Summary

The Refinery catalysts market is projected to reach USD 6.8 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.0% from USD 5.6 billion in 2024. Refinery catalysts are used in refineries to produce high quality fuels with low emissions. Their ability to remove impurities and lower sulfur content along with enhancing the chemical processes makes them useful for refining applications. In the oil refineries, refinery catalysts are used to aid the chemical reactions to upgrade oil products by reducing the content of nitrogen, metals, sulfur, carbon, aromatics and other impurities from feedstock.
“Based on ingredient, zeolites are expected to be the fastest growing market during the forecast period, in terms of value.”
Zeolites ingredients are the fastest growing in refinery catalysts due to their high acid strength which is vital for catalysing various reactions such as cracking, isomerization, and alkylation. They are generally stable at high temperatures making the appropriate for industrial applications. Zeolites can be utilized through ion exchange and chemical modifications to improve their catalytic properties for specific reactions like petroleum refining, oil production and environmental applications.
“Based on type, FCC Catalysts is the largest market during the forecast period, in terms of value.”
FCC Catalysts constitute the largest market in refineries market. These catalysts create new and smaller molecules from larger molecules to make gasoline and distillate fuels. They help in lowering sulfur content get high octane numbers, low NOx emissions, and low levels of carbon monoxide. FCC catalysts aid in conversion process and mitigate severe operating conditions. This helps to maximize the yield of high-quality products from crude oil. They are very versatile and can process a wide range of feed stocks making them suitable for various refinery operations.
“Based on region, North America is the second largest market for refinery catalysts during the forecast period, in terms of value.”
The refinery catalyst market in North America has witnessed robust growth driven by need for efficient refinery processes, strict environmental regulations regarding emissions and fuel quality. The region has high number of oil reserves and requires refinery catalysts in order to meet the increasing demand of refined petroleum products while adhering to mandates for high quality and environmental regulations
In the process of determining and verifying the market size for several segments and subsegments identified through secondary research, extensive primary interviews were conducted. A breakdown of the profiles of the primary interviewees are as follows:
• By Company Type: Tier 1 - 35%, Tier 2 - 45%, and Tier 3 - 20%
• By Designation: C-Level - 35%, Director Level - 25%, and Others - 40%
• By Region: North America - 30%, Europe - 20%, Asia Pacific - 40%, Middle East & Africa-5%, and Latin America-5%
The key players in this market are Albemarle Corporation (US), W R Grace (US), BASF (Germany), Haldor Topsoe (Denmark), Honeywell UOP (US), Clariant (Switzerland), Axens (France), Johnson Matthey (UK), China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) (China), and Shell Catalyst & Technologies (Netherlands).
Research Coverage
This report segments the refinery catalysts market based on type, ingredients, and region, and provides estimations for the overall value of the market across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products and services, key strategies, new product launches, expansions, and mergers and acquisitions associated with the refinery catalysts market.
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This research report focuses on various levels of analysis, including industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the refinery catalysts market, high-growth regions, and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
• Analysis of key drivers (Increasing demand for cleaner fuels,), restraints (Availability of substitute materials), opportunities (Shift towards renewable fuels) and challenges (Volatile prices of precious group metals).
• Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on the refinery catalysts market offered by top players in the global refinery catalysts market.
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the refinery catalysts market.
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for refinery catalysts market across regions.
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global refinery catalysts market
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the refinery catalysts market

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 23
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 23
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 23
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 24
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED 24
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS OF STUDY 24
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED 25
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 25
1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED 25
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS 25
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 26
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 27
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 27
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 28
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 28
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 29
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources 29
2.1.2.2 Primary interviews from demand and supply sides 30
2.1.2.3 Key industry insights 30
2.1.2.4 Breakdown of primary interviews 30
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 31
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 31
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 32
2.3 FORECAST NUMBER CALCULATION 32
2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION 33
2.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS 34
2.6 ASSUMPTIONS 34
2.7 LIMITATIONS & RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 35
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 36
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 38
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 38
4.2 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2024 VS. 2029 (KILOTON) 38
4.3 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2024 VS. 2029 (KILOTON) 39
4.4 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY 39
 
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 40
5.1 INTRODUCTION 40
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 40
5.2.1 DRIVERS 41
5.2.1.1 Increasing demand for cleaner fuels 41
5.2.1.2 High octane number requirement 41
5.2.1.3 Technological advancements 42
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 42
5.2.2.1 Availability of substitute materials 42
5.2.2.2 Declining crude oil reserves 42
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 43
5.2.3.1 Shift toward renewable fuels 43
5.2.3.2 Backward integration by major refinery catalyst manufacturers 43
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 43
5.2.4.1 Volatile prices of precious group metals 43
5.2.4.2 Rise of electric vehicles 44
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 45
5.3.1 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 45
5.3.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 46
5.3.3 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 46
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 46
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 46
5.4 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 47
5.4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 47
5.4.2 QUALITY 48
5.4.3 SERVICE 48
5.5 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 50
5.5.1 RAW MATERIAL SOURCING 50
5.5.2 MANUFACTURING 51
5.5.3 DISTRIBUTION 51
5.5.4 END USERS 51
5.6 ECOSYSTEM 51
5.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 52
5.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 52
5.7.1.1 Nanotechnology 52
5.7.1.2 Bimetallic catalyst technology 53
5.7.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES 53
5.7.2.1 AI & machine learning integration 53
5.8 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025 53
 
5.9 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 55
5.9.1 REGULATIONS 55
5.9.2 NORTH AMERICA 55
5.9.3 ASIA PACIFIC 55
5.9.4 EUROPE 56
5.9.5 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 56
5.10 TRADE ANALYSIS 57
5.10.1 IMPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381511 57
5.10.2 EXPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381511 58
5.10.3 IMPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381512 59
5.10.4 EXPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381512 60
5.10.5 IMPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381519 61
5.10.6 EXPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381519 62
5.11 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 62
5.12 CASE STUDY 63
5.12.1 SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION 63
5.12.2 BASF TECHNOLOGY CLEANS UP BOSTON’S BIG DIG PROJECT 63
5.13 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS 64
5.13.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS 64
5.13.2 GLOBAL OIL PRODUCTION 66
5.13.3 WORLD REFINERY CAPACITY 66
5.14 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 67
5.15 PATENT ANALYSIS 67
5.15.1 INTRODUCTION 67
5.15.2 DOCUMENT TYPES 68
5.15.3 PUBLICATION TRENDS IN LAST 10 YEARS 68
5.15.4 INSIGHTS 69
5.15.5 LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS 69
5.15.6 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS 69
5.15.7 TOP APPLICANTS 70
5.16 PRICING ANALYSIS 72
5.16.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION 72
5.16.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY INGREDIENT 72
5.16.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY TYPE 73
5.17 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI 73
6 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE 74
6.1 INTRODUCTION 75
6.2 FCC CATALYSTS 77
6.2.1 PLAY KEY ROLE IN REFINING PROCESS 77
 
6.3 HYDROPROCESSING CATALYSTS 77
6.3.1 HYDROTREATING CATALYSTS 77
6.3.1.1 Essential in petroleum refining process 77
6.3.2 HYDROCRACKING CATALYSTS 78
6.3.2.1 Help convert heavy hydrocarbons into lighter, valuable products 78
6.4 CATALYTIC REFORMING CATALYSTS 78
6.4.1 DEMAND FOR HIGH OCTANE RATED PETROLEUM TO DRIVE MARKET 78
6.5 OTHER TYPES 78
6.5.1 ISOMERIZATION CATALYSTS 78
6.5.2 ALKYLATION CATALYSTS 79
6.5.3 HYDROGENATION CATALYSTS 79
6.5.4 DESULFURIZATION CATALYSTS 79
7 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT 80
7.1 INTRODUCTION 81
7.2 ZEOLITES 83
7.2.1 MOST COMMON INGREDIENT IN REFINING CATALYSTS 83
7.2.1.1 Natural zeolites 83
7.2.1.2 Synthetic zeolites 83
7.3 METALS 84
7.3.1 PLAY CRUCIAL ROLE IN PETROLEUM REFINING INDUSTRY 84
7.3.2 PRECIOUS METALS 84
7.3.2.1 Platinum 84
7.3.2.2 Palladium 84
7.3.2.3 Gold 84
7.3.3 RARE EARTH METALS 85
7.3.4 TRANSITION & BASE METALS 85
7.3.4.1 Molybdenum 85
7.3.4.2 Tungsten 85
7.3.4.3 Cobalt 85
7.3.4.4 Nickel 86
7.3.4.5 Iron 86
7.3.4.6 Zirconium 86
7.3.4.7 Manganese 86
7.3.4.8 Chromium 86
7.4 CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS 87
7.4.1 WIDELY USED IN ALKYLATION PROCESS 87
7.4.2 SULFURIC ACID & HYDROFLUORIC ACID 87
7.4.3 CALCIUM CARBONATE 87
 
8 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY REGION 88
8.1 INTRODUCTION 89
8.2 NORTH AMERICA 91
8.2.1 US 96
8.2.1.1 Increasing oil production capacity to drive growth 96
8.2.2 CANADA 97
8.2.2.1 Government regulations to support market growth 97
8.2.3 MEXICO 99
8.2.3.1 Rise in automotive industry to drive market 99
8.3 ASIA PACIFIC 101
8.3.1 CHINA 106
8.3.1.1 Rising population and industrialization to drive market 106
8.3.2 JAPAN 107
8.3.2.1 Limited natural resources and adoption of renewable fuels to drive market 107
8.3.3 INDIA 109
8.3.3.1 Stringent environmental regulations to propel market 109
8.3.4 SOUTH KOREA 111
8.3.4.1 Increased investments by major oil refining companies to drive market 111
8.3.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 113
8.4 EUROPE 115
8.4.1 RUSSIA 120
8.4.1.1 High production capacity & new government policies to drive market 120
8.4.2 GERMANY 121
8.4.2.1 Implementation of new government regulations to drive market 121
8.4.3 FRANCE 123
8.4.3.1 Strict environmental regulations to meet net-zero carbon emissions to support market growth 123
8.4.4 UK 125
8.4.4.1 Rising demand for electric vehicles to drive market 125
8.4.5 ITALY 126
8.4.5.1 Heavy reliance on imported crude oil to support market growth 126
8.4.6 SPAIN 128
8.4.6.1 Growth of oil refining industries to boost market growth 128
8.4.7 REST OF EUROPE 130
8.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 131
8.5.1 GCC COUNTRIES 136
8.5.1.1 SAUDI ARABIA 136
8.5.1.1.1 High petroleum exports to drive market 136
8.5.1.2 REST OF GCC COUNTRIES 138
 
8.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA 140
8.5.2.1 Growth of petrochemical industry to drive market 140
8.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 141
8.6 SOUTH AMERICA 143
8.6.1 BRAZIL 147
8.6.1.1 Adoption of advanced catalysts to enhance refinery efficiency to propel market 147
8.6.2 ARGENTINA 149
8.6.2.1 Rising imports of refined products from US to support market growth 149
8.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA 151
9 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 153
9.1 OVERVIEW 153
9.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, JANUARY 2019–JULY 2024 154
9.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2021–2023 155
9.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023 155
9.4.1 BASF SE 156
9.4.2 ALBEMARLE CORPORATION 156
9.4.3 W. R. GRACE & CO. 157
9.4.4 TOPSOE 157
9.4.5 HONEYWELL UOP 157
9.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS, 2023 157
9.5.1 COMPANY VALUATION 158
9.5.2 FINANCIAL METRICS 158
9.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON 159
9.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 159
9.7.1 STARS 159
9.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS 159
9.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 160
9.7.4 PARTICIPANTS 160
9.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 161
9.7.5.1 Company footprint 161
9.7.5.2 Type footprint 162
9.7.5.3 Ingredient footprint 163
9.7.5.4 Region footprint 164
9.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 166
9.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 166
9.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 166
9.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 166
9.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS 166
 
9.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING, STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 168
9.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs 168
9.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs 169
9.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 170
9.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 170
9.9.2 EXPANSIONS 171
9.9.3 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 171
10 COMPANY PROFILES 172
10.1 KEY PLAYERS 172
10.1.1 ALBEMARLE CORPORATION 172
10.1.1.1 Business overview 172
10.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 173
10.1.1.3 Recent developments 174
10.1.1.3.1 Expansions 174
10.1.1.4 MnM view 174
10.1.1.4.1 Key strengths 174
10.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices 174
10.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 174
10.1.2 W.R. GRACE & CO. 175
10.1.2.1 Business overview 175
10.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 175
10.1.2.3 Recent developments 176
10.1.2.3.1 Product launches 176
10.1.2.4 MnM view 176
10.1.2.4.1 Key strengths 176
10.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices 177
10.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 177
10.1.3 BASF SE 178
10.1.3.1 Business overview 178
10.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 179
10.1.3.3 MnM view 181
10.1.3.3.1 Key strengths 181
10.1.3.3.2 Strategic choices 181
10.1.3.3.3 Weaknesses and threats 181
10.1.4 TOPSOE 182
10.1.4.1 Business overview 182
10.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 183
10.1.4.3 Recent developments 184
10.1.4.3.1 Expansions 184
 
10.1.4.4 MnM view 185
10.1.4.4.1 Key strengths 185
10.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices 185
10.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 185
10.1.5 HONEYWELL UOP 186
10.1.5.1 Business overview 186
10.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 187
10.1.5.3 MnM view 188
10.1.5.3.1 Key strengths 188
10.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices 188
10.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 188
10.1.6 AXENS 189
10.1.6.1 Business overview 189
10.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 189
10.1.6.3 Recent developments 190
10.1.6.3.1 Product launches 190
10.1.6.4 MnM view 190
10.1.7 CLARIANT 191
10.1.7.1 Business overview 191
10.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 192
10.1.7.3 Recent developments 192
10.1.7.3.1 Other developments 192
10.1.7.4 MnM view 193
10.1.8 JOHNSON MATTHEY 194
10.1.8.1 Business overview 194
10.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 195
10.1.8.3 MnM view 195
10.1.9 SHELL CATALYSTS & TECHNOLOGIES 196
10.1.9.1 Business overview 196
10.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 197
10.1.9.3 MnM view 197
10.1.10 CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION (SINOPEC) 198
10.1.10.1 Business overview 198
10.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 199
10.1.10.3 MnM view 201
10.1.11 ARKEMA 202
10.1.11.1 Business overview 202
10.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 203
10.1.11.3 MnM view 203
 
10.2 OTHER PLAYERS 204
10.2.1 JGC CATALYSTS AND CHEMICALS LTD. 204
10.2.2 CHEVRON CORPORATION 205
10.2.3 ANTENCHEM 206
10.2.4 DORF KETAL CHEMICALS (I) PVT. LTD. 206
10.2.5 EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION 207
10.2.6 REZEL CATALYSTS CORPORATION 207
10.2.7 KUWAIT CATALYST COMPANY 208
10.2.8 KNT GROUP 209
10.2.9 UNICAT CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 210
10.2.10 N. E. CHEMCAT CORPORATION 211
10.2.11 GAZPROM 211
10.2.12 ZEOLYST INTERNATIONAL 212
10.2.13 NIPPON KETJEN CO., LTD. 213
10.2.14 QINGDAO HUICHENG ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD 214
10.2.15 CHEMPACK 215
11 APPENDIX 216
11.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 216
11.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 218
11.3 RELATED REPORTS 220
11.4 AUTHOR DETAILS 221