Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Load Type, Non-load Type), By Application (Diesel, Naphtha), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Load Type, Non-load Type), By Application (Diesel, Naphtha), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030


Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market Growth & Trends

The global hydrodesulfurization catalysts market size is expected to reach USD 4.11 billion by the end of 2030, as per a new report by Grand View Research Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2030. The market is expected to be majorly driven by the low-sulfur mandates for automotive fuels and desulfurization unit additions in refineries across the geographies.

Paradigm shift towards clean fuels, including ultra-low sulfur- diesel and naphtha, for road transportation, aviation, and marine sectors, along with the implementation of some strict automotive fuel mandates, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2020 mandate, worldwide aiming to reduce sulfur emissions from ocean vessels by 80%, is expected to create significant growth opportunities for the hydrodesulfurization catalysts globally.

According to a report on World Oil Outlook by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), all upcoming major refinery projects and expansions comprise desulfurization units upgrading. Globally, around 22.5 million barrels/day desulfurization capacity additions are expected till 2040. In order to meet these additions, manufacturers’ focus is towards maximizing their flexibility for the production of low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) without the need of increasing overall refinery runs. In addition, from 2020 onwards, shippers have to mandatorily comply with the standard of IMO 2020, which necessitates the upgrading of desulfurization units in the existing refineries. This is likely to project positive growth scenario for the market. Implementation of ultra-low sulfur (ULS) standards in OECD countries has been largely completed and the focus is now gradually shifting towards non-OECD regions for domestic fuels.

The market is majorly influenced by dominated suppliers, such as Albemarle Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Haldor Topse, and W.R. Grace. Strategic alliances such as M&As are expected to be more prominent in the near future. Positioning in high-growth regions, investments, and building and operating fully optimized supply chains, coupled with intensive R&D for sustainable new generation high-performance catalysts and technology licensing, are some of the prominent operating strategies amongst market participants. However, trade halts, supply chain disruptions, and industrial shutdowns caused by the impact of COVID-19 in some of the major economies, such as U.S., Iran, and China, are likely to add on to the industry challenge in 2020. The challenges are expected to be widened by the ongoing Saudi-Russia price war, declining crude oil demand, and high capital investments for the installment or upgrading of hydrodesulfurization unit in refineries.

Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market Report Highlights
  • Load type catalysts emerged as the largest type segment in 2024 for being more economical and efficient
  • The non-load type segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% over the forecast period, owing to its high activity levels, which are approximately 2.5 to 3 times greater than those of supported catalysts
  • Diesel applications dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 49.4% in 2024
  • The naphtha application segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2030, driven by the need for cleaner fuels and compliance with environmental regulations
  • In 2024, North America emerged as the largest regional market for hydrodesulfurization catalysts with a revenue share of 30.0%
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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 Types & 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 Insights
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Global Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Technology Overview
3.4. Average Price Trend Analysis
3.5. Supply-Demand Gap Analysis, 2024
3.6. Regulatory Framework
3.6.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
3.6.2. Standards and Compliances
3.6.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
3.7. Market Dynamics
3.7.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.7.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.7.3. Industry Challenges
3.8. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.8.1. Supplier Power
3.8.2. Buyer Power
3.8.3. Substitution Threat
3.8.4. Threat From New Entrant
3.8.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.9. PESTEL Analysis
3.9.1. Political Landscape
3.9.2. Economic Landscape
3.9.3. Social Landscape
3.9.4. Technological Landscape
3.9.5. Environmental Landscape
3.9.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market: Type Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
4.1. Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market: Type Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
4.1.1. Load Type
4.1.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.1.2. Non Load Type
4.1.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 – 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
5.1. Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
5.1.1. Diesel
5.1.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.1.2. Naphtha
5.1.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.1.3. Others
5.1.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
6.1. Regional Snapshot
6.2. Hydrodesulfurization Catalysts Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
6.3. North America
6.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.4. U.S.
6.3.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.5. Canada
6.3.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.5.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4. Europe
6.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.4. Germany
6.4.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.5. UK
6.4.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.5.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.6. France
6.4.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.6.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.7. Italy
6.4.7.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.7.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.7.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.8. Russia
6.4.8.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.8.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.8.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5. Asia Pacific
6.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.4. China
6.5.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.5. Japan
6.5.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.5.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.6. India
6.5.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.6.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.7. South Korea
6.5.7.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.7.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.7.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.8. Taiwan
6.5.8.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.8.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.8.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6. Latin America
6.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.4. Brazil
6.6.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.5. Mexico
6.6.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.5.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7. Middle East & Africa
6.7.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.4. South Africa
6.7.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
7.2. Vendor Landscape
7.2.1. Company Categorization
7.2.2. List Of Key Distributors and Channel Partners
7.2.3. List Of Potential Customers/End-users
7.3. Competitive Dynamics
7.3.1. Competitive Benchmarking
7.3.2. Strategy Mapping
7.3.3. Heat Map Analysis
7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
7.4.1. Albemarle Corporation
7.4.1.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.1.2. Financial Performance
7.4.1.3. Type Benchmarking
7.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.2. Advanced Refining Technologies
7.4.2.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.2.2. Financial Performance
7.4.2.3. Type Benchmarking
7.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.3. Sinopec Corp.
7.4.3.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.3.2. Financial Performance
7.4.3.3. Type Benchmarking
7.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.4. Haldor Topsoe A/S
7.4.4.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.4.2. Financial Performance
7.4.4.3. Type Benchmarking
7.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.5. Royal Dutch Shell PLC
7.4.5.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.5.2. Financial Performance
7.4.5.3. Type Benchmarking
7.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.6. PetroChina Company Limited (CNPC)
7.4.6.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.6.2. Financial Performance
7.4.6.3. Type Benchmarking
7.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.7. Axens SA
7.4.7.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.7.2. Financial Performance
7.4.7.3. Type Benchmarking
7.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.8. JGC C&C
7.4.8.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.8.2. Financial Performance
7.4.8.3. Type Benchmarking
7.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.9. Honeywell International Inc.
7.4.9.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.9.2. Financial Performance
7.4.9.3. Type Benchmarking
7.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
7.4.10. Johnson Matthey Plc
7.4.10.1. Participant’s Overview
7.4.10.2. Financial Performance
7.4.10.3. Type Benchmarking
7.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives

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