Automotive Catalyst Market Report 2025

This Automotive Catalyst market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The automotive catalyst market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $18.13 billion in 2024 to $19.16 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of the automotive industry, environmental awareness, emission regulations, economic growth.

The automotive catalyst market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.56 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising vehicle production, electric vehicle adoption, rising global urbanization, growing per capita disposable income, government support. Major trends in the forecast period include reducing precious metal content, lightweight catalysts, tailpipe emissions monitoring, smart catalysts, partnerships and collaborations.

Government initiatives aimed at emissions control are poised to significantly drive the growth of the automotive catalyst market. In India, the government has directed its focus toward various emissions control programs and initiatives. Diverse catalysts, including noble metal, base metal, and transition metal catalysts, play a crucial role in controlling exhaust gas emissions from automobiles. According to IndiaSpend, the Indian government's commitment to five new emission pledges aims to slash total carbon emissions by 1 billion tons and reduce the economy's carbon intensity to less than 45% by January 2022. Consequently, government efforts on emissions control serve as a substantial driver behind the growth of the automotive catalyst market.

The rise in vehicle production is anticipated to drive the growth of the automotive catalysts market in the coming years. Vehicle production encompasses the manufacturing, assembly, and construction of various types of vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and other motorized vehicles. Automotive catalysts are utilized in vehicle production to minimize harmful emissions, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, enhancing air quality, improving fuel efficiency, and boosting performance. For example, in May 2023, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, a trade association based in Belgium, reported that approximately 85.4 million motor vehicles were produced worldwide in 2022, representing a 5.7% increase from 2021. Consequently, the rise in vehicle production is propelling the growth of the automotive catalysts market.

Technological advancements are a significant trend gaining traction in the automotive catalyst market. Leading companies in this sector are concentrating on developing innovative technological solutions to enhance their competitive edge. For example, in December 2023, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions, a U.S.-based water technology firm, introduced Verdium, a solution that allows customers to verify carbon reduction linked to recycled platinum group metals (PGMs). By employing a mass balance approach, Verdium offers a method for tracking and validating the carbon footprint of PGMs used in various applications, particularly in automotive catalysts. This initiative supports sustainability objectives by substantially lowering carbon emissions - one kilogram of Verdium is said to save over 30 metric tons of carbon compared to conventionally mined materials. The product aims to provide transparency and traceability within the PGM value chain, addressing the growing environmental and sustainability demands in the industry.

Key players in the automotive catalysts market are embracing a strategic partnership approach to deliver circular economy solutions to their customers. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefits and shared success. An illustrative example is the collaboration between BASF SE, a Germany-based chemicals company, and Heraeus, a Germany-based technology company, in February 2022. Their joint effort aims to recover precious metals from spent automotive catalysts in China. This partnership is crucial for establishing efficient and effective processes for metal recovery, contributing to sustainable practices within the automotive catalyst market.

In August 2023, TekCor4, a technology company based in the UK, acquired S&P Global Mobility for an undisclosed sum. The goal of TekCor4's acquisition of Catalyst for Aftersales is to utilize its existing product offerings and client base to improve data analytics, insights, and marketing automation services for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and dealers within the automotive industry. S&P Global Mobility is a U.S.-based company that specializes in vehicle and fleet management, providing data, analytics, and insights specifically for the automotive sector.

Major companies operating in the automotive catalyst market include BASF SE, Johnson Matthey, Umicore N.V., Tenneco Inc., Clean Diesel Technologies Inc., Cummins Inc., Ecocat India Pvt. Ltd., Clariant, Cataler Corporation, Interkat Catalyst GmbH, Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG, DCL International Inc., Solvay S.A, Eberspcher, N.E. CHEMCAT CORPORATION, Klarius Products Ltd., CDTi Advanced Materials Inc., IBIDEN Co. Ltd., Sinocat Environmental Technology Co. Ltd., Haldor Topsoe A/S, Corning Incorporated, W. R. Grace & Co., Sino-Platinum Metals Co. Ltd., N.V. Bekaert S.A., Sibanye-Stillwater, Tanaka Holdings Co. Ltd., Clariant International AG, CRI Catalyst Company LP, Catalytic Combustion Corporation, Cormetech Inc.

An automotive catalyst is a key component in a vehicle's exhaust system designed to reduce harmful emissions produced by the engine. It is part of the catalytic converter, a device that converts toxic pollutants in the exhaust gases into less harmful substances before they are released into the atmosphere. The catalyst is typically made from precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which act as catalysts for chemical reactions that neutralize pollutants.

The key products of automotive catalysts include two-way catalytic converters, three-way catalytic converters, and diesel oxidation catalysts. Specifically engineered for diesel engines, diesel oxidation catalysts aim to reduce emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and particulate matter (PM). These catalysts typically utilize raw materials such as rhodium, platinum, and palladium. Their applications span across heavy-duty vehicles, light-duty vehicles, and other specific industrial uses.

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

The countries covered in the automotive catalyst market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The automotive catalyst market consists of sales of two-way catalytic converters, three-way catalytic converters, and diesel oxidation catalysts. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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