Biolubricants Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2030
The report on the global biolubricants market provides qualitative and quantitative analysis for the period from 2021-2030. The global biolubricants market was valued at USD 2023.1 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 2970.6 million in 2030, with a CAGR of 5.01% during the forecast period 2023-2030. The study on biolubricants market covers the analysis of the leading geographies such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW for the period of 2021-2030.
Biolubricants, also known as sustainable, eco-friendly, or biodegradable lubricants, encompass a wide range of lubricating substances that possess two key characteristics: easy biodegradability and non-toxicity to both humans and the environment. While the utilization of biolubricants remains limited compared to mineral oils, there is a growing trend towards their increased application, contingent upon investment in research and development (R&D). Bio-lubricants serve as viable alternatives to petroleum-based oils, offering several advantages. They readily biodegrade and do not pose harm to humans or aquatic ecosystems. As such, they are considered more environmentally friendly than traditional lubricants. The transportation and manufacturing sectors are expected to witness a surge in the adoption of biolubricants, driving global demand. This heightened demand can be attributed to the rising awareness and understanding of environmental concerns, the enforcement of stringent regulations, and the growing market acceptance of bio-based lubricants.
The hydraulic fluids segment dominated the market share in the biolubricants industry. Bio-based lubricants are frequently employed as hydraulic fluids to enhance the performance of machinery such as harvesters, cranes, tractors, and load carriers in forest operations. Recognizing this market opportunity, numerous bio-based lubricant manufacturers are proactively developing products specifically tailored for applications where spills are more likely or where lubricants are prone to loss during usage. These manufacturers are focused on designing solutions that address the specific needs and vulnerabilities of such areas and applications.
North America emerged as the dominant market for biolubricants in 2021, and its strong position is expected to be maintained throughout the forecast period. The revitalization of the automotive industry in the United States and Canada is set to drive the global market, supported by increased regulatory interventions by the U.S. government concerning the usage of conventional lubricants. Furthermore, the U.S. Air Force considers plant-derived biodegradable products as a strategic and fundamental approach to national defense, providing an additional impetus to the market. The escalating governmental expenditure on bio-lubricants in the marine and automotive sectors is poised to create lucrative opportunities for market growth.
Report Findings
1) Drivers
The market for biolubricants is experiencing significant growth primarily due to their environmental benefits.
The growing consumer preference for bio-based products in various industries such as automotive, industrial machinery, and marine sectors is expected to stimulate the market's growth.
2) Restraints
The potential higher production costs associated with biolubricants in comparison to petroleum-based lubricants hamper the growth of the market.
3) Opportunities
Continuous research and development (R&D) endeavors aimed at improving the performance characteristics of biolubricants can pave the way for significant growth opportunities.
Research Methodology
A) Primary Research
Our primary research involves extensive interviews and analysis of the opinions provided by the primary respondents. The primary research starts with identifying and approaching the primary respondents, the primary respondents are approached include
1. Key Opinion Leaders associated with Infinium Global Research
2. Internal and External subject matter experts
3. Professionals and participants from the industry
Our primary research respondents typically include
1. Executives working with leading companies in the market under review
2. Product/brand/marketing managers
3. CXO level executives
4. Regional/zonal/ country managers
5. Vice President level executives.
B) Secondary Research
Secondary research involves extensive exploring through the secondary sources of information available in both the public domain and paid sources. At Infinium Global Research, each research study is based on over 500 hours of secondary research accompanied by primary research. The information obtained through the secondary sources is validated through the crosscheck on various data sources.
The secondary sources of the data typically include
1. Company reports and publications
2. Government/institutional publications
3. Trade and associations journals
4. Databases such as WTO, OECD, World Bank, and among others.
5. Websites and publications by research agencies
Segment Covered
The global biolubricants market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and end-use industry.
The Global Biolubricants Market by Type
Vegetable Oil
Animal Oil
The Global Biolubricants Market by Application
Engine Oils
Gear Oils
Hydraulic Oils
Greases
Metal Working Fluids
Sterntube Oils
Others
The Global Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry
Industrial
Marine
Others
Company Profiles
The companies covered in the report include
RSC Bio Solutions
Cargill
Lubmarine
Exxon Mobil Corporation
TotalEnergies
PANOLIN AG
Christensenusa
Carl Bechem Lubricants India Private Limited
FUCHS
Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc.
What does this Report Deliver?
1. Comprehensive analysis of the global as well as regional markets of the biolubricants market.
2. Complete coverage of all the segments in the biolubricants market to analyze the trends, developments in the global market and forecast of market size up to 2030.
3. Comprehensive analysis of the companies operating in the global biolubricants market. The company profile includes analysis of product portfolio, revenue, SWOT analysis and latest developments of the company.
4. IGR- Growth Matrix presents an analysis of the product segments and geographies that market players should focus to invest, consolidate, expand and/or diversify.
Table of Content Chapter 1. Preface 1.1. Report Description 1.2. Research Methods 1.3. Research Approaches Chapter 2. Executive Summary 2.1. Biolubricants Market Highlights 2.2. Biolubricants Market Projection 2.3. Biolubricants Market Regional Highlights Chapter 3. Global Biolubricants Market Overview 3.1. Introduction 3.2. Market Dynamics 3.2.1. Drivers 3.2.2. Restraints 3.2.3. Opportunities 3.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis 3.4. IGR-Growth Matrix Analysis 3.4.1. IGR-Growth Matrix Analysis by Type 3.4.2. IGR-Growth Matrix Analysis by Application 3.4.3. IGR-Growth Matrix Analysis by End-use Industry 3.4.4. IGR-Growth Matrix Analysis by Region 3.5. Value Chain Analysis of Biolubricants Market Chapter 4. Biolubricants Market Macro Indicator Analysis Chapter 5. Company Profiles and Competitive Landscape 5.1. Competitive Landscape in the Global Biolubricants Market 5.2. Companies Profiles 5.2.1. RSC Bio Solutions 5.2.2. Cargill 5.2.3. Lubmarine 5.2.4. Exxon Mobil Corporation 5.2.5. TotalEnergies 5.2.6. PANOLIN AG 5.2.7. Christensenusa 5.2.8. Carl Bechem Lubricants India Private Limited 5.2.9. FUCHS 5.2.10. Environmental Lubricants Manufacturing, Inc. Chapter 6. Global Biolubricants Market by Type 6.1. Vegetable Oil 6.2. Animal Oil Chapter 7. Global Biolubricants Market by Application 7.1. Engine Oils 7.2. Gear Oils 7.3. Hydraulic Oils 7.4. Greases 7.5. Metal Working Fluids 7.6. Sterntube Oils 7.7. Others Chapter 8. Global Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 8.1. Industrial 8.2. Marine 8.3. Others Chapter 9. Global Biolubricants Market by Region 2023-2030 9.1. North America 9.1.1. North America Biolubricants Market by Type 9.1.2. North America Biolubricants Market by Application 9.1.3. North America Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.1.4. North America Biolubricants Market by Country 9.1.4.1. The U.S. Biolubricants Market 9.1.4.1.1. The U.S. Biolubricants Market by Type 9.1.4.1.2. The U.S. Biolubricants Market by Application 9.1.4.1.3. The U.S. Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.1.4.2. Canada Biolubricants Market 9.1.4.2.1. Canada Biolubricants Market by Type 9.1.4.2.2. Canada Biolubricants Market by Application 9.1.4.2.3. Canada Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.1.4.3. Mexico Biolubricants Market 9.1.4.3.1. Mexico Biolubricants Market by Type 9.1.4.3.2. Mexico Biolubricants Market by Application 9.1.4.3.3. Mexico Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.2. Europe 9.2.1. Europe Biolubricants Market by Type 9.2.2. Europe Biolubricants Market by Application 9.2.3. Europe Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.2.4. Europe Biolubricants Market by Country 9.2.4.1. Germany Biolubricants Market 9.2.4.1.1. Germany Biolubricants Market by Type 9.2.4.1.2. Germany Biolubricants Market by Application 9.2.4.1.3. Germany Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.2.4.2. United Kingdom Biolubricants Market 9.2.4.2.1. United Kingdom Biolubricants Market by Type 9.2.4.2.2. United Kingdom Biolubricants Market by Application 9.2.4.2.3. United Kingdom Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.2.4.3. France Biolubricants Market 9.2.4.3.1. France Biolubricants Market by Type 9.2.4.3.2. France Biolubricants Market by Application 9.2.4.3.3. France Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.2.4.4. Rest of Europe Biolubricants Market 9.2.4.4.1. Rest of Europe Biolubricants Market by Type 9.2.4.4.2. Rest of Europe Biolubricants Market by Application 9.2.4.4.3. Rest of Europe Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.3. Asia Pacific 9.3.1. Asia Pacific Biolubricants Market by Type 9.3.2. Asia Pacific Biolubricants Market by Application 9.3.3. Asia Pacific Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.3.4. Asia Pacific Biolubricants Market by Country 9.3.4.1. China Biolubricants Market 9.3.4.1.1. China Biolubricants Market by Type 9.3.4.1.2. China Biolubricants Market by Application 9.3.4.1.3. China Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.3.4.2. Japan Biolubricants Market 9.3.4.2.1. Japan Biolubricants Market by Type 9.3.4.2.2. Japan Biolubricants Market by Application 9.3.4.2.3. Japan Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.3.4.3. India Biolubricants Market 9.3.4.3.1. India Biolubricants Market by Type 9.3.4.3.2. India Biolubricants Market by Application 9.3.4.3.3. India Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.3.4.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific Biolubricants Market 9.3.4.4.1. Rest of Asia-Pacific Biolubricants Market by Type 9.3.4.4.2. Rest of Asia-Pacific Biolubricants Market by Application 9.3.4.4.3. Rest of Asia-Pacific Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.4. RoW 9.4.1. RoW Biolubricants Market by Type 9.4.2. RoW Biolubricants Market by Application 9.4.3. RoW Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.4.4. RoW Biolubricants Market by Sub-region 9.4.4.1. Latin America Biolubricants Market 9.4.4.1.1. Latin America Biolubricants Market by Type 9.4.4.1.2. Latin America Biolubricants Market by Application 9.4.4.1.3. Latin America Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.4.4.2. Middle East Biolubricants Market 9.4.4.2.1. Middle East Biolubricants Market by Type 9.4.4.2.2. Middle East Biolubricants Market by Application 9.4.4.2.3. Middle East Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry 9.4.4.3. Africa Biolubricants Market 9.4.4.3.1. Africa Biolubricants Market by Type 9.4.4.3.2. Africa Biolubricants Market by Application 9.4.4.3.3. Africa Biolubricants Market by End-use Industry
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