High-Purity Sulfuric Acid Companies

The high-purity sulfuric acid market is projected to reach USD 0.67 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.1% from USD 0.50 billion in 2025.

The semiconductor and electronics industries are mainly driving the market for high-purity sulfuric acid as it is utilized in the cleaning of wafers, etching procedures. With the shrinking size of semiconductor devices and the demand for ultra-clean surfaces, high-purity chemicals such as sulfuric acid with trace metal levels in parts per billion (ppb) or parts per trillion (ppt) have seen a boost in demand. Moreover, the fast growth of photovoltaic (PV) solar panel production is driving demand, with high-purity sulfuric acid needed to clean and texture silicon wafers for higher solar cell efficiency. Regulation compliance and strict purity requirements imposed by semiconductor and pharmaceutical companies also drive the market, forcing manufacturers to produce ultra-high-purity grades. The demand for high-purity chemicals such as sulfuric acid in sophisticated manufacturing processes remains a major driver of market growth.

High-Purity Sulfuric Acid Companies

The high-purity sulfuric acid market is dominated by key product manufacturers like Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan), KANTO KAGAKU (Japan), LS MnM Inc. (South Korea), FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation (Japan), BASF (Germany), PVS Chemicals (US), Chemtrade Logistics (Canada), KOREA ZINC (South Korea), LANXESS (Germany),  GRILLO-Werke AG (Germany), Huizhou Bailihong Holdings Co., Ltd. (China), Avantor, Inc. (US), Merck KGaA (Germany). among others.

These players have followed many acquisitions, deals and expansion from January 2021 to February 2025, to expand the market share and global reach.

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BASF (Germany)

BASF is duly incorporated as a global player in the chemical industry, headquartered in Ludwigshafen. Founded in 1865, the company operates through six primary business segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. The Chemical segment forms the banner of operations for BASF. It produces basic chemicals and intermediates. The Industrial Solutions unit provides some measure of innovation for various industries through Dispersions & Pigments and Performance Chemicals divisions; these are key markets for resins, additives, electronic materials, and specialty chemicals. Also, within Industrial Solutions, high purity sulfuric acid is produced. It's manufacturing facilities are located in strategic locations so as to serve key markets efficiently. In Europe, major sites for BASF manufacturing are located in Germany, Belgium, and Spain, while in North America, production plants have been established in the U.S and Canada.

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. is a company set up in Tokyo, Japan, is due to its mission set to overcome environmental constraints as well as to contribute to agricultural productivity. It is primarily in chemical manufacture and sale in different business segments. The Essential Chemicals & Plastics segment consists of products, for example, Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), and MMA Polymer. The IT-related Chemicals segment covers the optical products as well as color filters and semiconductor processing materials, in addition to high-purity functional chemicals used in cleaning and semiconductor circuit pattern formation and chip assembly. The Energy & Functional Materials segment covers advanced polymers like Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) and Polyether Sulfone (PES), as well as specialty chemicals such as resorcinol, plastic additives, emulsions, and battery materials, including battery separators and cathode materials. Health & Crop Science refers to the crop protection chemicals, household pesticides, and total solutions for agriculture. The Pharmaceutical Business group includes a segment focusing on prescription drugs with a range of pharmaceutical products to treat various medical needs. Sumitomo Chemical has a very strong global base, with 184 subsidiaries and affiliates to cover 32,161 consolidated employees. Its regional footprint spans Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and South America.

KANTO KAGAKU (Japan)

Kanto Kagaku is a leader in reagent manufacturing and has a solid footprint not only in Japan but also in Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded more than 50 years ago, it is a chemical reagent manufacturer whose main business has evolved into a dominant position in the global reagent market. Kanto has four key business divisions: Electronic Chemicals, Biotechnology Products, Diagnostics, and Fine Chemicals. While the company continues to supply high-grade reagent products to various industries, it has also become a premier provider of ultra-high-purity electronic process chemicals, chemical distribution systems, and total chemical management services, which are mainly for the semiconductor sector. Kanto Kagaku's innovation pertains to approximately 40 years of high-purity chemical research and development for which the company has made major investments to substantiate process chemical technologies. This enables the company to position itself as a key supplier for the Electronic Chemicals industry, assuring that its facilities operate along with the evolving technological needs of semiconductor manufacturing. As of April 2024, Kanto Kagaku employs 1,067 professionals globally, adding to its position as a trusted and innovative provider of chemical solutions.

FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation (Japan)

THE FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation is a member company of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation. That is, it concentrates in manufacturing and distribution of chemicals in laboratories, specialty chemicals, and clinical diagnostics reagents. The company takes advantage of its outstanding technological development to come up with a wide variety of products that would suit all requirements set for its customers. It further provides chemical reagents for research and also carries away various antibodies, all including high-purity sulfuric acid. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation markets, designs, and manufactures healthcare solutions, electronics solutions, business solutions, and imaging systems. The company covers almost every country in the world from America to Europe, Africa to Asia Pacific and the Middle East, and keeps on expanding into new locations. IFUJIFILM fortified its product portfolio through acquisition of KMG Electronics, a manufacturer of highly pure process chemicals and high purity sulfuric acid as well.

PVS Chemicals (US)

PVS Chemicals, a family business since 1945, has made a name for itself as a major player in sustainable chemicals to multiple industries. With an innovation and safety culture, as well as environmental sensitivity, PVS caters to diverse sectors, including electronics, steel, agriculture, metal finishing, water treatment, and food processing. Its goal is to provide high-quality chemical products and competence in the improvement of industrial processes, at the same time focusing on a strong value of sustainability. PVS Chemicals is a top manufacturer of ultra-high purity (UHP) sulfuric acid for the electronics market, produced at state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Europe. PVS Chemicals' UHP sulfuric acid meets high-quality standards with impurities being measured in parts per trillion (PPT), thereby making it essential in semiconductor fabrication, wafer cleaning, and advanced electronics manufacturing. PVS Chemicals retains a significant global presence with manufacturing plants and distribution centers across North America, Europe, and Asia. Through its expertise in handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials, the company effectively customizes chemical solutions to promote efficiency and performance for its customers.

Market Ranking

The market for high-purity sulfuric acid is highly competitive; the top five players in the market control approximately 33-36% of the total market share. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., BASF, PVAS Chemicals, KANTO KAGAKU, and FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation are all leading the pack with their expertise in the manufacture of ultra-high purity chemical products along with a robust global supply chain and continual innovations in purification technologies. These key players produce high-purity sulfuric acid for semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and electronics with exceptionally low metal contamination and high consistency to meet stringent specifications in the industry. In addition, production plants with modern technologies are used to ensure the quality and reliability of products, hence securing supply stability for end users. Together with their strong technical expertise, efficient supply networks, and commitment to innovation, these companies have remained steadfast in pursuing their quest for stronger market leadership, thereby ensuring growth and technological advancement within high-purity sulfuric acid market.

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