Refinery Catalysts Market To Reach $10,662.7 Million By 2030

Refinery Catalyst Market Growth & Trends 

The global refinery catalysts market size is expected to reach USD 10,662.7 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.3% from 2025 to 2030, 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 market with the largest revenue share of 32.8% in 2024 and is expected to continue to dominate the industry over the forecast period.

• The FCC catalysts segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 45.1% in 2024. The hydrotreating segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

• The hydrotreating segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

• Asia Pacific dominated the refinery catalysts market with the largest revenue share of 34.10% in 2024. The refinery catalysts market in China accounted for the largest market revenue share in Asia Pacific in 2024.

Refinery Catalyst Market Segmentation 

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

Refinery Catalysts Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Zeolite

• Metallic

• Chemical compounds

• Other Products

Refinery Catalysts Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• FCC Catalysts

• Alkylation Catalysts

• Hydrotreating Catalysts

• Hydrocracking Catalysts

• Catalytic reforming

• Other Application

Refinery Catalysts Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• 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