Desiccants Global Market Report 2025

A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance designed to absorb moisture from the surrounding environment, safeguarding products against moisture-related damage. Desiccants are commonly employed to maintain the dryness and stability of various items.

The primary types of desiccants include silica gel, zeolite, activated alumina, activated charcoal, calcium chloride, clay, and other variants. Silica gel is a non-crystalline, highly porous form of silica utilized to extract moisture from liquids and gases. It serves as a drying agent, providing protection to specific commercial and food products. Desiccants operate through processes such as physical adsorption and chemical absorption. Their diverse applications span across electronics, food preservation, pharmaceuticals, packaging, air and gas drying, as well as various other fields.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The escalating U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to significantly affect the chemicals sector, which is facing a disproportionate impact-particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic alternatives are limited. Specialty chemical producers, who rely heavily on Chinese raw materials, are encountering production disruptions. Meanwhile, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing their profit margins squeezed due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are increasing investments in R&D for bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to strengthen purchasing power, and relocating production to tariff-neutral countries like Saudi Arabia.

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The desiccants market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.24 billion in 2024 to $1.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, the rise in disposable income, growth in the pharmaceutical industry, the increasing industrialization, growth in the packaging industry and rapid growth in e-commerce.

The desiccants market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.6 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing government support, the increasing demand from the chemical industries, the rise in the global population and rapid urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced desiccant breathers, product innovations, new bio-based moisture-adsorbing packets, technology advancements and focus on launching innovative desiccant packaging.

The forecast of 5.7% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.3% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through reduced imports of silica gel and molecular sieves from Thailand and Belgium, impacting pharmaceutical and food packaging sectors.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growth of the desiccants market is expected to be propelled by the increasing prominence of textile manufacturing. Textile manufacturing involves converting fibers into yarn and then yarn into fabric. Desiccants play a crucial role in controlling humidity during textile manufacturing and storage, preventing mold growth, and preserving fabric quality. For example, as reported by the National Council of Textile Organizations, which mobilizes support for the textile industry in the United States, the total shipments of textile and apparel amounted to $65.8 billion in 2022. Additionally, combined exports of fiber, textiles, and apparel reached $34.0 billion in 2021. Consequently, the upsurge in textile manufacturing is a key driver for the desiccants market.

The growth of the desiccant market is fueled by the increasing demand for desiccants in the packaging industry and consumer products. Desiccant packets, containing absorbent materials such as bentonite clay, silica gel, or molecular sieve, serve to protect goods from humidity, moisture, odors, and other detrimental elements. The detrimental effects of high humidity and moisture in the air can lead to damage in consumer goods, medical devices, and pharmaceutical products.

There is a growing demand for desiccants in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food and beverage industries to regulate humidity during the manufacturing and processing of products. The increase in carbon percentage and rising atmospheric temperatures can lead to product damage due to high moisture content in the air. To prevent moisture-related issues, these industries employ various dehumidification methods, with desiccant wheels being a particularly effective and economical choice for controlling humidity levels.

Major companies in the desiccant market are actively developing innovative products, such as Desi Pak ECO, to improve sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. Desi Pak ECO is a moisture-absorbing solution designed to prioritize the sourcing of raw materials and transportation packaging with sustainability in mind. For instance, in June 2023, Clariant AG, a Switzerland-based chemicals company, introduced Desi Pak ECO, an innovative desiccant with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and effectiveness. This desiccant is crafted from naturally sourced materials and is available in a plastic-free, bio-based packet. Desi Pak ECO has undergone a thorough screening process to ensure positive contributions to all dimensions of sustainability.

In October 2022, Ingersoll Rand Inc., an American company specializing in pumps and pumping equipment, agreed to acquire the Air Treatment business of SPX Flow for $525 million. This acquisition expands Ingersoll Rand's product offerings and sets the stage for future growth. The Air Treatment business of SPX Flow provides desiccant and refrigerated dryers, filtration systems, and purifiers. SPX Flow is a US-based provider of engineered flow components, process equipment, and turn-key systems.

Major companies operating in the desiccants market include BASF, Evonik Industries, W. R. Grace and Co, INEOS Corporation, Clariant, Multisorb Technologies, The Dow Chemical Company, Absortech, Sorbead, Hengye Molecular Sieve, Benz Packaging Solutions (p) Ltd, The Focus Air Desiccant Traders, Aquasafe Silica Sales, Silica Gel Desiccant Industries, Shiv Chemicals, Astrum Packtech, Vahanvati Enterprise, Chunwang, Dingxing, Jiayuan, Taiwdry, Jiyou, Xiaowei, TOPCOD, JIELILE, Xiangyuan, Valdamark Ltd, Thompson & Capper Ltd, Aquadry, Baltimore Innovations, Geejay Chemicals Ltd, Systemation Euro, Air Dryer Technology Ltd, R-Tech Solutions Ltd, Cole-Parmer United Kingdom, Seibu Giken DST AB, PJSC Zaporizhtransformator, ADVANSTEH LTD, Romstal Ukraine LLC, Hygromedia LLC, Lancaster Packaging, Compressed Air Systems, Inc, Drytech Incorporated, LIBBS FARMACEUTICA LTDA, SPLACK, Joy Global, Brasil Industria e Comercio Ltda, Super Dry International FZCO, Desiccant Rotors International Private Limited, FAS Arabia LLC, Dubai Chem Marine International, Dunak International Ltd, Guaranteed Source Ltd, Feyi Flosebit Ent, Best Farm Nig Ltd., Lavenjok Nig Ltd, Evi&sons Nigeria Limited

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the desiccants market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region in the global desiccants market. The regions covered in the desiccants market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the desiccants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain

The desiccant market consists of the sales of indicating silica gel, molecular sieves, calcium oxide and calcium sulfate, montmorillonite clay, and nitrogen desiccants. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Silica Gel, Zeolite, Activated Alumina, Activated Charcoal, Calcium Chloride, Clay, Other Types
• 2) By Process: Physical Absorption, Chemical Absorption
• 3) By Application: Electronics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Packing, Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Silica Gel: Standard Silica Gel; Indicating Silica Gel; Non-indicating Silica Gel
• 2) By Zeolite: Natural Zeolite; Synthetic Zeolite; Molecular Sieves
• 3) By Activated Alumina: Spherical Activated Alumina; Granular Activated Alumina
• 4) By Activated Charcoal: Granular Activated Charcoal (GAC); Powdered Activated Charcoal (PAC)
• 5) By Calcium Chloride: Pelleted Calcium Chloride; Flake Calcium Chloride
• 6) By Clay: Bentonite Clay; Fuller's Earth
• 7) By Other Types: Montmorillonite Clay; Bio-Based Desiccants; Other Specialty Desiccants
• Companies Mentioned: BASF; Evonik Industries; W. R. Grace and Co; INEOS Corporation; Clariant; Multisorb Technologies; The Dow Chemical Company; Absortech; Sorbead; Hengye Molecular Sieve; Benz Packaging Solutions (p) Ltd; The Focus Air Desiccant Traders; Aquasafe Silica Sales; Silica Gel Desiccant Industries; Shiv Chemicals; Astrum Packtech; Vahanvati Enterprise; Chunwang; Dingxing; Jiayuan; Taiwdry; Jiyou; Xiaowei; TOPCOD; JIELILE; Xiangyuan; Valdamark Ltd; Thompson & Capper Ltd; Aquadry; Baltimore Innovations; Geejay Chemicals Ltd; Systemation Euro; Air Dryer Technology Ltd; R-Tech Solutions Ltd; Cole-Parmer United Kingdom; Seibu Giken DST AB; PJSC Zaporizhtransformator; ADVANSTEH LTD; Romstal Ukraine LLC; Hygromedia LLC; Lancaster Packaging; Compressed Air Systems, Inc; Drytech Incorporated; LIBBS FARMACEUTICA LTDA; SPLACK; Joy Global; Brasil Industria e Comercio Ltda; Super Dry International FZCO; Desiccant Rotors International Private Limited; FAS Arabia LLC; Dubai Chem Marine International; Dunak International Ltd; Guaranteed Source Ltd; Feyi Flosebit Ent; Best Farm Nig Ltd.; Lavenjok Nig Ltd; Evi&sons Nigeria Limited
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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