Catalyst Fertilizer Market Report 2026

The catalyst fertilizer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.3 billion in 2025 to $3.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of global fertilizer production capacity, expansion of ammonia and methanol plants, rising demand for crop yield enhancement, availability of catalytic process technologies, growth of industrial fertilizer synthesis.

The catalyst fertilizer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.7 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable agriculture solutions, rising adoption of advanced fertilizer formulations, expansion of low-emission fertilizer plants, growing investment in catalyst innovation, increasing focus on nutrient-use efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of catalysts in fertilizer production, rising demand for high-efficiency nutrient conversion, growing adoption of precision agriculture inputs, expansion of sustainable fertilizer manufacturing, enhanced focus on yield optimization.

The rise in demand for agricultural products is driving the growth of the catalyst fertilizers market. With the global population increasing, there is a growing need to enhance agricultural productivity to meet food demand. Catalyst fertilizers, which contain additives that improve nutrient absorption by plants, have become a key solution for boosting soil fertility and crop yields. These fertilizers enable efficient nutrient utilization, reduce environmental impact, and improve overall crop quality, making them increasingly preferred in modern farming practices. For instance, in December 2024, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, an Italy-based government agency, global wheat exports reached 199.1 million tonnes in 2023, up 8.1 million tonnes compared to 2022. Therefore, rising demand for agricultural products is expected to propel the catalyst fertilizers market.

Major companies in the catalyst fertilizers market are focusing on innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI)-driven catalyst optimization platforms to enhance performance, improve operational efficiency, and enable predictive process management in chemical manufacturing. An AI-driven catalyst optimization platform uses artificial intelligence to monitor, analyze, and optimize catalyst operations, improving performance and enabling predictive decision-making. For instance, in March 2024, Clariant AG, a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company, launched CLARITY Prime, a digital service that integrates real-time plant performance data with AI analytics. It provides automated catalyst health alerts, predictive performance insights, and scenario-based optimization recommendations, along with user-friendly dashboards, advanced reporting tools, and seamless integration with plant systems. This platform helps chemical manufacturers achieve improved catalyst efficiency, operational reliability, and data-driven process optimization.

In September 2024, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, LLC, a US-based chemical manufacturing company, acquired OCI’s fertilizer plant in Iowa for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen its supply chain, enhance operational efficiencies, and address the increasing demand for fertilizers in the market. OCI Fertilizer is also a US-based chemical manufacturing company.

Major companies operating in the catalyst fertilizer market are Clariant International Ltd, Johnson Matthey Plc, BASF SE, Haldor Topsoe A/S, Casale SA, thyssenkrupp AG, Albemarle Corporation, N.E. Chemcat Corporation, Axens SA, Shell Catalysts & Technologies, LKAB Minerals AB, W. R. Grace & Co., Umicore SA, Evonik Industries AG, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, JGC Catalysts and Chemicals Ltd, Sinopec Catalyst Co. Ltd, UOP LLC, Catalyst Technologies Inc., Unicat Catalyst Technologies Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the catalyst fertilizers market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the catalyst fertilizer market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the catalyst fertilizer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The catalyst fertilizer 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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