Sodium Sulfide Market Size To Reach $744.1 Million By 2030

Sodium Sulfide Market Growth & Trends

The global sodium sulfide market size is projected to reach USD 744.1 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market growth is primarily driven by increasing demand from the pulp and paper industry, as well as expanding usage in water treatment, leather processing, and textile manufacturing. Sodium sulfide is valued for its strong reducing properties, making it an essential component in dehairing, bleaching, deinking, and metal recovery processes.

Sodium sulfide’s ability to break down complex molecules and aid in selective metal precipitation is particularly valued in environmentally sensitive applications such as wastewater treatment. Stricter discharge regulations in regions like Europe and North America drive the adoption of sodium sulfide-based solutions. Simultaneously, emerging economies in Asia Pacific, particularly China and India, are experiencing a surge in demand from the textile, leather, and tanning industries, where sodium sulfide plays a vital operational role.

Market players increasingly adopt sustainable manufacturing practices, including waste-neutralization systems and low-emission production lines, to align with global environmental policies. Several key producers such as Solvay, NaFine Chemical, and Nippon Chemical Industrial are expanding their production footprints and upgrading to offer low-ferric and electronics-grade variants to meet customers' evolving needs in the electronics and specialty chemicals sectors.

One area of concern is the chemical's corrosive nature and toxicity, which necessitates careful handling, specialized storage infrastructure, and regulatory compliance-factors that can increase operational costs. However, this challenge is steadily becoming an opportunity as producers adopt advanced containment systems, automated dosing technologies, and eco-efficient packaging solutions. These innovations not only enhance worker safety and environmental protection but also serve as a competitive edge, positioning companies as leaders in responsible chemical stewardship.

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Sodium Sulfide Market Report Highlights

• The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2025 to 2030, fueled by consistent demand from the pulp & paper, leather, and textile industries.

• The pulp & paper application segment led the market in 2024 and is anticipated to maintain its dominance due to rising demand for recycled paper and the use of sodium sulfide in kraft pulping and deinking.

• The water treatment segment is expected to witness robust growth driven by stricter regulations on heavy metal discharge and the increasing adoption of reducing agents in industrial wastewater systems.

• Asia Pacific is forecasted to remain the largest and fastest-growing regional market through 2030, supported by strong industrial activity across paper, leather, and textile manufacturing in China, India, and Southeast Asia.

• North America and Europe are mature markets focused on high-purity and low-ferric variants of sodium sulfide. Their growth is driven by compliance with environmental standards and customized industrial formulations.

Sodium Sulfide Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global sodium sulfide market based on product, application, and region:

Sodium Sulfide Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Anhydrous

• Crystal

• Low Ferric

Sodium Sulfide Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Pulp and paper

• Water treatment

• Textiles

• Tanneries

• Others

Sodium Sulfide Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

• Central & South America

• Middle East & Africa

List of Key Players in the Sodium Sulfide Market

• Solvay S.A.

• Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.

• TIB Chemicals AG

• Rongyuan Chemical Co., Ltd.

• Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL)

• Shaanxi Fuhua Chemical Co., Ltd.

• Weifang Yidu Chemical Co., Ltd.

• Tessenderlo Group

• Sichuan Shenhong Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

• NaFine Chemical Industry Group Co., Ltd.