Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market Size
| Study Period | 2015 - 2026 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2020 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2026 |
| Historical Data Period | 2015 - 2019 |
| CAGR (2024 - 2026) | 2.94 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
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Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market Analysis
The Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market size is estimated at 1.34 Billion Liters in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.42 Billion Liters by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 2.94% during the forecast period (2024-2026).
- Largest Segment by Vehicle Type - Passenger Vehicles : The growing number of passenger vehicles on the road, improving travel rates, and short service intervals are the factors driving passenger vehicle engine oil consumption.
- Fastest Segment by Vehicle Type - Motorcycles : Following the COVID-19 outbreak, there has been upsurge in used motorcycle demand in Middle East countries such as Iran, which may drive motorcycle engine oil consumption.
- Largest Country Market - Iran : The high lubricant consumption in Iran can be attributed to the country's vehicle fleet and the increasing average age of vehicles that require significant lubricant usage.
- Fastest Growing Country Market - Turkey : Turkey was the only country in the Middle East to see positive sales figures, despite the COVID-19 outbreak, due to the government's push to improve the automotive industry.
Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market according to our research experts:
Largest Segment By Vehicle Type : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Passenger Vehicles</span>
- Engine oils are the most used automotive lubricants among all the product types. During 2015-2019, the automotive engine oil consumption in the Middle East region increased at a CAGR of 2%. In 2020, engine oils accounted for around 88% of the total automotive lubricant consumption volume in the region.
- In 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak resulted in a huge decline in the usage of the existing Middle East vehicle fleet due to fall in business activities. As a result, engine oil consumption in the region decreased suddenly during 2019-2020.
- Along with the expected recovery in sales and production of automobiles, an increase in the penetration of electric vehicles is expected to have a slight impact on engine oil consumption. Considering these factors, the engine oil consumption is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.95% during 2021-2026.
Largest Country : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Iran</span>
- During 2015-2019, automotive engine oil consumption in the Middle Eastern region increased at a CAGR of over 2%. During this period, Iran was the leading consumer of automotive engine oils in the region and accounted for around 38% of the total engine oil consumption of the region in 2020.
- The travel restrictions imposed after the COVID-19 outbreak restricted engine oil consumption across the region in 2020. The UAE was the most affected country as it witnessed a 12.78% drop in consumption during 2019-2020, followed by Qatar, which witnessed an 8.16% drop.
- Turkey is likely to be the fastest growing engine oil market as engine oil consumption is likely to record a CAGR of 6.08%, followed by the UAE and Qatar, which are expected to record a CAGR of 2.96% and 2.54%, respectively, during 2021-2026. The expected recovery in automotive sales and production from 2021 is likely to drive this growth.
Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Industry Overview
The Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 47.22%. The major players in this market are Behran Oil Company, BP PLC (Castrol), Petromin Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Sepahan Oil Company (sorted alphabetically).
Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market Leaders
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Behran Oil Company
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BP PLC (Castrol)
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Petromin Corporation
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Royal Dutch Shell Plc
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Sepahan Oil Company
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market News
- January 2022: Effective April 1, ExxonMobil Corporation was organized along three business lines - ExxonMobil Upstream Company, ExxonMobil Product Solutions and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.
- September 2021: Total Turkey Pazarlama and Nissan Turkey signed a new arrangement under which Nissan Turkey will deliver Nissan Genuine Engine Oils to its Turkish clients for the next three years. Nissan Genuine Engine Oils are created with the help of TotalEnergies' lubricant expertise.
- July 2021: Taajeer Group and APSCO agreed to work together on a long-term strategic relationship to deliver engine oil change services for MG automobiles at "Mobil Service" locations across the Kingdom.
Middle East Automotive Engine Oils 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
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4.1 By Vehicle Type
- 4.1.1 Commercial Vehicles
- 4.1.2 Motorcycles
- 4.1.3 Passenger Vehicles
- 4.2 By Product Grade
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4.3 By Country
- 4.3.1 Iran
- 4.3.2 Qatar
- 4.3.3 Saudi Arabia
- 4.3.4 Turkey
- 4.3.5 UAE
- 4.3.6 Rest of Middle East
5. Competitive Landscape
- 5.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 5.2 Market Share Analysis
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5.3 Company Profiles
- 5.3.1 Behran Oil Company
- 5.3.2 BP PLC (Castrol)
- 5.3.3 ExxonMobil Corporation
- 5.3.4 FUCHS
- 5.3.5 Iranol Oil Company
- 5.3.6 Petrol Ofisi
- 5.3.7 Petromin Corporation
- 5.3.8 Royal Dutch Shell Plc
- 5.3.9 Sepahan Oil Company
- 5.3.10 TotalEnergies
- *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
Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Industry Segmentation
| By Vehicle Type | Commercial Vehicles |
| Motorcycles | |
| Passenger Vehicles | |
| By Country | Iran |
| Qatar | |
| Saudi Arabia | |
| Turkey | |
| UAE | |
| Rest of Middle East |
Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market Research FAQs
How big is the Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market?
The Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market size is expected to reach 1.34 billion Liters in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 2.94% to reach 1.42 billion Liters by 2026.
What is the current Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market size?
In 2024, the Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market size is expected to reach 1.34 billion Liters.
Who are the key players in Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market?
Behran Oil Company, BP PLC (Castrol), Petromin Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Sepahan Oil Company are the major companies operating in the Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market.
Which segment has the biggest share in the Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market?
In the Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market, the Passenger Vehicles segment accounts for the largest share by vehicle type.
Which country has the biggest share in the Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market?
In 2024, Iran accounts for the largest share by country in the Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market.
What years does this Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market size was estimated at 1.30 billion Liters. The report covers the Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market historical market size for years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Market size for years: 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Middle East Automotive Engine Oils Industry Report
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