The nanocatalysts market size is expected to reach USD 6.41 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Nanocatalysts Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Material (Metal-Based Nanocatalysts, Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts, Carbon-Based Nanocatalysts, Polymeric Nanocatalysts, Composite Nanocatalysts), By Application, By Region; Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Nanocatalysts are nanoscale materials designed to speed up chemical reactions by providing a large surface area and high reactivity. Nanocatalysts exhibit unique properties such as enhanced catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability compared to bulk catalysts due to their tiny size. These nanomaterials are made from metals, metal oxides, or hybrid structures such as core-shell nanoparticles. The high surface-to-volume ratio of nanocatalysts allows more sites for reactions, improving efficiency while reducing material usage.
Nanocatalysts are widely used in industries such as petroleum refining, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy. In fuel production, they help in cracking hydrocarbons and reducing emissions. They enable sustainable processes by minimizing waste and energy consumption in green chemistry. In medicine, they are used for targeted drug delivery and as antibacterial agents. Additionally, they help in pollution control by degrading toxic pollutants in the air and water through photocatalytic reactions.
Nanocatalysts Market Report Highlights
In terms of material, the metal-based nanocatalysts segment accounted for 36.15% of revenue share in 2024 due to their high usage in industries such as petrochemical, medical, and others.
Based on application, the petroleum refining segment held 30.87% of revenue share in 2024 due to nanocatalysts' ability to improve fuel yield and reduce harmful emissions.
Asia Pacific nanocatalysts market accounted for 35.62% of the global revenue share in 2024. This dominance is attributed to rapid industrialization, severe environmental pressures, and massive government investments in clean technology.
The market in Europe is projected to hold a substantial revenue share in 2034 due to strict environmental regulations, strong adoption of sustainable technologies, and a strong chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
The demand for nanocatalysts in Germany is being driven by rising automotive innovation, chemical manufacturing, and renewable energy technologies.
The industry in North America is projected to grow at the fastest pace in the coming years, owing to the adoption of advanced technologies, large-scale petroleum refining operations, and growing investment in clean energy.
A few global key nanocatalysts market players include BASF SE; Beijing DK nano technology Co., Ltd.; Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc.; Dow, Inc.; Evonik Industries AG; Hyperion Catalysis International; Mach I, Inc.; Nanophase Technologies Corporation; Nanostellar, Inc.; QuantumSphere, Inc.; and Sakai Chemical.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the nanocatalysts market report on the basis of material, application, and region:
By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Metal-Based Nanocatalysts
Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
Carbon-Based Nanocatalysts
Polymeric Nanocatalysts
Composite Nanocatalysts
By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Petroleum Refining
Chemicals
Environmental
Energy & Fuel Cells
Automotive
Electronics & Semiconductor
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
South Korea
Indonesia
Australia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Nanocatalysts Market Insights
- 4.1. Nanocatalysts Market - Market Snapshot
- 4.2. Nanocatalysts Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Advancements in Nanotechnology and Material Science
- 4.2.1.2. Expanding Urbanization
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. High Cost and Complexity of Production
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Nanocatalysts Market Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Material
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Metal-based Nanocatalysts
- 5.3.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Metal-based Nanocatalysts, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts
- 5.4.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Metal Oxide Nanocatalysts, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Carbon-based Nanocatalysts
- 5.5.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Carbon-based Nanocatalysts, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.6. Polymeric Nanocatalysts
- 5.6.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Polymeric Nanocatalysts, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.7. Composite Nanocatalysts
- 5.7.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Composite Nanocatalysts, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Application
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Petroleum Refining
- 6.3.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Petroleum Refining, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Chemicals
- 6.4.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Chemicals, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Environmental
- 6.5.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Environmental, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.6. Energy & Fuel Cells
- 6.6.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Energy & Fuel Cells, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.7. Automotive
- 6.7.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Automotive, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.8. Electronics & Semiconductor
- 6.8.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Electronics & Semiconductor, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.9. Food & Beverage
- 6.9.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Food & Beverage, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.10. Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
- 6.10.1. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Global Nanocatalysts Market, by Geography
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Nanocatalysts Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Nanocatalysts Market - North America
- 7.3.1. North America: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.2. North America: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3. Nanocatalysts Market - U.S.
- 7.3.3.1. U.S.: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3.2. U.S.: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4. Nanocatalysts Market - Canada
- 7.3.4.1. Canada: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4.2. Canada: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Nanocatalysts Market - Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.2. Europe: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3. Nanocatalysts Market - UK
- 7.4.3.1. UK: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3.2. UK: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.4. Nanocatalysts Market - France
- 7.4.4.1. France: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.4.2. France: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5. Nanocatalysts Market - Germany
- 7.4.5.1. Germany: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5.2. Germany: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6. Nanocatalysts Market - Italy
- 7.4.6.1. Italy: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6.2. Italy: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7. Nanocatalysts Market - Spain
- 7.4.7.1. Spain: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7.2. Spain: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8. Nanocatalysts Market - Netherlands
- 7.4.8.1. Netherlands: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8.2. Netherlands: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9. Nanocatalysts Market - Russia
- 7.4.9.1. Russia: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9.2. Russia: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.10. Nanocatalysts Market - Rest of Europe
- 7.4.10.1. Rest of Europe: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.10.2. Rest of Europe: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Nanocatalysts Market - Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.2. Asia Pacific: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.3. Nanocatalysts Market - China
- 7.5.3.1. China: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.3.2. China: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.4. Nanocatalysts Market - India
- 7.5.4.1. India: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.4.2. India: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5. Nanocatalysts Market - Malaysia
- 7.5.5.1. Malaysia: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5.2. Malaysia: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.6. Nanocatalysts Market - Japan
- 7.5.6.1. Japan: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.6.2. Japan: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.7. Nanocatalysts Market - Indonesia
- 7.5.7.1. Indonesia: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.7.2. Indonesia: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.8. Nanocatalysts Market - South Korea
- 7.5.8.1. South Korea: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.8.2. South Korea: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.9. Nanocatalysts Market - Australia
- 7.5.9.1. Australia: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.9.2. Australia: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.10. Nanocatalysts Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
- 7.5.10.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.10.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Nanocatalysts Market - Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.3. Nanocatalysts Market - Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.3.1. Saudi Arabia: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.3.2. Saudi Arabia: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.4. Nanocatalysts Market - UAE
- 7.6.4.1. UAE: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.4.2. UAE: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5. Nanocatalysts Market - Israel
- 7.6.5.1. Israel: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5.2. Israel: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6. Nanocatalysts Market - South Africa
- 7.6.6.1. South Africa: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6.2. South Africa: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7. Nanocatalysts Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.7.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7. Nanocatalysts Market - Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.2. Latin America: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.3. Nanocatalysts Market - Mexico
- 7.7.3.1. Mexico: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.3.2. Mexico: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.4. Nanocatalysts Market - Brazil
- 7.7.4.1. Brazil: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.4.2. Brazil: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.5. Nanocatalysts Market - Argentina
- 7.7.5.1. Argentina: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.5.2. Argentina: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.6. Nanocatalysts Market - Rest of Latin America
- 7.7.6.1. Rest of Latin America: Nanocatalysts Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.6.2. Rest of Latin America: Nanocatalysts Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 8.1.1. Expansion
- 8.1.2. Acquisitions
- 8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
9. Company Profiles
- 9.1. BASF SE
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.1.4. Recent Development
- 9.2. Beijing DK nano technology Co.LTD
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2.4. Recent Development
- 9.3. Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc.
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3.4. Recent Development
- 9.4. Dow, Inc.
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.4. Recent Development
- 9.5. Evonik Industries AG
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.4. Recent Development
- 9.6. Hyperion Catalysis International
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4. Recent Development
- 9.7. Mach I, Inc.
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7.4. Recent Development
- 9.8. Nanophase Technologies Corporation
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8.4. Recent Development
- 9.9. Nanostellar, Inc.
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9.4. Recent Development
- 9.10. QuantumSphere, Inc.
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.10.4. Recent Development
- 9.11. Sakai Chemical
- 9.11.1. Company Overview
- 9.11.2. Financial Performance
- 9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.11.4. Recent Development