Molybdenum Disulfide Market Growth & Trends:
The global molybdenum disulfide market size is anticipated to reach USD 1,112.6 million by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is driven by its application in semiconductors. Molybdenum disulfide, a 2D semiconductor with a direct bandgap of 1.9 eV in its monolayer form, offers significant advantages over graphene for next-generation electronics. Its high on/off current ratio, excellent carrier mobility, and thermal stability make it ideal for thin-film transistors (TFTs), FETs, and nanoelectronics devices.
The market growth of molybdenum disulfide crystals is driven by their rising demand in next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices due to their tunable bandgap and superior nonlinear optical properties. Their exceptional lubricating performance and increasing applications in nanoelectronics, photonics, and heterostructured device fabrication further boost market interest. Additionally, advancements in high-purity synthesis and scalable exfoliation techniques are expanding their industrial and research adoption globally.
The medical applications of molybdenum disulfide are rapidly expanding, driven by its unique photoluminescence, biocompatibility, and chemical properties. MoS? is being utilized in targeted drug delivery for cancer therapy, biosensors for disease biomarkers such as H?O? and DNA/proteins, and antimicrobial nanomaterials with high efficacy and low resistance potential. Its integration into microfluidic devices, immunosensors, and nanopore-based diagnostics is fueling market demand across healthcare, diagnostics, and bioelectronics sectors, positioning MoS? as a key material in next-generation medical nanotechnology.
Asia-Pacific leads the global molybdenum disulfide market, driven by its rising demand in next-generation batteries and electric vehicles (EVs). MoS?'s superior electrochemical properties, such as high capacity, fast charge-discharge capability, and structural stability, make it an ideal material for anodes in lithium-ion and emerging solid-state batteries. This supports innovation in EV technologies across dynamic markets like China, South Korea, and Japan, where rapid growth in EV production and energy storage solutions is fueling MoS? adoption.
Molybdenum Disulfide Market Report Highlights:
- Based on form, powdered molybdenum disulfide demand is driven by its application in creation of thin films via sputtering techniques, particularly vacuum, and magnetron sputtering, which enable coatings with low friction coefficients.
- Europe molybdenum disulfide market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.0% from 2025 to 2030 due to rising demand from the automotive sector, where the products helps enhance drivetrain efficiency, reduces energy losses and emissions, and supports the industry's shift toward greener mobility solutions.
- In October 2024, Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (SRL) expanded its global footprint by appointing new distributors in Brazil and Greece, improving market penetration for its molybdenum disulfide and other advanced materials. This strategic move enhances SRL's capability to cater to scientific and industrial markets in these regions, driving growth in research, coatings, and specialty chemical sectors.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology And Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Molybdenum Disulfide Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Molybdenum Disulfide Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Raw Material Outlook
- 3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends
- 3.2.3. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3. Price Trend Analysis, 2018 - 2030
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.4.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.4.4. Industry Opportunities
- 3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5.2. Macro-Environmental Analysis
Chapter 4. Molybdenum Disulfide Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Form Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 4.2. Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, By Form, 2018 To 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 4.3. Powder
- 4.3.1. Powder Based Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 4.4. Crystals
- 4.4.1. Crystals Based Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Molybdenum Disulfide Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 5.2. Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2018 To 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 5.3. Lubricants & Greases
- 5.3.1. Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates And Forecasts, in Lubricants & Greases, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 5.4. Catalysts
- 5.4.1. Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates And Forecasts, in Catalysts, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 5.5. Electronics & Semiconductors
- 5.5.1. Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates And Forecasts, in Electronics & Semiconductors, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 5.5.2. Coatings & Additives
- 5.5.3. Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates And Forecasts, in Coatings & Additives, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 5.6. Other Application
- 5.6.1. Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates And Forecasts, in Other Segment, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Molybdenum Disulfide Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 6.2. North America
- 6.2.1. North America Molybdenum Disulfide Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. U.S.
- 6.2.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.2.2.2. U.S. Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.3. Canada
- 6.2.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.2.3.2. Canada Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.4. Mexico
- 6.2.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.2.4.2. Mexico Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3. Europe
- 6.3.1. Europe Molybdenum Disulfide Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Germany
- 6.3.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.3.2.2. Germany Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Italy
- 6.3.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.3.3.2. Italy Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. France
- 6.3.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.3.4.2. France Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.5. UK
- 6.3.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.3.5.2. UK Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.6. Spain
- 6.3.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.3.6.2. Spain Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4. Asia Pacific
- 6.4.1. Asia Pacific Molybdenum Disulfide Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. China
- 6.4.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.4.2.2. China Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. India
- 6.4.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.4.3.2. India Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. Japan
- 6.4.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.4.4.2. Japan Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. South Korea
- 6.4.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.4.5.2. South Korea Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.5. Latin America
- 6.5.1. Latin America Molybdenum Disulfide Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Brazil
- 6.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.5.2.2. Brazil Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. Argentina
- 6.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.5.3.2. Argentina Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.6. Middle East & Africa
- 6.6.1. Middles East & Africa Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Saudi Arabia
- 6.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.2.2. Saudi Arabia Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. South Africa
- 6.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.3.2. South Africa Molybdenum Disulfide Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Tons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Molybdenum Disulfide Market - Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. Company Market Share/Position Analysis, 2023
- 7.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.5. Regional Market Analysis
- 7.6. Strategy Mapping
- 7.7. Company Profiles
- 7.7.1. 2D Semiconductors.
- 7.7.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.1.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.2. ACS Material
- 7.7.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.2.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.3. Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
- 7.7.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.3.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.4. KANTO KAGAKU
- 7.7.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.4.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.5. Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co., Ltd.
- 7.7.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.5.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.6. SUMICO LUBRICANT CO., LTD.
- 7.7.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.6.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.7. Merck KGaA
- 7.7.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.7.2. Financial Performance
- .7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.7.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.8. Nanografi Advanced Materials.
- 7.7.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.8.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.9. Structure Probe, Inc.
- 7.7.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.9.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.10. VCI & LUBRICANTS LLC
- 7.7.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.10.4. Recent Developments
- 7.7.11. Songxian Exploiter Molybdenum Co., Ltd.
- 7.7.11.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.7.11.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.11.4. Recent Developments