2018 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of ~ 4% during the forecast period. In terms of product type, the maximum middle distillates segment accounted for a major share of the FCC catalyst market in Asia and the Middle East in 2018. Growth of the segment can be ascribed to the increase in chemical refineries in Asia and the Middle East. In terms of application, the vacuum gas oil segment dominated the FCC catalyst market in Asia and the Middle East in 2018. The implementation of environmental norms for sulfur emission is anticipated to propel the vacuum gas oil segment during the forecast period. In terms of region, Asia dominated FCC catalyst market in