White Oil Market Size, Share, Growth and Global Industry Analysis By Type & Application, Regional Insights and Forecast to 2024-2032
Growth Factors of White Oil Market
The white oil market size was valued at USD 2.88 billion in 2023, and the market is now projected to grow from USD 2.43 billion in 2024 to USD 3.26 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period of 2024-2032.
The white oil market however was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic where supply chains of the product were disrupted, there was a decrease in industrial activities causing uptake of the product to decline besides manufacturing processes being slowed down. Due to several restrictions and lockdowns of different countries, it was observed that white oil is used in sectors such as cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and automotive which has reduced to some extent. Moreover the transportation was limited as well as the availability of workforce added to the problems of the industry. But in the new environment, the inability to make up for the loss of demand for automotive additives and lubricants was found, at least partially, with the help of the growth in the use of pharmaceutical-grade white oil as a component of Healthcare and hygiene products caused by the pandemic. Over the years, the market is thought to return to its normalcy when the economies of various regions begin to recover.
Currently, there are the following tendencies in white oil market. They are caused by the growing demand for white oil mainly in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. Concern for health and hygiene has gone high, which is further increasing the application of pharmaceutical-grade white oil in personal care products. Changing consumer preferences source towards environmentally sustainable, bio- derived products are driving innovation. High technology implemented in the refining processes has raised the standards and purity of the white oil. There, the demand is increasing because of the industrialization and growing sectors for consumers, especially in Asian-Pacific countries in particular. Thus, all the above mentioned factors are contributing towards the white oil market growth.
The major forces at the ground level in white oil market are momentous in terms of it rising usage in cosmetic, pharma, and foods industries. In cosmetics and personal care it is used mainly as an emollient, and since white oil possesses good moisturizing property, its use is expected to grow in lotions and creams among other products. White oil is used extensively in the formulation of sophisticated pharmaceutical and medicinal ointments and products because of its’ high purity. Informed by higher buyer power in developed markets, plus a demographic dividend resulting from enhanced education and affordability factors, rapid industrialization and growth in emerging economies particularly Asia-Pacific breaks the demand bar. The processes used in refining also play a role in market growth, thanks to technological developments.
Comprehensive Analysis white oil Market
White oil market is classified into pharmaceutical and technical white oil that meets the purity and application requirements of its users. In pharmaceutical industry, white oil is widely used as an ingredient of formulations, ointments or medicinal products because of its pharmaceutical grade purity and stability. In personal care and cosmetics it acts as an ebullient in lotions, creams among others. The food and beverage industry deploys white oil for food contact lubricants and plastic products. In textiles it acts as a lubricant for the textile machineries. Further, in applications connected with plastic and polymer industries, white oil is used in processing, while in other industries, it is in use in adhesives or lubricants.
The Asia-Pacific region is the largest market for white oil because of industrialization and growing industries of cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, and food industries. Manufacturing nations like China, India and Japan make large contributions because they are rapidly becoming consumption economies. White oil consumption is also buoyed by rising demand of personal care and cosmetics products other than the growth in the consumption of pharmaceuticals in the region. Also, the evolution of the food and beverages segment and the plastics segment in the Asia-Pacific region increases the growth of the market and places the region at the forefront worldwide.
Key players in this sector include Exxon Mobil Corporation (U.S.), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (India), Calumet Refining, LLC (U.S.), Petro‐Canada Lubricants LLC (Canada), RENKERT OIL (U.S.), Repsol (Spain), S.A. White Oil Company (U.S.), Sasol (South Africa), Shell plc (U.K.), TotalEnergies (France)
Writing in 2024, some changes identified in the white oil market include the manufacture and launch of bio-based white oil, a sign of growing market responsiveness to sustainable production. These green materials are bio-based, synthesized to suit the current global trend of responding to the need to use green products across such sectors as cosmetics, drugs, and food products. In this regard, this innovation is consistent with the global shift towards decarbonizing Chemistries and decreasing dependence on petrochemical-based products while providing counterparts of high purity and performance to traditional white oil for various industries and to meet sustainability goals in diverse sectors.
Segmentation Table
ATTRIBUTE DETAILS
Study Period 2019-2030
Base Year 2022
Estimated Year 2023
Forecast Period 2023-2030
Historical Period 2019-2021
Growth Rate CAGR of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030
Unit Value (USD million)
Segmentation By Product Type, End-User, and Region
Segmentation By Product Type
Rolling Flat Dies
Thread Rolling Cylindrical Dies
Rotary Type Thread Rolling Dies
Rack Type Rolling Dies
Trimming Dies
Round Dies
Others (Drill Point Dies)
By End-User
Automotive
White Goods
Medical
Cutlery
Consumer Electronics
General Engineering
Others (Marine)
By Region
North America (By Product Type, End-User and Country)
U.S.
Canada
Europe (By Product Type, End-User and Country)
U.K.
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
BENELUX
Nordics
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific (By Product Type, End-User and Country)
China
India
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
Oceania
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa (By Product Type, End-User and Country)
Israel
Turkey
GCC
North Africa
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
South America (By Product Type, End-User and Country)
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Research Scope
- 1.2. Market Segmentation
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.4. Definitions and Assumptions
- 2. Executive Summary
- 3. Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.2. Market Restraints
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 4. Key Insights
- 4.1. Key Emerging Trends in the Market
- 4.2. Key Developments: Mergers, Acquisition, Partnership, etc.
- 4.3. Latest Technological Advancement
- 4.4. Insights on Regulatory Scenario
- 4.5. Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 5. Qualitative Insights – Impact of COVID-19 on Global White Oil Market
- 5.1. Supply Chain Challenges
- 5.2. Steps taken by Government/Companies to overcome this impact
- 5.3. Potential opportunities due to COVID-19 outbreak
- 6. Global White Oil Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2030
- 6.1. Key Findings / Summary
- 6.2. By Grade
- 6.2.1. Pharmaceutical
- 6.2.2. Technical
- 6.3. By End-use Industry
- 6.3.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 6.3.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 6.3.3. Food & Beverages
- 6.3.4. Textile
- 6.3.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 6.3.6. Others
- 6.4. By Region
- 6.4.1. North America
- 6.4.2. Europe
- 6.4.3. Asia Pacific
- 6.4.4. Latin America
- 6.4.5. Middle East & Africa
- 7. North America White Oil Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2030
- 7.1. Key Findings / Summary
- 7.2. By Grade
- 7.2.1. Pharmaceutical
- 7.2.2. Technical
- 7.3. By End-use Industry
- 7.3.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 7.3.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 7.3.3. Food & Beverages
- 7.3.4. Textile
- 7.3.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 7.3.6. Others
- 7.4. By Country
- 7.4.1. U.S
- 7.4.1.1. By End-use Industry
- 7.4.1.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 7.4.1.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 7.4.1.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 7.4.1.1.4. Textile
- 7.4.1.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 7.4.1.1.6. Others
- 7.4.2. Canada
- 7.4.2.1. By End-use Industry
- 7.4.2.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 7.4.2.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 7.4.2.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 7.4.2.1.4. Textile
- 7.4.2.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 7.4.2.1.6. Others
- 8. Europe White Oil Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2030
- 8.1. Key Findings / Summary
- 8.2. By Grade
- 8.2.1. Pharmaceutical
- 8.2.2. Technical
- 8.3. By End-use Industry
- 8.3.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 8.3.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 8.3.3. Food & Beverages
- 8.3.4. Textile
- 8.3.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 8.3.6. Others
- 8.4. By Country
- 8.4.1. Germany
- 8.4.1.1. By End-use Industry
- 8.4.1.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 8.4.1.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 8.4.1.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 8.4.1.1.4. Textile
- 8.4.1.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 8.4.1.1.6. Others
- 8.4.2. U.K.
- 8.4.2.1. By End-use Industry
- 8.4.2.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 8.4.2.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 8.4.2.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 8.4.2.1.4. Textile
- 8.4.2.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 8.4.2.1.6. Others
- 8.4.3. France
- 8.4.3.1. By End-use Industry
- 8.4.3.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 8.4.3.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 8.4.3.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 8.4.3.1.4. Textile
- 8.4.3.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 8.4.3.1.6. Others
- 8.4.4. Italy
- 8.4.4.1. By End-use Industry
- 8.4.4.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 8.4.4.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 8.4.4.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 8.4.4.1.4. Textile
- 8.4.4.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 8.4.4.1.6. Others
- 8.4.5. Spain
- 8.4.5.1. By End-use Industry
- 8.4.5.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 8.4.5.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 8.4.5.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 8.4.5.1.4. Textile
- 8.4.5.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 8.4.5.1.6. Others
- 8.4.6. Rest of Europe
- 8.4.6.1. By End-use Industry
- 8.4.6.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 8.4.6.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 8.4.6.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 8.4.6.1.4. Textile
- 8.4.6.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 8.4.6.1.6. Others
- 9. Asia-Pacific White Oil Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2030
- 9.1. Key Findings / Summary
- 9.2. By Grade
- 9.2.1. Pharmaceutical
- 9.2.2. Technical
- 9.3. By End-use Industry
- 9.3.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 9.3.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 9.3.3. Food & Beverages
- 9.3.4. Textile
- 9.3.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 9.3.6. Others
- 9.4. By Country
- 9.4.1. China
- 9.4.1.1. By End-use Industry
- 9.4.1.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 9.4.1.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 9.4.1.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 9.4.1.1.4. Textile
- 9.4.1.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 9.4.1.1.6. Others
- 9.4.2. India
- 9.4.2.1. By End-use Industry
- 9.4.2.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 9.4.2.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 9.4.2.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 9.4.2.1.4. Textile
- 9.4.2.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 9.4.2.1.6. Others
- 9.4.3. Japan
- 9.4.3.1. By End-use Industry
- 9.4.3.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 9.4.3.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 9.4.3.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 9.4.3.1.4. Textile
- 9.4.3.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 9.4.3.1.6. Others
- 9.4.4. South Korea
- 9.4.4.1. By End-use Industry
- 9.4.4.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 9.4.4.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 9.4.4.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 9.4.4.1.4. Textile
- 9.4.4.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 9.4.4.1.6. Others
- 9.4.5. Rest of Asia Pacific
- 9.4.5.1. By End-use Industry
- 9.4.5.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 9.4.5.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 9.4.5.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 9.4.5.1.4. Textile
- 9.4.5.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 9.4.5.1.6. Others
- 10. Latin America White Oil Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2030
- 10.1. Key Findings / Summary
- 10.2. By Grade
- 10.2.1. Pharmaceutical
- 10.2.2. Technical
- 10.3. By End-use Industry
- 10.3.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 10.3.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 10.3.3. Food & Beverages
- 10.3.4. Textile
- 10.3.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 10.3.6. Others
- 10.4. By Country
- 10.4.1. Brazil
- 10.4.1.1. By End-use Industry
- 10.4.1.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 10.4.1.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 10.4.1.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 10.4.1.1.4. Textile
- 10.4.1.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 10.4.1.1.6. Others
- 10.4.2. Mexico
- 10.4.2.1. By End-use Industry
- 10.4.2.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 10.4.2.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 10.4.2.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 10.4.2.1.4. Textile
- 10.4.2.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 10.4.2.1.6. Others
- 10.4.3. Rest of Latin America
- 10.4.3.1. By End-use Industry
- 10.4.3.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 10.4.3.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 10.4.3.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 10.4.3.1.4. Textile
- 10.4.3.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 10.4.3.1.6. Others
- 11. Middle East & Africa White Oil Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2019-2030
- 11.1. Key Findings / Summary
- 11.2. By Grade
- 11.2.1. Pharmaceutical
- 11.2.2. Technical
- 11.3. By End-use Industry
- 11.3.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 11.3.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 11.3.3. Food & Beverages
- 11.3.4. Textile
- 11.3.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 11.3.6. Others
- 11.4. By Country
- 11.4.1. Saudi Arabia
- 11.4.1.1. By End-use Industry
- 11.4.1.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 11.4.1.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 11.4.1.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 11.4.1.1.4. Textile
- 11.4.1.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 11.4.1.1.6. Others
- 11.4.2. South Africa
- 11.4.2.1. By End-use Industry
- 11.4.2.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 11.4.2.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 11.4.2.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 11.4.2.1.4. Textile
- 11.4.2.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 11.4.2.1.6. Others
- 11.4.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 11.4.3.1. By End-use Industry
- 11.4.3.1.1. Pharmaceuticals
- 11.4.3.1.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 11.4.3.1.3. Food & Beverages
- 11.4.3.1.4. Textile
- 11.4.3.1.5. Plastic & Polymer
- 11.4.3.1.6. Others
- 12. Competitive Landscape
- 12.1. Company Market Share/Ranking Analysis, By Key Players, 2022
- 12.2. Company Profile
- 12.3. Exxon Mobil Corporation
- 12.3.1. Overview
- 12.3.2. Description
- 12.3.3. Product Portfolio
- 12.3.4. Financials (As per Availability)
- 12.3.5. Recent Developments
- 12.4. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
- 12.4.1. Overview
- 12.4.2. Description
- 12.4.3. Product Portfolio
- 12.4.4. Financials (As per Availability)
- 12.4.5. Recent Developments
- 12.5. Calumet Refining, LLC
- 12.5.1. Overview
- 12.5.2. Description
- 12.5.3. Product Portfolio
- 12.5.4. Financials (As per Availability)
- 12.5.5. Recent Developments
- 12.6. Petro‐Canada Lubricants LLC
- 12.6.1. Overview
- 12.6.2. Description
- 12.6.3. Product Portfolio
- 12.6.4. Financials (As per Availability)
- 12.6.5. Recent Developments
- 12.7. RENKERT OIL
- 12.7.1. Overview
- 12.7.2. Description
- 12.7.3. Product Portfolio
- 12.7.4. Financials (As per Availability)
- 12.7.5. Recent Developments
- 12.8. Repsol
- 12.8.1. Overview
- 12.8.2. Description
- 12.8.3. Product Portfolio
- 12.8.4. Financials (As per Availability)
- 12.8.5. Recent Developments
- 12.9. S.A. White Oil Company
- 12.9.1. Overview
- 12.9.2. Description
- 12.9.3. Product Portfolio
- 12.9.4. Financials (As per Availability)
- 12.9.5. Recent Developments
- 12.10. Overview
- 12.10.1. Description
- 12.10.2. Product Portfolio
- 12.10.3. Financials (As per Availability)
- 12.10.4. Recent Developments
- 12.11. Sasol
- 12.11.1. Overview
- 12.11.2. Description
- 12.11.3. Product Portfolio
- 12.11.4. Financials (As per Availability)
- 12.11.5. Recent Developments
- 12.12. Shell plc
- 12.12.1. Overview
- 12.12.2. Description
- 12.12.3. Product Portfolio
- 12.12.4. Financials (As per Availability)
- 12.12.5. Recent Developments
- 12.13. TotalEnergies
- 12.13.1. Overview
- 12.13.2. Description
- 12.13.3. Product Portfolio
- 12.13.4. Financials (As per Availability)
- 12.13.5. Recent Developments
- 13. Strategic Recommendations
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