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Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Antimony-Based, Aluminum-Based, Titanium-Based, Germanium-Based, Other Catalysts), By Application, By Country – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

Publisher Polaris Market Research & Consulting LLP
Published Oct 01, 2025
SKU # PLRS20566072

Description

The europe polyethylene terephthalate catalyst market size is expected to reach USD 121.96 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Antimony-Based, Aluminum-Based, Titanium-Based, Germanium-Based, Other Catalysts), By Application, By Country – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, catalysts are chemical substances that speed up the process of making PET without being used up in the reaction. These catalysts are essential for producing high-quality PET resins, which are widely used to make plastic bottles, packaging, and textile fibers. They are used in two main processes for creating PET, which include both the direct reaction of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol and the reaction of dimethyl terephthalate. The main goal of these catalysts is to ensure the final PET product has the right properties, such as clarity, strength, and durability, which are crucial for its many applications.

The Europe polyethylene terephthalate (PET) catalyst market is a key part of the region's plastics industry, with a strong focus on sustainability and a circular economy. The market is mainly driven by the high demand for PET in various industries, especially for packaging food and beverages. Its growth is also influenced by the push for recycling and the development of new, more efficient catalysts. As Europe continues to set high standards for recycled content in plastic products, the demand for catalysts that can work well with recycled PET is rising. This has led to an active competitive landscape where companies are focused on creating innovative and environmentally friendly solutions to meet the needs of a changing market.

Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market Report Highlights:

By Product, the antimony-based segment held the largest share in 2024 due to its long-standing use and proven effectiveness.

By application, the packaging segment held the largest share in 2024 due to the widespread use of PET in making bottles, films, and containers. The high demand from the food and beverage industry for a material that is lightweight, durable, and can maintain product freshness keeps this segment at the top of the market.

By country, Germany led the European market in 2024 due to its strong manufacturing and industrial base, as well as its focus on sustainable production. The market in Italy is showing significant growth potential, driven by its strong manufacturing base in various sectors and a growing shift toward sustainability.

A few key players in the market include Toyobo Co., Ltd.; Evonik Industries AG; Teijin Limited; Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited; SK Chemicals Co., Ltd.; Catalytic Technologies, Ltd.; Hubei Decon Polyester Co., Ltd.; and NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the Europe polyethylene terephthalate catalyst market report based on product and application:

By Product Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Antimony-Based

Aluminum-Based

Titanium-Based

Germanium-Based

Other Catalysts

By Application Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Packaging

Textile & Apparel

Automotive

Medical

Other Applications

By Country Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market Insights
4.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. The Push for a Circular Economy and Sustainability
4.2.1.2. Increasing Demand for Recycled PET
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. Stringent recycling mandates and circular economy policies
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Product
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
5.3. Antimony-Based
5.3.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Antimony-Based, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
5.4. Aluminum-Based
5.4.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Aluminum-Based, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
5.5. Titanium-based
5.5.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Titanium-based, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
5.6. Germanium-based
5.6.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Germanium-based, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
5.7. Other Catalysts
5.7.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Other Catalysts, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
6. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Application
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
6.3. Packaging
6.3.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Packaging, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
6.4. Textile & Apparel
6.4.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Textile & Apparel, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
6.5. Automotive
6.5.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Automotive, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
6.6. Medical
6.6.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Medical, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
6.7. Other Applications
6.7.1. Europe Polyethylene Terephthalate Catalyst Market, by Other Applications, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
7.1.1. Expansion
7.1.2. Acquisitions
7.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
8. Company Profiles
8.1. Catalytic Technologies, Ltd.
8.1.1. Company Overview
8.1.2. Financial Performance
8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
8.1.4. Recent Development
8.2. Evonik Industries AG
8.2.1. Company Overview
8.2.2. Financial Performance
8.2.3. Product Benchmarking
8.2.4. Recent Development
8.3. Hubei Decon Polyester Co., Ltd.
8.3.1. Company Overview
8.3.2. Financial Performance
8.3.3. Product Benchmarking
8.3.4. Recent Development
8.4. Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
8.4.1. Company Overview
8.4.2. Financial Performance
8.4.3. Product Benchmarking
8.4.4. Recent Development
8.5. NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION
8.5.1. Company Overview
8.5.2. Financial Performance
8.5.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.4. Recent Development
8.6. SK Chemicals Co., Ltd.
8.6.1. Company Overview
8.6.2. Financial Performance
8.6.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.4. Recent Development
8.7. Teijin Limited
8.7.1. Company Overview
8.7.2. Financial Performance
8.7.3. Product Benchmarking
8.7.4. Recent Development
8.8. Toyobo Co., Ltd.
8.8.1. Company Overview
8.8.2. Financial Performance
8.8.3. Product Benchmarking
8.8.4. Recent Development

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