Lubricants are essential for smooth functioning of machines in various industries. They can be said as compounds like oils, greases and fluids. These lubricants prevent metal-to-metal contact in dyes and finished component tooling. Industrial lubricants are used to cool parts, reduce friction, disperse contaminants, minimize wear, prevent corrosion, transmit power and act as a sealant in machineries. They are also crucial in modifying the surface properties, temperature regulation, and removing the debris. Increase in the demand for grease and low viscosity fluids in the automotive sector as well as the growing food industry and rapid industrialization in developing countries are the key factors for the growth of the market in recent years.
COVID-19 impact analysis
- The impact of the COVID-19 have affected in industrial lubricants market negatively as the industries were forced to shut down due implementation of lockdown in various places. The demand of the product was drastically decreased as the use of machineries was halted in many industries.
- The global supply chain of industrial lubricants market was abruptly disrupted as there were restrictions on movement. Only essential product’s movement was allowed during the pandemic. As a result, the manufacturers' requirement was not met. .
- The migration of labors had a huge impact on the market. There was scarcity of labors in several industries due to which the production level was compromised.
Top Impacting factors
The growing automotive sector and industrial growth are expected to fuel the demand of industrial lubricants market. However, with the increase in the prices of crude oil, the awareness of people of developed and developing countries are opting for electric vehicles. Moreover, electric vehicles are offering various advantages due to consistent technological growth. The increasing adoption of electric vehicles may hinder the growth of automotive sector hence affecting the growth of industrial lubricants market. A small reduction in consumption of energy can save a lot of money of the manufacturers. Thus, with a significant lubrication, a company can save a lot of dollars. Hence, rapid industrialization and strict environment regulations imposed by the authorities are expected to drive the market during the forecast period.
Market Trends
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- Hydraulic fluids are expected to drive the global industrial lubricants market during the forecast period due to its low cost as compared to the other types and its demand from the construction industry. The demand for industrial lubricants is on the verge of a breakthrough in construction industry due to the rising construction activities in the residential sector like in China and the rising infrastructural developments in India.
- Heavy equipment has the most demand for industrial lubricants in the India. The growing construction and mining activities have increased the utilization of heavy equipment in the country. Due to increase in the utilization of such equipment, the demand for industrial lubricants is also increasing in the country.
- Bio-based lubricants segment is a fastest growing segment in the lubricants market. The government initiatives in the U.S., Germany, and the Nordic countries, are testing bio-based motor oils as a substitute to synthetic lubricants.
- Countries with significant oleochemical production rates like Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines which is mainly focused on the manufacturing of fatty acids, fatty alcohols, methyl esters, and refined glycerin, could be further used in the end-use application of lubricants.
Key Benefits of the Report
- This study presents the analytical depiction of the industrial lubricants industry along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.
- The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the industrial lubricants market share.
- The current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the industrial lubricants market growth scenario.
- Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market.
- The report provides a detailed industrial lubricants market analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years
Questions answered in the industrial lubricants Report
- Who are the leading market players active in the industrial lubricants market?
- What current trends will influence the market in the next few years?
- What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market?
- What future projections would help in taking further strategic steps?
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Key Market Segments
- By Base oil
- Mineral Oil
- Synthetic Oil
- Bio-based Oil
- By Product Type
- Hydraulic Fluid
- Metalworking Fluid
- Others
- By End User
- Construction
- Metal & Mining
- Power Generation
- Food Processing
- By Region
- North America
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Argentina
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Fuchs Petrolub AG
- Royal Dutch Shell Plc.
- ExxonMobil Corporation
- Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.
- Sinopec Ltd.
- , Total S.A.,
- Petrochina Company Ltd.
- LUKOIL, BP Plc.
- Chevron Corporation