Global Refinery Catalyst Market size was valued at USD 7.5 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 12.6 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period 2024 – 2033.

Refinery Catalyst Market: Overview

Refinery catalysts are materials that are used in the refining process to help with the chemical processes that transform crude oil into different refined petroleum products, such as diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline. These catalysts are essential to the refining process because they allow the intricate and powerful molecules of hydrocarbons found in crude oil to be changed into smaller, more lucrative products.

An emerging worldwide trend in the market for refinery catalysts is the growing emphasis on environmental standards and sustainability. Sustainable fuel production is becoming dependent on catalysts, as nations across the globe attempt to reduce emissions and meet strict environmental regulations.

In procedures like hydro processing and catalytic cracking, catalysts are essential because they help transform crude oil into high-grade fuels with the least amount of pollution released. As a result, catalysts with increased stability, selectivity, activity, and resistance to impurities are becoming more and more preferred.

Furthermore, there is an increasing focus on creating catalysts that can effectively handle heavier and more difficult feedstocks, enabling refineries to increase production and adjust to shifting market conditions. This pattern underscores the importance of innovation and technological advancements in driving the evolution of the refinery catalyst market on a global scale.

By type, the zeolites segment held the highest market share in 2023 and is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period 2024-2033. Zeolites are used in a variety of applications, such as ion exchange, adsorption, and catalysis.

This is due to its unique characteristics, which include uniform pore size, high surface area, and structural adaptability, which make them essential in a wide range of industries, from restoration of the environment to petrochemicals.

By application, the FCC catalysts segment held the highest market share in 2023 and is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period 2024-2033. Creating new formulations of Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalysts with improved selectivity, activity, and stability is a popular trend. This involves using cutting-edge additives and materials with nanoengineered structures to enhance product quality and conversion efficiency in refining operations.

Concerns about environmental sustainability and energy security have led to a noticeable trend in the Asia-Pacific such as a rise in the use of renewable energy sources. Investments in hydroelectric, solar, and wind power projects are being spurred by this transformation throughout the area.

One of the biggest petroleum corporations in the world, Royal Dutch Shell PLC is a publicly listed company that conducts exploration, production, refining, and marketing of natural gas and crude oil in over 90 countries worldwide.

Report Scope

Feature of the ReportDetails
Market Size in 2024USD 7.5 Billion
Projected Market Size in 2033USD 12.6 Billion
Market Size in 2023USD 7.2 Billion
CAGR Growth Rate5.2% CAGR
Base Year2023
Forecast Period2024-2033
Key SegmentBy Type, Application and Region
Report CoverageRevenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends
Regional ScopeNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America
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CMI has comprehensively analyzed the Global Refinery Catalyst market. The driving forces, restraints, challenges, opportunities, and key trends have been explained in depth to depict depth scenarios of the market. Segment wise market size and market share during the forecast period are duly addressed to portray the probable picture of this Global Refinery Catalyst industry.

The competitive landscape includes key innovators, after market service providers, market giants as well as niche players are studied and analyzed extensively concerning their strengths, weaknesses as well as value addition prospects. In addition, this report covers key players profiling, market shares, mergers and acquisitions, consequent market fragmentation, new trends and dynamics in partnerships.

Global Refinery Catalyst Market 2024–2033 (By Billion)

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List of the prominent players in the Refinery Catalyst Market:

  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Haldor Topsoe A/S
  • Criterion Catalysts & Technologies L.P.
  • Arkema S.A.
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • JGC C&C
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation
  • Royal Dutch Shell plc
  • Chevron Corporation Albemarle Corporation
  • BASF SE
  • Clariant AG
  • R. Grace & Co.
  • Axens S.A.
  • Johnson Matthey PLC
  • Dow Chemical Company
  • Nippon Ketjen Co. Ltd.
  • UOP LLC
  • Zeolyst International
  • IFP Energies Nouvelles
  • Others

The Refinery Catalyst Market is segmented as follows:

By Type

  • Zeolites
  • Metallic
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Others

By Application

  • FCC Catalysts
  • Alkylation Catalysts
  • Hydrotreating Catalysts
  • Hydrocracking Catalysts
  • Catalytic Reforming
  • Others

Regional Coverage:

North America

  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America

Europe

  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • New Zealand
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America