Emission Control Catalysts Market Report 2025

The emission control catalysts market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $27.01 billion in 2024 to $29.93 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stringent emission regulations, growth in vehicle ownership, increase in industrial emissions, increased public awareness, automotive industry growth.

The emission control catalysts market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $46.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to green hydrogen production, industrial decarbonization, increasing renewable fuels, growing urbanization and air quality, increasing international agreements. Major trends in the forecast period include diesel emission control, zero-emission regulations, selective catalytic reduction (scr) technology, on-board diagnostics (obd) systems, use of integrated systems.

Stringent regulations aimed at controlling air pollution are significantly driving the growth of the emission control catalysts market. Air pollution is primarily a result of rapid industrialization and urbanization, which contribute to increased emissions in the environment. Governments are increasingly concerned about the negative impacts of air pollution on public health and the environment, leading to the implementation of regulations designed to mitigate air pollution. This has heightened the demand for emission control catalysts in the exhaust systems of industrial machinery and vehicles. For example, in September 2023, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), a US-based government entity, reported that air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to global public health, responsible for over 8 million premature deaths annually. Consequently, the stringent regulations for controlling air pollution are expected to further propel the growth of the emission control catalysts market in the future.

Increasing vehicle production is anticipated to drive the growth of the emission control catalyst market in the future. Vehicle production refers to the process of assembling and manufacturing motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and various other types of vehicles, within a manufacturing facility or assembly line. Emission control catalysts play a vital role in the automotive industry by reducing harmful emissions from internal combustion engines. These catalysts are crucial components of a vehicle's exhaust system, specifically designed to lessen the environmental impact of vehicle emissions. For example, in March 2022, a report from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), a Belgium-based lobbying and standards organization for the automobile sector in the European Union, indicated that over 6.3 million passenger cars were produced in US auto facilities in 2021, representing a 3.1% increase from 2020. Additionally, Chinese automakers manufactured 20.7 million vehicles in 2021, marking a 7.1% rise. Overall, the global production of cars increased by 2.7% to 63.2 million in 2021. Therefore, the rise in vehicle production is fueling the growth of the emission control catalysts market.

Major companies in the emission control catalysts market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as automotive emissions control technologies, to reduce harmful pollutants like nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrocarbons (HC). Automotive emissions control solutions encompass technologies and systems specifically designed to diminish or eliminate harmful pollutants emitted by vehicles. For example, in August 2024, Boff Catalyst India Mountain Ltd., an India-based chemical manufacturing firm, announced the inauguration of a new Research, Development, and Application (RD&A) laboratory aimed at advancing automotive emissions control solutions. This state-of-the-art facility is intended to develop novel catalyst technologies that comply with stringent emission standards, including Euro 7 and Bharat Stage VI (BS6). Equipped with advanced testing capabilities, the lab will conduct comprehensive validation procedures for various catalysts used in both gasoline and diesel engines.

Major companies operating in the emission control catalyst market are prioritizing strategic partnerships to enhance their competitive advantage. These partnerships involve collaborative agreements, alliances, or arrangements among various entities, such as companies, organizations, or research institutions, aimed at collectively addressing challenges related to emission control catalysts. For example, in March 2023, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a US-based international development agency, launched the Clean Air Catalyst, a new flagship program designed to combat air pollution, in collaboration with a global consortium of organizations led by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Through this initiative, USAID and its partners will work with local communities to gain insights into local pollution sources and identify, test, accelerate, and scale solutions for cleaner, healthier air. The Clean Air Catalyst will engage with communities worldwide to identify local pollution sources, enhance public awareness, and build targeted coalitions to implement actions that lead to sustained improvements in air quality.

In September 2024, TPG Capital, a US-based private equity firm, acquired Miratech for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to bolster TPG's emissions reduction solutions to address the growing power demands from data centers, which are increasingly influenced by AI and cloud migration. It also aligns with TPG's commitment to negative emissions technologies and its efforts to meet regulatory pressures for cleaner energy solutions. Miratech is a US-based company specializing in industrial emissions reduction technologies.

Major companies operating in the emission control catalysts market include BASF SE, Johnson Matthey plc, Clariant AG, Honeywell International Inc., Tenneco Inc., Cataler Corporation, Heraeus Holding GmbH, Bosal Industries Ltd., Innovative Emissions Control Inc., DCL International Inc., Albemarle Corporation, Interkat Catalyst GmbH, Royal Dutch Shell plc, Sinocat Environmental Technology Co. Ltd., Zeolyst International Inc., Umicore SA, Solvay S.A., Corning Incorporated, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Kunming Sino-Platinum Metals Catalyst Co. Ltd., Nett Technologies Inc., NGK Insulators Ltd., Clean Diesel Technologies Advanced Materials Inc., Eberspaecher Group, Emitec Technologies India Private Limited, Faurecia India Pvt. Ltd., Hug Engineering AG, Katcon Global S.A. de C.V., Fabbrica Italiana Magneti Marelli, Walker Manufacturing Company, Yara International ASA.

Emission control catalysts play a crucial role in mitigating harmful pollutants generated by combustion engines. These catalysts are designed to break down solid particulates from the exhaust systems of industrial machinery and vehicles, reducing the release of pollutants into the environment. Emission control catalysts are characterized by their simplicity, low-maintenance operation, durability, relatively low cost, and minimal adverse effects on engines.

The primary types of emission control catalyst products include palladium-based ECC, platinum-based ECC, rhodium-based ECC, and others. Palladium-based ECC undergoes catalyst reactions, producing carbon-carbon bonds that find applications in electronic connectors. Fuel types associated with emission control catalysts encompass diesel vehicles and gasoline vehicles. These catalysts are utilized in various applications, including mobile emission control catalysts and stationary emission control catalysts. These applications span across diverse sectors, such as automotive and transportation, the chemical industry, the oil and gas industry, the mining industry, the power industry, and other end-user segments.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the emission control catalysts market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the emission control catalysts market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the emission control catalysts market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the emission control catalysts market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA.

The emission control catalysts market consists of sales of emission control catalysts including iridium, ruthenium, and vanadium. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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