAYERS
5 INDUSTRY TRENDS
- 5.1 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- 5.1.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
- 5.1.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
- 5.1.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
- 5.1.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
- 5.1.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
- 5.2 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
- 5.2.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.2.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST
- 5.2.3 TRENDS IN GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
- 5.3 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 5.3.1 RAW MATERIALS
- 5.3.2 MANUFACTURING
- 5.3.3 DISTRIBUTION
- 5.3.4 APPLICATION
- 5.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
- 5.5 PRICING ANALYSIS
- 5.5.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF KEY PLAYERS, BY APPLICATION, 2024
- 5.5.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION, 2022-2025
- 5.6 TRADE ANALYSIS
- 5.6.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 340399)
- 5.6.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 340399)
- 5.7 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2026
- 5.8 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
- 5.9 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
- 5.10 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
- 5.10.1 OPTIMIZING AUTOMOTIVE SEATING FOAM PRODUCTION WITH SPRAYIQ AND ADVANCED RELEASE AGENT
- 5.10.2 REDUCING COSTS AND ENHANCING EFFICIENCY WITH ADVANCED RELEASE AGENTS
- 5.10.3 TRANSFORMING DENTAL MANUFACTURING WITH RELEASYS ECO-W
- 5.11 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF
- 5.11.1 KEY TARIFF RATES
- 5.11.2 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
- 5.11.3 IMPACT ON COUNTRY/REGION
- 5.11.3.1 US
- 5.11.3.2 Europe
- 5.11.3.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.11.4 IMPACT ON APPLICATIONS
6 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS, AI-DRIVEN IMPACT, PATENTS, AND INNOVATIONS
- 6.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- 6.1.1 TECHNOMELT LOW-PRESSURE MOLDING TECHNOLOGY
- 6.1.2 FLUORO TECHNOLOGY
- 6.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
- 6.2.1 NANOMOLD TECHNOLOGY
- 6.3 TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT ROADMAP
- 6.3.1 SHORT-TERM (2025-2027): COST OPTIMIZATION AND PROCESS CONSISTENCY
- 6.3.2 MID-TERM (2027-2030): PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT AND APPLICATION EXPANSION
- 6.3.3 LONG-TERM (2030-2035+): SUSTAINABILITY, DIGITALIZATION, AND INTEGRATION
- 6.4 PATENT ANALYSIS
- 6.4.1 APPROACH
- 6.4.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
- 6.4.3 TOP APPLICANTS
- 6.4.4 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
- 6.5 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI
- 6.5.1 TOP USE CASES AND MARKET POTENTIAL
- 6.5.2 BEST PRACTICES
- 6.5.3 CASE STUDIES OF AI IMPLEMENTATION
- 6.5.4 INTERCONNECTED ECOSYSTEM AND IMPACT ON MARKET PLAYERS
- 6.5.5 CLIENTS' READINESS TO ADOPT GEN AI
7 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE AND SUSTAINABILITY INITATIVES
- 7.1 REGIONAL REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
- 7.1.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
- 7.1.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS
- 7.2 SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT AND REGULATORY POLICY INITIATIVES
- 7.2.1 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
- 7.2.2 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
- 7.2.3 STANDARDIZATION
- 7.3 CERTIFICATIONS, LABELING, AND ECO-STANDARDS
8 CUSTOMER LANDSCAPE AND BUYER BEHAVIOR
- 8.1 DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
- 8.2 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS AND THEIR EVALUATION CRITERIA
- 8.2.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
- 8.2.2 BUYING CRITERIA
- 8.3 ADOPTION BARRIERS AND INTERNAL CHALLENGES
- 8.4 UNMET NEEDS FROM APPLICATIONS
9 MOLD RELEASE AGENTS MARKET, BY TYPE
- 9.1 INTRODUCTION
- 9.2 WATER-BASED
- 9.2.1 EXTENSIVE USE IN DIE CASTING AND CONCRETE PRODUCTS
- 9.3 SOLVENT-BASED
- 9.3.1 STRICT GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS IMPEDING LARGE-SCALE ADOPTION
- 9.4 OTHER TYPES
10 MOLD RELEASE AGENTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 10.1 INTRODUCTION
- 10.2 DIE CASTING
- 10.2.1 HIGH DEMAND FROM AUTOMOTIVE, MARINE, AND AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES
- 10.3 PU MOLDING
- 10.3.1 LARGE-SCALE ADOPTION IN INSULATION BACKING FOAMS AND VISCOELASTIC PU PRODUCTS
- 10.4 RUBBER MOLDING
- 10.4.1 PREDOMINANCE IN TIRE, GASKET, AND SEAL PRODUCTION
- 10.5 COMPOSITE MOLDING
- 10.5.1 RISING NEED FOR CONSISTENT RELEASE PERFORMANCE AND REDUCED CYCLE TIME
- 10.6 PLASTIC MOLDING
- 10.6.1 EMPHASIS ON REDUCING CONTAMINATION AND PREVENTING CHEMICAL DEPLETION
- 10.7 WOOD COMPOSITE & PANEL PRESSING
- 10.7.1 HEIGHTENED DEMAND FROM CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
- 10.8 CONCRETE
- 10.8.1 SIGNIFICANCE OF STAMPED CONCRETE IN ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS
- 10.9 OTHER APPLICATIONS
11 MOLD RELEASE AGENTS MARKET, BY REGION
- 11.1 INTRODUCTION
- 11.2 ASIA PACIFIC
- 11.2.1 CHINA
- 11.2.1.1 Ongoing industrialization to drive market
- 11.2.2 JAPAN
- 11.2.2.1 Robust automotive industry to drive market
- 11.2.3 INDIA
- 11.2.3.1 Growing infrastructure development to drive market
- 11.2.4 SOUTH KOREA
- 11.2.4.1 Demand from diverse industrial applications to drive market
- 11.3 NORTH AMERICA
- 11.3.1 US
- 11.3.1.1 Extensive utilization in automotive, construction, and aerospace & defense industries to drive market
- 11.3.2 CANADA
- 11.3.2.1 Expansion of domestic manufacturing capabilities to drive market
- 11.3.3 MEXICO
- 11.3.3.1 Rapid development and shift of key industries from US to drive market
- 11.4 EUROPE
- 11.4.1 GERMANY
- 11.4.1.1 High automotive production volumes to drive market
- 11.4.2 FRANCE
- 11.4.2.1 Economic dynamism and robust industrial hubs to drive market
- 11.4.3 UK
- 11.4.3.1 Substantial investments in automotive and chemical industries to drive market
- 11.4.4 RUSSIA
- 11.4.4.1 Prominence of die casting application to drive market
- 11.4.5 ITALY
- 11.4.5.1 Steady growth of manufacturing industry to drive market
- 11.4.6 SPAIN
- 11.4.6.1 Significant presence of automotive manufacturers and suppliers to drive market
- 11.4.7 TURKEY
- 11.4.7.1 Large-scale manufacturing of building materials to drive market
- 11.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- 11.5.1 GCC
- 11.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
- 11.5.1.1.1 Strategic initiatives aimed at diversifying economy to drive market
- 11.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA
- 11.5.2.1 Increasing demand from construction and automotive industries to drive market
- 11.6 SOUTH AMERICA
- 11.6.1 BRAZIL
- 11.6.1.1 Rising production of commercial and defense aircraft to drive market
- 11.6.2 ARGENTINA
- 11.6.2.1 Heightened demand for rubber products to drive market
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 12.1 INTRODUCTION
- 12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2022-2025
- 12.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
- 12.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2020-2024
- 12.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
- 12.5.1 STARS
- 12.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
- 12.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
- 12.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
- 12.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
- 12.5.5.1 Company footprint
- 12.5.5.2 Region footprint
- 12.5.5.3 Type footprint
- 12.5.5.4 Application footprint
- 12.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: START-UPS/SMES, 2024
- 12.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
- 12.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
- 12.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
- 12.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
- 12.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: START-UPS/SMES, 2024
- 12.6.5.1 List of start-ups/SMEs
- 12.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of start-ups/SMEs
- 12.7 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
- 12.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
- 12.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
- 12.9.1 DEALS
- 12.9.2 EXPANSIONS
13 COMPANY PROFILES
- 13.1 KEY PLAYERS
- 13.1.1 FREUDENBERG GROUP
- 13.1.1.1 Business overview
- 13.1.1.2 Products offered
- 13.1.1.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.1.4 MnM view
- 13.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
- 13.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
- 13.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 13.1.2 DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.
- 13.1.2.1 Business overview
- 13.1.2.2 Products offered
- 13.1.2.3 MnM view
- 13.1.2.3.1 Key strengths
- 13.1.2.3.2 Strategic choices
- 13.1.2.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 13.1.3 HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA
- 13.1.3.1 Business overview
- 13.1.3.2 Products offered
- 13.1.3.3 MnM view
- 13.1.3.3.1 Key strengths
- 13.1.3.3.2 Strategic choices
- 13.1.3.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 13.1.4 LANXESS AG
- 13.1.4.1 Business overview
- 13.1.4.2 Products offered
- 13.1.4.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.4.4 MnM view
- 13.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
- 13.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
- 13.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 13.1.5 SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
- 13.1.5.1 Business overview
- 13.1.5.2 Products offered
- 13.1.5.3 MnM view
- 13.1.5.3.1 Key strengths
- 13.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
- 13.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 13.1.6 DOW INC.
- 13.1.6.1 Business overview
- 13.1.6.2 Products offered
- 13.1.7 MICHELMAN, INC.
- 13.1.7.1 Business overview
- 13.1.7.2 Products offered
- 13.1.7.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.8 MARBOCOTE LTD.
- 13.1.8.1 Business overview
- 13.1.8.2 Products offered
- 13.1.9 MCGEE INDUSTRIES, INC.
- 13.1.9.1 Business overview
- 13.1.9.2 Products offered
- 13.1.10 MILLER-STEPHENSON, INC.
- 13.1.10.1 Business overview
- 13.1.10.2 Products offered
- 13.2 OTHER PLAYERS
- 13.2.1 TAG CHEMICALS GMBH
- 13.2.2 PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
- 13.2.3 AGC INC.
- 13.2.4 AMPACET CORPORATION
- 13.2.5 POLYTEK DEVELOPMENT CORP.
- 13.2.6 CHUKYO YUSHI HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
- 13.2.7 CRESSET CHEMICAL
- 13.2.8 ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
- 13.2.9 CSW INDUSTRIALS, INC.
- 13.2.10 KAO CORPORATION
- 13.2.11 MORESCO CORPORATION
- 13.2.12 PERI SE
- 13.2.13 SIKA AG
- 13.2.14 SUMICO LUBRICANT CO., LTD.
- 13.2.15 MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS, INC.
14 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 14.1 RESEARCH DATA
- 14.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
- 14.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
- 14.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
- 14.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
- 14.1.2.2 Primary participants
- 14.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
- 14.1.2.4 Key industry insights
- 14.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
- 14.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
- 14.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
- 14.3 GROWTH FORECAST
- 14.3.1 SUPPLY SIDE
- 14.3.2 DEMAND SIDE
- 14.4 DATA TRIANGULATION
- 14.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS
- 14.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
- 14.7 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
- 14.8 RISK ASSESSMENT
15 APPENDIX
- 15.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
- 15.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS' SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
- 15.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
- 15.4 RELATED REPORTS
- 15.5 AUTHOR DETAILS