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Sustainable Catalysts Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Heterogeneous, Homogeneous, Biocatalysts/Enzymatic Catalysts), By Application (Petrochemical & Refining, Chemical Synthesis), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Oct 29, 2025
Length 80 Pages
SKU # GV20575372

Description

Sustainable Catalysts Market Summary

The global sustainable catalysts market size was estimated at USD 4.88 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 12.29 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.9% from 2025 to 2033. The industry is driven by the accelerating global shift toward green chemistry and decarbonization.

Stringent environmental regulations and the transition to low-carbon industrial operations are pushing manufacturers to adopt eco-friendly catalyst solutions that minimize waste, energy consumption, and hazardous by-products. Industries such as chemicals, refining, and polymers are actively integrating sustainable catalysts to meet emission targets and improve process efficiency. Another major driver is the rising demand for renewable and bio-based feedstocks, which require specialized catalytic systems. Sustainable catalysts, such as biocatalysts, recyclable metals, and non-toxic materials, enable the production of green fuels, bio-based polymers, and sustainable chemicals, aligning with the circular economy model. This shift is supported by government initiatives and R&D investments promoting carbon neutrality and sustainable manufacturing.

Additionally, advancements in nanocatalysis, single-atom catalysts, and hybrid catalyst systems are expanding the performance capabilities of sustainable catalysts. These technologies enhance activity, selectivity, and reusability, enabling industries to achieve higher output with reduced environmental impact. The combination of technological innovation and regulatory momentum continues to propel market growth globally.

Furthermore, the increasing focus on sustainability and green chemistry is reshaping adhesive formulations, creating new opportunities for silane-modified polymers (Biocatalysts/Enzymatic Catalysts), water-based polyurethane, and silicone-based systems. Manufacturers are investing in the development of low-VOC, solvent-free, and bio-based adhesives to comply with tightening environmental regulations across Europe and North America. In addition, the growth of chemical synthesis automation and advanced manufacturing technologies has driven the use of sustainable catalysts in electronic assemblies, consumer goods, and renewable energy components. Collectively, these factors underscore a structural shift in material joining solutions, positioning sustainable catalysts as a key enabler of innovation and performance in high-growth end-use industries.

Global Sustainable Catalysts Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts volume & revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global sustainable catalysts market report based on product, application, and region:
  • Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)
  • Heterogeneous
  • Homogeneous
  • Biocatalysts/Enzymatic Catalysts
  • Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)
  • Petrochemical & Refining
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Environmental Catalysis
  • Renewable Energy
  • Polymer & Plastic Recycling
  • Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
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Table of Contents

80 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.1.1. Market Segmentation
1.1.2. Market Definition
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot, 2024 (USD Million)
2.2. Segmental Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global Sustainable Catalysts Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
3.2.2. Technology Trends
3.2.3. Sales Channel Analysis
3.3. Price Trend Analysis, 2018 - 2033, (USD/KG)
3.3.1. Factors Influencing Prices
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.5.4. Market Challenge Analysis
3.6. Business Environment Analysis
3.6.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. Global Sustainable Catalysts Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Key Takeaways
4.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
4.2.1. Heterogeneous Catalysts
4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.2.2. Homogeneous Catalysts
4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.2.3. Biocatalysts/Enzymatic Catalysts
4.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Global Sustainable Catalysts Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Key Takeaways
5.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.2.1. Petrochemical & Refining
5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.2. Chemical Synthesis
5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.3. Environmental Catalysis
5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.4. Renewable Energy
5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.5. Polymer & Plastic Recycling
5.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Global Sustainable Catalysts Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Key Takeaways
6.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.3. North America
6.3.1. North America Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.4. U.S.
6.3.4.1. U.S. Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.5. Canada
6.3.5.1. Canada Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.6. Mexico
6.3.6.1. Mexico Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4. Europe
6.4.1. Europe Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.4. Germany
6.4.4.1. Germany Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.5. UK
6.4.5.1. UK Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.6. France
6.4.6.1. France Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.7. Italy
6.4.7.1. Italy Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.8. Spain
6.4.8.1. Spain Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5. Asia Pacific
6.5.1. Asia Pacific Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.4. China
6.5.4.1. China Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.5. India
6.5.5.1. India Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.6. Japan
6.5.6.1. Japan Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.7. South Korea
6.5.7.1. South Korea Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6. Latin America
6.6.1. Latin America Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.4. Brazil
6.6.4.1. Brazil Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.5. Argentina
6.6.5.1. Argentina Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7. Middle East & Africa
6.7.1. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.4. Saudi Arabia
6.7.4.1. Saudi Arabia Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.5. South Africa
6.7.5.1. South Africa Sustainable Catalysts Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, By Product, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, By Application, 2018 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
7.2. Company/Competition Categorization
7.3. Company Market Position Analysis, 2024
7.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
7.5. Strategy Mapping
7.5.1. Expansions
7.5.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
7.5.3. Collaborations/Partnerships/Agreements
7.5.4. New Product Launches
7.5.5. Others
Chapter 8. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Product Benchmarking, Products Overview)
8.1. BASF SE
8.1.1. Company Overview
8.1.2. Financial Performance
8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
8.2. Topsoe
8.2.1. Company Overview
8.2.2. Financial Performance
8.2.3. Product Benchmarking
8.3. Evonik Industries AG
8.3.1. Company Overview
8.3.2. Financial Performance
8.3.3. Product Benchmarking
8.4. Clariant
8.4.1. Company Overview
8.4.2. Financial Performance
8.4.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5. Ecovyst
8.5.1. Company Overview
8.5.2. Financial Performance
8.5.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6. Johnson Matthey
8.6.1. Company Overview
8.6.2. Financial Performance
8.6.3. Product Benchmarking
8.7. Albemarle Corporation
8.7.1. Company Overview
8.7.2. Financial Performance
8.7.3. Product Benchmarking
8.8. Honeywell
8.8.1. Company Overview
8.8.2. Financial Performance
8.8.3. Product Benchmarking
8.9. W.R. Grace
8.9.1. Company Overview
8.9.2. Financial Performance
8.9.3. Product Benchmarking
8.10. Dow
8.10.1. Company Overview
8.10.2. Financial Performance
8.10.3. Product Benchmarking
8.11. Umicore
8.11.1. Company Overview
8.11.2. Financial Performance
8.11.3. Product Benchmarking

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