製油所用触媒市場規模、シェア、動向、2031年までの世界予測

製油所用触媒市場は2026年に62億米ドル規模となり、予測期間中に年平均成長率4.5%で成長し、2031年には77億3000万米ドルに達するとMarketsandMarketsでは予測しています。

MarketsandMarkets（マーケッツアンドマーケッツ）「製油所用触媒市場 – 種類（FCC触媒、水素化処理触媒、水素化分解触媒、接触改質触媒）、成分（ゼオライト、金属、化学化合物）、地域別 – 2031年までの世界市場予測 – Refinery Catalysts Market By Type (FCC Catalysts, Hydrotreating Catalysts, Hydrocracking Catalysts, Catalytic Reforming Catalysts), Ingredient (Zeolites, Metals, Chemical Compounds), and Region – Global Forecast to 2031」は石油精製会社の製油所で使用される触媒の世界市場を調査し、主要セグメント別に分析・予測を行っています。

調査対象セグメント

• 触媒の種類別製油所用触媒市場
  • FCC触媒
  • 水素化処理触媒
  • 水素化分解触媒
  • 接触改質触媒
  • その他の触媒
    • 異性化触媒
    • アルキル化触媒
    • 水素化触媒
    • 脱硫触媒
• 成分別製油所用触媒市場
  • ゼオライト
  • 金属
  • 化学化合物
• 地域別製油所用触媒市場
  • 北米
    • 米国
    • カナダ
    • メキシコ
  • アジア太平洋地域
    • 中国
    • 日本
    • インド
    • 韓国
    • その他のアジア太平洋地域
  • 欧州
    • ロシア
    • ドイツ
    • フランス
    • 英国
    • イタリア
    • スペイン
    • その他の欧州
  • 中東＆アフリカ
    • GCC諸国
      • サウジアラビア
      • その他のGCC諸国
    • 南アフリカ
    • その他の中東＆アフリカ
  • 南米
    • ブラジル
    • アルゼンチン
    • その他の南米

ゼオライトは、精製触媒の中で最も急速に普及している成分の一つです。これは主に、高い酸性度と規則的な多孔質構造により、効率的な炭化水素変換が促進されるためです。ゼオライトの高い酸性度は、接触分解、異性化、アルキル化といった主要な精製反応を触媒する上で重要な要素であり、精製業者が燃料品質の向上、収率の向上、そして望ましくない副生成物の最小化を図るのに役立ちます。ゼオライトの分子ふるい特性は、特に高級燃料や石油化学中間体の製造において、選択的な反応に非常に適しています。

さらに、ゼオライトは優れた熱安定性と水熱安定性を備えているため、高温や圧力変動といった過酷な工業条件下でも効果的に機能します。この安定性により、触媒およびプロセスの寿命と効率がさらに向上し、工業規模の精製操業におけるコストを最小限に抑えることができます。

調査概要

本調査レポートは、製油所用触媒市場をタイプ別（FCC、水素化処理、水素化分解、接触改質）、成分別（ゼオライト、金属、化合物）、地域別（北米、欧州、アジア太平洋、中東・アフリカ、南米）に分類しています。レポートの範囲には、製油所触媒市場の成長に影響を与える主要要因（推進要因、阻害要因、課題、機会など）に関する詳細な情報が含まれています。主要企業を徹底的に調査し、事業概要、ソリューション、サービス、主要戦略、契約、パートナーシップ、協定に関する洞察を提供しています。製品発売、合併・買収、製油所触媒市場における最近の動向も網羅しています。本レポートには、製油所触媒市場のエコシステムにおける新興企業の競合分析も含まれています。

本レポートを購入する理由：

本レポートは、市場リーダーや新規参入企業に対し、製油所用触媒市場全体およびそのサブセグメントにおける収益予測に関する最も正確な情報を提供します。本レポートは、関係者が競争環境を理解し、自社の事業をより有利な位置づけにし、適切な市場参入戦略を策定するための洞察を得るのに役立ちます。また、市場の動向を把握し、主要な市場推進要因、阻害要因、課題、機会に関する情報を提供します。

本レポートは、以下のポイントに関する洞察を提供します。

主要な推進要因（クリーン燃料への需要増加、高オクタン価要件、製油所処理能力の向上、燃料・石油化学製品需要の増加）、阻害要因（エネルギー転換による長期的な燃料需要の減少、貴金属（PGM）価格の変動）、機会（高度な触媒イノベーションとカスタマイズ、主要製油所触媒メーカーによる垂直統合）、および課題（汚染物質やコークス生成による触媒の失活、原料の変動性、製油所の複雑性）の分析

• 製品開発／イノベーション：製油所用触媒市場における今後の技術、研究開発活動、およびサービス開始に関する詳細な洞察
• 市場開発：様々な地域における有望な市場に関する包括的な情報
• 市場の多様化：製油所用触媒市場におけるサービス、未開拓地域、最近の動向、および投資に関する包括的な情報
• 競合評価：Albemarle Corporationなどの主要企業の市場シェア、成長戦略、およびサービス提供に関する詳細な評価製油所触媒市場には、(米国)、W. R. Grace (米国)、BASF (ドイツ)、Haldor Topsoe (デンマーク)、Honeywell UOP (米国)、Clariant (スイス)、Axens (フランス)、Johnson Matthey (英国)、中国石油化工集団公司 (Sinopec) (中国)、Shell Catalyst & Technologies (オランダ) などがある。

Report Description

The refinery catalysts market is projected to grow from USD 6.20 billion in 2026 to USD 7.73 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.

Zeolites are among the most rapidly expanding components in refinery catalysts, mainly because of their high acidity and ordered porous structure, which facilitates efficient hydrocarbon conversion. The high acidity of zeolites is a critical factor in catalyzing major refinery reactions such as catalytic cracking, isomerization, and alkylation, which help refiners enhance fuel quality, enhance yield efficiency, and minimize undesired by-products. The molecular sieve properties of zeolites make them highly suitable for selective reactions, especially in the production of premium fuels and petrochemical intermediates.

Moreover, zeolites have excellent thermal and hydrothermal stability, which enables them to function effectively under severe industrial conditions, such as high temperatures and pressure variations. This stability further improves the longevity and efficiency of the catalyst and the process, thereby minimizing costs in industrial-scale refinery operations.

Zeolites can also be modified by ion exchange and chemical treatments to adjust their pore size, acidity, and catalytic properties for specific reactions. This modification facilitates the application of zeolites in various petroleum refining, oil, and environmental applications, such as cleaner fuel production and emission control.

‘‘Based on type, FCC catalysts is the largest market during the forecast period, in terms of value.’’

FCC (Fluid Catalytic Cracking) catalysts are the largest segment in the refinery catalysts market, due to their importance in the cracking process of heavy hydrocarbon fractions to produce lighter and more valuable products such as gasoline and distillate fuels. These catalysts enable the cracking of large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, more valuable ones, thereby improving refinery efficiency.

FCC catalysts also help refiners comply with changing fuel-quality and environmental regulations. They help reduce sulfur impurities, achieve higher octane numbers, and reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) and carbon monoxide emissions, thus helping refineries comply with changing regulations. The ability of these catalysts to improve conversion efficiency under difficult operating conditions helps optimize process performance and maintain process stability.

“Based on region, North America is the second-largest market for refinery catalysts during the forecast period, in terms of value.”

Refineries in North America are increasingly adopting the latest advances in catalyst technology to enhance efficiency, maximize product output, and meet the latest environmental regulations for cleaner fuels. The region’s large oil reserves and established refining infrastructure further boost the market for refinery catalysts, enabling refineries to efficiently produce high-quality petroleum products while meeting environmental regulations.

Furthermore, the growing demand for transportation fuels and petrochemical feedstocks has led refineries to maximize process efficiency and output. Advances in catalyst technology are playing a crucial role in helping refineries maximize efficiency, minimize sulfur content, and meet the latest environmental regulations.

This study has been validated through primary interviews with industry experts globally. These primary sources have been divided into the following three categories:

• By Company Type- Tier 1- 60%, Tier 2- 20%, and Tier 3- 20%
• By Designation- C Level- 33%, Director Level- 33%, and Managers- 34%
• By Region- North America- 30%, Europe- 20%, Asia Pacific- 35%, Middle East & Africa- 5%, and South America- 10%

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of company profiles:

Prominent companies Albemarle Corporation (US), W. R. Grace (US), BASF (Germany), Haldor Topsoe (Denmark), Honeywell UOP (US), Clariant (Switzerland), Axens (France), Johnson Matthey (UK), China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) (China), and Shell Catalyst & Technologies (Netherlands).

Research Coverage

This research report categorizes the refinery catalysts market by type (FCC, hydrotreating, hydrocracking, catalytic reforming), ingredient (zeolites, metals, chemical compounds), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America). The scope of the report includes detailed information on the major factors influencing growth in the refinery catalysts market, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. A thorough examination of the key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, solutions, services, key strategies, contracts, partnerships, and agreements. Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments in the refinery catalysts market are all covered. This report includes a competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the refinery catalysts market ecosystem.

Reasons to buy this report:

The report will help market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of revenue numbers for the overall refinery catalysts market and its subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain insights to better position their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights into the following pointers:

Analysis of key drivers (Increasing demand for cleaner fuels, High octane number requirement, High refinery throughput and demand for fuel/petrochemicals), restraints (Energy transition reducing long term fuel demand, Precious group metal (PGM) price volatility), opportunities (Advanced catalyst innovation and customization, Backward integration by major refinery catalyst manufacturers), and challenges (Catalysts deactivation due to contaminants and coke formation, Feedstock variability and refinery complexity)

• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and service launches in the refinery catalysts market
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets across varied regions
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the refinery catalysts market
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies and service offerings of leading players like Albemarle Corporation (US), W. R. Grace (US), BASF (Germany), Haldor Topsoe (Denmark), Honeywell UOP (US), Clariant (Switzerland), Axens (France), Johnson Matthey (UK), China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) (China), and Shell Catalyst & Technologies (Netherlands), among others in the refinery catalysts market.

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 26

1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 26
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 26
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 27
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED 27
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS 27
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED 28
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 28
1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED 28
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS 28
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 29

2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 30

2.1 KEY INSIGHTS AND MARKET HIGHLIGHTS 30
2.2 KEY MARKET PARTICIPANTS: MAPPING OF STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS 31
2.3 DISRUPTIVE TRENDS IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 32
2.4 HIGH GROWTH SEGMENTS 33
2.5 REGIONAL SNAPSHOT: MARKET SIZE, GROWTH RATE, AND FORECAST 34

3 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 35

3.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 35
3.2 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026 VS. 2031 (KILOTON) 35
3.3 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026 VS. 2031 (KILOTON) 36
3.4 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY 36

4 MARKET OVERVIEW 37

4.1 INTRODUCTION 37
4.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 37
4.2.1 DRIVERS 38
4.2.1.1 Increasing demand for cleaner fuels 38
4.2.1.2 High octane number requirement 38
4.2.1.3 High refinery throughput and demand for fuel/petrochemicals 39
4.2.2 RESTRAINTS 39
4.2.2.1 Energy transition reducing long-term fuel demand 39
4.2.2.2 Precious group metal (PGM) price volatility 39
4.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 40
4.2.3.1 Advanced catalyst innovation and customization 40
4.2.3.2 Backward integration by major refinery catalyst manufacturers 40

4.2.4 CHALLENGES 40
4.2.4.1 Catalyst deactivation due to contaminants and coke formation 40
4.2.4.2 Feedstock variability and refinery complexity 41
4.3 UNMET NEEDS AND WHITE SPACES 41
4.3.1 UNMET NEEDS IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 41
4.3.2 WHITE SPACE OPPORTUNITIES 42
4.4 INTERCONNECTED MARKETS AND CROSS-SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES 42
4.4.1 INTERCONNECTED MARKETS 42
4.4.2 CROSS-SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES 43
4.5 EMERGING BUSINESS MODELS AND ECOSYSTEM SHIFTS 44
4.5.1 EMERGING BUSINESS MODELS 44
4.5.2 ECOSYSTEM SHIFTS 44
4.6 STRATEGIC MOVES BY TIER 1/2/3 PLAYERS 45
4.6.1 KEY MOVES AND STRATEGIC FOCUS 45
4.7 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 46
4.7.1 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 46
4.7.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 47
4.7.3 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 47
4.7.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 47
4.7.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 48
4.8 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 48
4.8.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS 49
4.8.2 MANUFACTURERS 49
4.8.3 DISTRIBUTORS 50
4.8.4 END USERS 50
4.9 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 50
4.10 PRICING ANALYSIS 52
4.10.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY REGION 52
4.10.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY KEY PLAYER 53
4.10.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE 54
4.11 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS 55
4.11.1 GLOBAL GDP TRENDS 55
4.11.2 GLOBAL OIL PRODUCTION 56
4.11.3 WORLD REFINERY CAPACITY 57
4.12 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFFS ON REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 57
4.12.1 INTRODUCTION 57
4.12.2 KEY TARIFF RATES 58
4.12.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS 58
4.12.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRIES/REGIONS 59
4.12.4.1 North America 59
4.12.4.2 Europe 59
4.12.4.3 Asia Pacific 59
4.12.5 IMPACT ON END-USE INDUSTRIES 60
4.13 TRADE ANALYSIS 60
4.13.1 IMPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381511 60
4.13.2 EXPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381511 61
4.13.3 IMPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381512 62
4.13.4 EXPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381512 63
4.13.5 IMPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381519 64
4.13.6 EXPORT TRADE ANALYSIS: HS CODE 381519 65
4.14 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 65
4.15 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 66
4.16 CASE STUDY 67
4.16.1 SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION 67
4.16.2 BASF TECHNOLOGY CLEANS UP BOSTON’S BIG DIG PROJECT 67
4.17 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS 68

5 TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS, AI-DRIVEN IMPACT, PATENTS, INNOVATIONS, AND FUTURE APPLICATIONS 69

5.1 KEY EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 69
5.1.1 FLUID CATALYTIC CRACKING CATALYSTS 69
5.1.2 HYDROPROCESSING CATALYSTS 69
5.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES 70
5.2.1 CATALYST REGENERATION TECHNOLOGIES 70
5.2.2 ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL & DIGITAL OPTIMIZATION 70
5.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES 70
5.3.1 HYDROGEN PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES 70
5.3.2 EMISSIONS CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES 71
5.4 TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT ROADMAP 71
5.4.1 SHORT-TERM (2026–2027) 71
5.4.2 MID-TERM (2027–2030) | EXPANSION & STANDARDIZATION 72
5.4.3 LONG-TERM (2030–2035+) 72
5.5 PATENT ANALYSIS 73
5.5.1 INTRODUCTION 73
5.5.2 LEGAL STATUS OF PATENTS 74
5.5.3 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS 74
5.6 FUTURE APPLICATIONS 75
5.6.1 AI-DRIVEN CATALYST PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEMS 75
5.6.2 ADVANCED CATALYST REGENERATION TECHNOLOGIES 75
5.6.3 NANOTECHNOLOGY-BASED CATALYST DEVELOPMENT 76
5.6.4 SMART REFINERY CATALYST MONITORING SYSTEMS 76
5.6.5 ADVANCED HYDROPROCESSING & CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES 76

5.7 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON REFINERY CATALYST MARKET 77
5.7.1 TOP USE CASES AND MARKET POTENTIAL 77
5.7.2 BEST PRACTICES IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 78
5.7.3 CASE STUDIES OF AI IMPLEMENTATION IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 79
5.7.4 INTERCONNECTED ADJACENT ECOSYSTEM AND IMPACT ON MARKET PLAYERS 79
5.7.5 CLIENTS’ READINESS TO ADOPT GENERATIVE AI REFINERY CATALYST MARKET 80

6 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE AND SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES 81

6.1 REGIONAL REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE 81
6.1.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 81
6.1.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS 84
6.2 REGULATORY POLICY INITIATIVES 85
6.2.1 SAFETY PROTOCOLS 85
6.2.2 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 86
6.2.3 STANDARDIZATION 86
6.2.4 CIRCULAR ECONOMY 86
6.3 SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES 87
6.3.1 MATERIAL PERFORMANCE, ENVIRONMENT, AND SAFETY INITIATIVES 87
6.3.1.1 Low-carbon materials and sustainable product strategies 87
6.3.1.2 Green refining & sustainable industrial applications 88
6.4 SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT & REGULATORY POLICY INITIATIVES 88
6.5 CERTIFICATIONS, LABELING, AND ECO-STANDARDS 88

7 CUSTOMER LANDSCAPE & BUYER BEHAVIOR 90

7.1 DECISION-MAKING PROCESS 90
7.2 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 90
7.2.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 90
7.2.2 BUYING CRITERIA 91
7.3 ADOPTION BARRIERS & INTERNAL CHALLENGES 93
7.4 UNMET NEEDS IN VARIOUS END-USE INDUSTRIES 95
7.5 MARKET PROFITABILITY 96
7.5.1 REVENUE POTENTIAL 96
7.5.2 COST DYNAMICS 96
7.5.3 MARGIN OPPORTUNITIES IN KEY END-USE INDUSTRIES 97

8 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE 98

8.1 INTRODUCTION 99
8.2 FCC CATALYSTS 101
8.2.1 USE OF FCCC DEPENDS ON QUALITY AND COMPOSITION OF CRUDE OIL 101

8.3 HYDROPROCESSING CATALYSTS 101
8.3.1 HYDROTREATING CATALYSTS 101
8.3.1.1 Essential in petroleum refining process 101
8.3.2 HYDROCRACKING CATALYSTS 102
8.3.2.1 Help convert heavy hydrocarbons into lighter, valuable products 102
8.4 CATALYTIC REFORMING CATALYSTS 103
8.4.1 DEMAND FOR HIGH OCTANE RATED PETROLEUM TO DRIVE MARKET 103
8.5 OTHER TYPES 103
8.5.1 ISOMERIZATION CATALYSTS 103
8.5.2 ALKYLATION CATALYSTS 103
8.5.3 HYDROGENATION CATALYSTS 104
8.5.4 DESULFURIZATION CATALYSTS 104

9 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT 105

9.1 INTRODUCTION 106
9.2 ZEOLITES 108
9.2.1 MOST COMMON INGREDIENT IN REFINING CATALYSTS 108
9.2.1.1 Natural zeolites 108
9.2.1.2 Synthetic zeolites 109
9.3 METALS 109
9.3.1 CRUCIAL ROLE IN PETROLEUM REFINING INDUSTRY 109
9.3.2 PRECIOUS METALS 109
9.3.2.1 Platinum 109
9.3.2.2 Palladium 110
9.3.2.3 Gold 110
9.3.3 RARE EARTH METALS 110
9.3.4 TRANSITION & BASE METALS 111
9.3.4.1 Molybdenum 111
9.3.4.2 Tungsten 112
9.3.4.3 Cobalt 112
9.3.4.4 Nickel 112
9.3.4.5 Iron 113
9.3.4.6 Zirconium 113
9.3.4.7 Manganese 113
9.3.4.8 Chromium 113
9.4 CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS 113
9.4.1 WIDELY USED IN ALKYLATION PROCESS 113
9.4.2 SULFURIC ACID & HYDROFLUORIC ACID 114
9.4.3 CALCIUM CARBONATE 114
9.4.4 ALUMINA 114

10 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY REGION 115

10.1 INTRODUCTION 116
10.2 NORTH AMERICA 118
10.2.1 US 123
10.2.1.1 FCC catalyst is essential for supply of transportation fuel 123
10.2.2 CANADA 124
10.2.2.1 Hydrocracking of heavy vacuum gas oils provides opportunity for market growth 124
10.2.3 MEXICO 126
10.2.3.1 Ultra-low sulfur fuel to drive market 126
10.3 ASIA PACIFIC 128
10.3.1 CHINA 133
10.3.1.1 Large FCC market to drive demand 133
10.3.2 JAPAN 134
10.3.2.1 High demand for high-quality jet fuels to drive market 134
10.3.3 INDIA 136
10.3.3.1 Massive oil refineries to drive market 136
10.3.4 SOUTH KOREA 138
10.3.4.1 Increased investments by major oil refining companies to drive market 138
10.3.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 139
10.4 EUROPE 141
10.4.1 RUSSIA 147
10.4.1.1 Government policies modernizing major refineries to drive market 147
10.4.2 GERMANY 148
10.4.2.1 Implementation of new government regulations to drive market 148
10.4.3 FRANCE 150
10.4.3.1 High demand for road transportation and aviation support market growth 150
10.4.4 UK 152
10.4.4.1 Rising demand for fuel to drive market 152
10.4.5 ITALY 153
10.4.5.1 Growth in bio-reactor sector to support market growth 153
10.4.6 SPAIN 155
10.4.6.1 Growth of oil refining industries to boost market growth 155
10.4.7 REST OF EUROPE 157
10.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 158
10.5.1 GCC COUNTRIES 163
10.5.1.1 SAUDI ARABIA 163
10.5.1.1.1 High petroleum exports to drive market 163
10.5.1.2 Rest Of GCC Countries 165

10.5.2 SOUTH AFRICA 167
10.5.2.1 Growth of petrochemical industry to drive market 167
10.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 168
10.6 SOUTH AMERICA 170
10.6.1 BRAZIL 174
10.6.1.1 Adoption of advanced catalysts to enhance refinery efficiency to propel market 174
10.6.2 ARGENTINA 176
10.6.2.1 Requirement for high-octane gasoline to support market growth 176
10.6.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA 178

11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 180

11.1 INTRODUCTION 180
11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2021–2026 180
11.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2023–2025 184
11.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2025 184
11.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS 187
11.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON 188
11.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2025 189
11.7.1 STARS 189
11.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS 189
11.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 189
11.7.4 PARTICIPANTS 189
11.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2025 191
11.7.5.1 Company footprint 191
11.7.5.2 Region footprint 192
11.7.5.3 Type footprint 193
11.7.5.4 Ingredient footprint 193
11.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: START-UPS/SMES, 2025 194
11.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 194
11.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 194
11.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 194
11.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS 194
11.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING, STARTUPS/SMES, 2025 196
11.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs 196
11.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs 197
11.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 198
11.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 198
11.9.2 DEALS 199
11.9.3 EXPANSIONS 202
11.9.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 203

12 COMPANY PROFILES 204

12.1 KEY PLAYERS 204
12.1.1 ALBEMARLE CORPORATION 204
12.1.1.1 Business overview 204
12.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 205
12.1.1.3 Recent developments 207
12.1.1.3.1 Product launches 207
12.1.1.3.2 Deals 207
12.1.1.3.3 Expansions 208
12.1.1.4 MnM view 209
12.1.1.4.1 Key strengths 209
12.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices 209
12.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 210
12.1.2 W.R. GRACE & CO. 211
12.1.2.1 Business overview 211
12.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 211
12.1.2.3 Recent developments 212
12.1.2.3.1 Product launches 212
12.1.2.3.2 Deals 213
12.1.2.4 MnM view 213
12.1.2.4.1 Key strengths 213
12.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices 213
12.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 214
12.1.3 BASF 215
12.1.3.1 Business overview 215
12.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 216
12.1.3.3 Recent developments 218
12.1.3.3.1 Product launches 218
12.1.3.4 MnM view 219
12.1.3.4.1 Key strengths 219
12.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices 219
12.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and threats 219
12.1.4 TOPSOE 220
12.1.4.1 Business overview 220
12.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 221
12.1.4.3 Recent developments 223
12.1.4.3.1 Expansions 223
12.1.4.4 MnM view 223
12.1.4.4.1 Key strengths 223
12.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices 223
12.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 223

12.1.5 HONEYWELL UOP 224
12.1.5.1 Business overview 224
12.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 225
12.1.5.3 Recent developments 226
12.1.5.3.1 Deals 226
12.1.5.4 MnM view 227
12.1.5.4.1 Key strengths 227
12.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices 227
12.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 227
12.1.6 AXENS 228
12.1.6.1 Business overview 228
12.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 228
12.1.6.3 Recent developments 230
12.1.6.3.1 Product launches 230
12.1.6.3.2 Deals 230
12.1.6.3.3 Expansions 231
12.1.6.4 MnM view 231
12.1.7 CLARIANT 232
12.1.7.1 Business overview 232
12.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 233
12.1.7.3 Recent developments 234
12.1.7.3.1 Product launches 234
12.1.7.3.2 Deals 235
12.1.7.3.3 Other developments 235
12.1.7.4 MnM view 235
12.1.8 JOHNSON MATTHEY 236
12.1.8.1 Business overview 236
12.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 237
12.1.8.3 MnM view 238
12.1.9 SHELL CATALYSTS & TECHNOLOGIES 239
12.1.9.1 Business overview 239
12.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 240
12.1.9.3 MnM view 240
12.1.10 CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION (SINOPEC) 241
12.1.10.1 Business overview 241
12.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 242
12.1.10.3 MnM view 244
12.1.11 ARKEMA 245
12.1.11.1 Business overview 245
12.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 246
12.1.11.3 MnM view 246

12.1.12 CHEVRON CORPORATION 247
12.1.12.1 Business overview 247
12.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 248
12.1.12.3 MnM view 249
12.1.13 EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION ARKEMA 250
12.1.13.1 Business overview 250
12.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 251
12.1.13.3 MnM view 252
12.2 OTHER PLAYERS 253
12.2.1 JGC CATALYSTS AND CHEMICALS LTD. 253
12.2.2 ANTENCHEM 254
12.2.3 DORF KETAL CHEMICALS (I) PVT. LTD. 255
12.2.4 REZEL CATALYSTS CORPORATION 256
12.2.5 KUWAIT CATALYST COMPANY 257
12.2.6 KNT GROUP 258
12.2.7 UNICAT CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 259
12.2.8 N. E. CHEMCAT CORPORATION 260
12.2.9 GAZPROM 261
12.2.10 ZEOLYST INTERNATIONAL 262
12.2.11 QINGDAO HUICHENG ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD 263
12.2.12 CHEMPACK 264

13 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 265

13.1 RESEARCH DATA 265
13.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 266
13.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 266
13.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 267
13.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources 267
13.1.2.2 Primary interviews from demand and supply sides 268
13.1.2.3 Key industry insights 268
13.1.2.4 Breakdown of primary interviews 268
13.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 269
13.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 269
13.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 270
13.3 FORECAST NUMBER CALCULATION 270
13.4 DATA TRIANGULATION 271
13.5 FACTOR ANALYSIS 272
13.6 ASSUMPTIONS 272
13.7 LIMITATIONS & RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 273

14 APPENDIX 274

14.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 274
14.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 276
14.3 RELATED REPORTS 278
14.4 AUTHOR DETAILS 279

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR STANDARDS ON FUEL QUALITY AND EMISSIONS 38
TABLE 2 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 48
TABLE 3 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: ROLE OF COMPANIES IN ECOSYSTEM 51
TABLE 4 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF REFINERY CATALYSTS, BY REGION,
2023–2025 (USD/KG) 53
TABLE 5 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE RANGE OF REFINERY CATALYSTS IN KEY TYPES,
BY KEY PLAYER, 2025 (USD/UNIT) 53
TABLE 6 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF REFINERY CATALYST, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD/UNIT) 54
TABLE 7 PROJECTED REAL GDP GROWTH (ANNUAL PERCENT CHANGE) OF KEY COUNTRIES, 2021–2030 55
TABLE 8 CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2023 (1,000 B/D) 56
TABLE 9 WORLD REFINERY CAPACITY, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2023 (1,000 B/D) 57
TABLE 10 US-ADJUSTED RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES 58
TABLE 11 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2026–2027 68
TABLE 12 TOP USE CASES AND MARKET POTENTIAL 77
TABLE 13 BEST PRACTICES: NOTABLE INDUSTRY PRACTICES BY LEADING COMPANIES 78
TABLE 14 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: CASE STUDIES RELATED TO AI IMPLEMENTATION 79
TABLE 15 INTERCONNECTED ADJACENT ECOSYSTEM AND IMPACT ON MARKET PLAYERS 79
TABLE 16 NORTH AMERICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 81
TABLE 17 ASIA PACIFIC: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 82
TABLE 18 EUROPE: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 83
TABLE 19 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 83
TABLE 20 SOUTH AMERICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 84
TABLE 21 GLOBAL STANDARDS IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 84
TABLE 22 CERTIFICATIONS, LABELING, AND ECO-STANDARDS IN
REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 89
TABLE 23 INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS, BY TYPE (%) 91
TABLE 24 KEY BUYING CRITERIA, BY TYPE 92
TABLE 25 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: UNMET NEEDS IN KEY TYPES 95
TABLE 26 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 99
TABLE 27 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 100
TABLE 28 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 100
TABLE 29 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 100
TABLE 30 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 106
TABLE 31 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 107
TABLE 32 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 107
TABLE 33 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 108
TABLE 34 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 116
TABLE 35 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY REGION, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 117
TABLE 36 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 117
TABLE 37 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY REGION, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 117
TABLE 38 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 119
TABLE 39 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY,
2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 119
TABLE 40 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 119
TABLE 41 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 119
TABLE 42 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 120
TABLE 43 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 120
TABLE 44 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 121
TABLE 45 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 121
TABLE 46 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 121
TABLE 47 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 122
TABLE 48 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 122
TABLE 49 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 122
TABLE 50 US: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 123
TABLE 51 US: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 123
TABLE 52 US: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 124
TABLE 53 US: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 124
TABLE 54 CANADA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 125
TABLE 55 CANADA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 125
TABLE 56 CANADA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 125
TABLE 57 CANADA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 126
TABLE 58 MEXICO: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 126
TABLE 59 MEXICO: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 127
TABLE 60 MEXICO: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 127
TABLE 61 MEXICO: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 127
TABLE 62 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 129
TABLE 63 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 129
TABLE 64 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 129
TABLE 65 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 130
TABLE 66 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 130
TABLE 67 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 130
TABLE 68 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 131
TABLE 69 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 131
TABLE 70 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 131
TABLE 71 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 132
TABLE 72 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 132
TABLE 73 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 132
TABLE 74 CHINA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 133
TABLE 75 CHINA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 133
TABLE 76 CHINA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 134
TABLE 77 CHINA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 134
TABLE 78 JAPAN: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 135
TABLE 79 JAPAN: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 135
TABLE 80 JAPAN: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 135
TABLE 81 JAPAN: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 136
TABLE 82 INDIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 136
TABLE 83 INDIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 137
TABLE 84 INDIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 137
TABLE 85 INDIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 137
TABLE 86 SOUTH KOREA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 138
TABLE 87 SOUTH KOREA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 138
TABLE 88 SOUTH KOREA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 139
TABLE 89 SOUTH KOREA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 139
TABLE 90 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 140
TABLE 91 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 140
TABLE 92 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 140
TABLE 93 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 141
TABLE 94 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 142
TABLE 95 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 143
TABLE 96 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 143
TABLE 97 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 143
TABLE 98 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 144
TABLE 99 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 144
TABLE 100 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 145
TABLE 101 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 145
TABLE 102 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 145
TABLE 103 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 146
TABLE 104 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 146
TABLE 105 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 146
TABLE 106 RUSSIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 147
TABLE 107 RUSSIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 147
TABLE 108 RUSSIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 148
TABLE 109 RUSSIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 148
TABLE 110 GERMANY: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 149
TABLE 111 GERMANY: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 149
TABLE 112 GERMANY: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 149
TABLE 113 GERMANY: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 150
TABLE 114 FRANCE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 150
TABLE 115 FRANCE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 151
TABLE 116 FRANCE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 151
TABLE 117 FRANCE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 151
TABLE 118 UK: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 152
TABLE 119 UK: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 152
TABLE 120 UK: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 153
TABLE 121 UK: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 153
TABLE 122 ITALY: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 154
TABLE 123 ITALY: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 154
TABLE 124 ITALY: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 154
TABLE 125 ITALY: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 155
TABLE 126 SPAIN: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 155
TABLE 127 SPAIN: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 156
TABLE 128 SPAIN: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 156
TABLE 129 SPAIN: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 156
TABLE 130 REST OF EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 157
TABLE 131 REST OF EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 157
TABLE 132 REST OF EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 158
TABLE 133 REST OF EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 158
TABLE 134 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 159
TABLE 135 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 159
TABLE 136 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 159
TABLE 137 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 160
TABLE 138 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 160
TABLE 139 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 160
TABLE 140 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 161
TABLE 141 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 161
TABLE 142 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 162
TABLE 143 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 162
TABLE 144 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 162
TABLE 145 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 163
TABLE 146 SAUDI ARABIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 164
TABLE 147 SAUDI ARABIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 164
TABLE 148 SAUDI ARABIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 164
TABLE 149 SAUDI ARABIA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 165
TABLE 150 REST OF GCC COUNTRIES: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 165
TABLE 151 REST OF GCC COUNTRIES: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 166
TABLE 152 REST OF GCC COUNTRIES: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 166
TABLE 153 REST OF GCC COUNTRIES: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 166
TABLE 154 SOUTH AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 167
TABLE 155 SOUTH AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 167
TABLE 156 SOUTH AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 168
TABLE 157 SOUTH AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 168
TABLE 158 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 169
TABLE 159 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 169
TABLE 160 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 169
TABLE 161 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 170
TABLE 162 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 170
TABLE 163 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 170
TABLE 164 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 171
TABLE 165 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 171
TABLE 166 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 171
TABLE 167 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 172
TABLE 168 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 172
TABLE 169 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY INGREDIENT, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 173
TABLE 170 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 173
TABLE 171 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 173
TABLE 172 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 174
TABLE 173 SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 174
TABLE 174 BRAZIL: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 175
TABLE 175 BRAZIL: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 175
TABLE 176 BRAZIL: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 175
TABLE 177 BRAZIL: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 176
TABLE 178 ARGENTINA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 176
TABLE 179 ARGENTINA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 177
TABLE 180 ARGENTINA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 177
TABLE 181 ARGENTINA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 177
TABLE 182 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (USD MILLION) 178
TABLE 183 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (USD MILLION) 178
TABLE 184 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 (KILOTON) 179
TABLE 185 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2026–2031 (KILOTON) 179
TABLE 186 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2021–2026 180
TABLE 187 REFINERY CATALYST MARKET: DEGREE OF COMPETITION 185
TABLE 188 REGION FOOTPRINT 192
TABLE 189 TYPE FOOTPRINT 193
TABLE 190 INGREDIENT FOOTPRINT 193
TABLE 191 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: LIST OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES 196
TABLE 192 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF STARTUPS/SMES 197
TABLE 193 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES,
JANUARY 2021–APRIL 2026 198
TABLE 194 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: DEALS, JANUARY 2021–APRIL 2026 199
TABLE 195 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: EXPANSIONS, JANUARY 2021–APRIL 2026 202
TABLE 196 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS,
JANUARY 2021–APRIL 2026 203
TABLE 197 ALBEMARLE CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW 204
TABLE 198 ALBEMARLE CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 205
TABLE 199 ALBEMARLE CORPORATION: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 207
TABLE 200 ALBEMARLE CORPORATION: DEALS 207
TABLE 201 ALBEMARLE CORPORATION: EXPANSIONS 208
TABLE 202 W.R. GRACE & CO.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 211
TABLE 203 W. R. GRACE & CO.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 211
TABLE 204 W.R. GRACE & CO.: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 212
TABLE 205 W.R. GRACE & CO.: DEALS 213
TABLE 206 BASF: COMPANY OVERVIEW 215
TABLE 207 BASF SE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 216
TABLE 208 BASF: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 218
TABLE 209 TOPSOE: COMPANY OVERVIEW 220
TABLE 210 TOPSOE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 221
TABLE 211 TOPSOE: EXPANSIONS 223
TABLE 212 HONEYWELL UOP: COMPANY OVERVIEW 224
TABLE 213 HONEYWELL UOP: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 225
TABLE 214 HONEYWELL UOP: DEALS 226
TABLE 215 AXENS: COMPANY OVERVIEW 228
TABLE 216 AXENS: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 228
TABLE 217 AXENS: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 230
TABLE 218 AXENS: DEALS 230
TABLE 219 AXENS: EXPANSIONS 231
TABLE 220 CLARIANT: COMPANY OVERVIEW 232
TABLE 221 CLARIANT: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 233
TABLE 222 CLARIANT: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 234
TABLE 223 CLARIANT: DEALS 235
TABLE 224 CLARIANT: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 235
TABLE 225 JOHNSON MATTHEY: COMPANY OVERVIEW 236
TABLE 226 JOHNSON MATTHEY: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 237
TABLE 227 SHELL CATALYSTS & TECHNOLOGIES: COMPANY OVERVIEW 239
TABLE 228 SHELL CATALYSTS & TECHNOLOGIES: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 240
TABLE 229 CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION (SINOPEC): COMPANY OVERVIEW 241
TABLE 230 CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION (SINOPEC): PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 242
TABLE 231 ARKEMA: COMPANY OVERVIEW 245
TABLE 232 ARKEMA: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 246
TABLE 233 CHEVRON CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW 247
TABLE 234 CHEVRON CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 248
TABLE 235 EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW 250
TABLE 236 EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 251
TABLE 237 JGC CATALYSTS AND CHEMICALS LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 253
TABLE 238 ANTENCHEM: COMPANY OVERVIEW 254
TABLE 239 DORF KETAL CHEMICALS (I) PVT. LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 255
TABLE 240 REZEL CATALYSTS CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW 256
TABLE 241 KUWAIT CATALYST COMPANY: COMPANY OVERVIEW 257
TABLE 242 KNT GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW 258
TABLE 243 UNICAT CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES, LLC: COMPANY OVERVIEW 259
TABLE 244 N. E. CHEMCAT CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW 260
TABLE 245 GAZPROM: COMPANY OVERVIEW 261
TABLE 246 ZEOLYST INTERNATIONAL: COMPANY OVERVIEW 262
TABLE 247 QINGDAO HUICHENG ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD: COMPANY OVERVIEW 263
TABLE 248 CHEMPACK: COMPANY OVERVIEW 264

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1 KEY INSIGHTS AND MARKET HIGHLIGHTS 30
FIGURE 2 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, 2026–2031 31
FIGURE 3 MAJOR STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, 2021–2026 31
FIGURE 4 DISRUPTIONS INFLUENCING GROWTH OF REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 32
FIGURE 5 HIGH-GROWTH SEGMENTS IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET, 2025–2030 33
FIGURE 6 ASIA PACIFIC TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD 34
FIGURE 7 GROWING DEMAND FROM REFINERIES IN EMERGING ECONOMIES TO DRIVE MARKET 35
FIGURE 8 ZEOLITES TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD 35
FIGURE 9 HYDROCRACKING CATALYSTS TO REGISTER HIGHEST GROWTH DURING FORECAST PERIOD 36
FIGURE 10 INDIA TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD 36
FIGURE 11 DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES IN REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET 37
FIGURE 12 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 46
FIGURE 13 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 49
FIGURE 14 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 51
FIGURE 15 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION, 2023–2025, USD/KG 52
FIGURE 16 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY TYPE, 2023–2025 54
FIGURE 17 IMPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 381511, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2023 (USD THOUSAND) 60
FIGURE 18 EXPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 381511, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2023 (USD THOUSAND) 61
FIGURE 19 IMPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 381512, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2023 (USD THOUSAND) 62
FIGURE 20 EXPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 381512, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2023 (USD THOUSAND) 63
FIGURE 21 IMPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 381519, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2023 (USD THOUSAND) 64
FIGURE 22 EXPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 381519, BY COUNTRY, 2019–2023 (USD THOUSAND) 65
FIGURE 23 INCREASING DEMAND FOR CLEANER FUELS TO DRIVE MARKET 66
FIGURE 24 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO, 2021–2023 (USD MILLION) 66
FIGURE 25 PATENTS APPLIED AND GRANTED, 2015–2025 73
FIGURE 26 PATENT ANALYSIS, BY LEGAL STATUS 74
FIGURE 27 TOP JURISDICTION, BY DOCUMENT 74
FIGURE 28 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: DECISION-MAKING FACTORS 90
FIGURE 29 INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS, BY TYPE 91
FIGURE 30 KEY BUYING CRITERIA, BY TYPE 92
FIGURE 31 ADOPTION BARRIERS & INTERNAL CHALLENGES 94
FIGURE 32 HYDROCRACKING CATALYSTS SEGMENT TO REGISTER HIGHEST GROWTH DURING FORECAST PERIOD 99
FIGURE 33 METALS TO DOMINATE MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD 106
FIGURE 34 ASIA PACIFIC COUNTRIES TO REGISTER HIGHER GROWTH DURING FORECAST PERIOD 116
FIGURE 35 NORTH AMERICA: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET SNAPSHOT 118
FIGURE 36 ASIA PACIFIC: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET SNAPSHOT 128
FIGURE 37 EUROPE: REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET SNAPSHOT 142
FIGURE 38 REVENUE ANALYSIS OF TOP LISTED/PUBLIC PLAYERS, 2023–2025 184
FIGURE 39 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS, 2025 185
FIGURE 40 COMPANY VALUATION (USD BILLION) 187
FIGURE 41 FINANCIAL METRICS (EV/EBITDA) 187
FIGURE 42 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON 188
FIGURE 43 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX (KEY PLAYERS), 2025 190
FIGURE 44 COMPANY FOOTPRINT 191
FIGURE 45 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX (STARTUPS/SMES), 2025 195
FIGURE 46 ALBEMARLE CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 205
FIGURE 47 BASF: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 216
FIGURE 48 TOPSOE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 221
FIGURE 49 HONEYWELL: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 225
FIGURE 50 CLARIANT: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 233
FIGURE 51 JOHNSON MATTHEY: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 237
FIGURE 52 SHELL CATALYSTS & TECHNOLOGIES: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 239
FIGURE 53 CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION (SINOPEC): COMPANY SNAPSHOT 242
FIGURE 54 ARKEMA: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 245
FIGURE 55 CHEVRON CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 248
FIGURE 56 EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 251
FIGURE 57 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: RESEARCH DESIGN 265
FIGURE 58 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: TOP-DOWN APPROACH 270
FIGURE 59 DEMAND-SIDE FORECAST PROJECTIONS 270
FIGURE 60 REFINERY CATALYSTS MARKET: DATA TRIANGULATION 271

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