The Global Sulphur Fertilizers Market, valued at USD 5.52 Billion in 2024, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.46% to reach USD 7.17 Billion by 2030. Sulphur fertilizers supply essential sulphur in absorbable forms such as sulfate or elemental sulphur, supporting critical plant functions including protein formation, enzymatic activity, and chlorophyll synthesis. Market growth is driven primarily by rising global soil sulphur deficiencies caused by declining atmospheric deposition and intensive farming. Increasing worldwide food demand further reinforces the need for higher crop productivity, making sulphur indispensable for optimal nutrient utilization.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 5.52 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 7.17 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	4.46%
Fastest Growing Segment	Sulphate Fertilizers
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

Rising Soil Sulphur Deficiency and Increasing Global Food Demand

A major driver of the sulphur fertilizers market is the widespread increase in soil sulphur deficiency, driven by reduced atmospheric sulphur deposition and nutrient depletion from intensive agriculture. This deficiency limits crop growth and necessitates sulphur supplementation to enhance yield and quality. Evidence from MDPI (October 2024) shows sulphur fertilization boosting winter wheat yields by up to 18.26% in the 2022-2023 season, underscoring its effectiveness. Simultaneously, global food demand continues to rise; the FAO-OECD Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033 projects a 1.2% annual increase in food consumption over the next decade. Combined with expanding cultivation of sulphur-responsive crops-such as the USDA-reported 86.5 million acres of U.S. corn in 2023-these factors strongly elevate sulphur fertilizer demand.

Key Market Challenges

Volatility in Sulphur Raw Material Prices

Price instability of elemental sulphur, the primary input for sulphur fertilizers, poses a significant challenge for manufacturers. Fluctuating raw material costs disrupt production planning, compress profit margins, and limit long-term investment capacity. This uncertainty also leads to inconsistent fertilizer pricing for farmers, affecting purchasing decisions. The International Fertilizer Association reports that nitrogenous fertilizers, including ammonium sulphate, averaged USD 291 per tonne during January-October 2024-a 10% decrease from the same period in 2023-illustrating notable pricing swings linked to raw material volatility that undermine market stability.

Key Market Trends

Growth of Enhanced Efficiency and Controlled-Release Fertilizers

A key trend in the sulphur fertilizers market is the adoption of enhanced efficiency and controlled-release technologies aimed at improving nutrient uptake and reducing environmental losses. These formulations deliver sulphur more synchronously with crop needs, improving fertilizer performance. The Fertilizer Institute's 2023 Sustainability Report highlights annual capital investments of about $1.19 billion between 2019 and 2021 to boost production efficiency and lower resource consumption. Reflecting this shift, Yara International announced in March 2025 a new line of sulfur-coated urea fertilizers designed to enhance nutrient efficiency while reducing environmental impact, signaling the growing emphasis on technologically advanced, resource-efficient fertilizers.

Key Market Players

Nufarm Australia Limited
Haifa Group
K+S Aktiengesellschaft
The Mosaic Company
Coromandel International Limited
Yara International ASA
Nutrien Ag Solutions Ltd.
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
ICL Group Ltd.
Koch Industries, Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Sulphur Fertilizers Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Sulphur Fertilizers Market, By Type:

Sulphate Fertilizers
Elemental Sulphur Fertilizers
Sulphates of Micronutrients
Others

Sulphur Fertilizers Market, By Formulation:

Liquid
Dry

Sulphur Fertilizers Market, By Crop Type:

Cereals & Grains
Oilseeds & Pulses
Fruits & Vegetables
Others

Sulphur Fertilizers Market, By Application Method:

Band
Broadcast
Seed Row
Foliar
Others

Sulphur Fertilizers Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Sulphur Fertilizers Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Sulphate Fertilizers, Elemental Sulphur Fertilizers, Sulphates of Micronutrients, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Formulation (Liquid, Dry)
- 5.2.3. By Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Application Method (Band, Broadcast, Seed Row, Foliar, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Formulation
- 6.2.3. By Crop Type
- 6.2.4. By Application Method
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Application Method
- 6.3.2. Canada Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Application Method
- 6.3.3. Mexico Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Application Method

7. Europe Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Formulation
- 7.2.3. By Crop Type
- 7.2.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Application Method
- 7.3.2. France Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Application Method
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Application Method
- 7.3.4. Italy Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Formulation
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Application Method
- 7.3.5. Spain Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Formulation
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Application Method

8. Asia Pacific Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Formulation
- 8.2.3. By Crop Type
- 8.2.4. By Application Method
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Application Method
- 8.3.2. India Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Application Method
- 8.3.3. Japan Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Application Method
- 8.3.4. South Korea Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Formulation
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Application Method
- 8.3.5. Australia Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Formulation
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Application Method

9. Middle East & Africa Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Formulation
- 9.2.3. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Application Method
- 9.3.2. UAE Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Application Method
- 9.3.3. South Africa Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Application Method

10. South America Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Formulation
- 10.2.3. By Crop Type
- 10.2.4. By Application Method
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Formulation
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Application Method
- 10.3.2. Colombia Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Formulation
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Application Method
- 10.3.3. Argentina Sulphur Fertilizers Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Formulation
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Crop Type
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Application Method

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Sulphur Fertilizers Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Nufarm Australia Limited
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Haifa Group
15.3. K+S Aktiengesellschaft
15.4. The Mosaic Company
15.5. Coromandel International Limited
15.6. Yara International ASA
15.7. Nutrien Ag Solutions Ltd.
15.8. Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
15.9. ICL Group Ltd.
15.10. Koch Industries, Inc.

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