United Kingdom Carbon Disulfide Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Application (Rubber, Rayon, Fibre, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, Packaging, and Others), and United Kingdom Carbon Disulfide Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Carbon Disulfide Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Carbon Disulfide Market Size was Estimated at USD 7.78 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 2.89% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Carbon Disulfide Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 10.64 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The United Kingdom Carbon Disulfide Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 10.64 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 2.89% from 2025 to 2035. The ongoing demand for carbon disulfide as a crucial chemical intermediate in mining, agriculture, and specialized chemical applications is anticipated to grow this market revenue.

Market Overview

The industry in the UK that produces, distributes, and uses carbon disulfide (CS2), a volatile, colorless (or slightly yellow) liquid chemical substance, is known as the Carbon Disulfide (CS2) market. Its superior solvent qualities and reactivity make it a popular choice for industrial applications. Carbon disulfide, also known as bisulfide, is an inorganic chemical that is used extensively in many industrial processes and is highly combustible, volatile, and exceedingly poisonous. Carbon Disulfide is widely used in the manufacturing of a very broad variety of goods, including textiles, agrochemicals, medications, and rubber compounds. It is used as a fumigant, insecticide, sulfur solvent, non-polar solvent, and optical dispersion in spectroscopes. In applications where alternatives are less efficient or not economically feasible, carbon disulfide maintains a prominent position. The rising need for carbon disulfide in chemical manufacturing, particularly in the creation of cellulose-based goods like rayon and cellophane, which are utilized in textiles and packaging, is the reason for this expansion. Furthermore, carbon disulfide, which is utilized in the manufacturing of fumigants, fungicides, and biocides, is also produced by the agricultural sector. Further driving market expansion are the growing need for rubber in the automotive sector and the growing application of carbon disulfide in the pharmaceutical industry.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom carbon disulfide market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom carbon disulfide market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and 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 United Kingdom carbon disulfide market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom carbon disulfide is driven by the strong demand for pharmaceutical intermediates, laboratory-grade solvents, and chemical synthesis. Further, they integrate cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices, with the growing prominence of the textile and agrochemical industries for steady growth. The market for carbon disulfide is mostly driven by its necessity for the manufacturing of cellophane and viscose rayon, which are made by converting cellulose into soluble molecules using carbon disulfide. Besides, the production of fungicides, flotation agents, and rubber accelerators for use in mining is another important application for it. Another factor is its high consumption is the growing need for specialized and agrochemicals in emerging countries. Additionally, vast industrialization and improvements in chemical synthesis.

Restraining Factors

The toxicity and danger of carbon disulfide make it difficult to achieve this market growth. Further, prolonged exposure can cause major health issues, from reproductive harm to respiratory discomfort to neurological impairment. Moreover, the market faces issues like either illegal or requiring sophisticated containment techniques due to strict safety regulations in developed regions, high flammability, and volatile emissions make storage and logistics challenging.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom carbon disulfide market share is classified into application.

• The packaging segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom carbon disulfide market is differentiated by application into rubber, rayon, fibre, pharmaceutical, agriculture, packaging, and others. Among these, the packaging segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. This is due to their strength, flexibility, and biodegradability. Furthermore, carbon disulfide is employed in the chemical reactions that improve these materials' qualities, aiding in the creation of high-performance, environmentally friendly packaging. Additionally, the demand for carbon disulfide in this industry is increasing significantly as consumer preferences shift toward packaging that is environmentally sensitive.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom carbon disulfide 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 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.

List of Key Companies

• Robinson Brothers
• Courtaulds (historical)
• Endeavour Speciality Chemicals
• 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 United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom carbon disulfide market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Carbon Disulfide Market, By Application

• Rubber
• Rayon
• Fibre
• Pharmaceutical
• Agriculture
• Packaging
• Others