The pharmaceutical and medtech industries are expanding rapidly, leading to increased demand for desiccants to maintain product stability. The global desiccants market is expected to grow from $0.17 billion in 2024 to $0.18 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%, driven largely by growth in these sectors.
Chris Gilmor, Vice President of Sales for the Americas at Sanner Group, explains that desiccants are essential when drugs are sensitive to moisture or have degradation pathways caused by moisture. If a drug is stable as formulated, desiccants may not be necessary. However, when moisture threatens stability, desiccants offer an economical solution.