The global sulfuric acid market is projected to grow from USD 13.2 billion in 2020 to USD 28.5 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 11.7% during the forecast period. Sulfuric acid is primarily used in metal ore leaching, fertilizer manufacturing, oil refining, wastewater processing, and chemical synthesis.
Based on raw material, the sulfuric acid market is segmented into elemental sulfur, pyrite ores, base metal smelters, and others. Sulfur is the major raw material used in the production of sulfuric acid. Elemental sulfur is expected to account for largest share in 2022, in terms of volume. Around 90% of sulfur produced goes into the manufacturing of sulfuric acid. Thus, the use of elemental sulfur as a major feedstock for the production of sulfuric acid, fuels the growth of this segment.
The Mosaic Company (US), OCP Group (Morocco), Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (Canada), Nouryon (Netherlands), BASF SE, Ineos Group Ltd, KANTO Corporation, Aurubis AG, Avantor Performance Materials, LLC, PVS Chemicals Inc., Seastar Chemicals, KMG Chemicals, Qingdao Hisea Chem Co.Ltd, Linde Group, Nouryon, Cornerstone Chemical Company, Ma’aden - Saudi Arabian Mining Company, Canada Colors and Chemicals Limited, Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co., Ltd, Asia Union Electronic Chemical Corporation (AUECC), Tata Chemicals, Trident Group, Boliden Group, UBE INDUSTRIES, LTD., and Others
The Mosaic Company is one of the major players in the global sulfuric acid market. It is involved in the production and selling of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. The company serves approximately 40 countries across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and other regions of the world. The company has the availability of nitrogen assets with access to lower-cost natural gas. The company has a considerable focus on its phosphates segment as it generates 40% of revenue for the company. This indicates a good platform for the growth of its sulfuric acid business.
