The global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining market size is predicted to grow from US$ 4956 million in 2025 to US$ 6102 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2025 to 2031.
Catalysts in petroleum refining play a pivotal role in facilitating the conversion of refinery naphthas into high-octane liquid products. Their primary function involves transforming low-octane hydrocarbons into more valuable compounds, such as cyclic naphthalenes and branched alkanes. These intermediates are further processed through dehydrogenation, resulting in the production of aromatic hydrocarbons renowned for their high octane ratings. The significance of these catalysts extends beyond fuel production; they contribute to the creation of high-value petrochemical products, diesel, and gasoline. By enhancing reaction rates and improving product yields, catalysts in petroleum refining are essential for optimizing refinery operations, ensuring compliance with stringent fuel quality standards, and meeting the evolving demands of the automotive and energy sectors.
Current Market Development
The global market for catalysts in petroleum refining is characterized by robust competition and strategic positioning among major players, including Grace Catalysts Technologies, BASF, and Ketjen. Together, these top manufacturers hold over 45% of the market share, underscoring their influence and expertise in catalyst technology. North America is the largest market for these catalysts, accounting for approximately 35% of the total share, driven by a mature refining infrastructure and the ongoing demand for high-octane fuels. Following closely, Europe and China collectively represent about 40% of the market, reflecting their significant refining capacities and advancements in catalyst applications. The increasing emphasis on fuel efficiency and the continuous evolution of refining technologies further propel the growth of this market, as refiners seek to enhance their operations and improve product quality through advanced catalytic processes.
Market Trends and Outlook
Looking ahead, the market for catalysts in petroleum refining is positioned for continued expansion, supported by several key trends and developments. One of the most prominent trends is the escalating demand for cleaner and more efficient fuels, driven by regulatory requirements and growing consumer awareness of environmental issues. The FCC (Fluid Catalytic Cracking) catalyst segment is particularly significant, representing over 75% of the market share, highlighting its critical role in maximizing the yield of valuable products from crude oil. Moreover, ongoing innovations in catalyst technology, such as the development of more selective and durable catalysts, are expected to enhance refining performance and reduce operational costs. As the refining industry adapts to the challenges posed by stricter fuel quality standards and sustainability initiatives, the importance of advanced catalysts in petroleum refining will continue to grow. This evolution positions the market for sustained growth and transformation in the coming years, driven by technological advancements, increased efficiency, and a commitment to environmental responsibility.
The “Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Catalysts in Petroleum Refining sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Catalysts in Petroleum Refining sales for 2025 through 2031. With Catalysts in Petroleum Refining sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Catalysts in Petroleum Refining industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Catalysts in Petroleum Refining portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Catalysts in Petroleum Refining and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Catalysts in Petroleum Refining market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Metal Catalysts
Solid Acid Catalysts
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Fluid Catalytic Cracking
Hydroprocessing
Alkylation
Reforming
Others
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
W.R. Grace
BASF
Ketjen
Shell Catalysts & Technologiesterion
Haldor Topsoe
UOP
Axens
Clariant
JGC Catalysts and Chemicals
Johnson Matthey
Kuwait Catalyst
Sinopec
CNPC
Hcpect
Yueyang Sciensun Chemical
Rezel Catalysts Corporation
ZiBo Luyuan Industrial Catalyst
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining market?
What factors are driving Catalysts in Petroleum Refining market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Catalysts in Petroleum Refining market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Catalysts in Petroleum Refining break out by Type, by Application?
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1 Scope of the Report
1.1 Market Introduction
1.2 Years Considered
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Market Research Methodology
1.5 Research Process and Data Source
1.6 Economic Indicators
1.7 Currency Considered
1.8 Market Estimation Caveats
2 Executive Summary
2.1 World Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Annual Sales 2020-2031
2.1.2 World Current & Future Analysis for Catalysts in Petroleum Refining by Geographic Region, 2020, 2024 & 2031
2.1.3 World Current & Future Analysis for Catalysts in Petroleum Refining by Country/Region, 2020, 2024 & 2031
2.2 Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Segment by Type
2.2.1 Metal Catalysts
2.2.2 Solid Acid Catalysts
2.2.3 Others
2.3 Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Type
2.3.1 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
2.3.2 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Revenue and Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
2.3.3 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sale Price by Type (2020-2025)
2.4 Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Segment by Application
2.4.1 Fluid Catalytic Cracking
2.4.2 Hydroprocessing
2.4.3 Alkylation
2.4.4 Reforming
2.4.5 Others
2.5 Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Application
2.5.1 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sale Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
2.5.2 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Revenue and Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
2.5.3 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sale Price by Application (2020-2025)
3 Global by Company
3.1 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Breakdown Data by Company
3.1.1 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Annual Sales by Company (2020-2025)
3.1.2 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Annual Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
3.2.1 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
3.2.2 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
3.3 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sale Price by Company
3.4 Key Manufacturers Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Producing Area Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
3.4.1 Key Manufacturers Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Location Distribution
3.4.2 Players Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Products Offered
3.5 Market Concentration Rate Analysis
3.5.1 Competition Landscape Analysis
3.5.2 Concentration Ratio (CR3, CR5 and CR10) & (2023-2025)
3.6 New Products and Potential Entrants
3.7 Market M&A Activity & Strategy
4 World Historic Review for Catalysts in Petroleum Refining by Geographic Region
4.1 World Historic Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Market Size by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.1.1 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Annual Sales by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.1.2 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Annual Revenue by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.2 World Historic Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Market Size by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.2.1 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Annual Sales by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.2.2 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Annual Revenue by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.3 Americas Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales Growth
4.4 APAC Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales Growth
4.5 Europe Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales Growth
4.6 Middle East & Africa Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales Growth
5 Americas
5.1 Americas Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Country
5.1.1 Americas Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Country (2020-2025)
5.1.2 Americas Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
5.2 Americas Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Type (2020-2025)
5.3 Americas Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Application (2020-2025)
5.4 United States
5.5 Canada
5.6 Mexico
5.7 Brazil
6 APAC
6.1 APAC Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Region
6.1.1 APAC Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Region (2020-2025)
6.1.2 APAC Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Revenue by Region (2020-2025)
6.2 APAC Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 APAC Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Application (2020-2025)
6.4 China
6.5 Japan
6.6 South Korea
6.7 Southeast Asia
6.8 India
6.9 Australia
6.10 China Taiwan
7 Europe
7.1 Europe Catalysts in Petroleum Refining by Country
7.1.1 Europe Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Country (2020-2025)
7.1.2 Europe Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
7.2 Europe Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Type (2020-2025)
7.3 Europe Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Germany
7.5 France
7.6 UK
7.7 Italy
7.8 Russia
8 Middle East & Africa
8.1 Middle East & Africa Catalysts in Petroleum Refining by Country
8.1.1 Middle East & Africa Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Country (2020-2025)
8.1.2 Middle East & Africa Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
8.2 Middle East & Africa Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Type (2020-2025)
8.3 Middle East & Africa Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales by Application (2020-2025)
8.4 Egypt
8.5 South Africa
8.6 Israel
8.7 Turkey
8.8 GCC Countries
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
9.1 Market Drivers & Growth Opportunities
9.2 Market Challenges & Risks
9.3 Industry Trends
10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
10.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
10.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Catalysts in Petroleum Refining
10.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Catalysts in Petroleum Refining
10.4 Industry Chain Structure of Catalysts in Petroleum Refining
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
11.1 Sales Channel
11.1.1 Direct Channels
11.1.2 Indirect Channels
11.2 Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Distributors
11.3 Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Customer
12 World Forecast Review for Catalysts in Petroleum Refining by Geographic Region
12.1 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Market Size Forecast by Region
12.1.1 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
12.1.2 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Annual Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
12.2 Americas Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
12.3 APAC Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
12.4 Europe Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
12.5 Middle East & Africa Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
12.6 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
12.7 Global Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
13 Key Players Analysis
13.1 W.R. Grace
13.1.1 W.R. Grace Company Information
13.1.2 W.R. Grace Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.1.3 W.R. Grace Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.1.4 W.R. Grace Main Business Overview
13.1.5 W.R. Grace Latest Developments
13.2 BASF
13.2.1 BASF Company Information
13.2.2 BASF Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.2.3 BASF Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.2.4 BASF Main Business Overview
13.2.5 BASF Latest Developments
13.3 Ketjen
13.3.1 Ketjen Company Information
13.3.2 Ketjen Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.3.3 Ketjen Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.3.4 Ketjen Main Business Overview
13.3.5 Ketjen Latest Developments
13.4 Shell Catalysts & Technologiesterion
13.4.1 Shell Catalysts & Technologiesterion Company Information
13.4.2 Shell Catalysts & Technologiesterion Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.4.3 Shell Catalysts & Technologiesterion Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.4.4 Shell Catalysts & Technologiesterion Main Business Overview
13.4.5 Shell Catalysts & Technologiesterion Latest Developments
13.5 Haldor Topsoe
13.5.1 Haldor Topsoe Company Information
13.5.2 Haldor Topsoe Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.5.3 Haldor Topsoe Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.5.4 Haldor Topsoe Main Business Overview
13.5.5 Haldor Topsoe Latest Developments
13.6 UOP
13.6.1 UOP Company Information
13.6.2 UOP Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.6.3 UOP Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.6.4 UOP Main Business Overview
13.6.5 UOP Latest Developments
13.7 Axens
13.7.1 Axens Company Information
13.7.2 Axens Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.7.3 Axens Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.7.4 Axens Main Business Overview
13.7.5 Axens Latest Developments
13.8 Clariant
13.8.1 Clariant Company Information
13.8.2 Clariant Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.8.3 Clariant Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.8.4 Clariant Main Business Overview
13.8.5 Clariant Latest Developments
13.9 JGC Catalysts and Chemicals
13.9.1 JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Company Information
13.9.2 JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.9.3 JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.9.4 JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Main Business Overview
13.9.5 JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Latest Developments
13.10 Johnson Matthey
13.10.1 Johnson Matthey Company Information
13.10.2 Johnson Matthey Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.10.3 Johnson Matthey Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.10.4 Johnson Matthey Main Business Overview
13.10.5 Johnson Matthey Latest Developments
13.11 Kuwait Catalyst
13.11.1 Kuwait Catalyst Company Information
13.11.2 Kuwait Catalyst Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.11.3 Kuwait Catalyst Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.11.4 Kuwait Catalyst Main Business Overview
13.11.5 Kuwait Catalyst Latest Developments
13.12 Sinopec
13.12.1 Sinopec Company Information
13.12.2 Sinopec Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.12.3 Sinopec Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.12.4 Sinopec Main Business Overview
13.12.5 Sinopec Latest Developments
13.13 CNPC
13.13.1 CNPC Company Information
13.13.2 CNPC Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.13.3 CNPC Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.13.4 CNPC Main Business Overview
13.13.5 CNPC Latest Developments
13.14 Hcpect
13.14.1 Hcpect Company Information
13.14.2 Hcpect Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.14.3 Hcpect Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.14.4 Hcpect Main Business Overview
13.14.5 Hcpect Latest Developments
13.15 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical
13.15.1 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Company Information
13.15.2 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.15.3 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.15.4 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Main Business Overview
13.15.5 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Latest Developments
13.16 Rezel Catalysts Corporation
13.16.1 Rezel Catalysts Corporation Company Information
13.16.2 Rezel Catalysts Corporation Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.16.3 Rezel Catalysts Corporation Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.16.4 Rezel Catalysts Corporation Main Business Overview
13.16.5 Rezel Catalysts Corporation Latest Developments
13.17 ZiBo Luyuan Industrial Catalyst
13.17.1 ZiBo Luyuan Industrial Catalyst Company Information
13.17.2 ZiBo Luyuan Industrial Catalyst Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.17.3 ZiBo Luyuan Industrial Catalyst Catalysts in Petroleum Refining Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.17.4 ZiBo Luyuan Industrial Catalyst Main Business Overview
13.17.5 ZiBo Luyuan Industrial Catalyst Latest Developments
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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