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Chemical & Material Global FCC Catalyst Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

  • RnM4652016
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  • 25 March, 2026
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  • Global
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  • 104 Pages
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  • GIR
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  • Chemical & Material

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global FCC Catalyst market size was valued at US$ 3143 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 3801 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 2.8% during review period.
Fluid catalytic cracking catalyst is a high surface area microsphere material engineered to promote controlled cracking of heavy gas oil and even residue into gasoline range molecules and high value light olefins such as propylene while limiting coke formation and metal contamination. The same platform also includes tailored additives that boost propylene yield control sulfur reduce sulfur oxides and carbon monoxide in the regenerator and passivate nickel and vanadium poisons.
The upstream of this industry is defined by rare earth stabilized faujasite type molecular sieves such as ultrastable Y and ZSM 5 crystals high purity alumina or kaolin matrices spray drying capacity and metallic capture or sulfur capture chemistries. Sinopec Catalyst through its Qilu Division states that it operates the largest FCC and deep catalytic cracking catalyst and additive production base in Asia with thirteen key production devices which confirms that China has full stack local manufacturing capability in catalyst formulation shaping and finishing. CNPC maintains a historic internal FCC catalyst manufacturing base rooted in Lanzhou which dates back to the early national build out of catalytic cracking and still supports PetroChina refineries for residue and vacuum gas oil service.
Ketjen which Albemarle carved out and stood up as a dedicated refining catalyst and clean fuels business in 2024 now positions FCC catalysts and additives as one of its core divisions and continues to serve global refiners including North America Europe and the Middle East. BASF Refining Catalysts Grace and Axens are repeatedly cited by market analysts as global leaders in refinery catalysts including FCC which reinforces the view that the top tier supplier set is relatively concentrated.
The downstream of this chain is the refinery FCC or RFCC unit which buys base catalyst under multi year technical service frameworks and then buys additives under annual frame contracts or batch tenders linked to specific operating campaigns such as gasoline sulfur reduction propylene maximization or deep residue conversion. For new or revamped units such as the CNOOC refinery expansion in Ningbo Daxie which adds a catalytic cracker sized at roughly three point two million metric tons per year together with polypropylene lines the first fill represents a one off multi thousand ton catalyst event and ongoing top up demand then tracks unit severity throughput and compliance targets.
Typical operating models lock in the supplier through qualification testing emissions certification and shutdown planning which supports gross margins frequently cited in the twenty to thirty percent range for advanced FCC catalysts and proprietary additives because the product is bundled with process know how regulatory assurance and on site optimization service rather than sold as a spot bulk powder.
In the current market global production is around 876 thousand metric tons per year with an average selling price of about 3400 United States dollars per metric ton on an ex works basis . The leading suppliers Grace Ketjen BASF Sinopec Catalyst and CNPC together dominate global revenue and technical influence which means the effective CR5 is high and market access for newcomers is constrained by qualification cycles emissions compliance obligations and integration with refinery turnarounds. Demand is centered in China and North America. China is still adding and upgrading resid capable cracking hardware such as the Ningbo Daxie complex which includes a three point two million ton per year catalytic cracker integrated with polypropylene lines and is publicly described as part of a multibillion dollar refinery and petrochemical upgrade.
North America continues to run large legacy FCC units optimized for gasoline and propylene yield. Looking toward 2031 analysts expect moderate volume growth and higher unit value because refiners are pivoting from generic gasoline yield toward petrochemical feedstock production ultra low sulfur fuel pools and sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide control. This combination of compliance pressure product upgrade pressure and petrochemical integration is why the long term forecast shows revenue growth outpacing pure tonnage growth even though global liquid fuel demand is flattening.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global FCC Catalyst market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Product Type and by Feedstock Input. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global FCC Catalyst market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global FCC Catalyst market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global FCC Catalyst market size and forecasts, by Product Type and by Feedstock Input, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global FCC Catalyst market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for FCC Catalyst
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global FCC Catalyst market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include W. R. Grace & Co., Ketjen, BASF Refining Catalysts, Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd., CNPC Catalyst Co., Ltd., KNT Group, Rezel Catalysts Corporation, JGC C&C, Yueyang Sciensun Chemical, Hcpect, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
FCC Catalyst market is split by Product Type and by Feedstock Input. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Product Type, and by Feedstock Input in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Product Type
Gasoline Sulfur Reduction
Maximum Light Olefins
Maximum Middle Distillates
Maximum Bottoms Conversion
Other
Market segment by Functional Role
FCC Base Catalyst
FCC Additive
Market segment by Material Type
USY
ZSM-5
Beta Zeolite
Mordenite
ZSM-11
HY Zeolite
Others
Market segment by Feedstock Input
VGO FCC Feed
Resid FCC Feed
Mixed FCC Feed
Major players covered
W. R. Grace & Co.
Ketjen
BASF Refining Catalysts
Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd.
CNPC Catalyst Co., Ltd.
KNT Group
Rezel Catalysts Corporation
JGC C&C
Yueyang Sciensun Chemical
Hcpect
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe FCC Catalyst product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of FCC Catalyst, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of FCC Catalyst from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the FCC Catalyst competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the FCC Catalyst breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Product Type and by Feedstock Input, with sales market share and growth rate by Product Type, by Feedstock Input, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and FCC Catalyst market forecast, by regions, by Product Type, and by Feedstock Input, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of FCC Catalyst.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe FCC Catalyst sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.


1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Market Analysis by Product Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Product Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.3.2 Gasoline Sulfur Reduction
    • 1.3.3 Maximum Light Olefins
    • 1.3.4 Maximum Middle Distillates
    • 1.3.5 Maximum Bottoms Conversion
    • 1.3.6 Other
  • 1.4 Market Analysis by Functional Role
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Functional Role: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.4.2 FCC Base Catalyst
    • 1.4.3 FCC Additive
  • 1.5 Market Analysis by Material Type
    • 1.5.1 Overview: Global FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Material Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.5.2 USY
    • 1.5.3 ZSM-5
    • 1.5.4 Beta Zeolite
    • 1.5.5 Mordenite
    • 1.5.6 ZSM-11
    • 1.5.7 HY Zeolite
    • 1.5.8 Others
  • 1.6 Market Analysis by Feedstock Input
    • 1.6.1 Overview: Global FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Feedstock Input: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.6.2 VGO FCC Feed
    • 1.6.3 Resid FCC Feed
    • 1.6.4 Mixed FCC Feed
  • 1.7 Global FCC Catalyst Market Size & Forecast
    • 1.7.1 Global FCC Catalyst Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
    • 1.7.2 Global FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
    • 1.7.3 Global FCC Catalyst Average Price (2021-2032)

2 Manufacturers Profiles

  • 2.1 W. R. Grace & Co.
    • 2.1.1 W. R. Grace & Co. Details
    • 2.1.2 W. R. Grace & Co. Major Business
    • 2.1.3 W. R. Grace & Co. FCC Catalyst Product and Services
    • 2.1.4 W. R. Grace & Co. FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.1.5 W. R. Grace & Co. Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.2 Ketjen
    • 2.2.1 Ketjen Details
    • 2.2.2 Ketjen Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Ketjen FCC Catalyst Product and Services
    • 2.2.4 Ketjen FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.2.5 Ketjen Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.3 BASF Refining Catalysts
    • 2.3.1 BASF Refining Catalysts Details
    • 2.3.2 BASF Refining Catalysts Major Business
    • 2.3.3 BASF Refining Catalysts FCC Catalyst Product and Services
    • 2.3.4 BASF Refining Catalysts FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.3.5 BASF Refining Catalysts Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.4 Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd.
    • 2.4.1 Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd. Details
    • 2.4.2 Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd. Major Business
    • 2.4.3 Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd. FCC Catalyst Product and Services
    • 2.4.4 Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd. FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.4.5 Sinopec Catalyst Co., Ltd. Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.5 CNPC Catalyst Co., Ltd.
    • 2.5.1 CNPC Catalyst Co., Ltd. Details
    • 2.5.2 CNPC Catalyst Co., Ltd. Major Business
    • 2.5.3 CNPC Catalyst Co., Ltd. FCC Catalyst Product and Services
    • 2.5.4 CNPC Catalyst Co., Ltd. FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.5.5 CNPC Catalyst Co., Ltd. Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.6 KNT Group
    • 2.6.1 KNT Group Details
    • 2.6.2 KNT Group Major Business
    • 2.6.3 KNT Group FCC Catalyst Product and Services
    • 2.6.4 KNT Group FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.6.5 KNT Group Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.7 Rezel Catalysts Corporation
    • 2.7.1 Rezel Catalysts Corporation Details
    • 2.7.2 Rezel Catalysts Corporation Major Business
    • 2.7.3 Rezel Catalysts Corporation FCC Catalyst Product and Services
    • 2.7.4 Rezel Catalysts Corporation FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.7.5 Rezel Catalysts Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.8 JGC C&C
    • 2.8.1 JGC C&C Details
    • 2.8.2 JGC C&C Major Business
    • 2.8.3 JGC C&C FCC Catalyst Product and Services
    • 2.8.4 JGC C&C FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.8.5 JGC C&C Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.9 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical
    • 2.9.1 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Details
    • 2.9.2 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Major Business
    • 2.9.3 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical FCC Catalyst Product and Services
    • 2.9.4 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.9.5 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Recent Developments/Updates
  • 2.10 Hcpect
    • 2.10.1 Hcpect Details
    • 2.10.2 Hcpect Major Business
    • 2.10.3 Hcpect FCC Catalyst Product and Services
    • 2.10.4 Hcpect FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.10.5 Hcpect Recent Developments/Updates

3 Competitive Environment: FCC Catalyst by Manufacturer

  • 3.1 Global FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.2 Global FCC Catalyst Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.3 Global FCC Catalyst Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
  • 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
    • 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of FCC Catalyst by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
    • 3.4.2 Top 3 FCC Catalyst Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
    • 3.4.3 Top 6 FCC Catalyst Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
  • 3.5 FCC Catalyst Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.5.1 FCC Catalyst Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.5.2 FCC Catalyst Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.5.3 FCC Catalyst Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Consumption Analysis by Region

  • 4.1 Global FCC Catalyst Market Size by Region
    • 4.1.1 Global FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.2 Global FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 4.1.3 Global FCC Catalyst Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
  • 4.2 North America FCC Catalyst Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.3 Europe FCC Catalyst Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.4 Asia-Pacific FCC Catalyst Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.5 South America FCC Catalyst Consumption Value (2021-2032)
  • 4.6 Middle East & Africa FCC Catalyst Consumption Value (2021-2032)

5 Market Segment by Product Type

  • 5.1 Global FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Product Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.2 Global FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Product Type (2021-2032)
  • 5.3 Global FCC Catalyst Average Price by Product Type (2021-2032)

6 Market Segment by Feedstock Input

  • 6.1 Global FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
  • 6.2 Global FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
  • 6.3 Global FCC Catalyst Average Price by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)

7 North America

  • 7.1 North America FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Product Type (2021-2032)
  • 7.2 North America FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
  • 7.3 North America FCC Catalyst Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 North America FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.2 North America FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Europe

  • 8.1 Europe FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Product Type (2021-2032)
  • 8.2 Europe FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
  • 8.3 Europe FCC Catalyst Market Size by Country
    • 8.3.1 Europe FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.2 Europe FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 Asia-Pacific

  • 9.1 Asia-Pacific FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Product Type (2021-2032)
  • 9.2 Asia-Pacific FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
  • 9.3 Asia-Pacific FCC Catalyst Market Size by Region
    • 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 South America

  • 10.1 South America FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Product Type (2021-2032)
  • 10.2 South America FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
  • 10.3 South America FCC Catalyst Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 South America FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.2 South America FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Middle East & Africa

  • 11.1 Middle East & Africa FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Product Type (2021-2032)
  • 11.2 Middle East & Africa FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
  • 11.3 Middle East & Africa FCC Catalyst Market Size by Country
    • 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa FCC Catalyst Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa FCC Catalyst Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

12 Market Dynamics

  • 12.1 FCC Catalyst Market Drivers
  • 12.2 FCC Catalyst Market Restraints
  • 12.3 FCC Catalyst Trends Analysis
  • 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

13 Raw Material and Industry Chain

  • 13.1 Raw Material of FCC Catalyst and Key Manufacturers
  • 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of FCC Catalyst
  • 13.3 FCC Catalyst Production Process
  • 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis

14 Shipments by Distribution Channel

  • 14.1 Sales Channel
    • 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
    • 14.1.2 Distributors
  • 14.2 FCC Catalyst Typical Distributors
  • 14.3 FCC Catalyst Typical Customers

15 Research Findings and Conclusion

    16 Appendix

    • 16.1 Methodology
    • 16.2 Research Process and Data Source

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