Middle East Sulphuric Acid Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Raw Material (Elemental Sulfur, Pyrite Ore, Base Metal Smelters and Others), By Application (Petroleum Refining, Chemical Manufacturing, Metal Processing, Textile Industry, Automotive, Fertilizers, and Others), and Middle East Sulphuric Acid Market Insights, Industry Trends, Forecast to 2035

Middle East Sulphuric Acid Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Middle East Sulphuric Acid Market Size Was Estimated at USD 3247.6 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 3.72% from 2025 to 2035
• The Middle East Sulphuric Acid Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 4852.4 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Middle East Sulphuric Acid Market size is anticipated to reach USD 4852.4 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.72% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by an increasing number of ageing infrastructures in developed countries, growing investments in renewable energy resources, and rising implementation of climate change initiatives.

Market Overview

Sulfuric acid H2SO4 exists as a strong mineral acid that has extreme corrosive power and high density, and oily texture and it appears colorless with a slight yellow tint when its pure form. The chemical serves as one of the most important industrial substances due to it supports multiple industrial processes, which range from fertilizer production through phosphate processing to metal refining of copper and zinc, and petroleum refining and chemical synthesis and battery manufacturing. The product serves as a phosphate fertilizer base, which consists of MAP and DAP to increase agricultural productivity throughout the area. The substance functions as a vital component in lead acid batteries, while it has gained importance for its use in high-purity acid production for Li-ion battery component manufacturing.

In April 2025, SABIC and Maaden announced that they had jointly operated in the venture in Saudi Arabia, and they successfully commissioned the sulfuric acid plant.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are investing in petrochemical complexes, which will lead to higher chemical demand that includes sulphuric acid. The projects consist of two facilities, which are the Maaden Sulphuric Acid Plant in Saudi Arabia and a 500 TPD sulphuric acid plant for Sprea Misr in Egypt, which received its contract during the month of January 2021. New plants in the region, which include Egypt and Saudi Arabia, are using the Double Contact Double Absorption DCDA process to produce sulfuric acid with higher purity and concentration while generating lower emissions through their advanced technologies.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Middle East 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 Middle East 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 Middle East sulphuric acid market.

Driving Factors

The sulphuric acid market in Middle East is driven by the Middle East producing a large part of the worlds oil and gas resources which creates massive quantities of elemental sulfur that serves as the main raw material for producing economical sulfuric acid. The region needs high quality phosphate fertilizers due to they improve crop yields and secure food production both for local needs and international market requirements. The largest user of sulfuric acid in this application.

Restraining Factors

The sulphuric acid market in Middle East is hindered by the strict implementation of occupational health and safety regulations, combined with the environmental regulations that control sulfur dioxide SO2 emissions and acid disposal operations. The transportation of sulfuric acid requires specialized containers that can resist its corrosive properties while adhering to strict safety regulations which results in high transportation costs and complex logistical operations.

Market Segmentation

The Middle East sulphuric acid market share is categorised into raw material and application.

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

The Middle East sulphuric acid market is segmented by raw material into elemental sulfur, pyrite ore, base metal smelters and others. Among these, the elemental sulfur segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by the widely accessible and economically viable source which enables more efficient production processes. The increasing product usage in fertilizers and, chemicals and petroleum refineries supports this statement. The rising need for sulfur-based fertilizers in agriculture which includes ammonium sulfate and phosphates, drives the demand for elemental sulfur.

• The fertilizers segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.  

Based on application, the Middle East sulphuric acid market is segmented into petroleum refining, chemical manufacturing, metal processing, textile industry, automotive, fertilizers, and others. Among these, the fertilizers segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by the improvement of soil fertility while they boost agricultural production, which currently faces increasing demand from a growing worldwide population. The increasing population, combined with the requirement to optimize agricultural output in developing countries, creates a rising need for fertilizers which drives the use of sulfuric acid.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Middle East 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                                                                                                       

• Maaden
• SABIC
• ADNOC
• ADDAR
• Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals
• Gulf Fluor
• AI Saqr Industries
• Marlyn Ltd
• AECI Industrial Chemicals
• African Chemicals SA
• Others

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 Middle East, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Middle East Sulphuric Acid Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Middle East Sulphuric Acid Market, By Raw Material

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

Middle East Sulphuric Acid Market, By Application

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