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Sulphur Fertilizers Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F- Product Image
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Sulphur Fertilizers Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F

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  • 180 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Global
  • TechSci Research
  • ID: 5952821
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The Global Sulphur Fertilizers Market, valued at USD 5.52 Billion in 2024, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.46% to reach USD 7.17 Billion by 2030. Sulphur fertilizers supply essential sulphur in absorbable forms such as sulfate or elemental sulphur, supporting critical plant functions including protein formation, enzymatic activity, and chlorophyll synthesis. Market growth is driven primarily by rising global soil sulphur deficiencies caused by declining atmospheric deposition and intensive farming. Increasing worldwide food demand further reinforces the need for higher crop productivity, making sulphur indispensable for optimal nutrient utilization.

Key Market Drivers

Rising Soil Sulphur Deficiency and Increasing Global Food Demand

A major driver of the sulphur fertilizers market is the widespread increase in soil sulphur deficiency, driven by reduced atmospheric sulphur deposition and nutrient depletion from intensive agriculture. This deficiency limits crop growth and necessitates sulphur supplementation to enhance yield and quality. Evidence from MDPI (October 2024) shows sulphur fertilization boosting winter wheat yields by up to 18.26% in the 2022-2023 season, underscoring its effectiveness. Simultaneously, global food demand continues to rise; the FAO-OECD Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033 projects a 1.2% annual increase in food consumption over the next decade. Combined with expanding cultivation of sulphur-responsive crops - such as the USDA-reported 86.5 million acres of U.S. corn in 2023 - these factors strongly elevate sulphur fertilizer demand.

Key Market Challenges

Volatility in Sulphur Raw Material Prices

Price instability of elemental sulphur, the primary input for sulphur fertilizers, poses a significant challenge for manufacturers. Fluctuating raw material costs disrupt production planning, compress profit margins, and limit long-term investment capacity. This uncertainty also leads to inconsistent fertilizer pricing for farmers, affecting purchasing decisions. The International Fertilizer Association reports that nitrogenous fertilizers, including ammonium sulphate, averaged USD 291 per tonne during January-October 2024 - a 10% decrease from the same period in 2023 - illustrating notable pricing swings linked to raw material volatility that undermine market stability.

Key Market Trends

Growth of Enhanced Efficiency and Controlled-Release Fertilizers

A key trend in the sulphur fertilizers market is the adoption of enhanced efficiency and controlled-release technologies aimed at improving nutrient uptake and reducing environmental losses. These formulations deliver sulphur more synchronously with crop needs, improving fertilizer performance. The Fertilizer Institute’s 2023 Sustainability Report highlights annual capital investments of about $1.19 billion between 2019 and 2021 to boost production efficiency and lower resource consumption. Reflecting this shift, Yara International announced in March 2025 a new line of sulfur-coated urea fertilizers designed to enhance nutrient efficiency while reducing environmental impact, signaling the growing emphasis on technologically advanced, resource-efficient fertilizers.

Key Market Players Profiled:

  • Nufarm Australia Limited
  • Haifa Group
  • K+S Aktiengesellschaft
  • The Mosaic Company
  • Coromandel International Limited
  • Yara International ASA
  • Nutrien Ag Solutions Ltd.
  • Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
  • ICL Group Ltd.
  • Koch Industries, Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Sulphur Fertilizers Market has been segmented into the following categories:

By Type:

  • Sulphate Fertilizers
  • Elemental Sulphur Fertilizers
  • Sulphates of Micronutrients
  • Others

By Formulation:

  • Liquid
  • Dry

By Crop Type:

  • Cereals & Grains
  • Oilseeds & Pulses
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Others

By Application Method:

  • Band
  • Broadcast
  • Seed Row
  • Foliar
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • South America
  • Middle East & Africa

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Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Sulphur Fertilizers Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Type (Sulphate Fertilizers, Elemental Sulphur Fertilizers, Sulphates of Micronutrients, Others)
5.2.2. By Formulation (Liquid, Dry)
5.2.3. By Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables, Others)
5.2.4. By Application Method (Band, Broadcast, Seed Row, Foliar, Others)
5.2.5. By Region
5.2.6. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map
6. North America Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Type
6.2.2. By Formulation
6.2.3. By Crop Type
6.2.4. By Application Method
6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Type
6.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
6.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
6.3.1.2.4. By Application Method
6.3.2. Canada Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Type
6.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
6.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
6.3.2.2.4. By Application Method
6.3.3. Mexico Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Type
6.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
6.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
6.3.3.2.4. By Application Method
7. Europe Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Type
7.2.2. By Formulation
7.2.3. By Crop Type
7.2.4. By Application Method
7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. Germany Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Type
7.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
7.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
7.3.1.2.4. By Application Method
7.3.2. France Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Type
7.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
7.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
7.3.2.2.4. By Application Method
7.3.3. United Kingdom Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Type
7.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
7.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
7.3.3.2.4. By Application Method
7.3.4. Italy Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Type
7.3.4.2.2. By Formulation
7.3.4.2.3. By Crop Type
7.3.4.2.4. By Application Method
7.3.5. Spain Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Type
7.3.5.2.2. By Formulation
7.3.5.2.3. By Crop Type
7.3.5.2.4. By Application Method
8. Asia-Pacific Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Type
8.2.2. By Formulation
8.2.3. By Crop Type
8.2.4. By Application Method
8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Type
8.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
8.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
8.3.1.2.4. By Application Method
8.3.2. India Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Type
8.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
8.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
8.3.2.2.4. By Application Method
8.3.3. Japan Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Type
8.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
8.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
8.3.3.2.4. By Application Method
8.3.4. South Korea Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Type
8.3.4.2.2. By Formulation
8.3.4.2.3. By Crop Type
8.3.4.2.4. By Application Method
8.3.5. Australia Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Type
8.3.5.2.2. By Formulation
8.3.5.2.3. By Crop Type
8.3.5.2.4. By Application Method
9. Middle East & Africa Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Type
9.2.2. By Formulation
9.2.3. By Crop Type
9.2.4. By Application Method
9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Type
9.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
9.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
9.3.1.2.4. By Application Method
9.3.2. UAE Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Type
9.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
9.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
9.3.2.2.4. By Application Method
9.3.3. South Africa Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Type
9.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
9.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
9.3.3.2.4. By Application Method
10. South America Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Type
10.2.2. By Formulation
10.2.3. By Crop Type
10.2.4. By Application Method
10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Type
10.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
10.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
10.3.1.2.4. By Application Method
10.3.2. Colombia Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Type
10.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
10.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
10.3.2.2.4. By Application Method
10.3.3. Argentina Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Type
10.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
10.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
10.3.3.2.4. By Application Method
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Sulphur Fertilizers Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Nufarm Australia Limited
15.1.1. Business Overview
15.1.2. Products & Services
15.1.3. Recent Developments
15.1.4. Key Personnel
15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Haifa Group
15.3. K+S Aktiengesellschaft
15.4. the Mosaic Company
15.5. Coromandel International Limited
15.6. Yara International ASA
15.7. Nutrien Ag Solutions Ltd.
15.8. Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
15.9. ICL Group Ltd.
15.10. Koch Industries, Inc.
16. Strategic Recommendations17. About the Publisher & Disclaimer

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this Sulphur Fertilizers market report include:
  • Nufarm Australia Limited
  • Haifa Group
  • K+S Aktiengesellschaft
  • The Mosaic Company
  • Coromandel International Limited
  • Yara International ASA
  • Nutrien Ag Solutions Ltd.
  • Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
  • ICL Group Ltd.
  • Koch Industries, Inc.

Table Information

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages180
PublishedNovember 2025
Forecast Period2024 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2024 $ 5.52 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030 $ 7.17 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate4.4%
Regions CoveredGlobal
No. of Companies Mentioned11

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