Germany Automotive Lubricants - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts 2015 - 2026

Germany Automotive Lubricants - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts 2015 - 2026


The Germany Automotive Lubricants Market size is estimated at 414.96 Million Liters in 2024, and is expected to reach 427.09 Million Liters by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 1.45% during the forecast period (2024-2026).

Key Highlights

  • Largest Segment by Vehicle Type - Passenger Vehicles : The passenger cars segment has the highest requirement for vehicle servicing in Germany. It holds the highest share of engine oil consumption in the passenger vehicles sector.
  • Fastest Segment by Vehicle Type - Motorcycles : In Germany, the growing demand for motorcycles and mopeds post the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to boost the demand for motorcycle lubricants during the forecast period.
  • Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oil is the leading product type, owing to its high volume requirements and low drain intervals. It is used in high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
  • Fastest Segment by Product Type - Transmission & Gear Oils : The expected recovery in vehicle production and the growing demand for automatic transmission are likely to drive the demand for transmission oils during 2021-2026.

Germany Automotive Lubricants Market Trends

Largest Segment By Vehicle Type : Passenger Vehicles

  • Among all vehicle types, passenger vehicles accounted for about 82.04% of the total number of on-road vehicles in 2020, thus generating the highest demand for lubricants in Germany. In 2020, passenger vehicles accounted for 71.69% of the total lubricant volume consumption.
  • Contrary to other vehicle types, the motorcycles segment recorded an increase of 33% in sales, even after the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. A major surge in demand for scooters and mopeds was witnessed due to the heavy discounts on stage IV emission models since stage V emission level regulations were due in 2021.
  • During the forecast period, motorcycles are likely to be the fastest-growing vehicle segment in terms of lubricant consumption, with a CAGR of about 4.26%. The increase in sales of scooters and mopeds is anticipated to support growth in motorcycle lubricant consumption levels during the forecast period.

Germany Automotive Lubricants Industry Overview

The Germany Automotive Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 68.28%. The major players in this market are BP PLC (Castrol), FUCHS, LIQUI MOLY, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and TotalEnergies (sorted alphabetically).

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1 Executive Summary & Key Findings
2 Introduction
2.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
2.2 Scope of the Study
2.3 Research Methodology
3 Key Industry Trends
3.1 Automotive Industry Trends
3.2 Regulatory Framework
3.3 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
4 Market Segmentation
4.1 By Vehicle Type
4.1.1 Commercial Vehicles
4.1.2 Motorcycles
4.1.3 Passenger Vehicles
4.2 By Product Type
4.2.1 Engine Oils
4.2.2 Greases
4.2.3 Hydraulic Fluids
4.2.4 Transmission & Gear Oils
5 Competitive Landscape
5.1 Key Strategic Moves
5.2 Market Share Analysis
5.3 Company Profiles
5.3.1 ADDINOL
5.3.2 AVISTA OIL
5.3.3 BP PLC (Castrol)
5.3.4 CHEVRON CORPORATION
5.3.5 ExxonMobil Corporation
5.3.6 Finke Mineralölwerk GmbH
5.3.7 FUCHS
5.3.8 LIQUI MOLY
5.3.9 Motul
5.3.10 PETRONAS LUBRICANTS INTERNATIONAL
5.3.11 Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH
5.3.12 ROWE MINERALÖLWERK GMBH
5.3.13 Royal Dutch Shell Plc
5.3.14 SCT Lubricants
5.3.15 TotalEnergies
6 Appendix
6.1 Appendix-1 References
6.2 Appendix-2 List of Tables & Figures
7 Key Strategic Questions for Lubricants CEOs

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