Sodium Sulfide Market, By Product (Low Ferric, Anhydrous, Crystal, and Others), By Grade (Purified and Technical), By End-use Industry (Pulp and Paper Industry, Water Treatment Industry, Chemical Industry, Textile Industry, Leather Industry, and Others),

The sodium sulfide market is estimated to be valued at USD 651.8 Mn in 2025, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.2% over the forecast period (2025-2032). Sodium sulfide is an inorganic compound composed of sodium, sulfur, and sometimes water. It is a white odorless solid that is hygroscopic and highly soluble in water. Sodium sulfide is commonly used in the production of carbon black, pulp and paper industry, water treatment, and as a dehairing and depilating agent. It acts as a reducing agent and has applications in analytical chemistry, dye industry, glass industry, and metal industry. The global sodium sulfide market is driven by growth in end-use industries such as chemical processing, water treatment, mining, and petroleum. However, stringent environmental regulations regarding its hazardous nature poses a challenge for market growth.

Market Dynamics:

The global sodium sulfide market is driven by factors such as growing demand from paper and pulp industries. Sodium sulfide is widely used as a reducing agent and dehairing agent in the pulp and paper making process. Rising paper production across the world is fueling the demand for sodium sulfide. Furthermore, increasing use of sodium sulfide in wastewater treatment plants for the removal of heavy metals, such as mercury, cadmium, and lead from industrial effluents, is propelling the market growth. However, the toxic nature of sodium sulfide poses difficulties in storage and handling. Stringent environmental regulations around the world have restricted the usage of sodium sulfide in some industrial applications. This has emerged as a major challenge for market players. Moreover, availability of affordable substitutes such as sodium bisulfate further hinders the sodium sulfide market growth. Nonetheless, research towards developing safer alternatives with higher efficiency presents new opportunities in the coming years.

Key Features of the Study:

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the global sodium sulfide market, and provides market size (USD Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players such as PJ Chemicals, Athiappa Chemicals, Shaanxi Fuhua Chemical Co., Ltd., Sichuan Shenhong Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Iran Sodium Sulphide Company, Sankyo Kasei, Hebei Xinji Chemical Group Co., Ltd., Solvay, Longfu Group, and Nafine Group International Co., Ltd.
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global sodium sulfide market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global sodium sulfide market

• Product Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2019 - 2032)
• Low Ferric
• Anhydrous
• Crystal
• Others
• Grade Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2019 - 2032)
• Purified
• Technical
• End-use Industry Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2019 - 2032)
• Pulp and Paper Industry
• Water Treatment Industry
• Chemical Industry
• Textile Industry
• Leather Industry
• Others
• Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2019 - 2032)
• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America
• Europe
• Germany
• U.K.
• Spain
• France
• Italy
• Russia
• Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• ASEAN
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East
• GCC Countries
• Israel
• Rest of Middle East
• Africa
• South Africa
• North Africa
• Central Africa
• Key Players Insights
• PJ Chemicals
• Athiappa Chemicals
• Shaanxi Fuhua Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Sichuan Shenhong Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
• Iran Sodium Sulphide Company
• Sankyo Kasei
• Hebei Xinji Chemical Group Co., Ltd.
• Solvay
• Longfu Group
• Nafine Group International Co., Ltd.