Precious Metal Catalysts Market Report 2025

The precious metal catalysts market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.34 billion in 2024 to $17.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, increasing demand for palladium catalysts, and rising demand for precious metal catalysts in the pharmaceutical industry.

The precious metal catalysts market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.26 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to government support, the growing use of platinum catalysts in fuel cells and the rise in the use of precious metal catalysts in the automotive sector. Major trends in the forecast period include new technologies and developing new product solutions to strengthen their position in the market, focus on collaborations and acquisitions to improve financial strength, product portfolio, and geographical presence, increasing investments in their production capacities to develop new product solutions and to satisfy the growing demand for precious metal catalysts and focus on product innovations.

The growth of the precious metal catalyst market is being driven by an increasing demand for these catalysts in the automotive industry. This demand is attributed to the application of precious metal catalysts in various automotive sectors, including fuel cell-driven vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs), and as automotive catalysts. Precious metals play a crucial role in developing advanced products for the rapidly expanding automotive industry. For instance, in February 2022, Nornickel, a Russia-based nickel and palladium mining company, reported a 0.6% increase in palladium demand in the automotive industry in 2022 compared to 2021. This underscores the rising significance of precious metal catalysts in meeting the evolving needs of the automotive sector.

Government support is expected to play a pivotal role in driving the growth of the precious metal catalysts market. Government support encompasses assistance, resources, and policies provided by governmental authorities to promote economic development, address societal challenges, and achieve specific goals. The development and application of precious metal catalysts stand to benefit from such government support, aligning with environmental and economic objectives. For example, the government of Canada approved Generation Mining’s Marathon palladium-copper project as part of a broader strategy to boost metal and mineral production crucial for the transition towards renewable energy. This demonstrates the proactive role governments are taking to support initiatives that contribute to environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Companies in the precious metal catalysts market are actively focusing on technological advancements and developing innovative product solutions to strengthen their market positions. For instance, BASF, a Germany-based chemical company, introduced the X3D technology, a novel additive manufacturing technology based on 3D printing for catalysts. This innovative technology enhances catalyst performance by producing catalysts with an open structure, resulting in a lower pressure drop and a larger surface area within the reactor.

Companies in the precious metal catalyst industry are increasingly focusing on collaborations and acquisitions to enhance their financial stability, expand product offerings, and grow their geographical presence. For instance, in January 2023, Heraeus Precious Metals, a Germany-based provider of precious metal services and products, entered into a strategic partnership with Hulteberg Chemistry & Engineering AB, a Sweden-based company involved in catalyst research, development, and production, to jointly develop and commercialize various catalysts needed for the operation of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). Through this partnership, Heraeus offers its clients access to innovative products for both precious and base metal-based catalyst solutions, meeting rising customer demand for recycled chemical and automotive catalysts.

In September 2024, Ravindra Heraeus Pvt. Ltd., an India-based mining and metals company, acquired Arora Matthey’s catalyst and recycling site for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Ravindra Heraeus’s catalyst manufacturing and recycling capabilities, reinforcing its position in the metals market and expanding its product portfolio. Arora Matthey Limited, based in India, specializes in producing high-quality catalytic converters.

Major companies operating in the precious metal catalysts market include Johnson Matthey Plc, BASF SE, Heraeus Holding, Evonik Industries AG, Umicore SA, Sino-Platinum Metals Co., Ltd, Kaili Catalyst & New Materials Co Ltd, Clariant International Ltd, Alfa Aesar, Shaanxi kai Da chemical co. LTD, Sud-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd., Indian Platinum Pvt. Ltd., Xi'an Catalyst Chemical Co., Ltd., Vineeth Precious Catalysts Pvt. Ltd., Zibo Jiulong Chemical Co., Ltd, Haldor Topsøe, Thermo Fisher Scientific, AlS Globsl, Stanford Advanced Material, Hindustan Platinum, Tanaka Kikinzoku International America Inc., Specialty Metals Smelters & Refiners, LLC, J & J Materials, Inc., Molecular Products, Inc., CDTi Advanced Materials Inc., Metal & Catalyst Resources, Mottcorp, Dorf Ketal, AB Enterprises, Metalor, Petra Precious Metals Recycling, Nobilis PGM.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the precious metal catalyst market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the precious metal catalysts market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the precious metal catalysts market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Precious metal catalysts refer to noble metal catalysts with distinctive properties, possessing a partially filled d-orbital that allows them to either donate or accept electrons depending on the type of reaction. These catalysts consistently demonstrate strong catalytic activity and selectivity, facilitating chemical reactions by reducing the energy barrier between reactants and products.

The main types of precious metal catalysts include platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and others. Platinum, for instance, is a soft, ductile, malleable, silver-white metallic element utilized in catalytic converters, electrical contacts, pacemakers, drugs, and magnets. Precious metal catalysts find application in various types of reactions such as hydrogenation, asymmetric hydrogenation, reductive amination, alkylation, carbonylation, and more. These catalysts are employed in diverse industries, including automotive, refining, petrochemicals, oil and mining, among others.

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The precious metal catalyst market consists of sales of iridium, gold, and silver. 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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