Desiccants Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 6232
  • Published Date: Sep 17, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Desiccants Market Segmentation:

Type Segment Analysis

The silica gel desiccants segment is projected to account for 42.5% of the global desiccants market by 2035. One of the major driving factors of this market is the high adsorption capacity toward water, accompanied by cost advantage and versatile application. A significant factor that has boosted the consumption of silica gel is its increasing use as desiccant in food packaging, especially against spoilage and extending shelf life. Meanwhile, increased production of electronics—whereby it becomes necessary to shield devices from moisture—is also expected to fuel demand for silica gel.

End user Segment Analysis

The food segment is expected to reach nearly 32% revenue share in the global desiccants market during the forecast period. Some of the most important factors driving the use of desiccants in the food industry include the growing interest in food preservation to mitigate waste issues, rising consumer preference for convenience foods packed and processed foods, and stringent quality standards. In September 2023, Application Engineering Co. launched its line of energy-efficient desiccant wheel dryers for plastics processors who demand precision moisture removal in material handling. Such developments, coupled with increased consumer consciousness of fresh food shelf life and longer shelf-life products, are likely to open opportunities for manufacturers.  

Our in-depth analysis of the desiccants Market includes the following segments:

     Type

  • Silica Gel
  • Activated Alumina
  • Activated Charcoal
  • Zeolite
  • Calcium Chloride
  • Clay

     End user

  • Packaging
  • Food
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Electronics

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of desiccants is assessed at USD 1.31 billion.

The global desiccants market size surpassed USD 1.25 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5.3%, reaching USD 2.1 billion revenue by 2035.

The Asia Pacific desiccants market will dominate around 37% share by 2035, driven by industrialization and rising demand from pharmaceutical and electronics sectors.

Key players in the market include Capitol Scientific, Inc, Fuji Silysia Chemical Ltd., Desicca Chemical Pvt. Ltd., W.R. Grace & Co-Conn, CLARIANT, Multisorb, TROPACK Packmitel GmbH, and Evonik Industries AG.
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