Product Code: CHM161C
The global market for sulfuric acid is expected to grow from $43.3 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach $80.2 billion by the end of 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1% during the forecast period of 2026 to 2031.
Report Scope
This report provides an analysis of market trends in the global sulfuric acid market. It includes technological, economic, and business evaluations of the industry and provides forecasts for global market growth. The report examines market forces, leading sulfuric acid manufacturers, and emerging opportunities. All market value estimates are based on an analysis of multiple factors and manufacturer revenues. The market is segmented by raw material, end use, and production process as follows:
- By raw material: Elemental sulfur, base metal smelter, pyrite ore, and other raw materials.
- By end use: Fertilizers, chemicals, metal processing, textiles, paper, and pulp, petroleum refining, batteries, and other end users.
- By production process: Single contact process and double contact double absorption (DCDA).
The report analyzes the supply chain for the industry as well as key market drivers and regional dynamics. This report presents a comprehensive study of the global gas separation membrane market for the period from 2025 to 2031. The base year of the analysis is 2025, with the forecast period spanning 2026 to 2031. The market estimates are provided in terms of volume (metric tons) and value ($ million). It also includes profiles of leading manufacturers, the competitive landscape, and relevant regulatory aspects at both international and regional levels.
Report Includes
- 86 data tables and 51 additional tables
- Overview and an analysis of the global market for sulfuric acid
- Analyses of the global market trends, with revenue from 2025, estimates for 2026, forecast for 2030, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2031
- Estimates of the current market size in value and volumetric terms and revenue growth forecasts for the global market, accompanied by a corresponding market share analysis based on raw material type, production process, end-use application, and region
- Facts and figures pertaining to market dynamics, technological advances, regulations, prospects and the impact of macroeconomic variables
- Insights derived from Porter's Five Forces model, as well as global supply chain analyses
- Patent review, featuring key granted and published patents
- Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares, product mappings analysis, strategic initiatives, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
- Company profiles, including OCP S.A., Nutrien, China Petrochemical Corp. (SINOPEC), BASF, and Aurubis AG
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Emerging and Future Technologies
- Regional Analysis
- Segmental Analysis
- Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
- Market Definition
- Properties of Sulfuric Acid
- Process of Producing Sulfuric Acid
- Safety Procedure in Handling Sulfuric Acid
Chapter 3 Pricing Analysis
- Pricing Analysis of Sulfuric Acid
- Price Analysis by Year
- Price Analysis by Region
Chapter 4 Market Dynamics
- Market Dynamics Snapshot
- Market Drivers
- Increasing Industrial Usage of Sulfuric Acid
- Rapid Growth of Industrialization
- Market Restraints and Challenges
- Environmental Concerns Related to Sulfuric Acid
- Increasing Preference Toward Alternatives to Sulfuric Acid
- Market Opportunity
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Ultra-Pure or Electronic-Grade Sulfuric Acid
- High-Performance Catalysts
- AI-Integrated Production of Sulfuric Acid-Based Fertilizer
- Patent Analysis
- Methodology
- Analysis
- Patent Analysis Based on Country of Origin
- Patent Analysis Based on Year Issued
- List of Patents
Chapter 6 Market Segmentation Analysis
- Segmentation Breakdown
- Market Analysis by Raw Material
- Key Takeaways
- Elemental Sulfur
- Base Material Smelter
- Pyrite Ore
- Other Raw Materials
- Market Analysis by End Use
- Key Takeaways
- Fertilizers
- Chemicals
- Metal Processing
- Textile, Paper, and Pulp
- Petroleum Refining
- Batteries
- Other End Uses
- Market Analysis by Production Process
- Key Takeaways
- Single Contact Process
- Double Contact Double Absorption
- Geographic Breakdown
- Market Analysis by Region
- Key Takeaways
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- South America
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Chapter 7 Competitive Intelligence
- Industry Structure
- Strategic Analysis
- Other Companies in the Market
- Key Developments
Chapter 8 Appendix
- Methodology
- Abbreviations
- Sources
- Company Profiles
- AMAL LTD.
- AURUBIS AG
- BASF
- BOLIDEN GROUP
- CHINA PETROCHEMICAL CORP.
- DMCC
- KEMIRA
- NOURYON
- NUTRIEN
- OCP S.A.
- PVS CHEMICALS INC.
- SOLVAY
- SUMITOMO CHEMICAL CO. LTD.
- TRAMMO INC.
- WEYLCHEM INTERNATIONAL GMBH