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Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032
- RnM4768843 |
- 06 November, 2026 |
- Global |
- 86 Pages |
- GIR |
- Chemical & Material
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global FCC Refinery Catalysts 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.
FCC Refinery Catalysts are high-surface-area microsphere materials specifically designed to promote the controlled cracking of heavy gas oils and residues into gasoline-range molecules and valuable light olefins, such as propylene, while minimizing coke formation and metal contamination. These catalysts are often accompanied by tailored additives that help boost propylene yield, reduce sulfur oxide and carbon monoxide emissions in the regenerator, and passivate nickel and vanadium poisons.
The upstream segment of this industry relies on rare-earth-stabilized faujasite-type molecular sieves, such as ultrastable Y (USY) and ZSM-5 crystals, as well as high-purity alumina or kaolin matrices. The supply chain also includes spray drying capabilities and specialized chemistries for metallic and sulfur capture. 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 units, confirming that China has full-stack local manufacturing capabilities in catalyst formulation, shaping, and finishing.
FCC Refinery Catalysts also benefit from the longstanding internal manufacturing base of CNPC in Lanzhou, which dates back to the early national establishment of catalytic cracking technology. This base continues to support PetroChina refineries, particularly in processing residue and vacuum gas oils. Ketjen, a division carved out by Albemarle in 2024, positions FCC catalysts and additives as one of its core offerings. Ketjen serves global refiners across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Top suppliers like BASF, Grace, and Axens are consistently recognized as global leaders in refinery catalysts, including FCC, underscoring the concentration of market share within a small group of suppliers. The downstream segment involves the FCC Refinery Catalysts being purchased by refinery FCC (RFCC) units, which typically acquire base catalysts under multi-year technical service agreements. Additives are generally purchased under annual contracts or batch tenders, linked to specific operational goals such as gasoline sulfur reduction, propylene maximization, or deep residue conversion. For new or revamped units, like the CNOOC refinery expansion in Ningbo Daxie, which adds a catalytic cracker with a capacity of approximately 3.2 million metric tons per year, the first catalyst fill represents a one-off, multi-thousand-ton event. Subsequent catalyst top-up demand tracks unit severity, throughput, and compliance targets.
Typical operating models lock in the supplier through qualification testing, emissions certification, and shutdown planning. This, in turn, supports high gross margins, often in the range of 20%–30% for advanced FCC catalysts and proprietary additives, as these products are bundled with process know-how, regulatory assurance, and on-site optimization services rather than sold as bulk powder.
Globally, FCC Refinery Catalysts production is estimated at approximately 876 thousand metric tons per year, with an average selling price around $3,400 per metric ton on an ex-works basis. Leading suppliers like Grace, Ketjen, BASF, Sinopec Catalyst, and CNPC dominate global revenue and technical influence, meaning the effective CR5 (Concentration Ratio) is high. Market access for new entrants is restricted due to the need for lengthy qualification cycles, emissions compliance, and integration with refinery turnarounds. Demand for FCC Refinery Catalysts is concentrated in China and North America. China continues to expand and upgrade resid-capable cracking infrastructure, such as the Ningbo Daxie complex, which includes a catalytic cracker with a capacity of 3.2 million tons per year integrated with polypropylene production lines, part of a multi-billion-dollar refinery and petrochemical upgrade.
In North America, large legacy FCC units remain in operation, optimized for gasoline and propylene yield. Looking toward 2031, analysts expect moderate volume growth and higher unit value, as refiners shift focus from generic gasoline yield to petrochemical feedstock production, ultra-low sulfur fuel pools, and sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide control. This shift, driven by compliance pressures and product upgrade needs, along with growing petrochemical integration, is expected to result in revenue growth that outpaces tonnage growth, despite a flattening global demand for liquid fuels.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global FCC Refinery Catalysts market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by 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 Refinery Catalysts market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global FCC Refinery Catalysts market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global FCC Refinery Catalysts market size and forecasts, by Type and by Feedstock Input, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global FCC Refinery Catalysts market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ 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 Refinery Catalysts
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 Refinery Catalysts 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, CNPC Catalyst, 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 Refinery Catalysts market is split by Type and by Feedstock Input. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by 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 Type
Cracking Activity Control
Olefin Booster
Metals Passivation
SOx NOx CO Capture and Control
Others
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
CNPC Catalyst
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 Refinery Catalysts product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of FCC Refinery Catalysts, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of FCC Refinery Catalysts from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the FCC Refinery Catalysts competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Type and by Feedstock Input, with sales market share and growth rate by 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 Refinery Catalysts market forecast, by regions, by 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 Refinery Catalysts.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Consumption Value by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
- 1.3.2 Cracking Activity Control
- 1.3.3 Olefin Booster
- 1.3.4 Metals Passivation
- 1.3.5 SOx NOx CO Capture and Control
- 1.3.6 Others
- 1.4 Market Analysis by Functional Role
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Market Size & Forecast
- 1.7.1 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Consumption Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
- 1.7.2 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity (2021-2032)
- 1.7.3 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Product and Services
- 2.1.4 W. R. Grace & Co. FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Product and Services
- 2.2.4 Ketjen FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Product and Services
- 2.3.4 BASF Refining Catalysts FCC Refinery Catalysts 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
- 2.4.1 Sinopec Catalyst Details
- 2.4.2 Sinopec Catalyst Major Business
- 2.4.3 Sinopec Catalyst FCC Refinery Catalysts Product and Services
- 2.4.4 Sinopec Catalyst FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.4.5 Sinopec Catalyst Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.5 CNPC Catalyst
- 2.5.1 CNPC Catalyst Details
- 2.5.2 CNPC Catalyst Major Business
- 2.5.3 CNPC Catalyst FCC Refinery Catalysts Product and Services
- 2.5.4 CNPC Catalyst FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.5.5 CNPC Catalyst 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 Refinery Catalysts Product and Services
- 2.6.4 KNT Group FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Product and Services
- 2.7.4 Rezel Catalysts Corporation FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Product and Services
- 2.8.4 JGC C&C FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Product and Services
- 2.9.4 Yueyang Sciensun Chemical FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Product and Services
- 2.10.4 Hcpect FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
- 2.10.5 Hcpect Recent Developments/Updates
3 Competitive Environment: FCC Refinery Catalysts by Manufacturer
- 3.1 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.2 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Revenue by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.3 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
- 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2025)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of FCC Refinery Catalysts by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
- 3.4.2 Top 3 FCC Refinery Catalysts Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.4.3 Top 6 FCC Refinery Catalysts Manufacturer Market Share in 2025
- 3.5 FCC Refinery Catalysts Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 FCC Refinery Catalysts Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 FCC Refinery Catalysts Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.2 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.1.3 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
- 4.2 North America FCC Refinery Catalysts Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.3 Europe FCC Refinery Catalysts Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.4 Asia-Pacific FCC Refinery Catalysts Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.5 South America FCC Refinery Catalysts Consumption Value (2021-2032)
- 4.6 Middle East & Africa FCC Refinery Catalysts Consumption Value (2021-2032)
5 Market Segment by Type
- 5.1 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.2 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
- 5.3 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Average Price by Type (2021-2032)
6 Market Segment by Feedstock Input
- 6.1 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
- 6.2 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Consumption Value by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
- 6.3 Global FCC Refinery Catalysts Average Price by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
7 North America
- 7.1 North America FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 7.2 North America FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
- 7.3 North America FCC Refinery Catalysts Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 7.3.2 North America FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 8.2 Europe FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
- 8.3 Europe FCC Refinery Catalysts Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 8.3.2 Europe FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
- 9.3 Asia-Pacific FCC Refinery Catalysts Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Region (2021-2032)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 10.2 South America FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
- 10.3 South America FCC Refinery Catalysts Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 10.3.2 South America FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Type (2021-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Feedstock Input (2021-2032)
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa FCC Refinery Catalysts Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa FCC Refinery Catalysts Sales Quantity by Country (2021-2032)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Market Drivers
- 12.2 FCC Refinery Catalysts Market Restraints
- 12.3 FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts and Key Manufacturers
- 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of FCC Refinery Catalysts
- 13.3 FCC Refinery Catalysts 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 Refinery Catalysts Typical Distributors
- 14.3 FCC Refinery Catalysts Typical Customers
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
- 16.1 Methodology
- 16.2 Research Process and Data Source
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