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The desiccant and adsorbent market share is expected to increase by 3971.5 thousand tons from 2021 to 2026, and the market's growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 10.41%.
This desiccant and adsorbent market research report provides valuable insights on the post-COVID-19 impact on the market, which will help companies evaluate their business approaches. Furthermore, this report extensively covers desiccant and adsorbent market segmentation by product (activated carbon, silica gel, ceramic balls, and others) and geography (APAC, the Middle East and Africa, North America, Europe, and South America). The desiccant and adsorbent market report also offers information on several market vendors, including Almatis BV, Axens, BASF SE, Calgon Carbon Corp., CPH Chemie, Papier Holding AG, CWK Chemiewerk Bad Kostritz GmbH, Fuji Silysia Chemical Ltd., Global Adsorbents Pvt. Ltd., Guangdong Xintao Technology Co. Ltd., Hengye Inc., Honeywell International Inc., KNT Group, Merck KGaA, Osaka Gas Chemicals Co. Ltd., Shanghai Jiuzhou Chemicals Co. Ltd, Standard Industries Inc., XINTAO Network Studio, Zeolites and Allied Products Pvt. Ltd., Zhongbao molecular sieve Co. Ltd, and ZR Catalyst Co. LTD. among others.
The Desiccant and Adsorbent Market is witnessing significant growth driven by increasing applications in diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, food packaging, and industrial processes. The market is expanding as industries seek solutions to manage moisture-sensitive materials, protect product shelf life, and maintain the quality of goods like packaged foods, medicines, and electronics. Key trends such as the development of new desiccant materials, including zeolite desiccant, clay desiccant, and activated alumina desiccant, are shaping the future of this market.
In pharmaceutical and diagnostic devices, desiccants play a vital role in preserving pharmaceutical excipients, maintaining the integrity of medicines, and ensuring the shelf life of drugs. As healthcare and biofuel production industries grow, demand for high-quality desiccant solutions is on the rise. Innovations in separation science and material science are enhancing desiccant performance, particularly for sensitive applications like natural gas processing, catalytic hydrogenation, and sulfur removal.
The packaging sector also plays a pivotal role in the market. Packaging design is evolving with the integration of humidity indicator cards and lightweight packaging to improve moisture control, particularly for textiles, paper, leather, and wood products. Desiccant installation techniques are also crucial in preventing spoilage in artwork and museum collections, where maintaining controlled humidity levels is vital. Desiccant suppliers are expanding their offerings with tailored desiccant selection guides to help businesses choose the right solutions for specific needs.
The increase in demand for oxygen concentrators is notably driving the desiccant and adsorbent market growth, although factors such as reduced service life due to a high level of impurities may impede the market growth. Our research analysts have studied the historical data and deduced the key market drivers and the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the desiccant and adsorbent industry. The holistic analysis of the drivers will help deduce end goals and refine marketing strategies to gain a competitive edge.
The increase in demand for oxygen concentrators is one of the major drivers impacting the desiccant and adsorbent market growth. Unlike liquid medical oxygen (LMO), which must be stored and transported in cryogenic tankers, concentrators are portable and do not require a specific temperature. They only need a power supply to draw in ambient air, unlike cylinders that must be regularly refilled. The use of adsorbents is essential in technologies like pressure swing adsorption (PSA), which helps separate gas species from mixtures based on molecular properties. This surge in demand for oxygen concentrators, especially in hospitals running low on oxygen or regions facing shortages in oxygen cylinders, contributes to the growth of the global desiccant and adsorbent market.
Moreover, adsorbents are crucial in various industries, such as the pharmaceutical products sector, where moisture control is essential for maintaining the efficacy and shelf life of medicines, vaccines, and pharmaceutical products. The rise in the consumption of snacks, cereals, and food processing sector products, which require moisture control for texture preservation, is another significant factor driving market growth. Desiccants help prevent spoilage and maintain taste and flow-ability, contributing to better product quality in food packaging. As the food processing sector and pharmaceutical industries continue to grow, the demand for moisture absorbers will increase.
Denitrogenating/desulfurization technology is one of the major trends influencing the desiccant and adsorbent market growth. This technology helps to efficiently remove sulfur and nitrogen compounds, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical engineering industries. These compounds are often found in liquid fuels and need to be extracted for cleaner fuels and improved process optimization. Adsorbents, such as zeolite desiccants and activated charcoal desiccant, play a key role in gas separation processes in industries, ensuring that products like medicines, vaccines, and industrial gases meet quality control and pharmaceutical packaging requirements.
Reduced service life due to a high level of impurities remains a significant challenge for the desiccant and adsorbent market. Desiccants used for moisture absorption, such as calcium chloride desiccant or silica gel desiccant, experience physical absorption saturation when exposed to excess moisture from microorganisms, air conditioning systems, and electronics packaging. Once this capacity is reached, the desiccant requires renewal through purification processes. This challenge is particularly evident in electronic equipment packaging and refrigerant systems, where moisture damage can impact the integrity of sensitive components. Furthermore, adsorbent materials, especially those used in medicine and pharmaceutical packaging, face limitations in their ability to absorb moisture in extreme conditions, which can affect the flow-ability and spoilage of products. Desiccant safety regulations and desiccant handling are critical to overcoming these barriers.
As industries such as food and pharmaceutical products continue to expand, there will be a need for innovative desiccant packaging solutions and humidity control systems that enhance product preservation and reduce spoilage. The humidity control required for insulated windows or agricultural products will further bolster the demand for effective desiccant technology, while research into sustainable development and green chemistry will ensure better environmental protection.
Technavio categorizes the global desiccant and adsorbent market as a part of the global diversified metals and mining market. Our research report has extensively covered external factors influencing the parent market growth potential in the coming years, which will determine the levels of growth of the desiccant and adsorbent market during the forecast period.
The report analyzes the market's competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors, including:
This statistical study of the desiccant and adsorbent market encompasses successful business strategies deployed by the key vendors. The desiccant and adsorbent market is fragmented and the vendors are deploying organic and inorganic growth strategies to compete in the market.
To make the most of the opportunities and recover from the post-COVID-19 impact, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments.
The desiccant and adsorbent market forecast report offer in-depth insights into key vendor profiles. The profiles include information on the production, sustainability, and prospects of the leading companies.
Our report provides extensive information on the value chain analysis for the desiccant and adsorbent market, which vendors can leverage to gain a competitive advantage during the forecast period. The end-to-end understanding of the value chain is essential in profit margin optimization and evaluation of business strategies. The data available in our value chain analysis segment can help vendors drive costs and enhance customer services during the forecast period.
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39% of the market's growth will originate from APAC during the forecast period. China, South Korea, and Japan are the key markets for the desiccant and adsorbents market in the APAC region. Market growth in this region will outpace that of other regions, driven by the increasing demand for desiccant packaging solutions across diverse sectors, including electronics, pharmaceutical packaging, and food storage.
The rapidly expanding vehicle population in APAC will further drive the growth of the desiccant and adsorbent market in this region. This market research report provides detailed insights into competitive intelligence, marketing gaps, and regional opportunities for vendors, aiding the development of effective business strategies and growth plans.
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly slowed the growth of the regional desiccant and adsorbent market. The imposition of nationwide lockdowns in countries such as China, India, and Japan led to the temporary shutdown of manufacturing units in industries like oil and gas, packaging, and petrochemicals, resulting in a decline in regional demand for desiccants and adsorbents. However, as the situation improves, the market is expected to recover and continue its growth trajectory.
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The desiccant and adsorbent market share growth driven by the activated carbon desiccant segment will be significant during the forecast period. The increasing demand for air purification and gas separation is expected to fuel the need for activated carbon desiccants and adsorbents during the forecast period. These materials play a crucial role in enhancing humidity control and moisture absorbers for various applications, including electronics packaging, pharmaceuticals, and food storage.
This report offers precise predictions regarding the contribution of each segment to the growth of the desiccant and adsorbent market size and provides actionable insights on the post-COVID-19 impact on each segment, particularly highlighting the role of adsorption technology and desiccant research in meeting the rising demand for desiccant packaging solutions..
The desiccant and adsorbent market is expected to experience significant growth, driven by increasing demand for moisture-sensitive materials and the need for humidity control systems in a variety of industries. As consumer awareness grows about product stability and shelf life, the demand for desiccant packaging solutions has surged, particularly in sectors like pharmaceutical packaging, electronics packaging, and food preservation. Desiccant manufacturers are innovating with advanced desiccant technology, including silica gel desiccants, zeolite desiccants, and calcium chloride desiccants, to meet the rising requirements for moisture absorbers.The application of desiccants in packaging materials plays a vital role in moisture damage prevention, rust prevention, and corrosion prevention, especially in electronics and medical devices. Moreover, desiccant research continues to evolve, improving adsorption technology and desiccant testing to ensure product preservation and moisture control. Key sectors like agriculture, food storage, and transportation rely on moisture barrier packaging and desiccant handling to maintain the integrity of their products during shipping and storage.
Industries like construction and industrial applications benefit from porous materials used in adsorption technology, which supports everything from fuel additives to analytical chemistry processes. Moreover, desiccant maintenance ensures long-term efficiency, while regulatory bodies enforce desiccant regulations to ensure safety and performance across industries.
Overall, the Desiccant and Adsorbent Market is evolving rapidly due to growing demand for moisture control solutions across a variety of sectors, including food processing, energy, and environmental protection. With advancements in process control and molecular sieves, companies are better equipped to address the challenges of moisture damage, ensuring better preservation, corrosion prevention, and improved quality across the supply chain. As industries demand better sustainable development practices, desiccant selection guides help manufacturers make informed decisions about desiccant applications, contributing to energy efficiency, process optimization, and green chemistry. This trend aligns with the global push for environmental protection and renewable energy, as well as the focus on fuel processing and gas separation technologies. The industrial desiccant market continues to grow, providing vital solutions in gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and petroleum refining, ensuring products meet the highest quality control standards.
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Desiccant And Adsorbent Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
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Page number |
120 |
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Base year |
2021 |
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Forecast period |
2022-2026 |
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Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 10.41% |
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Market growth 2022-2026 |
3971.5 th tons |
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Market structure |
Fragmented |
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YoY growth (%) |
10.0 |
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Regional analysis |
APAC, Middle East and Africa, North America, Europe, and South America |
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Performing market contribution |
APAC at 39% |
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Key consumer countries |
US, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, China, South Korea, and Japan |
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Competitive landscape |
Leading companies, Competitive strategies, Consumer engagement scope |
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Key companies profiled |
Almatis BV, Axens, BASF SE, Calgon Carbon Corp., CPH Chemie and Papier Holding AG, CWK Chemiewerk Bad Kostritz GmbH, Fuji Silysia Chemical Ltd., Global Adsorbents Pvt. Ltd., Guangdong Xintao Technology Co. Ltd., Hengye Inc., Honeywell International Inc., KNT Group, Merck KGaA, Osaka Gas Chemicals Co. Ltd., Shanghai Jiuzhou Chemicals Co. Ltd, Standard Industries Inc., XINTAO Network Studio, Zeolites and Allied Products Pvt. Ltd., Zhongbao molecular sieve Co. Ltd, and ZR Catalyst Co. LTD. |
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Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Five Forces Analysis
5 Market Segmentation by Product
6 Market Segmentation by Application
7 Market Segmentation by End-User
6 Customer Landscape
7 Geographic Landscape
8 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
9 Vendor Landscape
12 Competitive Analysis
11 Appendix
Research Framework
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DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
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