The global biodiesel catalyst market size is estimated to be valued at US$ 231.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 325.8 million by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% from 2023 to 2030.
Report Coverage |
Report Details |
Base Year: |
2022 |
Market Size in 2023: |
US$ 231.5 Mn |
Historical Data for: |
2018 to 2021 |
Forecast Period: |
2023 - 2030 |
Forecast Period 2023 to 2030 CAGR: |
5.00% |
2030 Value Projection: |
US$ 325.8 Mn |
Figure 1. Global Biodiesel Catalyst Market Share (%), by Region, 2023

Biodiesel catalyst is a chemical catalyst that aids in the process of converting fats and vegetable oils into fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), which are then used as fuel. The use of such a catalyst is essential in the process because the reactions involved are extremely slow without one. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel and a great alternative to petroleum-based diesel. It is a green, non-toxic, and non-polluting fuel that can be produced from various animal and plant sources. Biodiesel can also be mixed with gasoline to increase its octane number and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The most common methods for the producing biodiesel include direct use and blending, thermal cracking, micro-emulsion, and transesterification. It is the most common method for producing biodiesel. It involves reacting the feedstock with an alcohol, usually methanol, in the presence of a catalyst, usually sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. This process breaks down the long-chain triglycerides in the feedstock into fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), which are the main components of biodiesel. Transesterification is a well-established process that produces high-quality biodiesel and is widely used in commercial biodiesel production.
Market Dynamics:
The global biodiesel catalyst market is the gaining traction due to the increasing demand for renewable fuels and concerns about climate change. Technological advancements, government support, and expansion of biodiesel production in emerging economies are the driving growth in this market. However, challenges such as feedstock availability and cost, technological limitations, and competition from other renewable fuels are expected to hamper market growth.
Key features of the study:
- This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global biodiesel catalyst market, and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2023-2030), considering 2022 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
- It profiles key players in the global biodiesel catalyst market based on the following parameters - company highlights, product portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, Clariant AG, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Albemarle Corporation, Arkema SA, Johnson Matthey PLC, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Shell Catalysts & Technologies, W. R. Grace & Co., Haldor Topsoe A/S, Dow Chemical Company, CRI Catalyst Company, and Sud-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd. (Clariant India Ltd.)
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global biodiesel catalyst market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global biodiesel catalyst market
Detailed Segmentation:
- By Catalyst Type
- Homogeneous Catalysts
- Heterogeneous Catalysts
- By Catalyst Source
- Chemical Catalysts
- Biological Catalysts
- By Catalyst Feedstock
- Vegetable Oil-based Catalysts
- Animal Fat-based Catalysts
- Algae-based Catalysts
- By Catalyst Application
- Transesterification Catalysts
- Esterification Catalysts
- Hydrogenation Catalysts
- Decarboxylation Catalysts
- By Catalyst Form
- Liquid Catalysts
- Solid Catalysts
- Enzymatic Catalysts
- By Catalyst End-Use Industry
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Marine
- Power Generation
- Industrial
- Others
- By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
- Key Players
- BASF SE
- Evonik Industries AG
- Clariant AG
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
- Albemarle Corporation
- Arkema SA
- Johnson Matthey PLC
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
- Honeywell International Inc.
- Shell Catalysts & Technologies
- W. R. Grace & Co.
- Haldor Topsoe A/S
- Dow Chemical Company
- CRI Catalyst Company
- Sud-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd. (Clariant India Ltd.)