Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Size, Share, By Raw Material (Elemental Sulphur, Pyrite Ore, Base Metal Smelters, and Others), By Application (Petroleum Refining, Chemical Manufacturing, Fertilizers, Textile Industry, Automotive, and Others), and Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Size 2024: USD 1437.8 Mn
• Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Size 2035:  USD 2701.3 Mn
• Japan Sulphuric Acid Market CAGR 2024: 5.9%
• Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Segments: Raw Material and Application

The Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Size is the domestic industry producing and selling sulphuric acid (H2SO4), which is an extremely corrosive and extensively utilised industrial chemical in many processes, including making phosphate fertilisers, processing metals, and cleaning & etching semiconductors, in addition to chemical synthesis for a wide variety of other industries. Sulphuric acid plays a primary role in producing industrial goods that are essentials across the manufacturing sector in Japan, including traditional heavy-industry sectors, as well as growing future technologies such as electronics and batteries.

The sulphuric acid in Japan are backed by government support, including the Green Transformation (GX) policy framework, where the government is actively promoting investments toward decarbonization and modernization of high-emission manufacturing sectors, including chemicals, by supporting capital investments to transform production processes and reduce Co2 emissions.

As technology advances, Japanese sulphuric acid providers are now includes improvements to production efficiency, process control and product quality, which are increasing as manufacturers continue to adapt to meet stringent purity requirements, particularly for the electronics and semiconductor industries. The evolution of hydrometallurgy, ultra-pure acid manufacturing and integration with digital manufacturing solutions illustrate how new technologies are improving both performance and environmental impact of sulphuric acid production and use, thus supporting global trends towards automation and sustainability across all sectors of industry.

Market Dynamics of the Japan Sulphuric Acid Market:

The Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Size is driven by the sustained need for sulphuric acid in fertilizer and metal processing sectors, growth in high-technology increased applications such as semiconductor fabrication and battery materials, Japan’s role as a major producer and exporter in regional markets, technological advancements, and strong government support for stable demand and new growth avenues.

The Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Size is restrained by the environmental and safety concerns, regulatory compliance pressures, and potential shifts in global trade, public health and environmental regulations issues.

The future of Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Size is bright and promising, with versatile opportunities emerging from  increase in green manufacturing, electric vehicles, battery technology, and advanced materials are driving higher demand for high-purity sulphuric acid as a raw material for the semiconductor and clean energy industries, while improvements in processes to minimize environmental impacts and support the integration of circular economy concepts create additional opportunities for growth and enhance global competitiveness in these industries.

Market Segmentation

The Japan Sulphuric Acid Market share is classified into raw material and application.

By Raw Material:

The Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Size is divided by raw material into elemental sulphur, pyrite ore, base metal smelters, and others. Among these, the base metal smelters segment held the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is predicted to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Significant non-ferrous metal industries, strict environmental regulations regarding sulphur emissions, production process and efficiency, and high demand for copper in Japan all contribute to the base metal smelters segment's largest share and higher spending on sulphuric acid when compared to raw material.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Size, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

By Application:

The Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Size is divided by application into petroleum refining chemical manufacturing, fertilizers, textile industry, automotive, and others. Among these, the fertilizers segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The fertilizers segment dominates because of massive agricultural base, steady demand to produce phosphate-based fertilizers, need for high efficiency, and increased competition from high-tech applications, making it a leading consumer.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the Japan Sulphuric Acid Market Size, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

Top Key Companies in Japan Sulphuric Acid Market:

• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Kanto Chemical Co., Inc.
• Fujifilm Wako Pure Chemical Corp.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.
• BASF SE
• PVS Chemicals Inc.
• Avantor Inc.
• KMG Chemicals
• Merck KGaA
• Sumitomo Corporation
• Mitsuya Boeki Ltd.
• Others

Recent Developments in Japan Sulphuric Acid Market:

In May 2025, Sumitomo Corporation collaborated with a Thailand-based tank terminal operator to enhance logistics services and increase the capacity of their sulphuric acid tank terminal business.

In October 2024, Nissan Chemical Corporation released its integrated report 2024, highlighting ongoing strategies to maintain its position in the high-purity industrial chemical supply chain, including sulphuric acid derivatives.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan sulphuric acid market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Sulphuric Acid Market, By Raw Material

• Elemental Sulphur
• Pyrite Ore
• Base Metal Smelters
• Others

Japan Sulphuric Acid Market, By Application

• Petroleum Refining
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Fertilizers
• Textile Industry
• Automotive
• Others