Chemical Catalyst Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Type (Heterogeneous Catalysts, Homogeneous Catalysts, Biocatalysts and Other Types), Raw Material, Technology, Application, End User and By Geography

Chemical Catalyst Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Type (Heterogeneous Catalysts, Homogeneous Catalysts, Biocatalysts and Other Types), Raw Material, Technology, Application, End User and By Geography


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Chemical Catalyst Market is accounted for $44.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $64.8 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. Chemical catalysts are substances that accelerate chemical reactions without undergoing permanent changes themselves. They are crucial in various industries, including petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental sectors and function by providing an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy, enhancing reaction rates and efficiency. Catalysts are broadly categorized into homogeneous and heterogeneous types. Homogeneous catalysts exist in the same phase as the reactants, typically in solution, offering advantages in selectivity and efficiency.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing demand from various industries

Increasing demand from various industries fuels the development of advanced catalysts that improve process efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance product quality. This surge in demand drives the development of advanced catalysts and spurs innovation, leading to more sustainable and effective solutions. For instance, automotive catalysts help meet emission regulations, while catalysts in energy applications support the transition to renewable sources driving the growth of the market.

Restraint:

Loss of efficient catalytic activity over time

Catalysts can degrade due to fouling, poisoning, or deactivation, leading to diminished performance and higher replacement or regeneration expenses. This inefficiency can cause disruptions in industrial processes and drive up costs for manufacturers. Consequently, the need for frequent maintenance and catalyst regeneration can deter investment in certain catalytic technologies and slow market growth.

Opportunity:

Advances in catalyst design and manufacturing

Innovations such as nanocatalysts, more precise catalyst formulations, and improved manufacturing techniques lead to higher activity, selectivity, and stability. These advancements enable more efficient industrial processes; reduce energy consumption, and lower operational costs. They also facilitate the development of catalysts for emerging applications, such as renewable energy and environmental technologies ensuring market sustainability.

Threat:

High costs of catalyst development and production

High costs of catalyst development and production limits accessibility and slows down the adoption, particularly for advanced or specialized catalysts. Expensive raw materials, complex manufacturing processes, and substantial R&D investments can drive up prices, making catalysts less economically viable for some applications. This cost burden can deter industries from investing in or upgrading to advanced catalytic solutions, impacting market growth.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the chemical catalyst market by disrupting supply chains, halting production, and causing delays in project timelines. Lockdowns and restrictions affected the availability of raw materials and transportation, leading to shortages and increased costs. Industrial slowdowns and reduced demand from key sectors like automotive and petrochemicals further strained the market. However, the pandemic also accelerated interest in catalysts for healthcare and sanitization applications.

The heterogeneous catalysts segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The heterogeneous catalysts is expected to be the largest during the forecast period offering advantages in process efficiency, stability, and reusability. Operating in a different phase from the reactants, these solid catalysts simplify separation and recycling, reducing operational costs and enhancing overall process sustainability. Their widespread use in industries like petrochemicals and automotive drives market growth by providing effective solutions for complex reactions and emission control.

The zeolites segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The zeolites segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to their unique porous structure and high surface area make them excellent for applications in petrochemical refining, environmental cleanup, and industrial processes. Zeolites offer advantages such as high selectivity, stability, and the ability to enhance reaction rates. Their use in catalytic cracking and hydrocracking processes drives market growth by improving efficiency and product yield.

Region with largest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the growing steadily due to increasing industrial activities, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements. The market is expected to continue expanding due to ongoing innovations and the push for more sustainable and efficient processes as catalysts are essential in controlling emissions from vehicles and industrial processes, including catalytic converters and pollution control devices..

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the highest CAGR over the forecast period due to increased industrialization, economic growth, and rising demand for various chemicals and fuels. Countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea are major contributors to this growth. Further the APAC region has significant petrochemical production facilities, which drive the demand for catalysts in refining processes like fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) and catalytic reforming.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Chemical Catalyst market include BASF SE, Albemarle Corporation, Arkema SA, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Clariant AG, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Evonik Industries AG, ExxonMobil Corporation, Haldor Topsoe A/S, Honeywell, INEOS, Johnson Matthey PLC, LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Sinopec Catalyst Company, The Dow Chemical Company and W. R. Grace & Co.

Key Developments:

In July 2024, BASF introduced Haptex® 4.0: The future of sustainable synthetic leather. This complexity has traditionally made the reuse or recycling of the synthetic leather a challenge, which this challenge can now be tackled by Haptex 4.0.

In July 2024, BASF and ‘Pragati’ extended full transparency & traceability to bio-based footwear solutions with SuCCESS code. The demand for sustainable footwear solutions has been growing steadily in tandem with consumer awareness.

In June 2024, DuPont launched new Tedlar® Frontsheet offerings at 2024 SNEC PV Power Expo and the service life is hinged on material selection, modular design, and environment and working conditions.

Types Covered:
• Heterogeneous Catalysts
• Homogeneous Catalysts
• Biocatalysts
• Other Types

Raw Materials Covered:
• Metals
• Zeolites
• Chemical Compounds
• Other Raw Materials

Technologies Covered:
• Catalytic Converters Technology
• Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Technology
• Electrocatalysts
• Other Technologies

Applications Covered:
• Hydroprocessing
• Catalytic Reforming
• Ammonia Production & Ammonia Production
• Water Treatment & Air Purification
• Enzyme Catalysts
• Polyester & Nylon Production
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Chemical Industry
• Oil & Gas
• Automotive
• Pharmaceutical
• Food & Beverage
• Energy & Power
• Textile
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements


1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Technology Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 End User Analysis
3.9 Emerging Markets
3.10 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Chemical Catalyst Market, By Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Heterogeneous Catalysts
5.3 Homogeneous Catalysts
5.4 Biocatalysts
5.5 Other Types
6 Global Chemical Catalyst Market, By Raw Material
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Metals
6.3 Zeolites
6.4 Chemical Compounds
6.5 Other Raw Materials
7 Global Chemical Catalyst Market, By Technology
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Catalytic Converters Technology
7.3 Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Technology
7.4 Electrocatalysts
7.5 Other Technologies
8 Global Chemical Catalyst Market, By Application
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Hydroprocessing
8.3 Catalytic Reforming
8.4 Ammonia Production & Ammonia Production
8.5 Water Treatment & Air Purification
8.6 Enzyme Catalysts
8.7 Polyester & Nylon Production
8.8 Dye & Pigment Synthesis
8.9 Other Applications
9 Global Chemical Catalyst Market, By End User
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Chemical Industry
9.3 Oil & Gas
9.4 Automotive
9.5 Pharmaceutical
9.6 Food & Beverage
9.7 Energy & Power
9.8 Textile
9.9 Other End Users
10 Global Chemical Catalyst Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.6 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.2 UAE
10.6.3 Qatar
10.6.4 South Africa
10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 BASF SE
12.2 Albemarle Corporation
12.3 Arkema SA
12.4 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC
12.5 Clariant AG
12.6 DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
12.7 Evonik Industries AG
12.8 ExxonMobil Corporation
12.9 Haldor Topsoe A/S
12.10 Honeywell
12.11 INEOS
12.12 Johnson Matthey PLC
12.13 LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
12.14 Royal Dutch Shell PLC
12.15 Sinopec Catalyst Company
12.16 The Dow Chemical Company
12.17 W. R. Grace & Co.
List of Tables
Table 1 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 2 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 3 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Heterogeneous Catalysts (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 4 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Homogeneous Catalysts (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 5 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Biocatalysts (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 6 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Other Types (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 7 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Raw Material (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 8 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Metals (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 9 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Zeolites (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 10 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Chemical Compounds (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 11 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Other Raw Materials (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 12 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Technology (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 13 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Catalytic Converters Technology (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 14 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Technology (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 15 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Electrocatalysts (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 16 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Other Technologies (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 17 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 18 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Hydroprocessing (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 19 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Catalytic Reforming (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 20 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Ammonia Production & Ammonia Production (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 21 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Water Treatment & Air Purification (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 22 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Enzyme Catalysts (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 23 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Polyester & Nylon Production (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 24 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Dye & Pigment Synthesis (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 25 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 26 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 27 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Chemical Industry (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 28 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Oil & Gas (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 29 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Automotive (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 30 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Pharmaceutical (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 31 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Food & Beverage (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 32 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Energy & Power (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 33 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Textile (2022-2030) ($MN)
Table 34 Global Chemical Catalyst Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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