Global Pharmaceutical Desiccants Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Silica Gel, Activated, Carbonclay Desiccant, Molecular Sieves), By End-use (Tablets, API’s, Capsules, Nutraceutical Product Packaging), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Pharmaceutical Desiccants Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Pharmaceutical Desiccants Market Size Was Estimated at USD 104.8 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.58% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Pharmaceutical Desiccants Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 171.5 Million by 2035
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Pharmaceutical Desiccants Market Size was Worth around USD 104.8 Million in 2024 and is predicted to Grow to around USD 171.5 Million by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.58% from 2025 to 2035. An increasing generic population, expanding pharmaceutical industry, and growth in the packaging industry are driving the pharmaceutical dessicants market globally. 

Market Overview

The Pharmaceutical Desiccants Market Size is the market of moisture-absorbing materials used for protecting pharmaceutical products from moisture damage. Pharmaceutical dessicant is used to keep products dry and stable by absorbing moisture from air either by physical absorption or by chemical reaction. These are crucial for preventing the degradation of pharmaceutical products that are sensitive to moisture or prone to moisture-induced deterioration. Proper preservation, transportation, and shipping of products is essential for maintaining safety and efficiency, which is responsible for driving demand for pharmaceutical desiccants. Further, its essential role in maintaining the shelf life of pharmaceutical drugs has evolved the pharmaceutical industry through the implementation of the product's usage. The environmental impact of dessicants is improved by the use of harmful materials in the production of dessicants. An increasing adoption of sustainable and eco-friendly production protocols across various end-use industries is offering a lucrative opportunity for market growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the pharmaceutical desiccants market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the pharmaceutical desiccants market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the pharmaceutical desiccants market.

Driving Factors

An expanding pharmaceutical industry, owing to factors including the prevalence of chronic disease, geriatric population, and increasing healthcare expenditures, is contributing to driving the pharmaceutical desiccants market. Pharmaceutical desiccants are crucial in the packaging industry for protecting moisture-sensitive drugs from degradation. Thus, growth in the packaging industry is contributing to propelling the market demand for pharmaceutical desiccants. Additionally, an increasing geriatric population is fueling the demand for pharmaceutical desiccants as the increasing geriatric population is driving the need for medications to manage chronic diseases, leading to a greater demand for pharmaceutical products.

Restraining Factors

Stringent regulations, increased production costs, and environmental concerns are challenging the pharmaceutical desiccants market. Further, the supply chain disruption and geopolitical factors, as well as patient concerns over the chemical safety of desiccant material, are negatively affecting the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The pharmaceutical desiccants market share is classified into type and end-use.

• The silica gel segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the type, the pharmaceutical desiccants market is divided into silica gel, activated, carbonclay desiccant, and molecular sieves. Among these, the silica gel segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Silica gel is the most favourable type of desiccant used for keeping products within the optimum temperature during storage and transportation. Further, the non-toxicity and odour-suppressing properties of silica gel are responsible for driving the pharmaceutical desiccants market.

• The tablets segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end-use, the pharmaceutical desiccants market is divided into tablets, API’s, capsules, and nutraceutical product packaging. Among these, the tablets segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Desiccant tablets effectively test the moisture levels from the top surface of the bottle when they are being packaged. Further, these tablets are ideal for blister packaging, electronic, and consumer packaging in pharmaceuticals.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Pharmaceutical Desiccants Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the pharmaceutical desiccants market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the pharmaceutical desiccants market over the predicted timeframe. An extensive application of pharmaceutical desiccants in the oil & gas, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries is contributing to driving the regional market for pharmaceutical desiccants. The availability of desiccants in different forms, including silica gel, clay, molecular sieves, activated charcoal, etc., is propelling the market. Further, ongoing improvements and advancements for controlling the moisture content across various applications contribute to promoting market growth.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the pharmaceutical desiccants market during the forecast period. An increased production of pharmaceutical desiccants in China and their use in Chinese plants are contributing to driving the market growth. Desiccants are significantly used for products that have the chance to be damaged by chemical or physical changes when they come in contact with moisture. In addition, technological advancements as well as government regulatory support for promoting the use of sustainable desiccants are propelling the market.

Europe is anticipated to hold a significant share of the pharmaceutical desiccants market during the projected timeframe. An increasing demand for effective moisture control solutions across the pharmaceutical industry is driving the market for pharmaceutical desiccants. Further, an increased demand for moisture-resilient drug delivery systems is augmenting the market for pharmaceutical desiccants.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the pharmaceutical desiccants market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Du Pont De Nemours and Company
• Filtration Group Corporation
• Sanner GmbH
• Clariant Global
• CSP Technologies Inc
• Capitol Scientific Inc
• Desiccare Inc
• R. Grace & Company
• Desican Inc
• Oker Chemie GmbH
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In February 2023, Airnov displayed its latest desiccant closure system at Pharmapack. Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a provider in controlled atmosphere packaging, has launched a brand-new advanced solution that promises to provide substantial benefits to the pharmaceutical industry.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the pharmaceutical desiccants market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Pharmaceutical Desiccants Market, By Type

• Silica Gel
• Activated
• Carbonclay Desiccant
• Molecular Sieves

Global Pharmaceutical Desiccants Market, By End-use

• Tablets
• API’s
• Capsules
• Nutraceutical Product Packaging

Global Pharmaceutical Desiccants Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa