Industrial Lubricants Market Size, Share, and Trends

Industrial Lubricants Market (By Product: General Industrial Oils, Process Oils, Industrial Engine Oils, Metalworking Fluids, and Other Industrial Lubricants; By Application: Textiles, Metalworking, Energy, Industrial Gases, Chemical Manufacturing, Hydraulic, and Food Processing) - Global Market Size, Trends Analysis, Segment Forecasts, Regional Outlook 2023 - 2032

  • Last Updated : July 2023
  • Report Code : 1152
  • Category : Chemical and Material

The global industrial lubricants market size was valued at USD 61.6 billion in 2022 and it is expected to hit around USD 89.87 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 4% from 2023 to 2032.

Industrial Lubricants Market Size 2023 to 2032

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Growth Factors

  • Rapid industrialization along with the significant rise in trade activities particularly in the developing countries expected to fuel the demand for industrial lubricants in the upcoming years. Increasing investments in Research & Development (R&D) sector coupled with expansion of various industrial process contributes towards the growth of these industry participants.
  • Some of the industries for example mining, chemicals, and unconventional energy are analyzed to register substantial growth over the forecast timeframe. This trend is further expected to flourish the demand for industrial lubricants in hydraulics, compressors, centrifuges, industrial engines, and bearings.
  • Additionally, the significant impact of Western culture on the lifestyle in developing nations has propelled the demand for frozen and processed foods over the recent past. This in turn expected to boost the growth of industrial lubricants as several packaging industries are deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation processes for increasing their productivity. Thus, increasing emphasis on automation and robotic processing is likely to foster market growth for industrial lubricants in the coming years.

Product Insights

In 2022, process oil holds the highest market share in the global industrial lubricants market in terms of both value and volume among other product types. The process oil segment accounted for a volume share of nearly 35% in 2022 and is estimated to retain its dominance over the forecast timeframe growing at a rate of 3.5%. The prominent growth of the segment is mainly because of its wide range of applications in different industries such as chemical, agriculture, food processing, textile production, manufacturing of leather goods, and many others. In the polymer industry, compounded polymers contain a significant amount of process oil ranging from 20% to 50% that significantly affects the properties of the polymer such as strength, hardness, and stability.

Industrial Lubricants Market Share, By Product, 2022 (%)

Apart from this, process oil is also prominently used in the food processing industry as an important component in the production of anti-foaming agents. Hence, the oil is effectively used in vegetable preparation as well as added as an additive in various food oils. Further, it has significant applications in the production of crop protection oils, pesticide carrier fluids, grain de-dusting agents, and fertilizers that are extensively used in agriculture.

Application Insights

Chemical manufacturing emerged as the largest application segment in the year 2022 due to increased demand for chemical oils in the production of fertilizer, pharmaceutical & cosmetics products, and industrial gas. The chemical industry seeks healthy demand for basic as well as specialty chemicals over the coming years owing to their high application in construction, pharmaceutical, agriculture, and many other industries.

Energy is the other important application segment in the global market for industrial lubricants. The equipment used in the energy sector relies prominently on their performance and lubrication plays an important role in enhancing their efficiency. Further, the shifting trend towards renewable generation also triggers the demand for gear oils as they are extensively used in wind power generation in gearboxes.

Industrial Lubricants Market Share, By Application, 2022 (%)

The metalworking application segment is likely to register rapid growth over the upcoming years on account of rising industrial activities along with the demand for metal products in applications such as building and machinery. Moreover, extensive demand for metalworking processes that include welding, cutting, and forming across a wide range of applications such as ships, foundries, milling, aircraft, and industrial machinery is expected to drive the growth of the segment in the coming years.

Regional Insights

North America and Europe are predicted to maintain their dominance in terms of demand for industrial lubricants despite the stagnancy in industrial growth due to the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020. Increasing demand for oilfield chemicals because of drilling and exploration activities is expected to be a major factor that supports the industry growth in the region.

Industrial Lubricants Market Share, By Region, 2022 (%)

However, the Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing market during the analysis period due to well-established application industries across developing countries.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The global industrial lubricants market is highly fragmented due to the presence of numerous market players on both global and regional levels. Further, these market players are significantly investing in the R&D sector to gain a competitive advantage over others.

Industrial Lubricants Market Companies

  • Fuchs Group
  • Exxonmobil Corp
  • The Lubrizol Corporation
  • Phillips 66
  • Royal Dutch Shell
  • Lucas Oil Products, Inc.
  • Bel-Ray Co., Inc.
  • Amsoil, Inc.
  • Kluber Lubrication
  • Chevron Corp.

Industrial Lubricants Market Scope

Report Highlights Details
Market Size in 2023 USD 63.69 Billion
Market Size by 2032 USD 89.87 Billion
Growth Rate from 2023 to 2032 CAGR of 4%
Largest Market North America
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Base Year 2022
Forecast Period 2023 to 2032
Segments Covered Product, Application, Region
Companies Mentioned Fuchs Group, Exxonmobil Corp, The Lubrizol Corporation, Phillips 66, Royal Dutch Shell, Lucas Oil Products, Inc., Bel-Ray Co., Inc., Amsoil, Inc., Kluber Lubrication, and Chevron Corp.

 

Segments Covered in the Report

This research study comprises complete assessment of the market by means of far-reaching qualitative and quantitative perceptions, and predictions regarding the market. This report delivers a classification of the marketplace into impending and niche sectors. Further, this research study calculates market size and its development drift at global, regional, and country from 2020 to 2032. This report contains a market breakdown and its revenue estimation by classifying it on the basis of product, application, and region:

Industrial Lubricants Market Segmentation

By Product

  • General Industrial Oils
  • Process Oils
  • Industrial Engine Oils
  • Metalworking Fluids
  • Other Industrial Lubricants

By Application

  • Textiles
    • Non-woven Textiles
    • Textile Weaving
    • Textile Composites
    • Textile Finishing
    • Other Textile Applications
  • Metalworking
    • Metal Cutting
    • Metal Forming
    • Metal Joining
    • Industrial Heat Exchangers
    • Metalworking Electronics
    • Other Metalworking Applications
  • Energy
    • Pipelines
    • Transformers
    • Ocean Energy
    • Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
    • Other Energy Applications
  • Industrial Gases
    • Polymers
    • Fertilizers
    • Other Chemicals Manufacturing
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Hydraulic
    • Bearings
    • Compressors
    • Other Hydraulic Applications
  • Food Processing
    • Frozen Food
    • Beverages
    • Canned Food
    • Bakery
    • Processed Potatoes
    • Cocoa & Chocolate
    • Other Food Applications

By Regional Outlook

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
  • Rest of the World

Frequently Asked Questions

Precedence Research says the global industrial lubricants market size was valued at USD 61.6 billion in 2022 and expected to reach USD 89.87 billion by 2032.

The global industrial lubricants market is growing at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period 2023 to 2032.

In 2022, process oil holds the highest market share in the global industrial lubricants market in terms of both value and volume among other product types due to its large applications in various industries .

The metalworking application segment is likely to register rapid growth over the upcoming years on account of rising demand for metal products in applications such as building and machinery.

Some of the key players operating in the market are Fuchs Group, Exxonmobil Corp, The Lubrizol Corporation, Phillips 66, Royal Dutch Shell, Lucas Oil Products, Inc., Bel-Ray Co., Inc., Amsoil, Inc., Kluber Lubrication, and Chevron Corp. among others.

North America and Europe predicted to maintain their dominance in terms of demand volume for the industrial lubricants despite of the stagnancy in the industrial growth .

The Asia Pacific projected to be the fastest growing market during the analysis period due to well-established application industries across developing countries.

Major factors that are accounted to drive the industrial lubricants include shifting consumer preference for processed and frozen foods along with increasing demand for green energy generation methods. Hectic lifestyle as well as significant impact of western culture on eating habits has fostered the demand for frozen foods. In addition, an alarming rise in the pollution across the globe coupled with fast depletion of natural resources such as coal and petroleum expected to thrive the demand for green energy, thereby propel the growth of industrial lubricants over the upcoming years. Additionally, significant growth in the industry automation across various part of the world that has notably fostered the replacement and upgradation of machine parts expected to drive the market for industri

Lubricants are the important part of a machine that ensures smooth functioning of different parts of a machine. Lubricants are generally explained as compounds such as greases, oils, and fluids that provide friction between machine parts. Their main function is to avoid metal-to-metal contact in dyes as well as finished component tooling. Further, the lubricants used in the industries expected to reduce friction, cool parts, minimize wear, disperse contaminants, transmit power, prevent corrosion, and act as a sealant.

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach
2.2. Data Sources
2.3. Assumptions& Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Industrial Lubricants Market Variables and Scope

4.1. Introduction
4.2. Market Classification and Scope
4.3. Industry Value Chain
4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis
4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis
4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Industrial Lubricants Market

5.1. Covid-19: Industrial Lubricants Industry Impact
5.2. Industrial Lubricants Business Impact Assessment: Covid-19
5.2.1. Supply Chain Challenges/Disruption
5.2.2. Market Trends and Industrial Lubricants Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape for Major Markets
5.3. Strategic Measures against Covid-19
5.3.1. Government Support and Initiative to Combat Covid-19
5.3.2. Proposal for Industrial Lubricants Manufacturers to deal with Covid-19 Pandemic Scenario

Chapter 6. Industrial Lubricants Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends

6.1. Market Dynamics
6.1.1. Market Drivers
6.1.1.1. Increase in Automation across Various Industries
6.1.1.2. Increasing Demand for Processed Food
6.1.2. Market Restraints
6.1.2.1. Reduced Application of Metal Parts by Auto Makers
6.1.2.2. High Cost of Bio-based Lubricants
6.1.3. Market Opportunities
6.1.3.1. Increasing Preference for Bio-based Lubricants
6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers
6.2.3. Threat of substitute
6.2.4. Threat of new entrants
6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Global Industrial Lubricants Market: Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis
7.1.1.1. Industrial Lubricants Market Revenue by Manufacturer
7.1.1.2. Industrial Lubricants Market Revenue Market Share by Manufacturer
7.1.1.3. Industrial Lubricants Market Production by Manufacturer
7.1.1.4. Industrial Lubricants Market Production Market Share by Manufacturer
7.1.2. Key Organic/Inorganic Strategies Adopted by Players
7.1.2.1. Product Portfolio Expansion, Capacity Expansion, Product Innovation
7.1.2.2. Merger and Acquisition, Collaboration and Partnerships
7.1.3. Manufacturers Landscape
7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers
7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Industrial Lubricants Market, By Product

8.1. Industrial Lubricants Market, by Product, 2023-2032
8.1.1. General Industrial Oils
8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
8.1.1.2. Market Production and Forecast (2021-2032)
8.1.2. Process Oils
8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
8.1.2.2. Market Production and Forecast (2021-2032)
8.1.3. Industrial Engine Oils
8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
8.1.3.2. Market Production and Forecast (2021-2032)
8.1.4. Metalworking Fluids
8.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
8.1.4.2. Market Production and Forecast (2021-2032)
8.1.5. Other Industrial Lubricants
8.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
8.1.5.2. Market Production and Forecast (2021-2032)

Chapter 9. Global Industrial Lubricants Market, By Application

9.1. Industrial Lubricants Market, by Application, 2023-2032
9.1.1. Textiles
9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.1.2. Market Consumption and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.1.3. Non-woven Textiles
9.1.1.4. Textile Weaving
9.1.1.5. Textile Composites
9.1.1.6. Textile Finishing
9.1.1.7. Other Textile Applications
9.1.2. Metalworking
9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.2.2. Market Consumption and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.2.3. Metal Cutting
9.1.2.4. Metal Forming
9.1.2.5. Metal Joining
9.1.2.6. Industrial Heat Exchangers
9.1.2.7. Metalworking Electronics
9.1.2.8. Other Metalworking Applications
9.1.3. Energy
9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.3.2. Market Consumption and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.3.3. Pipelines
9.1.3.4. Transformers
9.1.3.5. Ocean Energy
9.1.3.6. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
9.1.3.7. Other Energy Applications
9.1.4. Industrial Gases
9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.4.2. Market Consumption and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.4.3. Polymers
9.1.4.4. Fertilizers
9.1.4.5. Other Chemicals Manufacturing
9.1.5. Chemical Manufacturing
9.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.5.2. Market Consumption and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.6. Hydraulic
9.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.6.2. Market Consumption and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.6.3. Bearings
9.1.6.4. Compressors
9.1.6.5. Other Hydraulic Applications
9.1.7. Food Processing
9.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.7.2. Market Consumption and Forecast (2021-2032)
9.1.7.3. Frozen Food
9.1.7.4. Beverages
9.1.7.5. Canned Food
9.1.7.6. Bakery
9.1.7.7. Processed Potatoes
9.1.7.8. Cocoa & Chocolate
9.1.7.9. Other Food Applications

Chapter 10. Global Industrial Lubricants Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

10.1. North America
10.1.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast by Product (2021-2032)
10.1.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast by Application (2021-2032)
10.1.3. U.S
10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.1.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.1.4. Canada
10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast by Product (2021-2032)
10.2.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast by Application (2021-2032)
10.2.3. UK
10.2.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.2.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.2.4. Germany
10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.2.5. France
10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.2.6. Rest of EU
10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
10.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast by Product (2021-2032)
10.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast by Application (2021-2032)
10.3.3. China
10.3.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.3.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.3.4. India
10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.3.5. Japan
10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.3.6. Rest of APAC
10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.4. LATAM
10.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast by Product (2021-2032)
10.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast by Application (2021-2032)
10.4.3. Brazil
10.4.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.4.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.4.4. Rest of LATAM
10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
10.5.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast by Product (2021-2032)
10.5.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast by Application (2021-2032)
10.5.3. GCC
10.5.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.5.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.5.4. North Africa
10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.5.5. South Africa
10.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)
10.5.6. Rest of MEA
10.5.6.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2021-2032)
10.5.6.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2021-2032)

Chapter 11. Company Profiles

11.1. Fuchs Group
11.1.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Regional Presence
11.1.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.1.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.1.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price, and Gross Margin
11.1.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.2. Exxonmobil Corp
11.2.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Regional Presence
11.2.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.2.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.2.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price, and Gross Margin
11.2.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.3. The Lubrizol Corporation
11.3.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Regional Presence
11.3.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.3.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.3.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price, and Gross Margin
11.3.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.4. Phillips 66
11.4.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Regional Presence
11.4.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.4.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.4.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price, and Gross Margin
11.4.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.5. Royal Dutch Shell
11.5.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Regional Presence
11.5.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.5.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.5.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price, and Gross Margin
11.5.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.6. Lucas Oil Products, Inc.
11.6.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Regional Presence
11.6.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.6.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.6.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price, and Gross Margin
11.6.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.7. Bel-Ray Co., Inc.
11.7.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Regional Presence
11.7.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.7.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.7.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price, and Gross Margin
11.7.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.8. Amsoil, Inc.
11.8.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Regional Presence
11.8.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.8.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.8.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price, and Gross Margin
11.8.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.9. Kluber Lubrication
11.9.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Regional Presence
11.9.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.9.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.9.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price, and Gross Margin
11.9.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.10. Chevron Corp.
11.10.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Regional Presence
11.10.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.10.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.10.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price, and Gross Margin
11.10.4. Recent Developments and Strategies

Chapter 12. Appendix

12.1. About Us
12.2. Glossary of Terms

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