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Fertilizer catalysts are employed in fertilizer production to accelerate chemical reactions. These catalysts are substances used in the manufacturing of fertilizers to enhance reaction rates and reduce production time. By lowering the activation energy, catalysts facilitate the more efficient breaking of bonds between nitrogen and hydrogen.
The primary products of fertilizer catalysts include iron-based, vanadium-based, platinum-based, rhodium-based, nickel-based, palladium-based, ruthenium-based, zinc-based, cobalt-based, molybdenum-based, chromium-based, and copper chromite. Molybdenum-based catalysts involve a metallic element that shares properties with chromium and tungsten. It is utilized to strengthen and harden steel and serves as a trace element in plant and animal metabolism. The processes employed in fertilizer production include the Haber-Bosch process, the contact process, nitric acid production, potassium fertilizer production, and urea production. Various applications for fertilizer catalysts encompass nitrogenous fertilizers, phosphatic fertilizers, and other specialized applications.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the fertilizer catalyst market by increasing costs of imported precious metals, transition metals, catalyst supports, and reactor components. Fertilizer producers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported catalyst materials, while Asia-Pacific faces export-related cost pressures. These tariffs are raising operational expenses and influencing catalyst replacement cycles. However, they are also driving catalyst recycling initiatives, local catalyst manufacturing, and innovation in non-precious metal catalyst technologies.
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The fertilizer catalyst market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.19 billion in 2025 to $3.42 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global fertilizer production capacity, increasing use of haber-bosch process, growth in nitrogenous fertilizer demand, rising focus on process efficiency, availability of metal-based catalyst systems.
The fertilizer catalyst market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in green ammonia production, rising adoption of low-energy catalytic processes, expansion of sustainable fertilizer manufacturing, growing focus on reducing industrial emissions, increasing innovation in advanced catalyst materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-efficiency fertilizer production catalysts, rising adoption of energy-efficient ammonia synthesis, growing focus on catalyst longevity and regeneration, expansion of low-emission fertilizer manufacturing processes, enhanced optimization of reaction selectivity.
The increasing production of fertilizers is expected to propel the growth of the fertilizer catalyst market going forward. Fertilizers refer to chemical substances applied to crops to enhance their productivity. Fertilizer catalysts are used in the fertilizer manufacturing industry, where catalysts help produce larger quantities of fertilizer at lower costs. For instance, in June 2024, according to the International Fertilizer Development Center, a US-based non-profit organization, urea production in Nigeria increased from 3,458,740 MT in 2022 to 3,655,860 MT in 2023, representing a 6% rise compared to the previous year. Therefore, the increasing production of fertilizers is expected to drive the growth of the fertilizer catalyst market going forward.
Product innovation is an emerging trend gaining traction in the fertilizer catalyst market. Leading companies in the sector are prioritizing innovation to solidify their market position. For instance, in March 2024, Clariant, a Switzerland-based chemical company, introduced CLARITY Prime, a premium fertilizer catalyst aimed at enhancing the production of nitrogen fertilizers, particularly urea and ammonium nitrate. This cutting-edge product is designed to optimize fertilizer manufacturing processes by boosting yield and reducing emissions, contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices. CLARITY Prime improves nutrient availability in soils, promoting crop growth and increasing agricultural productivity, while aligning with the industry's modern sustainability objectives.
In April 2023, SMJ Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based manufacturing company, acquired PETRONAS for an undisclosed amount. The objective of SMJ Sdn Bhd's acquisition is to foster collaboration in promoting economic development within the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park while benefiting local communities. PETRONAS, a Malaysia-based oil and gas company, specializes in various sectors of the energy industry.
Major companies operating in the fertilizer catalyst market are BASF SE, Clariant AG, Johnson Matthey plc, Haldor Topsoe A/S, thyssenkrupp AG, Honeywell International Inc., Axens SA, W. R. Grace & Co., Sinopec Group, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), CF Industries Holdings Inc., Yara International ASA, Casale SA, KBR Inc., Linde plc, Heraeus Holding GmbH, Albemarle Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, JGC Holdings Corporation, Toyo Engineering Corporation, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fertilizer catalyst market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fertilizer catalyst market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the fertilizer catalyst market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The fertilizer catalysts market consists of sales of palladium-based and vanadium-based catalyst fertilizer. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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