North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Size
| Study Period | 2015 - 2026 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2020 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2026 |
| Historical Data Period | 2015 - 2019 |
| CAGR (2024 - 2026) | 0.98 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Analysis
The North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is estimated at 3.54 Billion Liters in 2024, and is expected to reach 3.61 Billion Liters by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 0.98% during the forecast period (2024-2026).
- Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oil is the leading product type due to its high volume requirements and low drain interval, as it is used for high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
- Fastest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : The expected recovery of passenger vehicle sales in the country and the growing usage of the existing vehicle fleet may drive the demand for engine oils during 2021-2026.
- Largest Country Market - United States : The United States is one of the largest passenger vehicle markets, globally, and a leading lubricant consumer in North America, due to its high passenger vehicle population.
- Fastest Growing Country Market - Mexico : The expected recovery in passenger vehicle production and sales in domestic and export markets are expected to drive the passenger vehicle lubricant demand in Mexico.
North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the North America 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>
- The passenger vehicle lubricant consumption recorded a moderate growth during 2015-2020. This was primarily due to factors, such as increasing OEM and aftermarket consumption of synthetic lubricants and the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Among all the vehicle types, the largest dip in lubricant consumption during 2020 was observed in the passenger vehicle segment.
- The COVID-19 outbreak has led to a major decline in the usage of personal vehicles for commuting, which has reduced the need for maintenance activities. The overall drop in lubricant consumption in passenger vehicles was observed to be about 19% in 2020.
- With commuting norms being slowly eased, the usage of personal vehicles has been increasing gradually in 2021, which is expected to drive the recovery of passenger vehicle lubricant consumption at a CAGR of 3.14% over the forecast period.
Largest Country : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">United States</span>
- In North America, passenger vehicle lubricant consumption recorded a moderate growth during 2015-2020. This was primarily due to factors such as increasing OEM and aftermarket consumption of synthetic lubricants and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Among all the vehicle types, the most significant dip in lubricant consumption during 2020 was observed in the passenger vehicle segment.
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant decline in the usage of personal vehicles for commuting, which reduced the need for maintenance activities. The overall drop in lubricant consumption in passenger vehicles was observed to be about 19% in 2020.
- With commuting norms being slowly eased, the usage of personal vehicles increased gradually in 2021, which is expected to drive the recovery of passenger vehicle lubricant consumption at a CAGR of 3.14% over the forecast period.
North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Overview
The North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 69.55%. The major players in this market are BP PLC (Castrol), Chevron Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Valvoline Inc. (sorted alphabetically).
North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Leaders
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BP PLC (Castrol)
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Chevron Corporation
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ExxonMobil Corporation
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Royal Dutch Shell Plc
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Valvoline Inc.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market News
- July 2021: Mighty Distributing System (Mighty Auto Parts), a pioneer in automotive aftermarket goods and services, announced a new relationship with Total Specialties USA. It would target the Quartz Ineo and Quartz 9000 sub-ranges, geared for light automobiles and meet European OEMs' most stringent criteria.
- June 2021: TotalEnergies and Stellantis group renewed their partnership for cooperation across different segments. Along with the renewal of partnerships with Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles, the new collaboration extends to Opel, and Vauxhall as well. This partnership includes the development and innovation of lubricants, first-fill in Stellantis group vehicles, recommendation of Quartz lubricants, and shared usage of charging stations operated by TotalEnergies, among others.
- June 2021: Castrol launched Castrol ON TM, a new line of e-fluids for electric vehicles. It includes e-greases, e-thermal fluids, and e-transmission fluids, all of which are employed in different electrical vehicle applications.
North America 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
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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
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4.2 By Country
- 4.2.1 Canada
- 4.2.2 Mexico
- 4.2.3 United States
- 4.2.4 Rest of North America
5. Competitive Landscape
- 5.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 5.2 Market Share Analysis
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5.3 Company Profiles
- 5.3.1 AMSOIL Inc.
- 5.3.2 Bardahl
- 5.3.3 BP PLC (Castrol)
- 5.3.4 Chevron Corporation
- 5.3.5 ExxonMobil Corporation
- 5.3.6 HollyFrontier (PetroCanada lubricants)
- 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
** Subject To AvailablityNorth America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Segmentation
| By Product Type | Engine Oils |
| Greases | |
| Hydraulic Fluids | |
| Transmission & Gear Oils | |
| By Country | Canada |
| Mexico | |
| United States | |
| Rest of North America |
North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Research FAQs
How big is the North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market?
The North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 3.54 billion Liters in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 0.98% to reach 3.61 billion Liters by 2026.
What is the current North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size?
In 2024, the North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 3.54 billion Liters.
Who are the key players in North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market?
BP PLC (Castrol), Chevron Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Valvoline Inc. are the major companies operating in the North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market.
Which segment has the biggest share in the North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market?
In the North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market, the Engine Oils segment accounts for the largest share by product type.
Which country has the biggest share in the North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market?
In 2024, United States accounts for the largest share by country in the North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market.
What years does this North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size was estimated at 3.51 billion Liters. The report covers the North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market historical market size for years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size for years: 2024, 2025 and 2026.
North America Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Report
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