Lubricants Market, By Base Oil (Bio-Based, Mineral, Synthetic), By Product Type (Engine Oil Transmission/Hydraulic Fluid, Metalworking fluid, General Industrial Oil , Gear Oil, Grease, Process Oil, Others), By End User (Power Generation, Automotive and Ot

Global lubricants market is estimated to be valued at USD 150.25 Bn in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% from 2025 to 2032. Global lubricants market has been witnessing significant growth over the past few years due to growing automotive industry and rising demand from industrial machinery across the globe. Lubricants play a crucial role in minimizing friction between moving parts and surfaces protecting them from wear and tear. Thesehelp in cooling and cleaning of different components by suppressing heat and removing contaminants. Some of the common types of lubricants include engine oil, hydraulic oil, grease, and metalworking fluids. Rapid industrialization and increasing use of refined petroleum products have propelled the consumption of lubricants globally. Furthermore, growing population, rising disposable incomes, and expanding middle-class in emerging economies have augmented the sales of automobiles, thus, driving the market growth.

Market Dynamics:

Global lubricants market growth is primarily driven by robust growth of the automotive industry. Mass production of vehicles and rising demand for passenger cars have substantially increased the consumption of lubricants. Moreover, improving economic conditions, rising incomes, and growing industrialization in Asia Pacific and Latin America are providing a thrust to the manufacturing activities, thus, boosting demand for industrial machinery that require regular application of lubricants. However, stringent regulations regarding the usage of certain chemical additives used in lubricants and increasing shift toward electric vehicles that require less or no lubricants can hamper the market growth. Technological advancements in the development of high-performance, multi-functional, and more sustainable bio-based and synthetic lubricants present significant opportunities for market growth.

Key Features of the Study:

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the global lubricants market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global lubricants market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include Royal Dutch Shell Co., ExxonMobil Corp., BP PLC., Fuchs, Blaser Swisslube Inc., Total Energies, Chevron Corp., Castrol India Ltd., Amsoil Inc., JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corp., Philips 66 Company, Valvoline LLC, PetroChina Company Ltd., Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., Petrobras, Petronas Lubricant International, Quaker Chemical Corp., PetroFer Chemie, Buhmwoo Chemical Co. Ltd., China Petrochemical Corp.
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• Global lubricants market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global lubricants market

• By Base Oil:
• Bio-Based
• Mineral
• Synthetic
• By Product Type:
• Engine Oil
• Transmission/Hydraulic Fluid
• Metalworking fluid
• General Industrial Oil
• Gear Oil
• Grease
• Process Oil
• Others
• By End User:
• Power Generation
• Automotive and Other Transportation
• Heavy Equipment
• Food and Beverage
• Metallurgy and Metalworking
• Others (Chemical Manufacturing, etc.)
• By Region:
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
• Company Profiles:
• Royal Dutch Shell Co.
• ExxonMobil Corp.
• BP PLC.
• Fuchs
• Blaser Swisslube Inc.
• Total Energies
• Chevron Corp.
• Castrol India Ltd.
• Amsoil Inc.
• JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corp.
• Philips 66 Company
• Valvoline LLC
• PetroChina Company Ltd.
• Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.
• Petrobras
• Petronas Lubricant International
• Quaker Chemical Corp.
• PetroFer Chemie
• Buhmwoo Chemical Co. Ltd.
• China Petrochemical Corp.