Malaysia Sulphuric Acid Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Electronic Grade Sulfuric Acid, Reagent Grade Sulfuric Acid, and Industrial Grade Sulfuric Acid), By End Use (Phosphate Fertilizers, Semiconductor, Metal Processing, Phosphating, and Others), and Malaysia Sulphuric Acid Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Malaysia Sulphuric Acid Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Malaysia Sulphuric Acid Market Size Was Estimated at USD 41.5 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 4.06% from 2025 to 2035
• The Malaysia Sulphuric Acid Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 64.3 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Malaysia sulphuric acid market size is anticipated to reach USD 64.3 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.06% from 2025 to 2035. The sulphuric acid market in Malaysia is driven by rising demand from the fertilizer, chemical, and metal processing industries, growing industrialization, expanding palm oil refining operations, infrastructure development, and consistent expansion in domestic manufacturing sectors.

Market Overview

The Malaysia sulphuric acid market refers to the production, distribution, and consumption of sulphuric acid, which serves as an essential industrial chemical. The primary applications of this substance include fertilizer production, mineral extraction, petroleum refinement, wastewater management, and chemical production processes. The substance functions as a critical component for battery acid manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and dye creation, which supports various industrial activities and agricultural needs and energy requirements throughout Malaysia's expanding industrial and agricultural sectors.

The Malaysia sulphuric acid market depends on government support through the Chemical Industry Roadmap 2030 and MIDA tax exemptions, together with investment allowances, which benefit chemical manufacturing. Agricultural subsidies of approximately RM2.62 billion, together with fertilizer regulations, create higher demand, while safety systems and tracking systems maintain required standards. The policies create conditions that attract investments, lead to production growth, and boost the economy of Malaysia through sector development.

Malaysian firm SumiSaujana signed an MoU to explore a wet gas sulphuric acid facility with partners who will convert refinery acid gas into commercial products while increasing sustainability and operational efficiency. Future business opportunities will arise from developing clean production technologies and creating circular waste-to-value systems, and implementing green industrial strategies that support export growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Malaysia sulphuric acid market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Malaysia sulphuric acid market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Malaysia sulphuric acid market.

Driving Factors

The sulphuric acid market in Malaysia is driven by the fertilizer production needs, especially for phosphate-based fertilizers, which benefit the agricultural development of the country. The chemical manufacturing sector and petroleum refining industry, and the metal processing sector all contribute to increased consumption levels. The combination of government initiatives, industrialization efforts, and infrastructure development projects led to increased production levels and investment activities. The market experiences growth because wastewater treatment facilities, battery production facilities, and industrial chemical operations use more sulfuric acid while technological advancements create better production methods, which help the environment.

Restraining Factors

The sulphuric acid market in Malaysia is mostly constrained by the high production expenses, the stringent environmental and safety regulations, the dangerous handling requirements, and the competition from imported products, which create multiple obstacles that prevent sulphuric acid production facilities from operating at full capacity and discourage investment.

Market Segmentation

The Malaysia sulphuric acid market share is classified into type and end use.

• The industrial grade sulfuric acid segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Malaysia sulphuric acid market is segmented by type into electronic grade sulphuric acid, reagent grade sulfuric acid, and industrial grade sulfuric acid. Among these, the industrial grade sulfuric acid segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Its widespread use in large-scale processes like metal processing, chemical manufacture, fertilizer production, and petroleum refining accounts for its dominance. During the projected period, industrial grade acid will drive both revenue share and steady demand growth because it can be manufactured in larger quantities at a cheaper cost, making it the preferred option for bulk industrial processes.

• The phosphate fertilizers segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Malaysia sulphuric acid market is segmented by end use into phosphate fertilizers, semiconductor, metal processing, phosphating, and others. Among these, the phosphate fertilizers segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the enormous demand for phosphate-based fertilizers, which need sulfuric acid as a crucial input, caused by Malaysia's robust agricultural industry, especially palm oil and other crop production. Sustained growth and the greatest market share for this category are ensured by ongoing fertilizer production expansion, government support for agriculture, and growing domestic and export crop demand.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Malaysia sulphuric acid market, 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 elaborate 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.

List of Key Companies

• See Sen Chemical Berhad
• BASF See Sen Sdn. Bhd.
• South Pacific Chemical Industries Sdn. Bhd.
• Malaya Acid Works Sdn. Bhd.
• TMK Chemical Bhd
• Kong Long Huat Chemicals Sdn. Bhd.
• Taiko Marketing Sdn. Bhd.
• Polyscientific Enterprise Sdn. Bhd.
• Ngk Electronics Devices M Sdn. Bhd.
• Man Kian Hardware & Trading Sdn. Bhd
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Developments:

• In December 2025, SumiSaujana Group Bhd and its partners inked an MOU to investigate the feasibility of a wet gas sulphuric acid factory for converting refining acid gas into commercial acid while lowering emissions. KPI, SPCI HELM Malaysia, and Denmark's TOPSOE are all involved in this green project.

• In December 2025, SumiSaujana announced a partnership with regional partners to evaluate a Wet Gas Sulfuric Acid facility, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainability.

Market Segment

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

Malaysia Sulphuric Acid Market, By Type

• Electronic Grade Sulfuric Acid
• Reagent Grade Sulfuric Acid
• Industrial Grade Sulfuric Acid

Malaysia Sulphuric Acid Market, By End Use

• Phosphate Fertilizers
• Semiconductor
• Metal Processing
• Phosphating
• Others