Hydrotreating Catalysts Market Report 2025 (Global Edition)

Global Hydrotreating Catalysts Market Report 2025 Market Size Split by Type (CoMo (Cobalt–Molybdenum) Catalysts, NiMo (Nickel–Molybdenum) Catalysts, Noble Metal Catalysts, Zeolite-Based Catalysts)...

Hydrotreating Catalysts Market Report Description

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Competitive Landscape

The global hydrotreating catalyst market is moderately consolidated, with a mix of multinational corporations and regional specialists. Leading players compete on catalyst performance, customization capability, technical service, and regeneration support. Strategic partnerships with refineries for pilot testing and co-development of proprietary formulations are becoming increasingly important to gain market share.

Recent Developments

• In 2023, Haldor Topsoe launched a new NiMo-based catalyst series for deep desulphurization of diesel and VGO streams in high-pressure units. 

(Source: TK-609 HyBRIM™ | Catalysts | Products | Topsoe)

• Albemarle Corporation expanded its catalyst production facility in South Carolina to support growing demand from renewable diesel producers.

(Source:  Albemarle Corporation - Albemarle Corporation Announces New U.S. Lithium Mega-Flex Processing Facility in South Carolina)

• Axens SA partnered with Indian Oil Corporation for the co-development of next-generation hydrotreating catalysts aligned with BS-VI fuel quality standards. 

(Source: PR - IOCL Selects Axens' Coker Gas Oil Hydrotreating Technology | Axens)
 

Top Companies Market Share in Hydrotreating Catalysts Industry: (In no particular order of Rank)

• Albemarle Corporation
• Haldor Topsoe A/S
• Axens SA
• BASF SE
• Honeywell UOP
• Clariant AG
• Johnson Matthey Plc
• China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Catalyst)
• Criterion Catalysts & Technologies (Shell Group)
• JGC C&C
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Which Region Dominates the Market?

Asia-Pacific holds the largest share of the global hydrotreating catalyst market, primarily due to rapid refinery expansions in China, India, and Southeast Asia. These countries are investing heavily in clean fuel production and are aligning their domestic fuel standards with international regulations. For instance, China’s shift to China VI fuel norms and India’s implementation of BS-VI have significantly increased demand for hydroprocessing catalysts. Additionally, the region’s refining capacity growth—driven by domestic energy needs and export-oriented projects—continues to support long-term catalyst consumption.
Refiners in the region are also processing increasingly sour and heavy crudes, necessitating robust hydrotreating systems. Government mandates for low-emission fuels, rising vehicle populations, and increasing industrial output are all converging to sustain Asia-Pacific’s dominant position in the market. Local catalyst manufacturers, alongside global suppliers, are actively expanding their presence to meet the surging demand from both state-owned and private refining enterprises.

Which is the Fastest Growing Region in the Market?

The Middle East & Africa region is emerging as the fastest-growing market, spurred by investments in new refining complexes and diversification of crude processing. Countries like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE are modernizing their downstream infrastructure to comply with international fuel standards and to maximize the value of their crude exports. These developments are translating into growing adoption of advanced hydrotreating catalyst technologies.
Additionally, Africa’s refining sector—though still developing—is witnessing renewed interest through regional cooperation and investment from China and the EU. As new refineries come online and existing ones are upgraded, demand for hydroprocessing catalysts is expected to rise steadily. The region’s abundance of heavy crude and the need for cleaner fuel outputs position it as a promising growth area for catalyst suppliers.
 

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• North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
• Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Rest of Europe)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, South East Asia, Rest of APAC)
• Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Rest of South America)
• Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Rest of Middle East)
• Africa (Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of Africa)

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Hydrotreating Catalysts Market Analysis

CoMo catalysts dominate the market due to their effectiveness in sulphur removal under moderate pressure and temperature conditions. NiMo catalysts are preferred for treating heavier feedstocks and offer better nitrogen removal performance, while noble metal catalysts and zeolites are used in specialty refining applications.

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Diesel hydrotreating remains the largest application segment, driven by stringent global diesel quality standards and rising vehicle fuel demand, especially in Asia and Latin America.

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Hydrotreating Catalysts End-Use Industry Segment Analysis

Refineries are the principal end users, but biofuel producers are emerging as a fast-growing segment due to the push toward renewable hydrocarbon fuels.

• Petroleum Refineries
• Specialty Chemical Plants
• Biofuel Producers

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