Petroleum Refining And Chemical Catalysts Market Report

Petroleum Refining And Chemical Catalysts Market Report

Petroleum Refining And Chemical Catalysts Market Report
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Market Insights

“The Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market size was estimated to be US$ 5.38 Billion in 2023 and is likely to grow at a decent CAGR of 3.9% in the long run to reach US$ 7.03 Billion in 2030.”

Market Dynamics

Introduction

The mature Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market had contributed massively to the global energy landscape in the previous decade. The global demand for energy relied on liquid energy mostly with the industries, populations, and domestic consumers creating the demand. The market surrounded by various economic, geopolitical, and environmental constraints grew as urbanization continued. In recent years, the catalyst market has undergone substantial growth where technological advancements are countering environmental constraints, as the Companies are adapting to the changes around the globe and accommodating the evolving demands. The market being volatile saw setbacks during the Covid period followed by geopolitical tensions around the world but has managed to secure its growth in recent years

Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions:

  • Zeolyst Joint Venture is a major partnership in the catalyst refining market, by Ecovyst Inc. and Shell Catalyst & Technologies. This partnership focuses on specialty zeolites employed in petrochemical refinement, and the production of sustainable fuels.
  • Advanced Refining Technologies LLC is a Chevron and W. R. Grace & Co. joint venture, which is one of the leading market players in the Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market. ART develops hydro-processing catalyst solutions.

Recent Product Development:

       The major developments in the industry revolve around obtaining cleaner fuels with high octane numbers and creating an environment-friendly refining process.

  • ENDEAVOR™, a Catalytic solution by Advanced Refining Technologies (ART).
  • PARAGON™ FCC Catalyst Technology by W. R. Grace & Co

Market Drivers:

  • Demand for Petroleum and related products

The rising urbanization with a high consumer base for petroleum and related products like gasoline is driving the growth of the Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market. High dependence on fuel will give way to the rise of the market in the coming years.

  • Technological advancement

The market players have been investing in technological advancements to obtain a much cleaner fuel with high octane numbers, in -order- to meet the needs of evolving consumer demands for a cleaner fuel. Hence the market will grow owing to the success of technological growth in the market.

Challenges

The major challenges restraining the growth of the market involve the growth of alternative fuels such as biofuel, increasing uses of EVs, fluctuations in prices due to geopolitical and economic tensions, government policies, and consumers opting for alternatives owing to environmental concerns.

Market Segments' Analysis

Segmentations

List of Sub-Segments

Segments with High Growth Opportunity

Material-Type Analysis

 Metal, Zeolite, Organometallics, Chemical Compounds, and Others

Metal-type catalysts dominated the market in recent years with the likes of Pt, Pd based catalysts, due to high activity and selectivity in their chemical nature.                  The Zeolite Catalyst segment is expected to grow rapidly in the forecasted period due to their highly porous nature and relatively low cost as compared to the precious metals, making them a better preference as a refinery catalyst.

Application-Type Analysis

FCC Catalysts, Reforming and Isomerization Catalysts, Hydrotreating Catalysts, Hydrocracking Catalysts, Alkylation Catalysts and Others

The FCC Catalysts have dominated the market with a market share of more than 33%. FCC catalysts being vital and efficient in breaking complex bigger hydrocarbons led the segment. Besides, the high gasoline demand also contributed to the market share of FCC Catalysts.

 Regional Analysis

 North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and The Rest of the World

The Asia-Pacific region had a major share (42+%) in recent years and is expected to lead the market in coming years, due to its high consumer base and the densely populated developing countries with high energy needs have invested in their refining capacities and petrochemical industries

By Material Type

Zeolite Catalysts “is forecasted to be the fastest growing segment in the market during the forecast period.

  • The Metal Catalysts have dominated the market but are forecasted to be taken over by Zeolites due to cost-effectiveness and the porous structure. The precious metals are costly, and their availability is low. Thus, Zeolites are being seen as the alternative.
  • The Companies have been researching on advancement of Zeolites as a catalyst and using them widely in the FCC units.
  • The use of Zeolites in FCC units will also contribute to its growth as the FCC Catalysts play a vital role in the refinery process and are the market leaders in their segment.

By Application Type

The FCC Catalyst is anticipated to lead the market during the forecast period.

  • The FCC Catalysts have dominated the market in recent years, with a more than one-third share of the market due to their efficiency and vital role in breaking the heavier hydrocarbons. 
  • The global gasoline and other olefins demand is facilitated by the FCC units, thus making it a leader in the segment.
  • The developing countries have been investing in their petrochemical industries, with FCC Catalysts being their major focus to get fuels with low sulfur content.

Region analysis

“The Asia-Pacific region is forecasted to lead the market for Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market in the mentioned period”

  • The Asia-Pacific region had the major share of the market, owing to its high population density and the large consumer base dependent on petroleum products for their energy requirements
  • The Asia-Pacific region comprises many developing countries that have been investing in the petrochemical industries for their energy needs.

Key Players

It would be fair to say that the market is dominated by a few major players contributing significantly to the market. The leading players in the industry contend with several critical factors including pricing strategies, service portfolios, regional presence, and other governing parameters. The following are the key players in the Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market. These big players often engage in mergers and acquisition activities as a key strategy to enhance their portfolios and regional presence.

Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Dominance)

  • Albemarle Corporation (USA)
  • BASF SE (Germany)
  • W. R. Grace and Co. (USA)
  • Honeywell International Inc. (USA)
  • Chevron Corporation (USA)
  • Clariant International Ltd (Switzerland)
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation (USA)
  • Zeolyst International (USA)
  • Johnson Matthey (UK)
  • Haldor Topsoe A/S(Denmark)
  • Arkema (France)
  • Anten Chemical Co. (China)
  • Axens (France)

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players of the market.

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Report Features

This report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

  • Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
  • Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
  • Market trend and forecast analysis.
  • Market segment trend and forecast.
  • Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
  • COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
  • Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
  • Emerging trends.
  • Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
  • Key success factors.

The global Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market is segmented into the following categories. 

Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market, by Material Type

  • Metal (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Zeolites (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Organometallics (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Chemical Compounds (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market, by Application Type

  • FCC Catalysts (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Reforming and isomerization Catalysts (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Hydrotreating Catalysts (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Hydrocracking Catalysts (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Alkylation Catalysts (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market, by Region Type

  • North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
  • Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
  • Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
  • Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

Research Methodology

  • This strategic assessment report from Stratview Research provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. 
  • The report segments and analyses the market in the most detailed manner in order to provide a panoramic view of the market.
  • The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate growth strategies to expedite their growth process.
  • This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.
  • More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.
  • We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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  • Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to three players)
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  • Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Service portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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The Refinery Catalysts are the substance that accelerates the speed of chemical reactions through their mid-reaction linkage with the reactants. They do not take part in the reactions but only alter the speed of the process. They are essential components in the conversion of crude oil to a higher-value product.

The global market size for Petroleum Refining and Chemical Catalysts stood at USD 5.38 billion in 2023. Long-term, the compound annual growth rate stands at 3.9%. This is projected to reach USD 7.03 billion by 2030.

The Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% by 2030.

Technological advancement, High demand by a large consumer base, and Dependence on Liquid fuel are the key drivers in the Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market.

In terms of the Material type, the Zeolites type is expected to be the fastest-growing segment of the market. In terms of application, the FCC Catalysts segment is expected to lead. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to hold the major market share in the Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market.

The key players operating in the global Petroleum Refining & Chemical Catalysts Market are Albemarle Corporation (USA), BASF SE (Germany), W. R. Grace and Co. (USA), Honeywell International Inc. (USA), Chevron Corporation (USA), Clariant International Ltd (Switzerland), Exxon Mobil Corporation (USA), Zeolyst International (USA), Johnson Matthey (UK), Haldor Topsoe A/S(Denmark), Arkema (France), Anten Chemical Co. (China), Axens (France).

The major challenges restraining the growth of the market involve the growth of alternative fuels such as biofuel, increasing uses of EVs, fluctuations in prices due to geopolitical and economic tensions, government policies, and consumers opting for alternatives owing to environmental concerns.