Sulfuric Acid Market Outlook:
Sulfuric Acid Market size was valued at USD 17.6 billion in 2025 and is likely to cross USD 49.08 billion by 2035, registering more than 10.8% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of sulfuric acid is assessed at USD 19.31 billion.
The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing usage of sulfuric acid in the agriculture sector and in the manufacturing processes of various chemicals. There are significant quantities of sulphuric acid used for the production of fertilizers such as ammonium sulfate and superphosphate. Many pesticides use sulfuric acid as raw materials such as copper sulfate and zinc sulfate to act as fungicides for plants, and ferrous sulfate and copper sulfate as herbicides. A major end-user market for sulfuric acid, accounting for more than 60 % of total worldwide consumption in 2020, is the production of fertilizers, especially phosphate fertilizers from the wet process of phosphoric acid. These factors are anticipated to contribute to the growth of the market.
In addition to these, factors that are believed to fuel the sulfuric acid market growth include the rise in the use of sulfuric acid in the automotive industry. Increasing usage of sulfuric acid in car batteries is yet another factor contributing to the growth of the market. Sulfuric acid acts as an electrolyte in car batteries. H2SO4 is formed when sulphuric acid and water are mixed. The compound has a strong electrolytic quality and can be used to generate electricity. The H+ ions will move on the neutral electrode and SO42 ions to the positive electrode after the application of a voltage to the solution. An electric current can be derived from this, helping to drive the vehicle. Reports cite that over 100 million car batteries are replaced in the USA alone in a year. These factors are estimated to boost the market.
