Desiccants Market Report 2026

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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