The US Mold Release Agents Market was valued at $301.7 Million in 2025 and projected to reach to $395.9 Million by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 5.58%. The US mold release agents market is poised for steady expansion through 2030, driven by recovery in automotive production, increased aerospace manufacturing activity, and growing demand from consumer goods sectors.
| Market Size in | USD 26.32 MN |
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| Units Considered | Value (USD MN) |
The US mold release agents market is valued at $301.7 million in 2025, with strong growth trajectory driven by domestic manufacturing demand across multiple industrial sectors.
Projected to reach $395.9 million by 2030, the US market is expanding at a CAGR of 5.58%, outpacing many alternative chemical markets and reflecting sustained industrial investment.
Automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods manufacturing dominate US demand for mold release agents, leveraging advanced production capabilities and precision manufacturing requirements.
The US market benefits from established supply chains, technological innovation, and stringent quality standards that position domestic manufacturers as leaders in high-performance release agent formulations.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Fastest Growing Segment | PU MOLDING (Application) |
| Forecast Period | 2025–2030 |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 6.32% from 2025 to 2030 |
| Largest Segment | WATER-BASED (Type) |
| Market Size Base Year (Billions) | ~USD 2.39 (2025) |
| Revenue Forecast (Billions) | ~USD 3.25 (2030) |
| Segments Covered | Type, Application |
2 segment dimensions are covered across the global market.
| Segment | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | CAGR (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPOSITE MOLDING | 2.49 | 2.64 | 2.8 | 2.97 | 3.16 | 3.37 | 6.2 |
| CONCRETE | 56.65 | 59.86 | 63.37 | 67.21 | 71.42 | 76.03 | 6.06 |
| DIE CASTING | 77.48 | 81.04 | 84.91 | 89.11 | 93.68 | 98.66 | 4.95 |
| OTHER APPLICATIONS | 20.01 | 20.85 | 21.75 | 22.73 | 23.79 | 24.93 | 4.5 |
| PLASTIC MOLDING | 25.69 | 27.09 | 28.63 | 30.32 | 32.16 | 34.18 | 5.88 |
| PU MOLDING | 73.6 | 77.94 | 82.68 | 87.87 | 93.56 | 99.8 | 6.28 |
| RUBBER MOLDING | 24.35 | 25.52 | 26.79 | 28.18 | 29.69 | 31.34 | 5.17 |
| WOOD COMPOSITE & PANEL PRESSING | 21.4 | 22.43 | 23.55 | 24.78 | 26.11 | 27.56 | 5.2 |
| TOTAL | 301.68 | 317.36 | 334.48 | 353.16 | 373.56 | 395.87 | 5.58 |
| Company | HQ | Ownership | Strongest segments |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCP APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES INC | United States | Private Company | Waterproofing, air barriers, and flashing systems,Cement additives and concrete admixtures,Fireproofing and specialty industrial solutions, |
| FREUDENBERG GROUP | Germany | Private Company | Automotive components (battery, fuel cell, floor mats, elastomers),Seals, pumps, compressors, and industrial equipment products,Filtration and mechanical cleaning products, |
| DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD. | Japan | Public Company | Residential split/multi-split and unitary air conditioners,VRV, packaged, rooftops, and commercial HVAC systems,Chillers, air side equipment, ventilation, and air/water cooled systems, |
| HENKEL AG & CO. KGAA | Germany | Public Company | Adhesive Technologies (incl. sealants and functional coatings),Laundry & Home Care,Hair Care, Hair Colorants & Styling, |
| LANXESS AG | Germany | Public Company | Specialty Additives,Advanced Intermediates,Consumer Protection, |
| SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD. | Japan | Public Company | Semiconductor silicon and electronic materials,PVC and chlor-alkali (polyvinyl chloride, caustic soda, chloromethanes, methanol),Silicones and functional materials, |
| DOW INC. | United States | Public Company | Packaging & Specialty Plastics,Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure,Performance Materials & Coatings, |
| PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION | United States | Public Company | Diversified Industrial – Motion, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Filtration,Sealing, Adhesives, EMI Shielding, Thermal Management,Aerospace Systems – Airframe and Engine Content, |
| AGC INC. | United States | Public Company | High-horsepower and row-crop tractors,Utility and compact tractors,Combines and harvesting equipment, |
GCP Applied Technologies Inc. is a United States-based private company founded in 2015 with 1,800 employees, specializing in applied technology solutions.
Freudenberg Group is a German private company founded in 1849 with 50,968 employees, operating as a diversified industrial manufacturer.
Daikin Industries, Ltd. is a Japanese public company founded in 1924 with 104,095 employees, specializing in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is a German public company founded in 1876 with 42,200 employees, operating in adhesives, sealants, and consumer goods.
Lanxess AG is a German public company founded in 1863 with 11,630 employees, specializing in specialty chemicals and polymers.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. is a Japanese public company founded in 1926 with 27,342 employees, producing specialty chemicals and semiconductor materials.
Dow Inc. is a United States public company founded in 1897 with 32,800 employees, operating as a major chemical and materials science manufacturer.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation is a United States public company founded in 1917 with 57,950 employees, specializing in motion and control technologies.
AGC Inc. is a United States public company founded in 1990 with 22,000 employees, operating in the specialty chemicals and materials industry.
The US mold release agents market is valued at $301.7 million in 2025.
The US mold release agents market is projected to reach $395.9 million by 2030.
The US mold release agents market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.58% from 2025 to 2030.
The US automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods manufacturing sectors are primary drivers of mold release agent demand.
Key growth factors in the US market include increased composite manufacturing, sustainability initiatives, and technological innovations in chemical formulations.
The study involved four major activities in estimating the market size for the global mold release agents market. Intensive secondary research was done to gather information on the market, the peer market, and the parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. Post that, the market breakdown and data triangulation procedures were used to estimate the market size of the segments and subsegments.
Secondary sources used in this study included annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of companies; white papers; certified publications; articles from recognized authors; and gold standard & silver standard websites such as Factiva, ICIS, Bloomberg, and others. The findings of this study were verified through primary research by conducting extensive interviews with key officials such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and other executives. The breakdown of profiles of the primary interviewees is illustrated in the figure below:
The global mold release agents market comprises several stakeholders, such as raw material suppliers, end-product manufacturers, and regulatory organizations in the supply chain. The demand side of this market is characterized from key opinion leaders in various applications for the global mold release agents market. The supply side is characterized by advancements in technology and diverse application industries. Various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides of the market were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information.

Note: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 companies are classified based on their market revenue in 2023 available in the public domain, product portfolios, and geographical presence.
Other designations include consultants and sales, marketing, and procurement managers.
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COMPANY NAME |
DESIGNATION |
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Freudenberg Group |
Global Strategy & Innovation Manager |
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Daikin Industries, Ltd. |
Technical Sales Manager |
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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA |
Senior Supervisor |
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LANXESS AG |
Production Supervisor |
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. |
Production Manager |
Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the global mold release agents market. These methods were also used extensively to estimate the size of various subsegments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:

After arriving at the overall market size—using the market size estimation processes as explained above—the market was split into respective segments and subsegments. To realize the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment, the data triangulation, and market breakdown procedures were employed, wherever applicable. The data was triangulated by studying several factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides in the mold release agents industry.
Mold release agents are film-forming lubricating oils, solid lubricants, waxes, or fluids that prevent materials from sticking to an underlying surface. They are applied to the mold surfaces for easy removal of the molded parts and to avoid stick-ups. They provide lubricity and extend mold life, improve surface quality, and reduce scrap & defect rates of the molded parts. Mold release agents may be wiped, sprayed, or brushed on the surface.
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