Refinery Catalysts Market To Reach $14.25 Billion By 2033

Refinery Catalyst Market Growth & Trends 

The global refinery catalysts market size is expected to reach USD 14.25 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 4.3% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing demand for petroleum products is the major factor driving the market. The refinery catalysts alter the rate of chemical reactions in the FCC unit, thereby, speeding up the chemical reaction. This reduces the turnaround time of the manufacturing process. Refinery catalysts chemicals are used in a wide variety of operations for carrying out refining activities.

Among the different raw materials used in the production of refinery catalysts, zeolites have emerged as major sources of raw material. Zeolites are amino silicates composed of frameworks of silicon, oxygen, and aluminum in the form of SiO4 and AlO4. A number of them occur naturally and hence are procured via mining as minerals. However, synthetic zeolites are also produced commercially.

Refinery catalysts are widely utilized in refining processes such as fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation, and hydrotreating. The role of an accelerator in the FCC process is to aid the breakage of heavy molecules at a high temperature and under moderate pressure so that they can be separated from a mixture and collected as a vapor. The separated products are purified and treated for application in multiple end-use industries.

The key market players are introducing customized solutions for different regions based on individual regulatory trends, fuel quality, and driving conditions to reach out to a broader customer base. The European Union (EU) plans to cut down carbon dioxide emissions by 2020, and hence, is encouraging major companies to introduce innovative biocatalysts.

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Refinery Catalyst Market Report Highlights 

• The zeolite segment led the refinery catalysts market with the largest revenue share of 28.7% in 2025 and is expected to continue to dominate the industry over the forecast period.

• The FCC catalysts segment led the refinery catalysts industry, with the largest revenue share of 42.9% in 2025.

• The refinery catalysts market in North America is mature and technologically advanced, driven by stringent environmental regulations and the need for high-efficiency fuel refining.

• The U.S. refinery catalysts industry led North America, with the largest revenue share of 77.7% in 2025.

Refinery Catalyst Market Segmentation 

Grand View Research has segmented the global refinery catalysts market on the basis of product, application, and region:

Refinery Catalysts Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)

• Zeolite

• Metallic

• Chemical Compounds

• Other Products

Refinery Catalysts Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)

• FCC Catalysts

• Alkylation Catalysts

• Hydrotreating Catalysts

• Hydrocracking Catalysts

• Catalytic Reforming

• Other Applications

Refinery Catalysts Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Russia

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Indonesia

  • Australia

• Latin America

  • Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

List of Key Players of Refinery Catalysts Market

• Albemarle Corporation

• BASF SE

• Johnson Matthey Plc

• W. R. Grace

• Clariant International Ltd.

• Arkema

• Zeolyst International

• Chevron Corporation

• Exxon Mobil Corporation

• Evonik Industries AG

• DuPont

• Haldor Topsoe A/S