Vishnu Chemicals, a leading chemical compound producer, announced the resumption of operation at its Vishakhapatnam plant on September 2024. The unit has been shut down on 26 August 2024, for scheduled maintenance. After following a successful maintenance program, the unit has restarted production, marking a significant milestone for the company.
The Vishakhapatnam unit is a critical facility for Vishnu Chemicals for producing a range of specialty chemicals. The company’s product portfolio includes sodium dichromate, potassium Dichromate, basic chromium sulphate and yellow sodium sulphate. These compounds will cater to a diverse range of industries such as paper, textile, and water treatments.
The resumption of operation at the Vishakhapatnam unit is expected to boost Vishnu Chemicals production capacity and enable the company to meet the growing demand for its products. With the online black unit Vishnu Chemicals commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. As the company looks for the future, it is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the specilaity chemicals market. This is drive through the expansion and the innovation.
As per the Coherent Market Insights, the global sodium sulfide market is witness to reach at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2024 to 2031. In 2031, the company is experiencing a revenue of US$ 822.4 Million. The company has earn a profit of US$ 625.5 Million in 2024. Rising demand from the pulp and the paper industry will aid in driving growth in the global market. In addition, growing demand from mining industries will also aid in driving growth in the global market.
Asia Pacific is projected to lead the global market in upcoming years. The region is accounted a share of around 39.4% in 2024. Strong presence of key players in the market will provide an opportunity of growth in the market. End use industries such as chemical processing, pulp & paper, and water treatment will also fuel demand. Growth in China, India, and Other Asian countries is attributed by the large paper production.
Major companies in the global sodium sulfide market are investing in research and development technologies to stay ahead in the competition. They are also forming collaboration with the universities to develop cutting-edge materials.
Another factor that will lead to growth high demand in water treatment applications. Countries and regions all around the world are now focusing on the clean drinking water facilities. It will also lead to drive the usage of sodium sulfide as a detoxifying and dechlorinating agent.
“Growing demand from pulp and paper industry is poised to lead the global market during the forecast period”, says lead specialty and fine chemical analyst Yash Doshi. Development of innovative application in the field of sodium sulfide market will provide opportunity for growth. The consumption of paper is rising globally due to its increasing population and economic growth. The demand for wood pulp is also increase with the growing paper industry. Some challenges that hinder market growth are stringent environmental regulations across the world. It is widely used in paper and pulp industry and it act as a reagent in kraft process.
