Catalyst Fertilizers Market by Fertilizer Production Process (Haber-Bosch Process, Contact Process), Metal Group (Base Metals, Precious Metals), Fertilizer Application (Nitrogenous, Phosphatic), and Region

The catalyst fertilizers market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.36% from 2018 to 2023.

The catalyst fertilizers market is driven by various factors such as increasing demand for ammonia and phosphate fertilizers across the globe and increasing need for reforming catalysts in ammonia production facilities. However, the long replacement period associated with catalysts may hinder the growth of the market on a global level.

In terms of fertilizer production process, the Haber-Bosch process is projected to witness the fastest growth from 2018 to 2023.

With the improving economic conditions of Asian countries, the adoption rate of innovative ammonia production processes with efficient emission control system remains high. Though the fertilizer production process is majorly concentrated in countries such as China, India, and Indonesia, the rising demand for urea and ammonia fertilizers in other developing economies has boosted the need for production units in Asian and African countries. This is projected to enhance the growth opportunity for the Haber-Bosch ammonia synthesis process during the forecast period.

In terms of the metal group, the base metals segment is estimated to have the largest market share during the forecast period.

According to the FAOSTAT, nitrogen is the most produced nutrient across the globe, occupying over 52% of the total fertilizers produced in 2016, and iron is the most widely used catalyst for ammonia production. Also, sulfuric acid production is highly dependent on vanadium for its catalytic activity. Iron catalysts are available at a low cost of approximately USD 900-1,000 per ton, according to industry experts, which is almost 10-20 times cheaper than precious metals such as platinum and palladium. Hence, base metals are majorly preferred among fertilizer manufacturers for their production processes.

Asia Pacific is estimated to dominate the catalyst fertilizers market in 2018.

The demand for fertilizer catalysts is primarily driven by the increasing production of fertilizers, particularly in countries such as China, India, the US, and Russia. These countries are the largest producers of ammonia. The Asia Pacific region dominated the global fertilizer catalysts market in 2017 due to the presence of major producers of ammonia-based fertilizers in China, India, and Indonesia. Additionally, China is one of the largest exporters of phosphate fertilizers, which implies that higher the production of phosphate fertilizers, higher would be the need for the adoption of catalysts during the production process.

In-depth interviews were conducted with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), marketing directors, other innovation and technology directors, and executives from various key organizations operating in the catalyst fertilizers marketplace.

The breakdown of the primaries on the basis of company type, designation, and region conducted during the research study is as follows:

By Company type: Tier 1 - 45%, Tier 2 -30%, and Tier 3 - 25%
By Designation: C-Level - 50%, D-Level - 20%, and Others* - 30%
By Region: Asia Pacific - 40%, Europe -30%, North America -20%, and RoW -10%

*Others include sales managers, marketing managers, and product managers.

Note: Tier 1: Revenue > USD 1 billion; Tier 2: USD 100 million = Revenue = USD 1 billion; Tier 3: Revenue < USD 100 million

Multiple companies are major suppliers of catalysts in more than one industry, and hence, the end-use applications for their products are not mentioned. Hence, the scope of this report includes a detailed study of only those catalyst manufacturers whose portfolio mentions the end use as fertilizers. Major players such as Clariant International (Switzerland), DowDuPont (US), Project & Development India Ltd. (India), Johnson Matthey (UK), and Haldor Topsoe (Denmark) have been included in this report.

Research Coverage

The report analyzes the catalyst fertilizers market across different fertilizer applications and regions. It aims at estimating the market size and growth potential of this market across different segments, such as fertilizer production process, metal group, fertilizer application, and region. Furthermore, the report includes an in-depth competitive analysis of key players in the market, along with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.

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The report will help market leaders/new entrants in this market by providing them the closest approximations of revenue numbers for the overall catalyst fertilizers market and its subsegments. This report will help stakeholders to better understand the competitor landscape, gain more insights to position their businesses better, and devise suitable go-to-market strategies. This report will also help stakeholders to understand the market and provide them with information on the key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

1 Introduction

1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Scope
1.4 Periodization Considered
1.5 Currency Considered
1.6 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology

2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Industry Insights
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.3 Data Triangulation
2.4 Research Assumptions
2.5 Limitations

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

4.1 Opportunities in the Catalyst Fertilizers Market
4.2 Catalyst Fertilizers Market, By Metal Group
4.3 Asia Pacific: Catalyst Fertilizers Market, By Fertilizer Production Process & Key Country
4.4 Catalyst Fertilizers Market, By Fertilizer Application & Region
4.5 Catalyst Fertilizers Market, By Key Country

5 Market Overview

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Macroeconomic Indicators
5.2.1 Increasing Production Opportunities for Fertilizers
5.2.2 Fluctuating Prices of Natural Gas
5.3 Market Dynamics
5.3.1 Drivers
5.3.1.1 Growing Need for Efficient Fertilizer Production Across the Globe
5.3.1.1.1 Increased Output and Conversion Rate
5.3.1.2 Control of Emissions From Fertilizers
5.3.2 Restraints
5.3.2.1 Long Replacement Period for Catalyst Membranes Could Restrain the Market Growth
5.3.2.2 Rising Growth Opportunity for Organic Fertilizers
5.3.3 Opportunities
5.3.3.1 Global Growth in Fertilizer Consumption is Expected to Boost New Plant Commissions and Upgradations
5.3.3.1.1 Upgradation to Natural Gas-Based Feedstock for Fertilizer Production is Expected to Fuel the Growth of New Catalytic Unit Installments
5.3.3.2 Technological Advancements
5.3.3.2.1 Strong R&D Activities to Reduce the Cost of Catalysts
5.3.3.2.2 High Growth in R&D Activity to Improve the Quality and Functionality of Catalysts
5.3.4 Challenges
5.3.4.1 Uncomplimentary Commodity Prices and Lower Farm Incomes
5.4 Patent Analysis
5.5 Regulatory Framework
5.5.1 Introduction
5.5.2 Rules on Fertilizer Production
5.5.3 Standardization on Ghg Emissions
5.5.4 Recovery of Spent Catalysts

6 Catalyst Fertilizers Market, By Fertilizer Production Process

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Haber-Bosch Process
6.2.1 Approximately 80% of the Entire Ammonia Produced By Haber-Bosch Process is Used in the Fertilizer Industry
6.3 Contact Process
6.3.1 Sulfuric Acid is the Most Produced Chemical in the Us
6.4 Other Processes

7 Catalyst Fertilizers Market, By Metal Group

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Base Metals
7.2.1 Lower Cost of Base Metals is the Major Factor for Its High Demand From Fertilizer Manufacturers
7.3 Precious Metals
7.3.1 Inherent Chemical Properties of Precious Metals Provide Higher Selectivity and Stability During Reactions

8 Catalyst Fertilizers Market, By Fertilizer Application

8.1 Introduction
8.2 Nitrogenous Fertilizers
8.2.1 Rising Awareness on Ghg Emissions From Ammonia Plants has Boosted the Growth Rate of Catalysts for Ammonia Production
8.3 Phosphatic Fertilizers
8.3.1 Heavy Dependency of Phosphatic Fertilizers on the Oil Industry has Been Hampering the Growth of these Fertilizers

9 Catalyst Fertilizers Market, By Region

9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 US
9.2.1.1 Increase in the Ammonia Production Capacity is Projected to Boost the Market Growth
9.2.2 Canada
9.2.2.1 The Increasing Expansion of Ammonia-Based Fertilizer Plants to Strengthen the Demand for Catalysts
9.2.3 Mexico
9.2.3.1 Fertilizer Production in the Country is Driven By the Increasing Fertilizer Consumption for Grain Crops
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Russia
9.3.1.1 Largest Producer of Fertilizers Due to the Huge Reserves of Sulfur, Ammonia, and Phosphate Rocks
9.3.2 Netherlands
9.3.2.1 Second Largest Nitrogenous Fertilizer Producer in Europe
9.3.3 Poland
9.3.3.1 Haber-Bosch Process Dominated the Market Due to the High Production of Ammonia-Based Fertilizers
9.3.4 Rest of Europe
9.4 Asia Pacific
9.4.1 China
9.4.1.1 Dominance Due to High Fertilizer Production and Rising Investments in Efficient Catalyst Membranes to Control Emissions
9.4.2 India
9.4.2.1 Strong Demand Due to Upgradation of Ammonia Plants With Natural Gas-Based Feedstock
9.4.3 Indonesia
9.4.3.1 Indonesia, Being the Fifth-Largest Producer and Sixth-Largest Exporter of Ammonia, is Expected to Experience Increased Demand for
9.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific
9.5 South America
9.5.1 Brazil
9.5.1.1 Brazil Contributes to Approximately 60% of the South American Fertilizer Production
9.5.2 Argentina
9.5.2.1 With the Recent Import Duty Posed on Phosphate Fertilizers, Production is Estimated to Grow in Argentina
9.5.3 Rest of South America
9.6 Rest of the World (RoW)
9.6.1 Middle East
9.6.1.1 Large Reserves of Sulfur and Natural Gas Reflect Higher Fertilizer Production in the Region
9.6.2 Africa
9.6.2.1 Increase in the Number of Fertilizer Production Plants Fuels the Demand for Catalyst Fertilizers

10 Competitive Landscape

10.1 Introduction
10.2 Competitive Leadership Mapping
10.2.1 Visionary Leaders
10.2.2 Product Differentiators
10.2.3 Value Chain Builders
10.2.4 Emerging Pathfinders
10.3 Market Ranking Analysis, By Company
10.4 Competitive Scenario
10.4.1 Agreements, Collaborations, Partnerships, and Joint Ventures
10.4.2 Expansions & Investments
10.4.3 Mergers & Acquisitions
10.4.4 New Product/Technology Launches

11 Company Profiles

11.1 Clariant International
11.2 Dowdupont
11.3 Projects & Development India Limited (PDIL)
11.4 Lkab Minerals
11.5 Johnson Matthey
11.6 Quantumsphere Inc.
11.7 Haldor Topsoe
11.8 N.E.Chemcat
11.9 Quality Magnetite
11.10 Oham Industries

12 Appendix

12.1 Discussion Guide
12.2 Knowledge Store: Subscription Portal
12.3 Available Customizations
12.4 Related Reports
12.5 Author Details

List of Tables

Table 1 USD Exchange Rate, 2014-2017
Table 2 Typical Replacement Period of Catalysts
Table 3 List of Some Key Patents for Catalyst Fertilizers, 2014-2018
Table 4 Air Emission Levels for Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing Plants
Table 5 Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 6 Haber-Bosch Process Catalysts Market Size, By Region, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 7 Contact Process Catalysts Market Size, By Region, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 8 Other Process Catalysts Market Size, By Region, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 9 Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 10 Base Metals: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Region, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 11 Base Metals: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 12 Precious Metals: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Type, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 13 Precious Metals: Fertilizer Catalyst Market Size, By Region, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 14 Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Application, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 15 Nitrogenous Fertilizers: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Region, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 16 Phosphatic Fertilizers: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Region, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 17 Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Region, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 18 North America: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Country, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 19 North America: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 20 North America: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 21 North America: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Application, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 22 US: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 23 US: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 24 Canada: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 25 Canada: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 26 Mexico: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 27 Mexico: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 28 Europe: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Country, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 29 Europe: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 30 Europe: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 31 Europe: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Application, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 32 Russia: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 33 Russia: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 34 Netherlands: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 35 Netherlands: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 36 Poland: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 37 Poland: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 38 Rest of Europe: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 39 Rest of Europe: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 40 Asia Pacific: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Country, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 41 Asia Pacific: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 42 Asia Pacific: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 43 Asia Pacific: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Application, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 44 China: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 45 China: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 46 India: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 47 India: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 48 Indonesia: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 49 Indonesia: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 50 Nitrogen- and Phosphate-Based Fertilizer Production in 2016 (000’ Tons)
Table 51 Rest of Asia Pacific: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 52 Rest of Asia Pacific: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 53 South America: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Country, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 54 South America: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 55 South America: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 56 South America: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Application, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 57 Brazil: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 58 Brazil: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 59 Argentina: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 60 Argentina: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 61 Rest of South America: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 62 Rest of South America: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 63 RoW: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Region, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 64 RoW: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 65 RoW: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 66 RoW: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Application, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 67 Middle East: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 68 Middle East: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 69 Africa: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 70 Africa: Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2016-2023 (USD Million)
Table 71 Agreements, Collaborations, Partnerships, and Joint Ventures, 2013-2018
Table 72 Expansions & Investments, 2013-2018
Table 73 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2013-2018
Table 74 New Product/Technology Launches, 2013-2018

List of Figures

Figure 1 Catalyst Fertilizers: Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Catalyst Fertilizers: Regional Segmentation
Figure 3 Catalyst Fertilizers: Research Design
Figure 4 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 7 Data Triangulation Methodology
Figure 8 Catalyst Fertilizers Market, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2018 vs. 2023
Figure 9 Catalyst Fertilizers Market Share, By Key Metal Catalyst, 2017
Figure 10 Catalyst Fertilizers Market, By Fertilizer Application, 2017
Figure 11 Catalyst Fertilizers Market: Regional Snapshot
Figure 12 Expansion of Production Facilities in Asia is Projected to Maintain the Steady Growth of Catalyst Fertilizers Market
Figure 13 Base Metals Were the Most Preferred Catalysts for Fertilizer Production in 2017
Figure 14 Asia Pacific: Strong Demand for Catalysts Among Ammonia Fertilizer Manufacturers in 2017
Figure 15 Asia Pacific Witnessed the Highest Demand for Catalyst Fertilizers in Both Ammonia and Phosphate Production in 2017
Figure 16 Russia and India are Projected to Witness Similar Growth During the Forecast Period
Figure 17 Production of Nitrogen Fertilizers, 2011-2016 (Million Tons)
Figure 18 Top 4 Nitrogen Fertilizer Exporters, 2013-2017 (MMT)
Figure 19 Top 4 Nitrogen Fertilizer Importers, 2013-2017 (MMT)
Figure 20 Fluctuations in Natural Gas and Fertilizer Prices, 2000-2018
Figure 21 Catalyst Fertilizers Market: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges
Figure 22 Catalyst Activity in Ammonia Production
Figure 23 Rise in Emissions From Fertilizer Manufacturers, 2011-2014
Figure 24 Comparison of Emissions From Non-Catalyst and Catalyst Procedures
Figure 25 Organic Agriculture Growth, 2000-2015 (Million Hectares)
Figure 26 Fertilizer Demand of Each Agricultural Region, 2014-2018 (MMT)
Figure 27 Declining Commodity Prices Complemented With Lower Farm Incomes, 2010-2017
Figure 28 Number of Approved Patents for Catalyst Fertilizers, By Key Patent Holders, 2016-2018
Figure 29 Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Production Process, 2018 vs. 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 30 Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Metal Group, 2018 vs. 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 31 Catalyst Fertilizers Market Size, By Fertilizer Application, 2018 vs. 2023 (USD Million)
Figure 32 China Was A Dominant Market for Catalyst Fertilizers in 2017
Figure 33 North America: Regional Snapshot
Figure 34 Asia Pacific: Regional Snapshot
Figure 35 Catalyst Fertilizers Market (Global): Competitive Leadership Mapping, 2018
Figure 36 Company Rankings, 2018
Figure 37 Clariant International: Company Snapshot
Figure 38 Clariant International: SWOT Analysis
Figure 39 Dowdupont: Company Snapshot
Figure 40 Dowdupont: SWOT Analysis
Figure 41 PDIL: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 PDIL: SWOT Analysis
Figure 43 Lkab Minerals: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 Johnson Matthey: Company Snapshot
Figure 45 Haldor Topsoe: Company Snapshot

Companies Mentioned

Clariant International
Dowdupont
Haldor Topsoe
Johnson Matthey
Lkab Minerals
N.E.Chemcat
Oham Industries
Projects & Development India Limited (PDIL)
Quality Magnetite
Quantumsphere Inc.

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