Which Country Produces the Most Sulphur

Sulphur isn’t just a chemical it’s quietly powering global industry.

In 2025, the United States produced ~7.6 million tons of sulphur, with prices jumping from $116 to $310 per ton in a single year.

Globally, production touched 84 million tons, driven by refining, fertilizers, and even battery materials.

But here’s the twist 👇

Sulphur isn’t mined like most resources — it’s largely recovered as a byproduct from oil, gas, and metal processing.

Which means… the future of sulphur depends on the future of energy.

With ~5 billion tons of global resources and demand rising across fertilizers, chemicals, and clean energy —

👉 Are we looking at a hidden commodity supercycle?