Solid Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice) Market Manufacture Size, Developments and Future Forecasts to 2030

Solid Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice): Introduction

Dry ice is a solid form of carbon dioxide that is primarily used as a refrigerant and cooling agent. It does not leave any residue, since it is a form of solid carbon dioxide. It is known as dry ice as it is processed through sublimation. Once heated, it changes directly into a gas instead of melting into liquid. Dry ice possesses lower temperature as compared to water ice. This is a major advantage of dry ice.
The dry ice mechanism involves compressing the gaseous form of carbon dioxide, followed by cooling to the liquefied form of CO2. The liquefied form goes through pressurized expansion to obtain dry ice, sometimes also known as solid carbon dioxide. Dry ice is frequently used than water-based ice due to its relatively low temperature (-78°C).
Dry ice is non-combustible and non-toxic as compared to other forms of refrigerants. It is used in the industrial sector to conserve frozen foods where mechanical cooling is unattainable. It is also employed in industrial cleaning. Dry ice is used in the blasting method, which helps clean contaminants such as ink, dirt, mold release agents, paint, oil, and glue. This is a proficient and cost efficient method for industries to improve quality and production capability. Dry ice is also used in restoration of buildings that are damaged in fire accidents.

Demand for dry ice is expected to rise with the development of dry ice machine industry across the globe. Large multinational organizations and private firms have been contributing prominently to the revenue growth of the dry ice market. Dry ice is cost-effective product. This is expected to boost the demand for dry ice in various applications in the near future.
Increase in demand for frozen foods and rise in usage of dry ice as refrigerant in food and shipping industries are anticipated to drive the global dry ice market. Notable growth in the transportation industry is expected to boost the shipping of products, thereby augmenting the opportunities for the global dry ice market.
The versatility of dry ice and its use as an effective alternative to conventional electric power based cooling system is also expected to boost the demand for dry ice during the forecast period

In terms of end-use, the global dry ice market can be segmented into industrial sector, transportation, food processing, health care, commercial, entertainment industry, and others
The industrial sector segment is expected to account for significant share of the global dry ice market during the forecast period. It is anticipated to be followed by the transportation segment.
The entertainment industry segment is likely to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period

On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Originating in China, the virus has spread to at least 213 countries and territories around the world.
Manufacture of various consumer goods and other products across the globe came to a halt due to the unavailability of raw materials, shortage of labor, and other reasons. This is expected to hamper the solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) market.

In terms of region, the global dry ice market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
Asia Pacific is projected to be the key region of the global dry ice market during the forecast period. It is likely to be followed by Europe. Increase in demand for dry ice in the industrial sector, transportation, health care, and entertainment industries in China, Japan, and India is driving the market in Asia Pacific.