Catalytic Converter Global Market Report 2026

A catalytic converter is a device designed to transform toxic gases into less harmful byproducts, contributing to the reduction of environmental pollution. This device contains a catalyst chamber that plays a crucial role in converting noxious compounds from an exhaust system into benign gases, such as water vapor and carbon dioxide. Catalytic converters are essential components attached to the exhaust systems of all internal combustion engines, effectively minimizing emissions of toxic gases like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons, commonly associated with gasoline or diesel combustion.

Several types of catalytic converters serve specific functions, including three-way catalytic converters (TWCC), four-way catalytic converters (FWCC), diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC), selective catalytic reduction (SCR), and lean NOx traps (LNT). The term 'three-way catalytic converter (TWCC) denotes a converter designed to transform all three major concern gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides-into less harmful byproducts. TWCCs are effective in reducing both indoor and outdoor toxic pollutants. Palladium, platinum, and rhodium are common materials used in catalytic converters. These devices find applications in various vehicles, including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, and off-highway vehicles like agricultural tractors, construction equipment, and mining equipment.

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 catalytic converter market by increasing costs of imported platinum group metals, stainless steel housings, ceramic substrates, and advanced coating technologies. Automotive manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported precious metals, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented converter production. These tariffs are elevating vehicle production costs and squeezing supplier margins. However, they are also driving recycling initiatives, local catalyst material sourcing, and innovation in low-metal-loading converter designs.

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The catalytic converter market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $72.15 billion in 2025 to $80.53 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stricter vehicular emission regulations, expansion of diesel vehicle fleets, growth of automotive production volumes, rising use of catalytic converters in off-highway equipment, improvements in exhaust system engineering.

The catalytic converter market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $125.69 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing tightening of global emission standards, rising adoption of hybrid and low-emission vehicles, expansion of emission control requirements in emerging markets, growing investments in catalyst material innovation, increasing demand for high-efficiency aftertreatment solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced emission control systems, rising use of scr and lnt technologies, growing focus on precious metal optimization, expansion of emission compliance for off-highway vehicles, enhanced durability of exhaust aftertreatment systems.

The rise in automobile production is expected to drive the growth of the catalytic converter market in the coming years. Automobile production refers to the manufacturing output of passenger cars and light-duty vehicles, reflecting recovery from pandemic-related disruptions and growing consumer demand. Producing more vehicles increases the need for exhaust treatment systems like catalytic converters, as nearly all internal-combustion engine vehicles require them to meet emission regulations. Catalytic converters reduce harmful emissions, improve air quality, and ensure compliance with environmental standards, making them essential in modern automotive manufacturing and sustainability efforts. For example, in September 2024, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, a Belgium-based European Commission, reported that car production in the European Union reached 12.2 million units in 2023, marking an 11.6% increase from 2022. Thus, the growth in automobile production is propelling the catalytic converter market.

Major companies in the catalytic converter market are concentrating on innovations that enhance ease of use, enabling quick and efficient service. Ease of use refers to how straightforward and intuitive a product, service, or system is for users to comprehend and operate. For example, in January 2023, Fortegra, a US-based insurance company, introduced the Smart AutoCare Branded Catalytic Converter Limited Warranty to tackle the growing problem of catalytic converter theft. This new limited warranty aims to assist vehicle owners in safeguarding against the escalating threat of catalytic converter theft, which has surged in recent years. The warranty features a unique tamperproof seal for identification by law enforcement and scrap dealers. Given that new catalytic converters can cost between $1,000 and $4,000, this warranty provides crucial financial protection that standard insurance policies often do not cover.

In February 2024, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions, a US-based chemical manufacturing firm, acquired Arc Metal AB for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance its capabilities in sustainable metal solutions and broaden its product offerings. This strategic move aligns with BASF's dedication to advancing environmental technologies and fostering innovation within the metal industry. Arc Metal AB is a Sweden-based company that specializes in the production and distribution of high-quality metal products and solutions.

Major companies operating in the catalytic converter market are Benteler International AG, CDTi Advanced Materials Inc., Continental AG, The Eberspacher Group of Companies, Faurecia PVT. LTD., Futaba Industrial Co. Ltd., Johnson Matthey Plc, Magneti Marelli S.P.A., Tenneco Inc., Umicore N.V., BASF Catalysts LLC, Bosal International NV, Sango Co. Ltd., Yutaka Giken Co. Ltd., Denso Corporation, Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., HJS Emission Technology GmbH & Co. KG, Jetex Exhausts Ltd., SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp., Eastern Manufacturing Inc., MagnaFlow, Walker Exhaust Systems, AP Exhaust Products Inc., Flowmaster, BORLA Performance Industries, Gibson Performance Exhaust

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the catalytic converter market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the catalytic converter market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the catalytic converter market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The catalytic converter market consists of sales of platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), and rhodium. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWCC); Four-Way Catalytic Converter (FWCC); Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC); Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR); Lean NOx Trap (LNT)
• 2) By Material: Palladium; Platinum; Rhodium
• 3) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Car; Light Commercial Vehicle; Truck; Bus
• 4) By Off-Highway Vehicle Type: Agricultural Tractors; Construction Equipment; Mining Equipment
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWCC): Gasoline Engine TWCC; Light-Duty Vehicle TWCC
• 2) By Four-Way Catalytic Converter (FWCC): Gasoline Engine FWCC; Heavy-Duty Vehicle FWCC
• 3) By Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC): Passive DOC; Active DOC
• 4) By Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR): Diesel SCR; Ammonia-SCR Systems
• 5) By Lean NOx Trap (LNT): Gasoline LNT; Diesel LNT
• Companies Mentioned: Benteler International AG; CDTi Advanced Materials Inc.; Continental AG; The Eberspacher Group of Companies; Faurecia PVT. LTD.; Futaba Industrial Co. Ltd.; Johnson Matthey Plc; Magneti Marelli S.P.A.; Tenneco Inc.; Umicore N.V.; BASF Catalysts LLC; Bosal International NV; Sango Co. Ltd.; Yutaka Giken Co. Ltd.; Denso Corporation; Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd.; HJS Emission Technology GmbH & Co. KG; Jetex Exhausts Ltd.; SAE Manufacturing Specialties Corp.; Eastern Manufacturing Inc.; MagnaFlow; Walker Exhaust Systems; AP Exhaust Products Inc.; Flowmaster; BORLA Performance Industries; Gibson Performance Exhaust
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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