Desiccant Global Market

Desiccant Global Market

Global DesiccantMarket Industry Research Report 2026

Explore detailed insights, trends, growth drivers, key players, and forecasts for the Global DesiccantMarket Industry Research Report 2026 market worldwide.

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Date: 01-2026

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Global Desiccant Market Report 2026–2036

Market Overview

Chem Reports projects that the Desiccant Market will grow steadily between 2026 and 2036, reaching USD xxxx by the end of the forecast period from its 2025 valuation of USD xxxx, at a CAGR of xx% globally.
The report provides comprehensive industry analysis of development components, market patterns, flows, and sizes. It evaluates present and historical market values to forecast potential performance during the forecast period (2026–2036).

This study integrates both primary and secondary data sources, examining factors such as government policies, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, current trends, technological innovation, upcoming technologies, and progress in related industries.

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak in December 2019 disrupted global supply chains and demand patterns. The Desiccant market was significantly affected in 2020, particularly in food packaging, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. Recovery has since been driven by renewed demand in medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial packaging, alongside heightened focus on hygiene, product safety, and moisture control technologies.

Market Segmentation (2026–2036)

By Type

  • Silica Gel – Widely used in food packaging, pharmaceuticals, and electronics for moisture absorption.
  • Activated Charcoal – Applied in odor control and specialized industrial uses.
  • Calcium Sulfate – Cost-effective desiccant for general industrial applications.
  • Calcium Chloride – High absorption capacity, used in transportation and storage.
  • Molecular Sieves – Preferred in medical, aerospace, and high-precision applications.

By Application

  • Aircraft Equipment – Ensures safety and reliability in aviation systems.
  • Cameras and Film – Protects delicate optical instruments from moisture damage.
  • Delicate Instruments – Maintains performance of sensitive equipment.
  • Electronic Devices – Prevents corrosion and malfunction in consumer and industrial electronics.
  • Food Packages – Extends shelf life and maintains product quality.
  • Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals – Critical for drug stability and sterile packaging.

Regional Analysis (2026–2036)

  • North America: Strong demand in pharmaceuticals and electronics; U.S. leads adoption due to advanced R&D.
  • Europe: Growth driven by sustainability initiatives and strict regulatory frameworks; Germany, France, and the U.K. are key markets.
  • Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing region, led by China, India, and Japan, fueled by industrial expansion and consumer demand.
  • South America: Moderate growth, with Brazil and Argentina driving demand in food packaging and healthcare.
  • Middle East & Africa: Emerging opportunities in industrial and medical applications, though growth is constrained by limited infrastructure.

Competitive Landscape (2026–2036)

Top Key Players

  • BASF
  • Absortech
  • Honeywell International
  • Clariant
  • Multisorb
  • Grace
  • Shanghai Wisepac
  • OhE Chemicals
  • Minerals Technologies
  • Stream Peak International
  • Topcod
  • Wihai Pearl Silica Gel
  • Makall

These companies are expected to focus on R&D, sustainability, and regional expansion to strengthen their market positions during the forecast period. Strategic partnerships with food, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries will be critical to long-term success.

Strategic Insights (2026–2036)

Porter’s Five Forces

  • Threat of New Entrants: Moderate – technical expertise and regulatory compliance are barriers.
  • Supplier Power: Moderate – specialty raw materials are limited, increasing dependency.
  • Buyer Power: High – industries demand cost efficiency, purity, and performance reliability.
  • Threat of Substitutes: Moderate – alternative moisture control technologies exist but lack the same efficiency.
  • Industry Rivalry: High – global players compete on innovation, sustainability, and compliance.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths: Essential for product safety and longevity; versatile applications across industries.
Weaknesses: High production costs; dependence on raw material supply chains.
Opportunities: Rising demand in Asia-Pacific; innovation in eco-friendly and high-performance desiccants.
Threats: Regulatory restrictions; competition from alternative moisture control technologies.

Trend Analysis

  • Increasing demand for eco-friendly desiccants in packaging and pharmaceuticals.
  • Growth in electronics and medical device applications.
  • Rising importance of sustainability and biodegradable materials.
  • Expansion of applications in aerospace and precision instruments.

Drivers & Challenges

Drivers: Rising global demand for product safety, growth in pharmaceuticals and electronics, technological advancements.
Challenges: Regulatory pressure, raw material volatility, competition from substitutes.

Value Chain Analysis

  • Raw Material Suppliers: Producers of silica, charcoal, calcium compounds, and specialty chemicals
  • Manufacturers: Develop desiccants for industrial and consumer applications
  • Distributors/Retailers: Supply to food, pharmaceutical, and electronics sectors
  • End Users: Packaging firms, medical companies, electronics manufacturers, aerospace industries

Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders

  • Manufacturers: Invest in R&D for eco-friendly and high-performance desiccant formulations.
  • Distributors: Strengthen networks in Asia-Pacific to capture high-growth opportunities.
  • Regulators: Support sustainable innovation through compliance frameworks.
  • Investors: Focus on companies innovating in pharmaceuticals and electronics desiccants.
  • OEMs & End Users: Collaborate with desiccant producers to ensure compliance and performance standards.

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1. Market Overview of Desiccant
    1.1 Desiccant Market Overview
        1.1.1 Desiccant Product Scope
        1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
    1.2 Desiccant Market Size by Regions:
    1.3 Desiccant Historic Market Size by Regions
    1.4 Desiccant Forecasted Market Size by Regions
    1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
        1.5.1 North America
        1.5.2 East Asia
        1.5.3 Europe
        1.5.4 South Asia
        1.5.5 Southeast Asia
        1.5.6 Middle East
        1.5.7 Africa
        1.5.8 Oceania
        1.5.9 South America
        1.5.10 Rest of the World
    1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
        1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2025 Projections
        1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
        1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Desiccant Sales Market by Type
    2.1 Global Desiccant Historic Market Size by Type
    2.2 Global Desiccant Forecasted Market Size by Type
    2.3 Silica Gel
    2.4 Activated Charcoal
    2.5 Calcium Sulfate
    2.6 Calcium Chloride
    2.7 Molecular Sieves
3. Covid-19 Impact Desiccant Sales Market by Application
    3.1 Global Desiccant Historic Market Size by Application
    3.2 Global Desiccant Forecasted Market Size by Application
    3.3 Aircraft Equipment
    3.4 Cameras and Film
    3.5 Delicate Instruments
    3.6 Electronic Devices
    3.7 Food Packages
    3.8 Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
    4.1 Global Desiccant Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.2 Global Desiccant Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
    4.3 Global Desiccant Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Desiccant Business
    5.1 BASF
        5.1.1 BASF Company Profile
        5.1.2 BASF Desiccant Product Specification
        5.1.3 BASF Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.2 Absortech
        5.2.1 Absortech Company Profile
        5.2.2 Absortech Desiccant Product Specification
        5.2.3 Absortech Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.3 Honeywell International
        5.3.1 Honeywell International Company Profile
        5.3.2 Honeywell International Desiccant Product Specification
        5.3.3 Honeywell International Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.4 Clariant
        5.4.1 Clariant Company Profile
        5.4.2 Clariant Desiccant Product Specification
        5.4.3 Clariant Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.5 Multisorb
        5.5.1 Multisorb Company Profile
        5.5.2 Multisorb Desiccant Product Specification
        5.5.3 Multisorb Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.6 Grace
        5.6.1 Grace Company Profile
        5.6.2 Grace Desiccant Product Specification
        5.6.3 Grace Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.7 Shanghai Wisepac
        5.7.1 Shanghai Wisepac Company Profile
        5.7.2 Shanghai Wisepac Desiccant Product Specification
        5.7.3 Shanghai Wisepac Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.8 OhE Chemicals
        5.8.1 OhE Chemicals Company Profile
        5.8.2 OhE Chemicals Desiccant Product Specification
        5.8.3 OhE Chemicals Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.9 Minerals Technologies
        5.9.1 Minerals Technologies Company Profile
        5.9.2 Minerals Technologies Desiccant Product Specification
        5.9.3 Minerals Technologies Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.10 Stream Peak International
        5.10.1 Stream Peak International Company Profile
        5.10.2 Stream Peak International Desiccant Product Specification
        5.10.3 Stream Peak International Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.11 Topcod
        5.11.1 Topcod Company Profile
        5.11.2 Topcod Desiccant Product Specification
        5.11.3 Topcod Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.12 Wihai Pearl Silica Gel
        5.12.1 Wihai Pearl Silica Gel Company Profile
        5.12.2 Wihai Pearl Silica Gel Desiccant Product Specification
        5.12.3 Wihai Pearl Silica Gel Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
    5.13 Makall
        5.13.1 Makall Company Profile
        5.13.2 Makall Desiccant Product Specification
        5.13.3 Makall Desiccant Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
    6.1 North America Desiccant Market Size
    6.2 North America Desiccant Key Players in North America
    6.3 North America Desiccant Market Size by Type
    6.4 North America Desiccant Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
    7.1 East Asia Desiccant Market Size
    7.2 East Asia Desiccant Key Players in North America
    7.3 East Asia Desiccant Market Size by Type
    7.4 East Asia Desiccant Market Size by Application
8. Europe
    8.1 Europe Desiccant Market Size
    8.2 Europe Desiccant Key Players in North America
    8.3 Europe Desiccant Market Size by Type
    8.4 Europe Desiccant Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
    9.1 South Asia Desiccant Market Size
    9.2 South Asia Desiccant Key Players in North America
    9.3 South Asia Desiccant Market Size by Type
    9.4 South Asia Desiccant Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
    10.1 Southeast Asia Desiccant Market Size
    10.2 Southeast Asia Desiccant Key Players in North America
    10.3 Southeast Asia Desiccant Market Size by Type
    10.4 Southeast Asia Desiccant Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
    11.1 Middle East Desiccant Market Size
    11.2 Middle East Desiccant Key Players in North America
    11.3 Middle East Desiccant Market Size by Type
    11.4 Middle East Desiccant Market Size by Application
12. Africa
    12.1 Africa Desiccant Market Size
    12.2 Africa Desiccant Key Players in North America
    12.3 Africa Desiccant Market Size by Type
    12.4 Africa Desiccant Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
    13.1 Oceania Desiccant Market Size
    13.2 Oceania Desiccant Key Players in North America
    13.3 Oceania Desiccant Market Size by Type
    13.4 Oceania Desiccant Market Size by Application
14. South America
    14.1 South America Desiccant Market Size
    14.2 South America Desiccant Key Players in North America
    14.3 South America Desiccant Market Size by Type
    14.4 South America Desiccant Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
    15.1 Rest of the World Desiccant Market Size
    15.2 Rest of the World Desiccant Key Players in North America
    15.3 Rest of the World Desiccant Market Size by Type
    15.4 Rest of the World Desiccant Market Size by Application
16 Desiccant Market Dynamics
    16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
    16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
    16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
    16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
    18.1 Research Methodology
        18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
        18.1.2 Data Source
    18.2 Disclaimer

Market Segmentation (2026–2036)

By Type

  • Silica Gel – Widely used in food packaging, pharmaceuticals, and electronics for moisture absorption.
  • Activated Charcoal – Applied in odor control and specialized industrial uses.
  • Calcium Sulfate – Cost-effective desiccant for general industrial applications.
  • Calcium Chloride – High absorption capacity, used in transportation and storage.
  • Molecular Sieves – Preferred in medical, aerospace, and high-precision applications.

By Application

  • Aircraft Equipment – Ensures safety and reliability in aviation systems.
  • Cameras and Film – Protects delicate optical instruments from moisture damage.
  • Delicate Instruments – Maintains performance of sensitive equipment.
  • Electronic Devices – Prevents corrosion and malfunction in consumer and industrial electronics.
  • Food Packages – Extends shelf life and maintains product quality.
  • Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals – Critical for drug stability and sterile packaging.

Regional Analysis (2026–2036)

  • North America: Strong demand in pharmaceuticals and electronics; U.S. leads adoption due to advanced R&D.
  • Europe: Growth driven by sustainability initiatives and strict regulatory frameworks; Germany, France, and the U.K. are key markets.
  • Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing region, led by China, India, and Japan, fueled by industrial expansion and consumer demand.
  • South America: Moderate growth, with Brazil and Argentina driving demand in food packaging and healthcare.
  • Middle East & Africa: Emerging opportunities in industrial and medical applications, though growth is constrained by limited infrastructure.

Competitive Landscape (2026–2036)

Top Key Players

  • BASF
  • Absortech
  • Honeywell International
  • Clariant
  • Multisorb
  • Grace
  • Shanghai Wisepac
  • OhE Chemicals
  • Minerals Technologies
  • Stream Peak International
  • Topcod
  • Wihai Pearl Silica Gel
  • Makall

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