11/12/2025
With the intensification of global climate change and the continued advancement of industrialization, the demand for industrial dehumidifiers in South America is steadily increasing. Although the market size in South America is smaller compared to North America and the Asia-Pacific region, its hot and humid climate, rapid development of warehousing and logistics, and demand for manufacturing upgrades make it a market with enormous potential.
According to market research reports, the South American industrial dehumidifier market was worth approximately US$115.4 million in 2021 and is projected to grow to US$166.5 million by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 5.4%. While this growth rate lags behind that of the Asia-Pacific and North American regions, the South American market still demonstrates stable growth potential, particularly in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, where demand for industrial dehumidifiers is rapidly increasing due to the expansion of manufacturing and warehousing logistics needs.
Much of South America, especially countries like Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, has a tropical or subtropical climate with typically high humidity. High humidity not only accelerates equipment corrosion but can also lead to mold growth, product quality degradation, and substandard storage conditions.
Industries such as electronics, precision equipment, and food processing may face numerous quality complaints, equipment malfunctions, and reduced operating efficiency in high-humidity environments. Therefore, industrial dehumidifiers have become indispensable equipment in these industries.
In recent years, the rise of the e-commerce industry in South America has spurred the rapid development of the warehousing, logistics, and cold chain industries. Taking Brazil as an example, as South America's largest e-commerce market, the growth of e-commerce has driven increased demand for warehousing facilities and cold chain systems.
The storage and transportation of many fresh foods, pharmaceuticals, and chemical products require extremely high humidity control. Excessive humidity can lead to food spoilage, drug deterioration, and damage to electronic components, thus increasing the demand for high-efficiency dehumidification equipment.
While South America's overall manufacturing sector is smaller than that of the Asia-Pacific region, its manufacturing industries are continuously upgrading in areas such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and auto parts manufacturing.
These industries have increasingly stringent quality requirements, and humidity control has become a key factor affecting production quality and extending product shelf life. Therefore, the demand for dehumidifiers is increasing along with the modernization of production facilities.
Overall, although the South American industrial dehumidifier market is smaller than those in the Asia-Pacific and North American markets, demand in South America is steadily growing due to the challenges of hot and humid climates, manufacturing upgrades, and the rapid development of cold chain logistics.
For equipment suppliers, the South American market is gradually becoming a potential market. Suppliers can gain a competitive advantage in this market by providing customized solutions and emphasizing the high efficiency and energy-saving features of their equipment.