Vinyl sulfone is a chemical compound characterized by a vinyl group linked with an electrophilic sulfone group, primarily utilized as a fundamental component in the production of reactive dyes.
Key types of vinyl sulfone encompass divinyl sulfone, phenyl vinyl sulfone, methyl vinyl sulfone, and vinyl sulfone ester. Divinyl sulfone, for example, features two vinyl substituents within the sulfone compound. It finds application as a cross-linking agent in agarose gel electrophoresis. These compounds are used across various applications, including dyestuff manufacturing, serving as a chemical intermediate, enabling research in proteomics, and other industrial applications.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The escalating U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to significantly affect the chemicals sector, which is facing a disproportionate impact-particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic alternatives are limited. Specialty chemical producers, who rely heavily on Chinese raw materials, are encountering production disruptions. Meanwhile, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing their profit margins squeezed due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are increasing investments in R&D for bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to strengthen purchasing power, and relocating production to tariff-neutral countries like Saudi Arabia.
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The vinyl sulfone market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.86 billion in 2024 to $1.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to research and development initiatives, emergence of specialty chemicals, expansion in chemical industries, advancements in reactive chemistry, textile industry adoption.
The vinyl sulfone market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.36 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in demand for reactive dyes, expansion in pharmaceuticals, increased applications in water treatment, market penetration in emerging economies, focus on sustainable chemistry. Major trends in the forecast period include shift towards sustainable chemicals, rise in textile and leather industries, technological advancements in polymerization, healthcare industry demand, market expansion in developing regions.
The forecast of 5.5% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.4% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US by limiting supply of this reactive dye intermediate, mainly sourced from China, impacting textile and leather industries.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The surge in demand for textile products is propelling the vinyl sulfone market. Textile products, comprising raw and semi-finished goods crafted from fibers such as nylon, silk, and cotton, witness the substantial use of vinyl sulfone as a vital component of reactive dyes for textile coloring. Notably, the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) reported that the estimated value of U.S. shipments in the man-made fiber, textile, and apparel sector reached $65.8 billion in 2022, reflecting an increase from the $64.04 billion recorded in 2021. U.S. exports in textiles and apparel to the Western Hemisphere experienced a noteworthy rise of 14.9%, reaching a total of $18 billion in 2022. Consequently, the escalating demand for textile products is driving the advancement of the vinyl sulfone market, as of May 2023.
The forthcoming expansion of the chemical industry is poised to elevate the growth trajectory of the vinyl sulfone market. The chemical industry, encompassing the production, processing, and distribution of chemicals and chemical products, relies on vinyl sulfone as a crucial intermediate for synthesizing pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. According to a June 2022 report by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), a U.S.-based trade association, the production of basic chemicals is anticipated to grow by 4.3%. Notably, significant increases are expected in bulk petrochemicals and organics (4.6%), plastic resins (4.4%), and inorganic chemicals (4.4%). Furthermore, the output of specialty chemicals is projected to experience a substantial growth of 6.2% in 2022, driven by robust demand and restocking. Consequently, the expansion of the chemical industry emerges as a key driver for the growth of the vinyl sulfone market.
Product innovations stand out as a prominent trend gaining traction. Key market players are actively introducing innovative products to fortify their market positions, exemplified by major companies unveiling groundbreaking offerings such as the AVITERA SE reactive dye. A noteworthy instance is Huntsman, a U.S.-based chemical product manufacturer, which, in March 2022, launched the 3rd generation AVITERA SE sustainable reactive dye range. Leveraging vinyl sulfone as a key component, this dye not only streamlines the dyeing and washing-off cycle but also presents a remarkable up to 50% reduction in water and electricity consumption. Furthermore, it boasts enhanced right-first-time performance and commendable compatibility, illustrating the industry's commitment to cutting-edge product development.
Prominent entities in the vinyl sulfone market are strategically investing in initiatives such as the expansion of manufacturing facilities to cater to increasing demand and broaden their customer base. The expansion of manufacturing facilities involves augmenting both physical capacity and production capabilities to meet the dual objectives of accommodating growing demand and improving operational efficiency. A case in point is MilliporeSigma, the U.S.-based life sciences subsidiary of the Merck Group. In September 2022, the company announced a strategic investment of 130 million euros ($132 million) to bolster its manufacturing capabilities. This investment, centered at the facility in Molsheim, France, primarily focuses on the implementation of single-use assemblies, with plans for a new 37,000-square-foot clean room. Full production is anticipated later in the decade, and additional milestones include the completion of a logistics warehouse and administrative building by the end of 2024. This strategic investment underscores the industry's commitment to sustainable growth and meeting evolving market demands.
In August 2022, H.I.G. Capital, a US-based investment firm, acquired Avient Corporation for $950 million. This acquisition was intended to allow H.I.G. Capital to leverage Avient Corporation's advanced material solutions and innovative technologies to enhance its portfolio, drive growth through operational efficiencies, and expand its market presence in the specialty chemicals sector. Avient Corporation is a US-based company that specializes in vinyl sulfone.
Major companies operating in the vinyl sulfone market include Bodal Chemicals Ltd., Kiri Industries Limited, Shree Pushkar Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd., Bhageria Industries Limited, AksharChemIndia, Atul Ltd., Ambuja Intermediates Pvt. Ltd., Mayur Dye-chem Intermediates LLP, Sigma Aldrich Inc., SulphonChem Industries Pvt. Ltd., VDC Group, Matangi Industries LLP, EMCO Dyestuff Pvt Ltd., Techno Color Corporation, Kolorjet Chemicals Pvt Ltd., Hangzhou Dayangchem Co. Ltd., Haihang Industry Co. Ltd., Hubei Jusheng Technology Co. Ltd., Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Jiaxing Sunlong Industrial & Trading Co. Ltd., Shanghai Worldyang Chemical Co. Ltd., Xiamen Hisunny Chemical Co. Ltd., Zhejiang J&C Biological Technology Co. Ltd., AkzoNobel N.V., BASF SE, Changzhou Huimei Chemical Co. Ltd., Chemtura Corporation, Clariant AG, Dow Chemical Company, Eastman Chemical Company, Evonik Industries AG, FMC Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the vinyl sulfone market in 2024. The regions covered in the vinyl sulfone market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the vinyl sulfone market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The vinyl sulfone market consists of sales of vinyl sulphone reactive dyes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Vinyl Sulfone Market Characteristics
3. Vinyl Sulfone Market Trends And Strategies
4. Vinyl Sulfone Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
4.1. Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism
5. Global Vinyl Sulfone Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Vinyl Sulfone PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Vinyl Sulfone Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Vinyl Sulfone Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Vinyl Sulfone Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Vinyl Sulfone Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Vinyl Sulfone Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Divinyl Sulfone
Phenyl Vinyl Sulfone
Methyl Vinyl Sulfone
Vinyl Sulfone Ester
6.2. Global Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Dyestuff Manufacturing
Chemical Intermediate
Proteomics
Other Applications
6.3. Global Vinyl Sulfone Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Divinyl Sulfone, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Industrial Grade
Pharmaceutical Grade
6.4. Global Vinyl Sulfone Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Phenyl Vinyl Sulfone, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Industrial Applications
Specialty Chemicals
6.5. Global Vinyl Sulfone Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Methyl Vinyl Sulfone, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Industrial Grade
Specialty Applications
6.6. Global Vinyl Sulfone Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Vinyl Sulfone Ester, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Reactive Dyes
Other Chemical Intermediates
7. Vinyl Sulfone Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Vinyl Sulfone Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Vinyl Sulfone Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8. Asia-Pacific Vinyl Sulfone Market
8.1. Asia-Pacific Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Vinyl Sulfone Market
9.1. China Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
9.2. China Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Vinyl Sulfone Market
10.1. India Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Vinyl Sulfone Market
11.1. Japan Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
11.2. Japan Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Vinyl Sulfone Market
12.1. Australia Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Vinyl Sulfone Market
13.1. Indonesia Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Vinyl Sulfone Market
14.1. South Korea Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Vinyl Sulfone Market
15.1. Western Europe Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Vinyl Sulfone Market
16.1. UK Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Vinyl Sulfone Market
17.1. Germany Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Vinyl Sulfone Market
18.1. France Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Vinyl Sulfone Market
19.1. Italy Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Vinyl Sulfone Market
20.1. Spain Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Vinyl Sulfone Market
21.1. Eastern Europe Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Vinyl Sulfone Market
22.1. Russia Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Vinyl Sulfone Market
23.1. North America Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
23.2. North America Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Vinyl Sulfone Market
24.1. USA Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
24.2. USA Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25. Canada Vinyl Sulfone Market
25.1. Canada Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
25.2. Canada Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Vinyl Sulfone Market
26.1. South America Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
26.2. South America Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Vinyl Sulfone Market
27.1. Brazil Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Vinyl Sulfone Market
28.1. Middle East Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Vinyl Sulfone Market
29.1. Africa Vinyl Sulfone Market Overview
29.2. Africa Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Vinyl Sulfone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Vinyl Sulfone Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
30.1. Vinyl Sulfone Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Vinyl Sulfone Market Company Profiles
30.2.1. Bodal Chemicals Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.2. Kiri Industries Limited Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.3. Shree Pushkar Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.4. Bhageria Industries Limited Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
30.2.5. AksharChemIndia Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
31. Vinyl Sulfone Market Other Major And Innovative Companies