Heterogeneous Catalyst Global Market Report 2024

The heterogeneous catalyst market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $26.42 billion in 2023 to $27.92 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The rise during the historical period can be credited to heightened utilization in the automotive industry, amplified necessity for emissions management, expanded utilization in biofuel production, increased requirement for hydrogen, and a surge in zeolite demand.

The heterogeneous catalyst market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $35.28 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The expansion anticipated in the forecast period can be ascribed to the escalating need for efficient and eco-friendly chemical procedures, rigorous environmental directives, a mounting focus on sustainability, the shift towards cleaner energy sources, and an upsurge in petrochemical demand. Key trends projected for the forecast period encompass progressions in nanotechnology, the demand for innovative catalyst materials, enhancements in catalytic converters, the need for chemical synthesis, and the demand for metal-based catalysts.

The anticipated rise in chemical demand is poised to drive the growth of the heterogeneous catalyst market in the foreseeable future. The escalation in chemical demand stems from increased needs in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture sectors, alongside technological advancements and a transition toward sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Heterogeneous catalysts play a pivotal role in meeting the heightened demand for chemicals across diverse industries by enhancing the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and environmental sustainability of chemical processes. For instance, as per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics in July 2023, the trade value of US chemical manufacturing exports in 2022 surged to $288 billion, marking a 13.4% growth compared to 2021. Thus, the burgeoning chemical demand fuels the heterogeneous catalyst market.

Key players in the heterogeneous catalyst market are dedicated to innovating products, such as propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalysts, to augment their performance in industrial-scale propylene production. PDH catalysts are instrumental in converting propane into propylene by hydrogen removal. For instance, Clariant, a Switzerland-based chemical company, unveiled CATOFIN 312 in April 2024, its latest propane dehydrogenation catalyst. CATOFIN 312, a component of Clariant's CATOFIN technology renowned for producing olefins such as propylene, isobutylene, and butylene/butadiene. This technology amalgamates Clariant's bespoke catalysts and Heat Generating Material (HGM) with Lummus's advanced process, establishing it as one of the swiftly expanding propylene production technologies.

In November 2023, Phillips Carbon Black Ltd., an India-based carbon black manufacturer, acquired Aquapharm Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. (ACPL) for $455.5 million (₹3,800 crore). This acquisition aims to broaden Phillips Carbon Black Ltd.'s specialty chemicals portfolio with diverse products, including phosphonates, biodegradable chelating agents, polymers, biocides, and oil field chemicals. ACPL, an India-based chemical company, specializes in manufacturing heterogeneous catalysts.

Major companies operating in the heterogeneous catalyst market are Shell Plc, BASF SE, ExxonMobil Chemical, Rio Tinto Ltd., SABIC Corp., LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Honeywell International Inc., Heraeus Group, Evonik Industries AG, Johnson Matthey Plc, Sinopec Group, Solvay SA, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Arkema Group, INEOS Group AG, Albemarle Corporation, Clariant International AG, JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Ltd, Umicore NV, Haldor Topsoe A/S, Axens SA, Gelest Inc., Zeolyst International Inc, AGGARWAL Chempack Industries Private Limited, W.R. Grace & Co.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the heterogeneous catalyst market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the heterogeneous catalyst market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

A catalyst that operates in a different phase from the reactants and products it influences is termed a heterogeneous catalyst. Its popularity across industries stems from its easy separation, recyclability, and often superior thermal stability compared to homogeneous catalysts.

Heterogeneous catalysts primarily fall into categories such as metal-based, chemical-based, zeolite-based, and others. Metal-based catalysts, widely employed in catalytic systems, play a significant role in organic compound synthesis. They find diverse applications in petroleum refining, chemical synthesis, environmental catalysis, polymerization, hydrogenation, and are utilized by various industries including oil and gas, chemicals and petrochemicals, environmental sectors, among others.

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The heterogeneous catalyst market consists of sales of bimetallic catalysts, acid-base catalysts, and zeolite 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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