Global Industrial Catalyst Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Global Industrial Catalyst Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Industrial Catalyst market size was valued at US$ 17400 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 21320 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 2.9% during review period.

Industrial catalysts are essential substances that accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed in the process. They play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency of various industrial processes by reducing energy consumption and increasing reaction rates. Catalysts are widely used across industries such as petrochemicals, refining, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and environmental applications like emissions control. These substances are typically classified based on their chemical composition, including metals, metal oxides, zeolites, enzymes, and nanomaterials. By optimizing reaction conditions, industrial catalysts help industries achieve higher productivity, reduce waste, and contribute to more sustainable and eco-friendly production processes.

Current Market Development

The global industrial catalyst market is witnessing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes. Asia-Pacific is the largest market for industrial catalysts, holding approximately 38% of the global market share. This dominance is primarily due to the rapid industrialization and expanding chemical and petrochemical sectors in countries like China, India, and Japan. North America is the second-largest market, accounting for around 31% of the global share, supported by strong demand in industries such as oil refining, chemical manufacturing, and environmental technologies. Key manufacturers in the global industrial catalyst market include industry giants like BASF, Johnson Matthey, Clariant, UOP (Honeywell), and Grace. These companies are continuously investing in research and development to create more advanced and sustainable catalyst solutions. Their innovations include catalysts that perform under harsher conditions, have longer lifespans, and exhibit higher selectivity, making industrial processes more efficient.

Market Trends and Outlook

The future of the industrial catalyst market looks promising, as increasing environmental regulations and the global shift towards sustainable manufacturing are pushing for cleaner and more efficient processes. Leading companies such as Evonik Industries, Shell, Sinopec, and Lyondell Basell Industries are focusing on developing new catalysts that support green technologies, such as catalysts for renewable energy production, biofuels, and carbon capture. In addition to traditional applications in refining and petrochemicals, industrial catalysts are gaining traction in emerging sectors like hydrogen production, fuel cells, and waste-to-energy conversion. Companies like Ineos and Univation Technologies are also expanding their product portfolios to cater to the growing demand for catalysts used in the production of specialty chemicals, plastics, and polymers. The increasing adoption of nanotechnology is another trend shaping the market, as nanocatalysts offer superior performance due to their large surface area and enhanced reactivity. Overall, the industrial catalyst market is set for steady growth, driven by technological advancements, regulatory pressure, and the expanding industrial base in emerging economies.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Industrial Catalyst market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Industrial Catalyst market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Industrial Catalyst market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Industrial Catalyst market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Industrial Catalyst market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Industrial Catalyst

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Industrial Catalyst market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, Johnson Matthey, Clariant, UOP, Grace, Evonik Industries, Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Sasol, Axens, Lyondell Basell Industries, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Industrial Catalyst market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type

Metal Catalysts

Composite Catalysts

Organic Catalysts

Solid Acid Catalysts

Others

Market segment by Application

Petroleum Refining

Polyolefin

Chemical Synthesis

Coal Chemical

Environmental

Others

Major players covered

BASF

Johnson Matthey

Clariant

UOP

Grace

Evonik Industries

Shell Catalysts & Technologies

Sasol

Axens

Lyondell Basell Industries

Ketjen Corporation

Ineos

JGC Catalysts and Chemicals

Univation Technologies

Heraeus

TANAKA Precious Metal

Umicore

Dow

Cormetech

Hitachi Zosen

Ceram-Ibiden

Sinopec

CNPC

Kaili Catalyst New Materials

Hcpect

Yueyang Sciensun Chemical

Rezel Catalysts Corporation

Synfuels China

Hebei Xinpeng Chemical Industry

Sinochem Chemical

Shandong Qilu Keli Chemical Institute

Qingdao Lianxin Catalytic Materials

ZiBo Luyuan Industrial Catalyst

Haiso Technology

Jiangxi Huihua Technology

CAS KERRY

Sichuan Shutai

Dalian Kaitly Catalysis

Xingyun Chem

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Industrial Catalyst product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Industrial Catalyst, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Industrial Catalyst from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Industrial Catalyst competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Industrial Catalyst breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Industrial Catalyst market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Industrial Catalyst.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Industrial Catalyst sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.