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Supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) drying chemical refers to a specialized formulation used to support drying processes by leveraging the unique characteristics of supercritical CO2. It enables rapid and consistent moisture removal while maintaining the integrity of the material. The chemical functions under supercritical conditions to improve mass transfer efficiency and enhance overall drying performance. It also provides the added benefit of reducing thermal degradation due to its low-temperature operation.
The key components of supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) drying chemicals include equipment, solvents, additives, and others. Supercritical CO2 drying chemical equipment refers to machinery engineered to use supercritical carbon dioxide as a solvent to effectively remove moisture or solvents from materials while preserving their structural and quality attributes. It is used in various applications such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, cosmetics and personal care, materials science, and others, and serves multiple end users, including research laboratories, industrial manufacturing, academic institutes, and other sectors.
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.
Tariffs have impacted the supercritical carbon dioxide drying chemical market by increasing costs of imported equipment, pressure vessels, and specialized components. Pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and materials science segments are most affected, particularly in North America and Asia Pacific. These tariffs have raised capital costs for supercritical drying systems. Project timelines have been extended due to equipment sourcing challenges. However, tariffs have encouraged domestic equipment manufacturing and local technology development.
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The supercritical carbon dioxide (co2) drying chemical market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.99 billion in 2025 to $2.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to pharmaceutical manufacturing growth, material science research expansion, solvent reduction initiatives, laboratory scale drying needs, process efficiency improvements.
The supercritical carbon dioxide (co2) drying chemical market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to biopharmaceutical production growth, sustainable processing adoption, advanced material innovation, industrial scale supercritical systems, precision drying demand. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of low temperature drying, rising use in pharmaceutical processing, expansion of advanced materials applications, increasing focus on solvent free drying, demand for high precision drying technologies.
The growing investments in research and development (R&D) are expected to drive the expansion of the supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) drying chemical market. R&D refers to systematic efforts aimed at acquiring new knowledge and applying it to create improved products, processes, or services. The increase in R&D spending is primarily fueled by technological advancements and automation, as companies strive to innovate and stay competitive in evolving markets. Higher R&D investments enable businesses to enhance supercritical fluid technologies, optimize extraction processes, refine critical point drying methods, and create more cost-effective equipment for use in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and aerogel production. For instance, in February 2025, the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES), a U.S.-based government agency, reported that U.S. research and development spending increased from $892 billion in 2022 to $940 billion in 2023, reflecting a rise of $48 billion. As a result, these growing R&D investments are contributing to the growth of the supercritical CO2 drying chemical market.
Companies in the supercritical CO2 drying chemical market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as pilot-scale supercritical CO2 lyophilization, to improve drying efficiency, preserve material integrity, and support scalable production for high-value applications. Pilot-scale CO2 lyophilization refers to using supercritical CO2 for freeze-drying or dehydrating materials at an intermediate scale, which allows for optimized processes and smoother scale-ups. For example, in January 2024, Thar Process, Inc., a U.S.-based technology and engineering company, introduced the SuperDry 9000 system, a versatile CO2 lyophilization platform tailored for drug discovery and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) drug development labs. This system can handle both spray- and freeze-drying of pharmaceuticals, biomolecules, fine chemicals, and natural or inorganic materials, enhancing productivity while preserving material structure and supporting more efficient, precise drying operations in both research and manufacturing environments.
In April 2025, Kelvion, a German company known for its 3D-printed heat exchangers, partnered with the ESCO project to further innovate supercritical CO2 systems. The collaboration focuses on developing next-generation 3D-printed heat exchangers designed for supercritical CO2 applications. Through this partnership, Kelvion aims to enhance the efficiency, heat transfer capabilities, and operational reliability of supercritical CO2-based processes, including CO2 drying applications. The ESCO project, a Belgium-based initiative, is dedicated to advancing energy-efficient supercritical CO2 technologies, with a particular focus on industrial process applications.
Major companies operating in the supercritical carbon dioxide (co2) drying chemical market are Feyecon, Natex Prozesstechnologie GesmbH, Applied Separations Inc., Tousimis Research Corporation, NovaSterilis Inc., Separeco S.r.l., SFE Process, Thar Process Inc., Chematur Engineering AB, Supercritical Fluids Technologies Inc., Hiperbaric S.A., Waters Corporation, JASCO Corporation, Shimadzu Corporation, Eurotechnica GmbH, Accudyne Systems Inc., ILSHIN AUTOCLAVE CO., LTD., Techno Project Industriale S.r.l., Amar Equipment Pvt. Ltd., LABOAO Scientific Equipment Co., Ltd., Chart Industries, Inc.
North America was the largest region in the supercritical carbon dioxide (co2) drying chemical market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the supercritical carbon dioxide (co2) drying chemical market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the supercritical carbon dioxide (co2) drying chemical market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The supercritical carbon dioxide (co2) drying chemical market consists of sales of catalysts, stabilizers, co-processing agents, conditioning agents, and performance enhancers. 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.
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