The table titled "Sulfur And Sulfuric Acid Sold Or Used In The United States, By End Use" provides a comprehensive overview of the quantities of sulfur and sulfuric acid that were sold or utilized across various industrial applications in the United States. This data is crucial for understanding the economic impact of these materials, as sulfur and sulfuric acid are essential components in a wide range of industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and chemical production. By analyzing this information, stakeholders can assess market trends, inform policy decisions, and optimize resource allocation within these sectors.

The data presented in this table is sourced from the USGS Mineral Yearbook, which compiles annual statistics on mineral production and consumption. It is important to note the footnote notations accompanying the figures: "e" indicates estimated values, "p" denotes preliminary data that may be subject to revision, and "r" signifies revised figures that have been updated for accuracy. These notations help users interpret the reliability of the data and understand the context in which it was collected.

^rRevised. W Withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data; included with “Unidentified.” -- Zero.

¹Table includes data available through October 15, 2024. Data are rounded to no more than three significant digits; may not add to totals shown.

²Does not include elemental sulfur used for production of sulfuric acid.

³Standard Industrial Classification.

⁴No elemental sulfur was used in inorganic pigments, paints, and allied products.

⁵Less than ½ unit.

TABLE 6
SULFUR AND SULFURIC ACID SOLD OR USED IN THE UNITED STATES, BY END USE¹

(Thousand metric tons, sulfur content)

				Sulfuric acid
		Elemental sulfur2		(sulfur equivalent)			Total
SIC code³	End use	2022	2023	2022		2023	2022		2023
102	Copper ores	--	--	272		275	272		275
1094	Uranium and vanadium ores	--	--	39		39	39		39
10	Other ores	--	--	14		14	14		14
26, 261	Pulp mills and paper products	W	W	129		129	129		129
28, 285,	Inorganic pigments, paints, and allied
286, 2816	products; industrial organic chemicals;
	other chemical products4	W	W	66		39	66		39
281	Other inorganic chemicals	W	W	67		67	67		67
282, 2822	Synthetic rubber and other plastic
	materials and synthetics	W	W	9		9	9		9
2823	Cellulosic fibers, including Rayon	--	--	(5)		(5)	(5)		(5)
283	Drugs	--	--	(5)		(5)	(5)		(5)
284	Soaps and detergents	--	--	5		5	5		5
2873	Nitrogenous fertilizers	--	--	185		143	185		143
2874	Phosphatic fertilizers	--	--	5780		5430	5780		5430
2879	Pesticides	--	--	7		7	7		7
287	Other agricultural chemicals	845	882	20		20	866	r	903
2892	Explosives	--	--	8		8	8		8
2899	Water-treating compounds	--	--	32		32	32		32
29, 291	Petroleum refining and other petroleum
	and coal products	2,710	2,720	336		334	3050		3050
295	Paving and roofing materials	W	W	--		--	W		W
30	Rubber and miscellaneous plastic products	--	--	4		4	4		4
331	Steel pickling	--	--	11		11	11		11
333	Nonferrous metals	--	--	7		7	7		7
33	Other primary metals	--	--	1		1	1		1
3691	Storage batteries (acid)	--	--	20		20	20		20
	Exported sulfuric acid	--	--	72		72	72		72
	Total identified	3560	3600	7080	r	6660	10600	r	10300
	Unidentified	1,460	1,460	89		94	1550		1560
	Grand total	5020	5060	7170	r	6760	12200	r	11800