Industry Overview
Sulphur WDG (Water Dispersible Granules) has wide applications in the agriculture industry and supports several important functions in crop production. Sulphur contributes to maintaining appropriate soil pH and supports the uptake of other nutrients. It is also involved in photosynthesis and the synthesis of proteins, enzymes, and vitamins, while helping regulate metabolic and growth processes within plant cells. In legumes, sulphur promotes nodulation and thereby supports nitrogen fixation.
The Indian crop protection market includes insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, bio-pesticides, and other products such as plant growth regulators, nematocides, rodenticides, and fumigants. Insecticide consumption in cotton declined from 63% to 50% of total volume following the introduction of BT cotton. Fungicides increased their market share from 16% in 2004 to 20% in 2009, supported by growth in horticulture and government support. Herbicides represent a rapidly growing agrochemical segment, while bio-pesticides are gaining attention due to increasing awareness of non-toxic and environment-friendly crop protection solutions.
Cost Estimation
| Particulars | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 1.5 MT/Day |
| Land & Building 800 sq.mt.) | Rs. 1.02 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 80 Lac |
| Working Capital for 2 Months | Rs. 34 Lac |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 2.22 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 26% |
| Break Even Point | 62% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- SPECIFICATION OF SULPHUR 80% WDG
- PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION OF SULPHUR 80% WDG POWDER
- METHOD OF APPLICATION:
- OTHERS:
- KEY FUNCTION AND BENEFITS OF SULPHUR 90% WDG
- KEY FUNCTIONS:
- QUANTITATIVE & QUALITATIVE IMPROVEMENT:
- BENEFITS TO VARIOUS PRODUCTS,
- 1) PADDY
- 2) GROUNDNUT
- 3) CHILLY
- 4) SUGARCANE
- 5) GRAPES
- 6) BANANA
- 7) WHEAT
- 8) BT COTTON
- 9) SOYABEAN
- 10) POTATO
- 11) ONION
- DIRECTION OF USE:
- PRECAUTION:
- PHYTOTOXICITY:
- FIRST AID:
- MARKET SURVEY
- FIGURE: INDIAN CROP PROTECTION MARKET (USD BILLION)
- THE AGROCHEMICALS CAN BE BROADLY CLASSIFIED INTO FIVE TYPES:
- FIGURE: INDIAN CROP PROTECTION MARKET SPLIT
- OPPORTUNITIES AND KEY GROWTH DRIVERS FOR INDIAN CROP PROTECTION MARKET
- GLOBAL MARKET POSITION OF AGRO CHEMICAL
- PRESENT MANUFACTURERS OF SULPHUR 80% WDG & SULPHUR 90% WDG POWDER
- FORMULATION OF SULPHUR 80% WDG POWDER
- FORMULATION OF SULPHUR 90% WDG POWDER
- FORMULATION OF SULPHUR WDG 90%
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF SULPHUR 80% WDG AND 90% WDG
- PROCESS DESCRIPTION OF SULPHUR 80% WDG 90% WDG
- MATERIAL BALANCE BLOCK DIAGRAM
- BASIS OF DESIGN
- CAPACITY
- FEED PROPERTIES
- PRODUCT PROPERTIES
- OPERATING CONDITION
- WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULES OR FERTILIZER COMPOSITION
- SULPHUR 30%+ZINC SULPHATE 33% WG
- SULPHUR 30%+ZINC SULPHATE 55%+MANGANESE SULPHATE 11% WG
- SULPHUR 40%+ZINC SULPHATE 5% SC
- SULPHUR 10%+ZINC SULPHATE 25% SC
- SULPHUR 60%+ZINC OXIDE 20% WG
- SULPHUR 30%+ZINC OXIDE 10% SC
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
- TESTING METHOD FOR WATER DISPERSIBLE POWDER
- APPARATUS
- PROCEDURE
- SUSPENSIBILITY TEST AFTER ACCELERATED STORAGE/WITHOUT PRETREATMENT
- REAGENT
- PROCEDURE
- ACIDITY OR ALKALINITY TEST
- DETERMINATION OF ALKALINITY
- WETTABILITY TEST
- DETAILS OF WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULES
- DESCRIPTION
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- MATERIEL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR SULPHUR 90% WDG
- HEALTH HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
- FIRST AID MEASURES
- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
- HANDLING AND STORAGE
- EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
- MATERIEL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR SULPHUR 80% WDG
- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
- FIRST AID
- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
- HANDLING AND STORAGE
- EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
- PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
- NOVEL WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULAR COMPOSITION
- 3: PREPARATION OF A WET MASS
- STEP 4: PREPARATION OF SORPTIVE WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULES OF IMIDACLOPRID
- STEP 5: PREPARATION OF EMULSIFIABLE LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN SOLUTION
- STEP 6: PREPARATION OF IMIDACLOPRID 12%+LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 6% WG
- PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULAR COMPOSITION OF FIPRONIL 6%+CHLORPYRIPHOS 15%
- PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULAR COMPOSITION OF THIAMETHOXAM 10%+CYPERMETHRIN 12%
- PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULAR COMPOSITION OF AZOXYSTROBIN 7.5%+PROPICONAZOLE 7.5%
- PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULAR COMPOSITION OF IMIDACLOPRID 1%+CHLORPYRIPHOS 15%
- PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULAR COMPOSITION OF FIPRONIL 12%+LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 3%
- PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULAR COMPOSITION OF DELTAMETHRIN 1%+CHLORPYRIPHOS 14%
- PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULAR COMPOSITION OF TEBUCONAZOLE 12.5%+LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 2.5%
- PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULAR COMPOSITION OF AZOXYSTROBIN 12.5%+LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 2.5%
- PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULAR COMPOSITION OF IMIDACLOPRID 45%+LAMBDA CYHALOTHRIN 0.1%
- DISPERSING AGENT
- FLOW DIAGRAM
- MANUFACTURING METHODS OF WDG
- MANUFACTURING METHODS
- FROM DRY BASE:
- FROM WET BASE
- TESTING METHODS
- PRODUCTION METHOD
- QUANTITATIVE & QUALITATIVE IMPROVEMENT:
- PROCESSING DETAILS OF SULPHUR 90% WDG
- RECOMMENDATIONS:
- SPECIFICATION FOR SULPHUR DISPERSIBLE POWDER
- 1 DESCRIPTION
- 2 ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- 3 IMPURITIES
- 4 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- 5 STORAGE STABILITY
- 6 CONTAINERS
- 7 BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
- PLANT LAYOUT
- TURNKEY SUPPLIES FOR SULPHUR WDG
- SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENTS
- BELT CONVEYORS
- FEED HOPPERS
- VIBRO SIFTER
- SCREW CONVEYORS
- JET MILL
- SLAT CONVEYOR
- NITROGEN GAS GENERATORS
- BOILERS
- GENERATOR SET
- STITCHING MACHINE
- ADDRESSES OF RAW MATERIALS (GLOBAL)
- ADDRESSES OF RAW MATERIALS
Appendix
- APPENDIX – A:
- 01. PLANT ECONOMICS
- 02. LAND & BUILDING
- 03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
- 05. FIXED CAPITAL
- 06. RAW MATERIAL
- 07. SALARY AND WAGES
- 08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 11. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
- 13. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
- 15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
- 16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
- 17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
- 18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Sulphur WDG is a water dispersible granular formulation containing sulphur for agricultural use. The granules are designed to disperse in water for application to crops. Sulphur is an important plant nutrient involved in processes such as protein, enzyme, and vitamin synthesis, photosynthesis, and plant growth. Sulphur WDG formulations may also be used where sulphur-based crop protection or nutrient management is required, depending on the product specification, approved use, and application directions.
Sulphur WDG is used in agriculture for sulphur nutrition and in sulphur-based crop protection applications. Sulphur supports nutrient uptake and contributes to the synthesis of proteins, enzymes, and vitamins in plants. Depending on the formulation and approved label directions, sulphur products can be relevant to a range of crops. The report specifically discusses applications and benefits associated with paddy, groundnut, chilly, sugarcane, grapes, banana, wheat, BT cotton, soybean, potato, and onion.
Sulphur is important for several biochemical and physiological processes in plants. It contributes to the synthesis of proteins, enzymes, and vitamins and plays a role in photosynthesis and plant metabolic processes. Sulphur also supports appropriate soil conditions and nutrient uptake. In leguminous crops, it can promote nodulation, which is associated with biological nitrogen fixation. Adequate sulphur availability can therefore contribute to plant development and crop quality when managed according to crop requirements and appropriate agricultural practices.
The primary difference identified in the report is the sulphur concentration represented by the respective formulations. Sulphur 80% WDG and Sulphur 90% WDG are water dispersible granular products developed with different active-ingredient concentrations. Their specifications, formulation requirements, physical properties, application methods, and testing requirements may differ accordingly. The report includes separate sections covering formulation, processing, specifications, testing, safety information, and processing details for both Sulphur 80% WDG and Sulphur 90% WDG.
A Sulphur WDG manufacturing plant can require material handling, size reduction, screening, conveying, utility, and packing equipment. The report lists belt conveyors, feed hoppers, vibro sifters, screw conveyors, jet mills, slat conveyors, nitrogen gas generators, boilers, generator sets, and stitching machines among the equipment and supplies considered. The exact equipment configuration depends on the selected formulation, manufacturing method, process design, production requirements, quality standards, and plant layout.
Quality testing for water dispersible formulations can include tests that evaluate dispersion and physical performance. The report covers suspensibility testing, including testing after accelerated storage, acidity or alkalinity testing, determination of alkalinity, and wettability testing. It also includes sections addressing physical properties, storage stability, active ingredients, impurities, containers, and biological properties. The applicable test methods and acceptance requirements should be established according to the relevant product specification, applicable standards, and approved regulatory requirements.
Why Choose Us
- More than 45 years of experience
- Managed by expert industrial consultants
- ISO 9001-2015 Certified
- Registered under MSME, UAM No: DL01E0012000
How We Work
- 24/5 Research Support Get your queries resolved from an industry expert. Ask before you purchase.
- Custom Research Service Speak to our consultants to design an exclusive study for your needs.
- Quality Assurance All reports are prepared by qualified consultants & verified by experts.
- Information Security Your personal & confidential information is always safe and secure.
Detailed Project Report (DPR) includes Present Market Position and Expected Future Demand, Technology, Manufacturing Process, Investment Opportunity, Plant Economics and Project Financials. comprehensive analysis from industry covering detailed reporting and evaluates the position of the industry by providing insights to the SWOT analysis of the industry.
Each report include Plant Capacity, requirement of Land & Building, Plant & Machinery, Flow Sheet Diagram, Raw Materials detail with suppliers list, Total Capital Investment along with detailed calculation on Rate of Return, Break-Even Analysis and Profitability Analysis. The report also provides a birds eye view of the global industry with details on projected market size and then progresses to evaluate the industry in detail.
We can prepare detailed project report on any industry as per your requirement.
We can also modify the project capacity and project cost as per your requirement. If you are planning to start a business, contact us today.
- Market growth drivers
- Factors limiting market growth
- Current market trends
- Market structure
- Key highlights
- Up-to-date analyses of market trends and technological improvements
- Pin-point analyses of market competition dynamics to offer you a competitive edge over major competitors
- An array of graphics, BEP analysis of major industry segments
- Detailed analyses of industry trends
- A well-defined technological growth with an impact-analysis
- A clear understanding of the competitive landscape and key product segments
- Ask for FREE project related details with our consultant/industry expert.
- Share your specific research requirements for customized project report.
- Request for due diligence and consumer centric studies.
- Still haven't found what you're looking for? Speak to our Custom Research Team.
EIRI Board is a single destination for all the industry, company and country reports. We feature a large repository of latest industry reports, leading and niche company profiles, and market statistics prepared by highly qualified consultants and verified by a panel of experts.
Note: We can also prepare project report on any subject based on your requirement and country. If you need, we can modify the project capacity and project cost based on your requirement.
Our reports provide an expansive market analysis of the sector by covering areas like growth drivers, trends prevailing in the industry as well as comprehensive SWOT analysis of the sector.
Our Clients
- Our research reports comprehensively cover Indian markets (can be modified as per your country), present investigation, standpoint and gauge for a time of five years*.
- The market conjectures are produced on the premise of optional research and are cross-accepted through associations with the business players.
- We use dependable wellsprings of data and databases, and data from such sources is handled by us and incorporated into the report.
- Our project reports include detailed analysis that helps get the industry's Present Market Position and Expected Future Demand.
- Offer real analysis driving variables for the business and the most recent business sector patterns in the industry.
- This report comprehends the present status of the business by clarifying a complete SWOT examination and investigation of the interest-supply circumstance.
- Report gives analysis and in-depth financial comparison of real players/competitors.
- The report gives estimates of key parameters which forecast business execution.
