Market Share of Automotive Catalytic Converter Industry
The Automotive catalytic converter market is consolidated owing to the strong foothold of some of the major players, Faurecia SA, Marelli SpA, Tenneco Inc., and BASF. The automotive catalytic converter market is driven by investments made by major manufacturers and research and development, along with product innovation in the market. These players are also looking for active collaborations, partnerships for research activities, etc., to gain a competitive edge over other players. For instance,
- In March 2020, BASF successfully developed and tested an innovative Tri-Metal Catalyst technology that enables partial substitution of high-priced palladium with lower-priced platinum in light-duty gasoline vehicles without compromising emissions standards.
- In March 2020, Continental's Powertrain division Vitesco Technologies announced a contract with a major European manufacturer to supply electric heating elements for diesel catalytic converters. The company demonstrated high efficiency with a 40% reduction in NOX emissions and a 3% decrease in CO2 emissions of its products for diesel engine vehicles.
Catalytic Converters Market Leaders
Faurecia SA
Tenneco Inc
BASF
Yutaka Giken Company Limited
Marelli
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
