Alkylation Catalyst for Ethylbenzene Market (By Type: MCM-22 Zeolite, ZSM-5 Zeolite, and Others; By Application: Liquid-Phase Alkylation and Gas-Phase Alkylation; By Region: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) Industry Size, Share, Growth, Trends 2025 to 2034.
The global alkylation catalyst for ethylbenzene market was valued at USD 141 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 204.74 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.8%. This growth is driven by the increasing demand for ethylbenzene in the production of styrene and other chemical products, along with advancements in catalyst technology for improved efficiency.
| Reports Attributes | Statistics |
| Market Size in 2024 | USD 141 Million |
| Market Size in 2025 | USD 146.36 Million |
| Market Size in 2031 | USD 183.06 Million |
| Market Size by 2034 | USD 204.74 Million |
| CAGR 2025 to 2034 | 3.8% |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 to 2034 |
The alkylation catalyst for the ethylbenzene market is growing at a significant pace due to the rising requirement in plastics, resins, and rubbers, where ethylbenzene is the core primary raw material required. The demand is driven by the rising need in packaging, automotive, and many other industries that drive constant investments and business opportunities for catalyst adoption. The majority of the alkylation units that are well-developed are in the developed economies due to higher investments. The rising tariff tensions may also create certain barriers to the adoption rate.
The rising investments for developing next-gen catalysts are expected to drive the alkylation catalyst for the ethylbenzene market, as they are focused on reducing the environmental impact through less waste generation. AI is expected to be one of the crucial factors in these R&D activities, as the technology can assist in improving the overall performance.
| Regions | Shares (%) |
| North America | 30% |
| Asia Pacific | 40% |
| Europe | 20% |
| LAMEA | 10% |
| Segments | Shares (%) |
| MCM-22 Zeolite | 35% |
| ZSM-5 Zeolite | 45% |
| Others | 20% |
| Segments | Shares (%) |
| Liquid-Phase Alkylation | 55% |
| Gas-Phase Alkylation | 45% |
Published by Saurabh Bidwai
