
The global FCC Catalyst and Additives market size is predicted to grow from US$ 3024 million in 2025 to US$ 3484 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.4% from 2025 to 2031.
Fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) is a fundamental conversion process in petroleum refineries that transforms high-boiling, high-molecular weight hydrocarbon fractions derived from crude oil into more valuable products. This process is essential for producing high-octane gasoline, olefinic gases, and various petrochemical feedstocks. FCC catalysts and additives are critical components that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of this conversion, enabling refineries to maximize their output of valuable fuels. By facilitating the breakdown of heavier hydrocarbons into lighter, more desirable fractions, FCC catalysts not only improve the overall yield but also contribute to the optimization of refinery operations. These catalysts are designed to operate under specific conditions, ensuring that the refining process meets industry standards for quality and performance while addressing the increasing demand for cleaner fuels.
Current Market Development
The global market for FCC catalysts and additives is characterized by intense competition among key players, including Grace Catalysts Technologies, Sinopec, BASF, Ketjen, and CNPC. Collectively, the top five manufacturers hold approximately 65% of the market share, indicating their dominant position and influence within this sector. The Asia-Pacific region emerges as the largest market for FCC catalysts, accounting for about 35% of the total share. This growth is driven by the region's substantial refining capacity, rapid industrialization, and increasing demand for efficient fuel production. North America and Europe also represent significant markets, with their combined share exceeding 50%. The ongoing investments in refining infrastructure and technology in these regions highlight the critical role that FCC catalysts play in ensuring that refineries can meet both current and future fuel demands.
Market Trends and Outlook
Looking ahead, the FCC catalyst and additives market is poised for continued growth, fueled by several key trends shaping the industry. The FCC catalyst segment is particularly noteworthy, as it comprises approximately 85% of the overall market share, underscoring its importance in refining operations. In terms of applications, Vacuum Gas Oil (VGO) represents the largest segment, followed closely by residue processing, illustrating the versatility and effectiveness of FCC technology in handling various feedstocks. As the refining industry increasingly prioritizes the production of cleaner, more efficient fuels in response to stringent environmental regulations and shifting consumer preferences, innovations in FCC catalyst technology will be pivotal. These advancements will not only enhance refinery performance but also help reduce emissions and improve sustainability practices. This ongoing evolution positions the FCC catalyst and additives market for sustained growth and transformation in the coming years, driven by technological innovations, regulatory compliance, and a commitment to producing high-quality fuels that meet global energy needs.
The “FCC Catalyst and Additives Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world FCC Catalyst and Additives sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected FCC Catalyst and Additives sales for 2025 through 2031. With FCC Catalyst and Additives sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world FCC Catalyst and Additives industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global FCC Catalyst and Additives 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 FCC Catalyst and Additives portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global FCC Catalyst and Additives market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for FCC Catalyst and Additives 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 FCC Catalyst and Additives.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of FCC Catalyst and Additives market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
FCC Catalyst
FCC Additives
Segmentation by Application:
Vacuum Gas Oil
Residue
Other
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.
Grace Catalysts Technologies
BASF
Ketjen
Johnson Matthey
JGC C&C
Sinopec
CNPC
HCpect
Yueyang Sciensun Chemical
Rezel Catalysts Corporation
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global FCC Catalyst and Additives market?
What factors are driving FCC Catalyst and Additives market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do FCC Catalyst and Additives market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does FCC Catalyst and Additives 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 FCC Catalyst and Additives Annual Sales 2020-2031
2.1.2 World Current & Future Analysis for FCC Catalyst and Additives by Geographic Region, 2020, 2024 & 2031
2.1.3 World Current & Future Analysis for FCC Catalyst and Additives by Country/Region, 2020, 2024 & 2031
2.2 FCC Catalyst and Additives Segment by Type
2.2.1 FCC Catalyst
2.2.2 FCC Additives
2.3 FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Type
2.3.1 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
2.3.2 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Revenue and Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
2.3.3 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Sale Price by Type (2020-2025)
2.4 FCC Catalyst and Additives Segment by Application
2.4.1 Vacuum Gas Oil
2.4.2 Residue
2.4.3 Other
2.5 FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Application
2.5.1 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Sale Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
2.5.2 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Revenue and Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
2.5.3 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Sale Price by Application (2020-2025)
3 Global by Company
3.1 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Breakdown Data by Company
3.1.1 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Annual Sales by Company (2020-2025)
3.1.2 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
3.2 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Annual Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
3.2.1 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
3.2.2 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
3.3 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Sale Price by Company
3.4 Key Manufacturers FCC Catalyst and Additives Producing Area Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
3.4.1 Key Manufacturers FCC Catalyst and Additives Product Location Distribution
3.4.2 Players FCC Catalyst and Additives 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 FCC Catalyst and Additives by Geographic Region
4.1 World Historic FCC Catalyst and Additives Market Size by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.1.1 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Annual Sales by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.1.2 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Annual Revenue by Geographic Region (2020-2025)
4.2 World Historic FCC Catalyst and Additives Market Size by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.2.1 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Annual Sales by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.2.2 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Annual Revenue by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.3 Americas FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales Growth
4.4 APAC FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales Growth
4.5 Europe FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales Growth
4.6 Middle East & Africa FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales Growth
5 Americas
5.1 Americas FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Country
5.1.1 Americas FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Country (2020-2025)
5.1.2 Americas FCC Catalyst and Additives Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
5.2 Americas FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Type (2020-2025)
5.3 Americas FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Application (2020-2025)
5.4 United States
5.5 Canada
5.6 Mexico
5.7 Brazil
6 APAC
6.1 APAC FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Region
6.1.1 APAC FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Region (2020-2025)
6.1.2 APAC FCC Catalyst and Additives Revenue by Region (2020-2025)
6.2 APAC FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 APAC FCC Catalyst and Additives 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 FCC Catalyst and Additives by Country
7.1.1 Europe FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Country (2020-2025)
7.1.2 Europe FCC Catalyst and Additives Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
7.2 Europe FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Type (2020-2025)
7.3 Europe FCC Catalyst and Additives 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 FCC Catalyst and Additives by Country
8.1.1 Middle East & Africa FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Country (2020-2025)
8.1.2 Middle East & Africa FCC Catalyst and Additives Revenue by Country (2020-2025)
8.2 Middle East & Africa FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales by Type (2020-2025)
8.3 Middle East & Africa FCC Catalyst and Additives 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 FCC Catalyst and Additives
10.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of FCC Catalyst and Additives
10.4 Industry Chain Structure of FCC Catalyst and Additives
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
11.1 Sales Channel
11.1.1 Direct Channels
11.1.2 Indirect Channels
11.2 FCC Catalyst and Additives Distributors
11.3 FCC Catalyst and Additives Customer
12 World Forecast Review for FCC Catalyst and Additives by Geographic Region
12.1 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Market Size Forecast by Region
12.1.1 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
12.1.2 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives 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 FCC Catalyst and Additives Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
12.7 Global FCC Catalyst and Additives Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
13 Key Players Analysis
13.1 Grace Catalysts Technologies
13.1.1 Grace Catalysts Technologies Company Information
13.1.2 Grace Catalysts Technologies FCC Catalyst and Additives Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.1.3 Grace Catalysts Technologies FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.1.4 Grace Catalysts Technologies Main Business Overview
13.1.5 Grace Catalysts Technologies Latest Developments
13.2 BASF
13.2.1 BASF Company Information
13.2.2 BASF FCC Catalyst and Additives Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.2.3 BASF FCC Catalyst and Additives 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 FCC Catalyst and Additives Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.3.3 Ketjen FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.3.4 Ketjen Main Business Overview
13.3.5 Ketjen Latest Developments
13.4 Johnson Matthey
13.4.1 Johnson Matthey Company Information
13.4.2 Johnson Matthey FCC Catalyst and Additives Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.4.3 Johnson Matthey FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.4.4 Johnson Matthey Main Business Overview
13.4.5 Johnson Matthey Latest Developments
13.5 JGC C&C
13.5.1 JGC C&C Company Information
13.5.2 JGC C&C FCC Catalyst and Additives Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.5.3 JGC C&C FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.5.4 JGC C&C Main Business Overview
13.5.5 JGC C&C Latest Developments
13.6 Sinopec
13.6.1 Sinopec Company Information
13.6.2 Sinopec FCC Catalyst and Additives Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.6.3 Sinopec FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.6.4 Sinopec Main Business Overview
13.6.5 Sinopec Latest Developments
13.7 CNPC
13.7.1 CNPC Company Information
13.7.2 CNPC FCC Catalyst and Additives Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.7.3 CNPC FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.7.4 CNPC Main Business Overview
13.7.5 CNPC Latest Developments
13.8 HCpect
13.8.1 HCpect Company Information
13.8.2 HCpect FCC Catalyst and Additives Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.8.3 HCpect FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.8.4 HCpect Main Business Overview
13.8.5 HCpect Latest Developments
13.9 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical
13.9.1 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Company Information
13.9.2 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical FCC Catalyst and Additives Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.9.3 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.9.4 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Main Business Overview
13.9.5 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Latest Developments
13.10 Rezel Catalysts Corporation
13.10.1 Rezel Catalysts Corporation Company Information
13.10.2 Rezel Catalysts Corporation FCC Catalyst and Additives Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.10.3 Rezel Catalysts Corporation FCC Catalyst and Additives Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
13.10.4 Rezel Catalysts Corporation Main Business Overview
13.10.5 Rezel Catalysts Corporation Latest Developments
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
*If Applicable.
