Sulfur Global Market Report 2024

The sulfur market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.44 billion in 2023 to $18.97 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as fertilizer production, chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, activities in the mining industry, and applications in pharmaceuticals and healthcare.

The sulfur market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.73 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand in agriculture and fertilizer production, the impact of environmental regulations, expansion in the chemical industry, developments in the energy sector, and technological advances in healthcare. Significant trends expected in the forecast period include a growing demand for elemental sulfur in agriculture, the utilization of sulfur in pharmaceuticals and personal care products, an increase in vulcanization processes, heightened exploration of sulfur deposits, and the application of sulfur as a cathode material in batteries.

The sulfur market is poised for growth due to an increasing demand for mining activities and emerging markets. Mining, involving the extraction of valuable minerals from the earth's surface or subsurface, extensively relies on sulfur, a vital component in various mining explosives, especially those used in coal mines. Its unique properties, including detonation velocity, density, and water resistance, make it well-suited for controlled blasting operations. For example, a report by the United States Geological Survey in February 2023 revealed that mines in the United States contributed to a total estimated value of approximately $98.2 billion in 2022, reflecting a $3.6 billion increase from the revised 2021 total of $94.6 billion. The production value of industrial minerals in the U.S. for 2022 was estimated at $63.5 billion, constituting a significant portion of the overall mine production value in the country. Therefore, the surging demand for mining activities and emerging markets is a driving force for the sulfur market.

The growth of the agriculture sector is anticipated to be a significant factor in the expansion of the sulfur market. The agriculture sector encompasses activities related to land cultivation, crop harvesting, and livestock rearing. Sulfur plays a crucial role in agriculture as it is a key component of amino acids, essential for protein synthesis and ensuring healthy plant growth. As reported by the United States Department of Agriculture in November 2023, the combined contribution of agriculture, food, and related industries to the US gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021 was approximately $1.264 trillion, accounting for a 5.4% share. The impact of agriculture on GDP extends beyond this percentage. Thus, the growing agriculture sector is a key driver for the sulfur market.

The sulfur industry is embracing technological advancements, with satellite imagery being employed to monitor sulfur operations. Satellite images serve as valuable tools for infrastructure planning, environmental impact studies, exploration, and ground access, representing a major trend in the sulfur market.

Major companies in the sulfur market are focusing on developing advanced technologies, such as liquid fertilizer technologies, to expand their customer bases, boost sales, and increase revenue. Liquid fertilizer technology involves innovative methods and processes for producing and applying liquid fertilizers. For instance, Vantage Ag, a Canada-based manufacturer and distributor, introduced a liquid sulfur fertilizer in February 2023. This novel liquid sulfur fertilizer stands out due to its highly efficient nano-particle formulation, designed for optimal coverage and penetration of plant tissue. The small size of the sulfur particles, measuring less than a nanometer, ensures complete bio-availability, facilitating rapid absorption and metabolism by plants. This technological advancement aims to enhance nutrient uptake and utilization by plants, contributing to the growth of the sulfur market.

Major companies operating in the sulfur market report are China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Shell PLC, Coromandel International Ltd., GAZPROM PAO, Koch Industries Inc., Nutrien Ltd., The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Yara International ASA, The Mosaic Company, Israel Chemicals Ltd., K+S Aktiengesellschaft, Yellow Rock Resources Ltd., Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd., Globe Specialty Metals Inc., Merafe Resources Ltd., Largo Resources Ltd., Treibacher Industrie AG, Haifa Group, Gulf Chemical and Metallurgical Corporation, Lyten Inc., Reed Resources Ltd., Williams & Companies Ltd., Core Metals Group Ltd., Essel Mining and Industries Limited, Bear Metallurgical Company LLC, AUROX Resources Ltd., Tremond Alloys & Metals Corporation, Ohio Sulfur Mining Company, Freeport Sulfur Company, Texas Gulf Sulfur Company, low sulphur fuels limited, Ecospec Noveltech Pte. Ltd., BASF SE, China National Chemical Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the Sulfur market in 2023. The regions covered in the sulfur market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sulfur market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The Sulfur market includes revenues earned by entities by providing mining services through conventional underground methods, conventional open-pit methods, and the Frasch mining (or underground melting) method. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or 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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