Refinery Catalyst Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Zeolites, Metallic, Chemical Compounds), By Application (FCC, Alkylation, Hydrocracking), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030
Refinery Catalyst Market Growth & Trends
The global refinery catalyst market size is expected to reach USD 10.01 billion by 2030, expanding at 5.0% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing demand for petroleum products is the major factor driving the market. The refinery catalysts alter the rate of chemical reactions in the FCC unit, thereby, speeding up the chemical reaction. This reduces the turnaround time of the manufacturing process. Refinery catalysts chemicals are used in a wide variety of operations for carrying out refining activities.
Among the different raw materials used in the production of refinery catalysts, zeolites have emerged as major sources of raw material. Zeolites are amino silicates composed of frameworks of silicon, oxygen, and aluminum in the form of SiO4 and AlO4. A number of them occur naturally and hence are procured via mining as minerals. However, synthetic zeolites are also produced commercially.
Refinery catalysts are widely utilized in refining processes such as fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, and hydrotreating. The role of an accelerator in the FCC process is to aid the breakage of heavy molecules at a high temperature and under moderate pressure so that they can be separated from a mixture and collected as a vapor. The separated products are purified and treated for application in multiple end-use industries.
The key market players are introducing customized solutions for different regions based on individual regulatory trends, fuel quality, and driving conditions to reach out to a broader customer base. The European Union (EU) plans to cut down carbon dioxide emissions by 2020, and hence, is encouraging major companies to introduce innovative biocatalysts.
Refinery Catalyst Market Report Highlights
The zeolite product segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 32.9% in 2022, This is attributed to their widespread adoption as adsorbents and catalysts owing to their porosity and large surface area
The FCC catalysts segment emerged as the prominent application segment in 2022 with a market share of 45.1% by value
Chevron Phillips Chemical and Clariant formed a joint venture named ‘Clariant Chevron Phillips Chemical Catalyst Company’ to develop and market new catalysts for the petrochemical industry, including those used in refinery processes
Asia Pacific dominated the market with a volume share of 30.3% in 2022, owing to the extensive production in the region
The industry is consolidated in nature, with the presence of long-term and well-established global players such as Clariant and BASF SE. These players are highly focused on R&D for the development of technology geared towards improving efficiency and securing their lead in innovation with patents
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