Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2026

The Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market is segmented by Product Type ( Engine Oils, Greases, Hydraulic Fluids, Transmission & Gear Oils ) and by Region ( Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America )

Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Size

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Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Summary
Study Period 2015 - 2026
Base Year For Estimation 2020
Forecast Data Period 2024 - 2026
Historical Data Period 2015 - 2019
CAGR (2024 - 2026) 3.10 %
Market Concentration High

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Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Analysis

The Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is estimated at 12.23 Billion Liters in 2024, and is expected to reach 13 Billion Liters by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 3.10% during the forecast period (2024-2026).

  • Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Since it has high-temperature and high-pressure uses, engine oil is the most popular product type in the PV sector, with large volume needs and shorter drain intervals.
  • Fastest Segment by Product Type - Transmission & Gear Oils : Transmission oil consumption is expected to be the highest among all product categories in the PV sector, as the penetration of automatic cars & used cars is expected to rise.
  • Largest Regional Market - Asia-Pacific : Asia-Pacific is home to countries with large vehicle fleets like China, India & Indonesia. As a result, lubricant consumption by this sector was highest in Asia-Pacific.
  • Fastest Growing Regional Market - Africa : The high expected growth rate of car parc in countries like Morocco combined with low penetration of synthetic oils is likely to drive PV lubricant consumption in Africa.

Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market according to our research experts:

Largest Segment By Product Type : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Engine Oils</span>

  • During 2015-2019, lubricant consumption in the global passenger vehicle (PV) sector increased at a CAGR of over 2.5%. Engine oil was the dominating lubricant product type in this sector, accounting for a share of nearly 80%, followed by transmission oils, which accounted for a share of 14.2%.
  • In 2020, post the COVID-19 outbreak, the usage of passenger cars significantly dropped due to the restrictions in response to the pandemic. As a result, lubricant consumption in this sector declined by nearly 11.8% compared to 2019.
  • The expected recovery in production and sales of new passenger vehicles is likely to drive lubricant consumption in this sector. As a result, PV lubricant consumption is expected to increase at a CAGR of about 4% during 2021-2026.
Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Largest Segment By Product Type : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Engine Oils</span>

Largest Region : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Asia-Pacific</span>

  • By geography, lubricant consumption in passenger vehicles (PVs) was the highest in Asia-Pacific, accounting for 37.9% of the total PV lubricant consumption, followed by North America and Europe, which accounted for a share of 28.4% and 15.1%, respectively.
  • In 2020, the declined usage of the passenger vehicle fleet after the COVID-19 outbreak negatively affected PV lubricant consumption across the region. North America was the most affected as it recorded an 18.9% drop in consumption during 2019-2020, followed by Europe (an 18.6% drop).
  • During 2021-2026, Africa will likely be the fastest-growing PV lubricant market. The consumption is likely to record a CAGR of 5.69%, followed by Asia-Pacific and North America, which are expected to witness a CAGR of 5.15% and 3.14%, respectively.
Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Largest Region : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Asia-Pacific</span>

Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Overview

The Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 42.53%. The major players in this market are BP PLC (Castrol), China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation and Royal Dutch Shell PLC (sorted alphabetically).

Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Leaders

  1. BP PLC (Castrol)

  2. China National Petroleum Corporation

  3. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation

  4. ExxonMobil Corporation

  5. Royal Dutch Shell PLC

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Concentration
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Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market News

  • December 2021: ExxonMobil introduced a line of synthetic engine oils, i.e., Mobil Super Pro, for SUVs in India.
  • September 2021: Shell partnered with ReadyAssist, a Bengaluru-based 24-hour roadside assistance firm, to provide a seamless oil changing service across the country. Customers can get a free lube change for their vehicles when they buy Shell lubricants through ReadyAssist, which will be accessible at up to 5,500 third-party retail outlets across the country.
  • September 2021: ExxonMobil launched the Mobil Super All-in-One Protection SUV Pro synthetic engine oil for SUVs.

Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Report - Table of Contents

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 Product Type
    • 4.1.1 Engine Oils
    • 4.1.2 Greases
    • 4.1.3 Hydraulic Fluids
    • 4.1.4 Transmission & Gear Oils
  • 4.2 By Region
    • 4.2.1 Africa
    • 4.2.1.1 Egypt
    • 4.2.1.2 Morocco
    • 4.2.1.3 Nigeria
    • 4.2.1.4 South Africa
    • 4.2.1.5 Rest of Africa
    • 4.2.2 Asia-Pacific
    • 4.2.2.1 China
    • 4.2.2.2 India
    • 4.2.2.3 Indonesia
    • 4.2.2.4 Japan
    • 4.2.2.5 Malaysia
    • 4.2.2.6 Philippines
    • 4.2.2.7 Singapore
    • 4.2.2.8 South Korea
    • 4.2.2.9 Thailand
    • 4.2.2.10 Vietnam
    • 4.2.2.11 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 4.2.3 Europe
    • 4.2.3.1 Bulgaria
    • 4.2.3.2 France
    • 4.2.3.3 Germany
    • 4.2.3.4 Italy
    • 4.2.3.5 Norway
    • 4.2.3.6 Poland
    • 4.2.3.7 Russia
    • 4.2.3.8 Spain
    • 4.2.3.9 United Kingdom
    • 4.2.3.10 Rest of Europe
    • 4.2.4 Middle East
    • 4.2.4.1 Iran
    • 4.2.4.2 Qatar
    • 4.2.4.3 Saudi Arabia
    • 4.2.4.4 Turkey
    • 4.2.4.5 UAE
    • 4.2.4.6 Rest of Middle East
    • 4.2.5 North America
    • 4.2.5.1 Canada
    • 4.2.5.2 Mexico
    • 4.2.5.3 United States
    • 4.2.5.4 Rest of North America
    • 4.2.6 South America
    • 4.2.6.1 Argentina
    • 4.2.6.2 Brazil
    • 4.2.6.3 Colombia
    • 4.2.6.4 Rest of South America

5. Competitive Landscape

  • 5.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 5.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 5.3 Company Profiles
    • 5.3.1 BP PLC (Castrol)
    • 5.3.2 Chevron Corporation
    • 5.3.3 China National Petroleum Corporation
    • 5.3.4 China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
    • 5.3.5 ExxonMobil Corporation
    • 5.3.6 Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd
    • 5.3.7 Phillips 66 Lubricants
    • 5.3.8 Royal Dutch Shell PLC
    • 5.3.9 TotalEnergies
    • 5.3.10 Valvoline Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

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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Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Segmentation

By Product Type Engine Oils
Greases
Hydraulic Fluids
Transmission & Gear Oils
By Region Africa Egypt
Morocco
Nigeria
South Africa
Rest of Africa
By Region Asia-Pacific China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Thailand
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
By Region Europe Bulgaria
France
Germany
Italy
Norway
Poland
Russia
Spain
United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
By Region Middle East Iran
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
UAE
Rest of Middle East
By Region North America Canada
Mexico
United States
Rest of North America
By Region South America Argentina
Brazil
Colombia
Rest of South America
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Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Research FAQs

The Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 12.23 billion Liters in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 3.10% to reach 13.00 billion Liters by 2026.

In 2024, the Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 12.23 billion Liters.

BP PLC (Castrol), China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation and Royal Dutch Shell PLC are the major companies operating in the Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market.

In the Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market, the Engine Oils segment accounts for the largest share by product type.

In 2024, Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest share by region in the Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market.

In 2023, the Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size was estimated at 11.83 billion Liters. The report covers the Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market historical market size for years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size for years: 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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Global Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2026