Solid carbon dioxide, commonly called dry ice, is the solid state of carbon dioxide. It sublimates directly from solid to gas at -78.5°C without passing through a liquid phase. Dry ice is mainly used as a cooling agent to preserve perishable goods during transport, particularly where mechanical refrigeration is unavailable. It is also employed to produce fog effects in entertainment and for industrial cleaning purposes.
The main categories of solid carbon dioxide include food grade, industrial grade, pharmaceutical grade, technical grade, and others. Food-grade solid carbon dioxide meets safety standards for direct or indirect contact with food. Production methods consist of commercial manufacturing, in-situ generation, and recycling processes. Distribution channels include direct sales, distributors, online retail, and wholesale. Its applications cover food preservation, shipping and transportation, blast freezing, beverage carbonation, special effects in entertainment, industrial cooling, and cryogenic uses, serving end users in the food and beverage industry, healthcare, logistics and transportation, entertainment and events, and manufacturing sectors.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The intensifying U.S. tariffs and escalating trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to have a significant impact on the chemicals sector, which is bearing a disproportionate burden, particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic substitutes are often unavailable. Producers of specialty chemicals, heavily dependent on Chinese raw materials, are experiencing production disruptions. At the same time, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing profit margins eroded due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are ramping up R&D into bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to consolidate buying power, and shifting production to tariff-neutral nations such as Saudi Arabia.
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The solid carbon dioxide market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.27 billion in 2024 to $1.36 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the expanding use in industrial cleaning, the increasing need for transporting temperature-sensitive biological samples, rising demand in the aerospace and aviation sectors, growing popularity of portable dry ice refrigeration, and greater adoption in chemical manufacturing processes.
The solid carbon dioxide market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.78 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth projected for the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing demand for cold chain logistics, expanding use in vaccine storage and transportation, growing preference for dry ice in e-commerce grocery deliveries, rising applications in the meat and seafood packaging industry, and heightened demand from the entertainment sector. Major trends during this period include advancements in dry ice production equipment, development of automated dry ice pelletizers and block machines, integration of IoT-enabled cold chain monitoring systems, technology-driven innovations in dry ice blasting systems, and improvements in insulated packaging materials.
The growth of the solid carbon dioxide market is expected to be driven by the rising production of beverages and food. Beverage and food production involves the industrial transformation of raw ingredients into packaged consumable products for consumers. This production is increasing due to the growing global population, which creates higher demand for readily available and sufficient food and drink products. Solid carbon dioxide plays a critical role in beverage and food production by allowing precise temperature control and carbonation, which are vital for processing and packaging. It also helps maintain product quality and safety by preserving freshness and extending shelf life during storage and transportation. For example, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a Canadian government department, exports of processed food and beverage products reached $54.3 billion in 2022, representing a 14.1% increase compared to 2021. As a result, the expanding beverage and food production sector is boosting the solid carbon dioxide market.
Key companies in the solid carbon dioxide market are focusing on developing innovative products such as dry ice blasters that prioritize efficiency, ease of use, and environmental sustainability. A dry ice blaster is a cleaning tool that uses compressed air to accelerate dry ice pellets (solid carbon dioxide) at high speed to clean surfaces effectively. For instance, in July 2023, Cold Jet LLC, a US-based machinery company, introduced the IceRocket dry ice blaster, a professional-grade, entry-level dry ice blasting machine. It offers aggressive yet non-abrasive cleaning using dry ice pellets, minimizing downtime and improving throughput without damaging surfaces or producing secondary waste. Its user-friendly design is well-suited for efficient and eco-friendly cleaning across various industries.
In February 2022, Arctic Glacier LLC, a US-based manufacturer, acquired Brookline Ice Company for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Arctic Glacier to expand its production and distribution capabilities in the New England region, serve a wider customer base, and strengthen its leadership as a top provider of premium packaged ice and dry ice, including solid carbon dioxide. Brookline Ice Company is a US-based firm specializing in the production and distribution of dry ice products.
Major players in the solid carbon dioxide market are Linde plc, Air Liquide Group, Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., BOC Ltd., Gulf Cryo Holding, Continental Carbonic Products Inc., Bhavani Enterprise, Southern Industrial Gas Sdn Bhd, SICGIL Industrial Gases Limited, Coregas Pty Ltd., Axcel Industrial Gases, Bathinda Industrial Gases Pvt. Ltd., Universal Industrial Gas Inc., BOSCO India Pvt. Ltd., Sri Venkateswara Carbonic Gases Private Limited, Iwatani Corporation, Panki Oxygen Pvt. Ltd., FreezeTech Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Niketa Ice Blaast Pvt. Ltd., Shivam Oxygen Pvt Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the solid carbon dioxide market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in solid carbon dioxide report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the solid carbon dioxide market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The solid carbon dioxide market consists of sales of refrigeration and cooling packs, dry ice pellets, blocks, slices, and customized forms. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Food Grade; Industrial Grade; Pharmaceutical Grade; Technical Grade; Other Types
2) By Production Method: Commercial Production; In-Situ Production; Recycling Methods
3) By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales; Distributors; Online Retail; Wholesale
4) By Application: Food Preservation; Shipping And Transportation; Blast Freezing; Carbonating Beverages; Special Effects In Entertainment; Industrial Cooling; Cryogenic Applications
5) By End User: Food And Beverages; Healthcare; Logistics And Transportation; Entertainment And Events; Manufacturing
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Solid Carbon Dioxide Market Characteristics
3. Solid Carbon Dioxide Market Trends And Strategies
4. Solid Carbon Dioxide Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
4.1. Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism
5. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Solid Carbon Dioxide Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Food Grade
Industrial Grade
Pharmaceutical Grade
Technical Grade
Other Types
6.2. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Segmentation By Production Method, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Commercial Production
In-Situ Production
Recycling Methods
6.3. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Segmentation By Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Direct Sales
Distributors
Online Retail
Wholesale
6.4. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Food Preservation
Shipping And Transportation
Blast Freezing
Carbonating Beverages
Special Effects In Entertainment
Industrial Cooling
Cryogenic Applications
6.5. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Food And Beverages
Healthcare
Logistics And Transportation
Entertainment And Events
Manufacturing
6.6. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Food Grade, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Beverage Carbonation
Cold Chain Logistics
Food Preservation
6.7. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Industrial Grade, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Welding And Metal Fabrication
Chemical Processing
Dry Ice Blasting
6.8. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Pharmaceutical Grade, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Vaccine And Biological Transport
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Laboratory Applications
6.9. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Technical Grade, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Electronics Cooling
Manufacturing Processes
Research & Development
6.10. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Entertainment And Special Effects
Fire Suppression
Pest Control
7. Solid Carbon Dioxide Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Solid Carbon Dioxide Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion