Disulfurous Acid Market size was valued at USD 3.53 billion in 2024 and is likely to cross USD 10.19 billion by 2037, expanding at more than 8.5% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of disulfurous acid is estimated at USD 4.03 billion.
Disulfurous acid is utilized as a disinfectant in municipal water supplies and they also remove chlorine from the water. As per the data extracted from 128 countries, in 2022 around 56% of water supplied to households goes through water treatment.
Furthermore, disulfurous acid and its sulfite salts work as antioxidants in food and beverages, protecting the color, texture, and attractiveness of the meal. It is widely used in canned fruits and vegetables to preserve their visual appeal and sensory attributes.
Growth Drivers
Challenges
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2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
8.5% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 3.53 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 10.19 billion |
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Regional Scope |
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Product Grade (Food Grade, Cosmetic Grade, Industrial Grade)
The food grade segment is set to hold 55% share of the disulfurous acid market by 2037. Disulfurous acid is primarily used as a food preservative and antioxidant to prevent microbial growth and stop spoilage and extend the shelf life of food. Therefore,
rise in the number of deaths associated with contaminated food and a rise in food wastage is to boost the segment growth.
Application (Food Processing, Cosmetics, Alcoholic Beverage, Reducing Agent)
The reducing agent segment is slated to account for 40% revenue share by 2037. This growth is ascribed to disulfurous acid is used as a reducing agent in various chemical and industrial procedures. For instance, metal oxide reduction, textile and paper bleaching, chemical disinfectants, and dichlorination, moreover, it is used in analytical chemistry for reducing the oxidation state of some metal ions.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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APAC Market Statistics
Asia Pacific industry is likely to dominate majority revenue share of 33% by 2037. The presence of a large chemical industry is increasing the demand for disulfurous acid in the region as it is used in various chemical reactions. APAC region is one of the largest producers of chemicals. Furthermore, China not only has the world's biggest earnings from the chemical industry, but it also leads in chemical exports.
European Market Analysis
The Europe market is estimated to hold around 27% revenue share in 2037. The European government has launched various programs for clean water, moreover, the awareness of safe water is increasing among people. In recent decades, urban wastewater treatment has improved throughout Europe. Disulfurous acid is applied as water treatment chemicals therefore its demand will increase in water treatment facilities for the purpose of removing residual chlorines.
Author Credits: Rajrani Baghel
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