PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1433640
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1433640
The Europe homogeneous precious metal catalyst market size is expected to reach USD 3.90 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 19.0% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. This growth is attributed to the increasing application of platinum group metal (PGM) catalysts in the chemical manufacturing industry.
According to the European Commission, the chemical industry is one of Europe's largest manufacturing sectors. As a crucial enabling industry, it is pivotal in delivering innovative materials and technological solutions to enhance Europe's industrial competitiveness. The chemical industry manufactures varied products, including petrochemicals, polymers, basic inorganics, and specialty chemicals. While the industry faces significant challenges such as intensified competition from other nations and escalating costs, it is undergoing rapid structural transformations. Despite these obstacles, the industry has demonstrated resilience by swiftly recovering from economic crises and maintaining a relatively stable position in terms of overall sales.
According to The European Chemical Industry Council, Europe emerged as the second largest producer of chemicals after China in 2022. Domestically, Germany, France, and Italy were the top three markets for chemicals produced and sold in Europe in 2022. The flourishing chemical manufacturing industry in Europe opens numerous growth opportunities for products like PGM catalysts as these products find wide applications in chemical manufacturing.
Furthermore, the extraction and refining of PGMs involve intricate processes requiring advanced technologies. These processes encompass various stages, including mining, concentration, smelting, and refining. Substantial investments are necessary for sophisticated infrastructure, specialized equipment, and expert knowledge to ensure effective extraction and refining. These factors collectively contribute to the higher production costs of PGM extraction and refining, resulting in the high production cost of PGM catalysts.