Desiccants Global Market Report 2026

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.

Tariffs are impacting the desiccants market by increasing costs of imported silica gel, molecular sieves, activated alumina, and specialty packaging materials. Food, pharmaceutical, and electronics manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported desiccant materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented production. These tariffs are raising packaging costs and affecting supply contracts. However, they are also encouraging local production, alternative material development, and recycling-based desiccant solutions.

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The desiccants market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.29 billion in 2025 to $1.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of packaged food consumption, expansion of pharmaceutical manufacturing, increasing global trade and logistics, rising awareness of moisture damage prevention, availability of low-cost desiccant materials.

The desiccants market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.7 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, rising pharmaceutical cold chain expansion, growth of e-commerce packaging needs, increasing adoption of bio-based desiccants, expanding industrial storage infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for moisture-control packaging solutions, rising adoption in pharmaceutical and food industries, growing use of eco-friendly desiccants, expansion of industrial moisture management, enhanced focus on product shelf-life protection.

The rise in textile manufacturing is expected to propel the growth of the desiccants market going forward. Textile manufacturing is a process that involves converting fibers into yarn and then transforming yarn into fabric. Desiccants help control humidity during textile production and storage to prevent mold formation and preserve fabric quality. For instance, in April 2025, according to the United States Fashion Industry Association, a US-based trade association, overall U.S. textile and apparel industry output remains high, with textile goods (NAICS 313 + 314) accounting for over 83% of total output as of 2023. Thus, the rise in textile manufacturing is driving the growth of the desiccants market.

Major companies operating in the desiccant market are developing innovative products such as Desi Pak ECO to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. Desi Pak ECO is a moisture-absorbing solution that is focused on sourcing raw materials and transportation packaging. For instance, in June 2023, Clariant AG, a Switzerland-based chemicals company launched Desi Pak ECO, an innovative desiccant that is focused on sustainability, efficiency, and effectiveness. The desiccant is made from naturally sourced materials and is available in a plastic-free, bio-based packet. Desi Pak ECO has undergone a systematic, in-depth screening process to ensure that it delivers a positive benefit in all sustainability dimensions.

In April 2024, Zeochem, a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company, completed the acquisition of Sorbead India and Swambe Chemicals for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Zeochem seeks to expand its specialty chemicals and molecular sieve portfolio, strengthen operational capabilities, broaden its market presence in India, and support long-term growth and profitability. Sorbead India and Swambe Chemicals are India-based manufacturing companies that supply desiccants.

Major companies operating in the desiccants market are BASF, Evonik Industries, W. R. Grace & Co., Clariant, Multisorb Technologies, Absortech, Sorbead, Hengye Molecular Sieve, Benz Packaging Solutions (P) Ltd, 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, Geejay Chemicals Ltd, Seibu Giken DST AB, Hygromedia LLC, Lancaster Packaging, Compressed Air Systems, Inc., Drytech Incorporated, Super Dry International FZCO, Desiccant Rotors International Private Limited, FAS Arabia LLC, Dubai Chem Marine International, Dunak International Ltd, Guaranteed Source Ltd

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the desiccants market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the global desiccants market. The regions covered in the desiccants market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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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 & Co.; Clariant; Multisorb Technologies; Absortech; Sorbead; Hengye Molecular Sieve; Benz Packaging Solutions (P) Ltd; 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; Geejay Chemicals Ltd; Seibu Giken DST AB; Hygromedia LLC; Lancaster Packaging; Compressed Air Systems, Inc.; Drytech Incorporated; Super Dry International FZCO; Desiccant Rotors International Private Limited; FAS Arabia LLC; Dubai Chem Marine International; Dunak International Ltd; Guaranteed Source Ltd
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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