Chemicals Industry Today

RFCC Catalyst Market Exclusive Report on Current Trends and Future Insights

The RFCC Catalyst Market is experiencing steady growth driven by the increasing demand for high-octane gasoline and light olefins from refineries. Residue Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) catalysts play a vital role in enhancing conversion efficiency and optimizing product yield in refinery operations.
Published 10 November 2025

InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd. announces the release of a market assessment report on the "Global RFCC Catalyst Market – (By Type (Zeolite, Non-Zeolite, Others), By Application (Heavy Gas Oil (HGO), Vacuum Gas Oil (VGO), Residue Feedstock, Others)), Trends, Industry Competition Analysis, Revenue and Forecast To 2031."

According to the latest research by InsightAce Analytic, the Global RFCC Catalyst Market Size is valued at USD 229.4 Mn in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 297.3 Mn by the year 2031 at a 3.44% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

 

Request For Free Sample Pages:

https://www.insightaceanalytic.com/request-sample/2789

 

The Resid Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) catalyst market represents a vital component of the global refining sector, driven by the increasing need to convert heavy residual oils into more valuable lighter products such as gasoline, diesel, and olefins. As global energy consumption continues to rise—particularly in developing regions—the demand for RFCC catalysts is experiencing notable growth. This market is marked by the evolution of advanced catalyst technologies that deliver enhanced performance in terms of activity, selectivity, and durability. These innovations allow refineries to optimize product yields, reduce operational expenses, and mitigate environmental impact.

North America currently dominates the market, supported by a mature refining infrastructure and ongoing advancements in catalyst technology. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region is emerging as the fastest-growing market, fueled by rapid industrial development, urban expansion, and the rising demand for petrochemical products. The competitive landscape is shaped by key industry players focusing on research and development, as well as strategic partnerships aimed at technological innovation.

List of Prominent Players in the RFCC Catalyst Market:

·       Albemarle Corporation

·       W.R. Grace Company

·       BASF SE.

·       Johnson Matthey

·       Arkema

·       JGC CORPORATION

·       Flour Corporation

·       Honeywell International Inc.

·       Exxon Mobil Corporation.

·       McDermott

·       Axens

·       Kuwait Catalyst Company

·       N.E. CHEMCAT

·       Porocel Corporation

·       Yueyang Sciensun Chemical Co., Ltd.

·       DuPont

·       Magma Ceramics & Catalysts

Market Dynamics:

Drivers-

The RFCC (Resid Fluid Catalytic Cracking) catalyst market is primarily driven by the growing global demand for lighter petroleum derivatives, such as gasoline and diesel, which are derived from the conversion of heavy residual feedstocks. Escalating energy consumption—particularly in developing economies—is amplifying the need for efficient and high-performance refining processes. Technological advancements in catalyst formulations that improve product yield, selectivity, and environmental compliance are further accelerating market growth. 

 

Curious About This Latest Version Of The Report? Enquiry Before Buying: https://www.insightaceanalytic.com/enquiry-before-buying/2789

 

Challenges:

Despite its promising growth trajectory, the RFCC catalyst market faces several challenges. High development and production costs of advanced catalysts can limit their adoption, particularly in cost-sensitive markets. Furthermore, compliance with evolving environmental regulations requires ongoing innovation, increasing operational complexity and costs for refineries.

Regional Trends:

The Asia-Pacific region holds a substantial share of the RFCC catalyst market and is projected to experience robust growth in the coming years. This growth is driven by rapid industrialization, urban expansion, and the rising demand for petrochemical products, particularly in major economies such as China and India. The region’s expanding refining capacity and consistent investment in the development of new refineries and advanced catalytic technologies are expected to significantly support market development. Latin America and the Middle East are also emerging as promising regions, with ongoing refinery modernization projects and infrastructure upgrades contributing to increased adoption of RFCC catalysts.

Recent Developments:

·      In Aug 2024, BASF announced the commercial introduction of Fourtiva™, a novel Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst designed for gasoil to mild resid feedstock. Fourtiva integrates BASF's latest Advanced Innovative Matrix (AIM) and Multiple Frameworks Topology (MFT) technologies to optimize catalyst design, enhancing butylene yields and selectivity towards propylene while improving naphtha octane, LPG olefinicity and reducing coke and dry gas production.

 

Get Specific Chapter/Information From The Report: @

https://www.insightaceanalytic.com/customisation/2789

 

Segmentation of RFCC Catalyst Market-

By Type-

·      Zeolite

·      Non-Zeolite

·      Others

By Application-

·      Heavy Gas Oil (HGO)

·      Vacuum Gas Oil (VGO)

·      Residue Feedstock

·      Others

By Region-

North America-

·      The US

·      Canada

·      Mexico

Europe-

·      Germany

·      The UK

·      France

·      Italy

·      Spain

·      Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

·      China

·      Japan

·      India

·      South Korea

·      South East Asia

·      Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

·      Brazil

·      Argentina

·      Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

·      GCC Countries

·      South Africa

·      Rest of Middle East and Africa


Get More Information :

https://www.insightaceanalytic.com/report/rfcc-catalyst-market/2789


About Us:

InsightAce Analytic is a market research and consulting firm that enables clients to make strategic decisions. Our qualitative and quantitative market intelligence solutions inform the need for market and competitive intelligence to expand businesses. We help clients gain a competitive advantage by identifying untapped markets, exploring new and competing technologies, segmenting potential markets, and repositioning products. Our expertise is in providing syndicated and custom market intelligence reports with an in-depth analysis with key market insights in a timely and cost-effective manner.https://www.insightaceanalytic.com/images_data/148861653.

Contact Us:

info@insightaceanalytic.com

InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd.

Visit: www.insightaceanalytic.com

Tel : +1 607 400-7072

Asia: +91 79 72967118

Follow Us on LinkedIn @ bit.ly/2tBXsgS

Follow Us On Facebook @ bit.ly/2H9jnDZ

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Insightace

Other Industry News

Ready to start publishing

Sign Up today!