PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1632640
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1632640
The global insoluble sulfur market size is anticipated to reach USD 1.68 billion by 2030 and expanding at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market growth is majorly attributed to increasing consumption of product in automotive and footwear industry.The product is mainly used as a vulcanization accelerator in the rubber industry as it provides adhesive property to rubber, preventing it from breaking apart. The increased demand for tires is expected to further fuel the demand for the product.
Consumers increasingly prioritize durability and quality when purchasing footwear. They expect their footwear to last longer and withstand various environmental conditions. The product enhances the durability and performance of rubber soles, making them more resistant to abrasion, heat, and wear. As a result, footwear manufacturers utilize the product to meet consumer expectations for long-lasting and high-quality products.
Sulfur and carbon disulfide are the key raw materials used in the production of such products. Any kind of volatility in the prices, production, and supply of the above-mentioned products can directly affect the prices of the product application in footwear, Tire manufacturing, and other industrial usage. Sulfur is obtained from ores by conventional mining or as a by-product of natural gas processing, sour crude refining, tar sand processing, and stack gas clean-up.
The cost of raw materials used to produce the product, including sulfur and carbon disulfide, can significantly impact product prices. Fluctuations in raw material prices owing to their supply-demand dynamics, availability, or production cost variations can affect the overall prices of the product.
The basic and traditional method of manufacturing the product involves heating sulfur to vaporize it, followed by quenching it in carbon disulfide. In the process of quenching, the insoluble form solidifies and becomes suspended. The insoluble product form particles are then removed from carbon disulfide (CS2) by filtration and centrifugation.
While sulfur is abundantly available in nature, the sources of extraction are limited to specific regions. This geographical concentration of sulfur production can lead to supply chain disruptions due to factors like political instability, regulatory changes, or natural disasters in those regions. Given the finite nature of sulfur reserves and the increasing global demand for various sulfur-based products beyond the rubber industry (e.g., fertilizers and chemicals), there are concerns about long-term supply security.