炼油催化剂是指在石油炼制过程中使用的催化剂，这类物质能加速化学反应速率而自身在反应前后不被消耗，主要用于提升原油加工效率和产品质量。 炼油催化剂种类繁多，比如按物理状态可分为液体催化剂和固体催化剂；按反应体系可分为均相催化剂和多相催化剂；按反应类型可分为催化裂化、加氢、 重整、异构化等。 资料来源：观研天下整理 从产业链来看，炼油催化剂上游主要为贵金属、金属氧化物、原材料和相关生产设备，其中贵金属包括铂、钯、铑等；金属氧化物包括氧化铝、二氧化硅 等；原材料包括分子筛、稀土、高岭土、硅藻土等；中游为炼油催化剂生产制造；下游为石油炼制、化工原料生产、能源与交通、环保治理等应用领域。 从市场规模来看，2020年到2024年我国炼油催化剂市场规模为先增后降趋势，到2024年我国炼油催化剂市场规模约为229.63亿元。 数据来源：观研天下整理 从产量来看，2020年到2023年我国炼油催化剂产量为增长趋势，到2024年产量有所下降。数据显示，2024年我国炼油催化剂产量约为29.4万吨，同比下降 1.7%。 资料来源：观研天下整理 从需求量来看，2020年到2024年我国炼油催化剂需求量为上下波动趋势，到2024年我国 ...

Industry Overview - The refining catalyst plays a crucial role in the crude oil manufacturing industry, significantly contributing to the improvement of China's base oil industrial production level [1][4] - China's refining capacity has rapidly increased in recent years, driven by rising consumption levels and expanding crude oil processing volumes, leading to a strong demand for petroleum refining catalysts [1][4] Market Demand and Growth - The demand for refining catalysts in China is projected to reach 251,000 tons in 2024, with a market size of 22.963 billion yuan; it is expected to grow to 257,000 tons and 23.446 billion yuan in 2025 [1][4] - From 2017 to 2023, China's refining catalyst production increased from 209,000 tons to 299,000 tons, with a forecast of 294,000 tons in 2024 and a breakthrough of 300,000 tons in 2025 [1][4] Industry Chain - The upstream of the refining catalyst industry includes precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium, as well as metal oxides such as alumina and silica, along with raw materials like molecular sieves and rare earths [5] - The midstream focuses on the research and production of refining catalysts, while the downstream applications are primarily in petroleum refining, chemical raw material production, energy and transportation, and environmental governance [5] Competitive Landscape - The global refining catalyst market is mainly dominated by companies such as CraceDavison, Albemarle, and Engelhard, while China's refining catalyst sector has developed unique advanced technologies and mature production systems [6] - Major players in China's refining catalyst market include China Petroleum and China Petrochemical, with state-owned enterprises holding a dominant position due to stable customer resources and strong brand influence [6][7] Development Trends - The refining industry is moving towards high efficiency, cleanliness, and flexibility, with a focus on reducing pollution and producing cleaner products, necessitating advancements in refining catalyst technology [6][8] - China has made significant progress in refining catalyst technology, with many new processes being introduced to the international market, although there are still gaps in producing new formula gasoline and catalytic processes [6][8]