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Sulphuric Acid Outlook
The demand for sulphuric acid is driven by its use in various industries, including:
- Chemical: It serves as a key ingredient in the production of various chemicals, including fertilizers, detergents, and synthetic resins.
- Fertilizer Production: It is a crucial component in the production of ammonium phosphate-based fertilizers.
- Metallurgical: It is used in mining for ore leaching and as a pickling agent for steel.
The global sulphuric acid market is influenced by factors such as industrial growth, agricultural demand, and infrastructure development. Sulphuric acid prices can be subject to volatility due to factors such as fluctuations in sulphur prices, supply and demand imbalances, and changes in regulatory policies.
Key Benefits
S&P Global Energy provides comprehensive analysis and forecasts for the world’s largest volume of inorganic chemicals. Our data and forecasts are supported by the integration of Fertecon into S&P Global’s unrivalled fertilizer and chemical analysis, giving greater depth to analysis and forecasts for you to
Gain a competitive edge by understanding the balance between non-discretionary (smelter) acid supply and discretionary production. This knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions, resulting in improved commercial planning for both users and producers.
Stay ahead of the curve by contextualizing recent market developments. Understand how these developments impact future supply, demand, and prices, helping you make strategic choices that align with changing market dynamics.
Access valuable insights through our detailed review of sulphuric acid projects, major sulphuric acid producers, and trade routes. This comprehensive information equips you with the knowledge needed to navigate the sulphuric acid market effectively, seize opportunities, and mitigate risks.
Features
Detailed demand analysis by country of 9 key sulphuric acid end-uses from both fertilizer and chemical sectors.
Comprehensive global supply analysis, including sulphur-burned, smelter and pyrite acids.
Regional trade reviews including trade matrixes, and forecast trade.
Cost assessments for sulphuric acid, including raw material modelling, utilities and fixed costs, steam credits and consumption factors.
Current and forecast price analysis against key global benchmarks.
All forecasts annually to 2050.
Comprehensive Excel datafile containing historic and forecast data by country for supply (total, and by supply type), demand (total, and by end-use sector), trade (forecasts and individual year matrixes), costs and prices.
Ask-the-Analyst feature for one-to-one access to the analysts involved with the report.
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