2026 Global: Automotive Catalyst Market-Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Automotive Catalyst Market-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for automotive catalyst market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the automotive catalyst market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Johnson Matthey, BASF, Umicore, Cataler, Tenneco, Forvia (Faurecia), Heraeus, Corning, Clariant, and DCL International rank among the ten major companies shaping the automotive catalyst market today. Johnson Matthey leads with extensive R&D and advanced platinum-group-metal (PGM) formulations for three-way and diesel aftertreatment catalysts, and the firm has recently introduced next‑generation platinum catalysts targeting improved NOx conversion and reduced precious‑metal loading. BASF supplies a broad portfolio of emission‑control catalysts and substrate coatings, investing in durable platinum‑based catalysts for hybrid and hydrogen applications and expanding regional R&D and manufacturing capacity to serve tightening global emission standards. Umicore combines catalyst development with a strong closed‑loop recycling model for PGMs, partnering with OEMs on customized catalyst solutions to balance performance and material cost. Cataler, closely linked to Toyota through past ownership and ongoing supply relationships, focuses on exhaust‑gas purification for gasoline and diesel vehicles as well as development into fuel‑cell electrode catalysts and carbon materials for next‑generation mobility. Tenneco (including its Clean Air and Powertrain businesses) supplies three‑way catalysts, diesel aftertreatment and lightweight compact catalyst modules and has pursued strategic investments to accelerate product development for stricter emission norms. Forvia (formerly Faurecia) through its Clean Mobility business provides integrated emissions‑control systems and catalysts to OEMs worldwide, leveraging large vehicle production scale and system integration capabilities. Heraeus leverages precious‑metal expertise to supply substrate coatings, PGM formulations and recycling services, positioning itself as a critical precious‑metal manager and catalyst supplier for automotive converters and industrial aftertreatment. Corning contributes ceramic substrate technologies and coated substrates that form the structural basis for monolithic catalytic converters, enabling high surface area and mechanical durability demanded by modern converter designs. Clariant develops specialty catalyst formulations and supports OEMs with tailored precious‑metal loadings and durability programs to meet evolving regulatory cycles and fuel/engine platforms. DCL International targets heavy‑duty, off‑highway and industrial engine markets with rugged catalytic converters and SCR systems designed for extreme thermal and mechanical environments, supplying niche but essential segments of the overall automotive and powertrain aftertreatment market.
These ten companies collectively cover the full catalyst value chain—PGM sourcing and recycling, washcoat and formulation chemistry, substrate manufacture, converter assembly, and system integration—allowing OEMs to meet Euro, CARB and other tightening global emission standards while managing PGM cost and supply risk. Market leadership is concentrated: Johnson Matthey, BASF and Umicore are frequently cited as controlling a large share of global automotive catalyst volumes and technological IP, with other firms competing on system integration, regional scale, or niche heavy‑duty and aftermarket offerings. Ongoing trends shaping their strategies include PGM substitution or load reduction, closed‑loop recycling, development of catalysts for hybrid and hydrogen powertrains, and regional capacity expansion in Asia‑Pacific to support rapid vehicle production growth and stricter local emission regulations.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for automotive catalyst market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the automotive catalyst market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Johnson Matthey, BASF, Umicore, Cataler, Tenneco, Forvia (Faurecia), Heraeus, Corning, Clariant, and DCL International rank among the ten major companies shaping the automotive catalyst market today. Johnson Matthey leads with extensive R&D and advanced platinum-group-metal (PGM) formulations for three-way and diesel aftertreatment catalysts, and the firm has recently introduced next‑generation platinum catalysts targeting improved NOx conversion and reduced precious‑metal loading. BASF supplies a broad portfolio of emission‑control catalysts and substrate coatings, investing in durable platinum‑based catalysts for hybrid and hydrogen applications and expanding regional R&D and manufacturing capacity to serve tightening global emission standards. Umicore combines catalyst development with a strong closed‑loop recycling model for PGMs, partnering with OEMs on customized catalyst solutions to balance performance and material cost. Cataler, closely linked to Toyota through past ownership and ongoing supply relationships, focuses on exhaust‑gas purification for gasoline and diesel vehicles as well as development into fuel‑cell electrode catalysts and carbon materials for next‑generation mobility. Tenneco (including its Clean Air and Powertrain businesses) supplies three‑way catalysts, diesel aftertreatment and lightweight compact catalyst modules and has pursued strategic investments to accelerate product development for stricter emission norms. Forvia (formerly Faurecia) through its Clean Mobility business provides integrated emissions‑control systems and catalysts to OEMs worldwide, leveraging large vehicle production scale and system integration capabilities. Heraeus leverages precious‑metal expertise to supply substrate coatings, PGM formulations and recycling services, positioning itself as a critical precious‑metal manager and catalyst supplier for automotive converters and industrial aftertreatment. Corning contributes ceramic substrate technologies and coated substrates that form the structural basis for monolithic catalytic converters, enabling high surface area and mechanical durability demanded by modern converter designs. Clariant develops specialty catalyst formulations and supports OEMs with tailored precious‑metal loadings and durability programs to meet evolving regulatory cycles and fuel/engine platforms. DCL International targets heavy‑duty, off‑highway and industrial engine markets with rugged catalytic converters and SCR systems designed for extreme thermal and mechanical environments, supplying niche but essential segments of the overall automotive and powertrain aftertreatment market.
These ten companies collectively cover the full catalyst value chain—PGM sourcing and recycling, washcoat and formulation chemistry, substrate manufacture, converter assembly, and system integration—allowing OEMs to meet Euro, CARB and other tightening global emission standards while managing PGM cost and supply risk. Market leadership is concentrated: Johnson Matthey, BASF and Umicore are frequently cited as controlling a large share of global automotive catalyst volumes and technological IP, with other firms competing on system integration, regional scale, or niche heavy‑duty and aftermarket offerings. Ongoing trends shaping their strategies include PGM substitution or load reduction, closed‑loop recycling, development of catalysts for hybrid and hydrogen powertrains, and regional capacity expansion in Asia‑Pacific to support rapid vehicle production growth and stricter local emission regulations.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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