United Kingdom Industrial Catalyst Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Heterogeneous Catalysts, Homogeneous Catalysts, and Biocatalysts), By Application (Petroleum Refining, Chemical Synthesis, Environmental Catalysis, Polymer Production, and Pharmaceutical Synthesis), and United Kingdom Industrial Catalyst Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Industrial Catalyst Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Industrial Catalyst Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1,303.62 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.49% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Industrial Catalyst Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2,604.64 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Industrial Catalyst Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 2,604.64 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.49% from 2025 to 2035. The growing applications in the petrochemical, environmental, and refining industries to increase process efficiency and lower emissions, increasing investment in clean energy technology, and rising demand for sustainable chemical processes

Market Overview

The United Kingdom industrial catalyst market refers to the industry involved in the manufacturing, research, and usage of catalysts, that speed up chemical reactions in industrial processes.  In sectors including petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and environmental protection, these catalysts are essential. They are essential for sustainable industrial operations and adherence to environmental standards in the UK because they improve process efficiency, lower energy consumption, and promote cleaner production procedures. The increasing focus on emission reduction, renewable energy, and green chemistry.  Developments in catalytic technologies for waste-to-energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen production present opportunities for market growth.  Furthermore, companies are adopting advanced catalysts due to government programs supporting sustainable production and stronger environmental restrictions. There contributes to demand for creative solutions that maximize efficiency while minimizing environmental damage. The development of bio-based and nanostructured catalysts with improved selectivity and efficiency.  AI and machine learning developments additionally make feasible to optimize catalyst designs, which is speeding up research and development for more sustainable and clean chemical processes in a number of industrial industries.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom industrial catalyst market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom industrial catalyst market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom industrial catalyst market.

Driving Factors

The increasing demand for industrial processes which are cleaner and use less energy, particularly in the chemical, environmental, and petrochemical industries.  Advanced catalysts are being used for cleaner fuel production, wastewater treatment, and emission control as an outcome of increased focus on lowering carbon emissions and adhering to strict environmental requirements.  The usage of industrial catalysts is also being accelerated by the growing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing, which is supported by government programs and financing for green technologies.  Market expansion is further supported by technological advancements in catalyst design and the rise of sectors like food processing and pharmaceuticals.

Restraining Factors

The significant costs for research and development, intricate production procedures, and stringent environmental laws pertaining to the disposal of catalysts.  Further impeding market expansion and scalability for smaller manufacturers are price fluctuations for raw materials and the scarcity of rare metals used in catalysts.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom industrial catalyst market share is classified into type and application.

• The homogeneous catalysts segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom industrial catalyst market is segmented by type into heterogeneous catalysts, homogeneous catalysts, and biocatalysts. Among these, the homogeneous catalysts segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth can be attributed to their ease of separation from reaction mixtures, durability, and reusability. Their broad application in chemical production, petroleum refining, and environmental applications like emissions control drives growing demand, particularly in the context of industrial process optimization initiatives.

• The petroleum refining segment accounted for the largest revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom industrial catalyst market is segmented by application into petroleum refining, chemical synthesis, environmental catalysis, polymer production, and pharmaceutical synthesis. Among these, the petroleum refining segment accounted for the largest revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth is driven by increased demand for cleaner fuels, more stringent emission standards, and the requirement for effective refining procedures.  When it involves desulfurization and cracking, heterogeneous catalysts are essential for maintaining environmental compliance and optimizing fuel quality in the UK.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom industrial catalyst market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• BASF SE
• Johnson Matthey PLC
• Clariant AG
• Evonik Industries AG
• Haldor Topsoe A/S
• Arkema Group
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• INEOS Group
• Umicore
• SABIC UK
• Others.

Recent Developments:

• In October 2022, BASF has introduced the CircleStar™ catalyst, designed for processing renewable feedstocks and achieving high selectivity in ethanol-to-ethylene conversion. This catalyst operates at lower temperatures, reducing the carbon footprint and supporting sustainability in the chemical industry.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at UK, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom industrial catalyst market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Industrial Catalyst Market, By Type

• Heterogeneous Catalysts
• Homogeneous Catalysts
• Biocatalysts

United Kingdom Industrial Catalyst Market, By Application

• Petroleum Refining
• Chemical Synthesis
• Environmental Catalysis
• Polymer Production
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis