Global Desiccants for Food Market Intelligence Brief (2025–2036)
Market Overview
The global desiccants for food market was valued at USD xxxx million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD xxxx million by 2036, growing at a CAGR of xx%. Desiccants are widely used in food packaging to control moisture, extend shelf life, and maintain product quality. Rising demand for packaged and processed foods, stricter food safety regulations, and innovations in moisture-control technologies are driving market growth worldwide.
Impact of COVID-19
- 2020 disruption: Supply chain interruptions and reduced production impacted desiccant availability.
- 2021–2024 recovery: Increased consumer demand for packaged and shelf-stable foods boosted adoption of desiccants.
- Post-2025 outlook: Long-term growth is supported by rising e-commerce food sales and global expansion of processed food industries.
Market Segmentation
By Type
- Clay Desiccants
- Silica Gel
- Calcium Oxide
- Molecular Sieves
- Activated Carbon
- Calcium Chloride
By Application
- Food Packaging (snacks, bakery, confectionery, dairy, meat products)
- Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
- Pet Food Packaging
- Others (specialty foods, export packaging)
By Distribution Channel
- Direct Sales (B2B supply to food manufacturers)
- Retail Packaging Solutions
- Online/E-commerce Supply Chains
Regional Analysis
- North America: U.S. leads adoption due to strong packaged food industry and FDA regulations; Canada and Mexico show rising demand in snacks and dairy packaging.
- Europe: Germany, U.K., and France dominate; EU regulations on food safety and sustainability accelerate adoption of eco-friendly desiccants.
- Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing region; China and India drive demand for packaged foods, Japan and South Korea lead in advanced desiccant technologies.
- South America: Brazil and Argentina show rising demand in meat and coffee packaging.
- Middle East & Africa: GCC countries focus on premium imports; Africa shows growth in staple food packaging and export-oriented industries.
Key Players
- Drytech Inc.
- Sorbent Systems
- Multisorb Technologies
- WidgetCo
- Desiccare Inc.
- AGM Container Controls
- IMPAK Corporation
- Absortech AB
- Interra Global
- Sorbead India
- GeeJay Chemicals
- Additional Players:
- Clariant International Ltd.
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company
- W.A. Hammond Drierite Co. Ltd.
- Tropack Packmittel GmbH
- Sanner GmbH
- Capitol Scientific Inc.
- Stream Peak International
- Delta Adsorbents
Porter’s Five Forces
- Threat of New Entrants: Moderate – capital and regulatory barriers exist, but niche eco-friendly startups are emerging.
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Low – multiple raw material suppliers reduce dependency.
- Bargaining Power of Buyers: High – food manufacturers demand cost efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
- Threat of Substitutes: Moderate – alternative packaging technologies (vacuum sealing, MAP) compete with desiccants.
- Industry Rivalry: High – intense competition among global and regional players.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
- Proven effectiveness in moisture control
- Wide application across food categories
- Compliance with food safety standards
Weaknesses:
- Limited adoption in low-cost packaging markets
- Disposal and environmental concerns with certain desiccants
Opportunities:
- Rising demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable desiccants
- Expansion in nutraceutical and pet food packaging
- Growth in emerging markets with rising packaged food consumption
Threats:
- Competition from alternative packaging technologies
- Regulatory scrutiny on chemical desiccants
- Volatility in raw material supply
Trend Analysis
- Eco-friendly and biodegradable desiccants gaining traction.
- Smart packaging integration with moisture indicators.
- Expansion in nutraceuticals and supplements requiring moisture control.
- Growth in e-commerce food packaging boosting demand for desiccants.
- Regional shift toward sustainable packaging solutions in Europe and North America.
Drivers & Challenges
Drivers:
- Rising global demand for packaged and processed foods
- Increasing focus on food safety and shelf-life extension
- Growth in nutraceuticals and dietary supplements
- Expansion of e-commerce food supply chains
Challenges:
- High costs of advanced desiccant technologies
- Environmental concerns over disposal of silica gel and chemical desiccants
- Competition from alternative packaging solutions
- Regulatory compliance requirements across regions
Value Chain Analysis
- Raw Material Suppliers: Clay, silica, calcium compounds, packaging materials
- Manufacturers: Desiccant producers and packaging solution providers
- Distributors: B2B distributors, retail packaging suppliers, online platforms
- End-Users: Food manufacturers, nutraceutical companies, pet food producers
- Aftermarket Services: Sustainability initiatives, recycling, consumer education
Quick Recommendations for Stakeholders
- Manufacturers: Invest in biodegradable and eco-friendly desiccants to meet sustainability demands.
- Retailers: Expand offerings in nutraceutical and pet food packaging solutions.
- Investors: Focus on Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets for high growth potential.
- Policy Makers: Support sustainable packaging initiatives and regulate chemical desiccant usage.
- Distributors: Strengthen supply chains and ensure traceability for premium positioning.
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1. Market Overview of Desiccants for Food
1.1 Desiccants for Food Market Overview
1.1.1 Desiccants for Food Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Desiccants for Food Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Desiccants for Food Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Desiccants for Food 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 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Desiccants for Food Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Desiccants for Food Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Desiccants for Food Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Clay Desiccants
2.4 Silica Gel
2.5 Calcium Oxide
3. Covid-19 Impact Desiccants for Food Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Desiccants for Food Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Desiccants for Food Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Food Packaging
3.4 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Desiccants for Food Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Desiccants for Food Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Desiccants for Food Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Desiccants for Food Business
5.1 Drytech Inc.
5.1.1 Drytech Inc. Company Profile
5.1.2 Drytech Inc. Desiccants for Food Product Specification
5.1.3 Drytech Inc. Desiccants for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Sorbent Systems
5.2.1 Sorbent Systems Company Profile
5.2.2 Sorbent Systems Desiccants for Food Product Specification
5.2.3 Sorbent Systems Desiccants for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Multisorb
5.3.1 Multisorb Company Profile
5.3.2 Multisorb Desiccants for Food Product Specification
5.3.3 Multisorb Desiccants for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 WidgetCo
5.4.1 WidgetCo Company Profile
5.4.2 WidgetCo Desiccants for Food Product Specification
5.4.3 WidgetCo Desiccants for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 DesiccareInc.
5.5.1 DesiccareInc. Company Profile
5.5.2 DesiccareInc. Desiccants for Food Product Specification
5.5.3 DesiccareInc. Desiccants for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 AGM Container Controls
5.6.1 AGM Container Controls Company Profile
5.6.2 AGM Container Controls Desiccants for Food Product Specification
5.6.3 AGM Container Controls Desiccants for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 IMPAK Corporation
5.7.1 IMPAK Corporation Company Profile
5.7.2 IMPAK Corporation Desiccants for Food Product Specification
5.7.3 IMPAK Corporation Desiccants for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Absortech
5.8.1 Absortech Company Profile
5.8.2 Absortech Desiccants for Food Product Specification
5.8.3 Absortech Desiccants for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Interra Global
5.9.1 Interra Global Company Profile
5.9.2 Interra Global Desiccants for Food Product Specification
5.9.3 Interra Global Desiccants for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Sorbead India
5.10.1 Sorbead India Company Profile
5.10.2 Sorbead India Desiccants for Food Product Specification
5.10.3 Sorbead India Desiccants for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 GeeJay Chemicals
5.11.1 GeeJay Chemicals Company Profile
5.11.2 GeeJay Chemicals Desiccants for Food Product Specification
5.11.3 GeeJay Chemicals Desiccants for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Desiccants for Food Market Size
6.2 North America Desiccants for Food Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Desiccants for Food Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Desiccants for Food Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Desiccants for Food Market Size
7.2 East Asia Desiccants for Food Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Desiccants for Food Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Desiccants for Food Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Desiccants for Food Market Size
8.2 Europe Desiccants for Food Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Desiccants for Food Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Desiccants for Food Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Desiccants for Food Market Size
9.2 South Asia Desiccants for Food Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Desiccants for Food Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Desiccants for Food Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Desiccants for Food Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Desiccants for Food Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Desiccants for Food Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Desiccants for Food Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Desiccants for Food Market Size
11.2 Middle East Desiccants for Food Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Desiccants for Food Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Desiccants for Food Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Desiccants for Food Market Size
12.2 Africa Desiccants for Food Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Desiccants for Food Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Desiccants for Food Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Desiccants for Food Market Size
13.2 Oceania Desiccants for Food Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Desiccants for Food Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Desiccants for Food Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Desiccants for Food Market Size
14.2 South America Desiccants for Food Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Desiccants for Food Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Desiccants for Food Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Desiccants for Food Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Desiccants for Food Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Desiccants for Food Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Desiccants for Food Market Size by Application
16 Desiccants for Food 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
Market Segmentation
By Type
- Clay Desiccants
- Silica Gel
- Calcium Oxide
- Molecular Sieves
- Activated Carbon
- Calcium Chloride
By Application
- Food Packaging (snacks, bakery, confectionery, dairy, meat products)
- Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
- Pet Food Packaging
- Others (specialty foods, export packaging)
By Distribution Channel
- Direct Sales (B2B supply to food manufacturers)
- Retail Packaging Solutions
- Online/E-commerce Supply Chains
Regional Analysis
- North America: U.S. leads adoption due to strong packaged food industry and FDA regulations; Canada and Mexico show rising demand in snacks and dairy packaging.
- Europe: Germany, U.K., and France dominate; EU regulations on food safety and sustainability accelerate adoption of eco-friendly desiccants.
- Asia-Pacific: Fastest-growing region; China and India drive demand for packaged foods, Japan and South Korea lead in advanced desiccant technologies.
- South America: Brazil and Argentina show rising demand in meat and coffee packaging.
- Middle East & Africa: GCC countries focus on premium imports; Africa shows growth in staple food packaging and export-oriented industries.
Key Players
- Drytech Inc.
- Sorbent Systems
- Multisorb Technologies
- WidgetCo
- Desiccare Inc.
- AGM Container Controls
- IMPAK Corporation
- Absortech AB
- Interra Global
- Sorbead India
- GeeJay Chemicals
