The Automotive Catalyst Market has seen substantial growth in recent years, increasing from $18.13 billion in 2024 to $19.16 billion in 2025, signifying a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. This growth has mainly been spurred by the expansion of the automotive industry, heightened environmental awareness, stricter emission regulations, and economic growth.
In the coming years, the automotive catalyst market is predicted to expand robustly. The market is forecasted to reach $24.56 billion in 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. This expected growth can be linked to increasing vehicle production, the adoption of electric vehicles, growing global urbanization, rising per capita disposable income, and supportive government policies.
Government initiatives on emissions are notably propelling the growth of the automotive catalyst market. For instance, the Indian government is implementing numerous programs for controlling emissions. Catalysts like noble metal, base metal, and transition metal catalysts are used in automobile exhaust gas emissions controls. According to IndiaSpend, India plans to reduce carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes and limit the economy's carbon intensity to less than 45% by 2022. Such initiatives are significant driving forces in the market expansion.
The segments covered include:
1) By Product: Two-Way Catalytic Converter, Three-Way Catalytic Converter, Diesel Oxidation Catalyst
2) By Raw Material: Rhodium, Platinum, Palladium
3) By Application: Heavy-Duty Vehicle, Light-Duty Vehicle, Other Applications
Technological advancements, such as BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions' new product Verdium, are shaping the automotive catalyst market. Launched in December 2023, Verdium allows customers to verify carbon reduction related with recycled platinum group metals (PGMs), significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainability goals in the automotive catalyst industry.
The market is dominated by numerous players, including:
• BASF SE
• Johnson Matthey
• Umicore N.V.
• Tenneco Inc.
• Clean Diesel Technologies Inc.
In 2024, Europe was the largest region in the automotive catalyst market. However, North America is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region in the coming years. Other regions covered by the report include Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa.