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Lubricants

Publisher Freedonia Group
Published Apr 01, 2016
Length 380 Pages
SKU # FG5978945

Description

Lubricants

The US lubricants market will grow under one percent annually through 2020, reaching 2.4 billion gallons with a market valuation of $23.5 billion. Gains will be driven by rising levels of manufacturing output. Volume growth, however, will be limited by improvements in lubricant technology that permit products with extended drain intervals.

This report segments the lubricants industry by product, market, and formulation. Additionally, the study discusses lubricant base stock demand by type, including petroleum, synthetic, bio-based, and re-refined. Data are provided in gallons with selected data also provided in dollars.

Lubricant products include:
Engine Oils -- Motor Vehicle Engine Oils; Other Engine Oils
Gear Oils -- Industrial Gear Oils; Vehicle & Equipment Gear Oils
General Industrial Oils -- Turbine Oils; Other General Industrial Oils
Greases -- Industrial Greases; Vehicle & Equipment Greases
Metalworking Fluids
Process Oils -- Electrical Oils; Rubber Oils; White Oils
Transmission & Hydraulic Fluids -- Automatic Transmission Fluid;

Industrial Hydraulic Fluid; Tractor Hydraulic Fluid (Universal Tractor Fluid)
Engine oils will remain the largest of these through 2020, accounting for 46% of the market. Fastest growth will be for process oils, driven by rising production in the rubber processing industry.

Major lubricant markets include:
Commercial/Industrial -- Agriculture; Construction; Electricity Generation; Oil & Gas Production
Light Vehicle
Transportation Equipment -- Aerospace Equipment; Heavy-Duty Trucks & Buses; Marine Equipment; Railroad Equipment
Durable Goods Manufacturing -- Machinery; Metals; Transportation Equipment
Nondurable Goods Manufacturing -- Chemicals; Cosmetics & Toiletries; Food & Beverages; Paper & Textiles; Plastics & Rubber

The light vehicle market is the leading outlet for lubricants, accounting for 33% of demand in 2015. The most rapid gains through 2020 are forecast for the durable goods manufacturing market, fueled by expanded machinery production.

Lubricant formulation types include:
Conventional
Synthetic
Bio-based
Re-refined

Conventional formulations remained the largest category in 2015. Going forward, biobased lubricants will see the fastest gains, benefiting from advancing technology and low market penetration.

Lubricant producers include multinational oil conglomerates and major chemical manufacturers as well as numerous smaller, independent companies. Major lubricant producers include Ashland, BP, Calumet, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Houghton, Phillips 66, Shell, and Warren Oil.

Table of Contents

380 Pages
  • INTRODUCTION
    • LUBRICANT DEMAND
    • General
    • Macroeconomic Outlook
    • Manufacturing Outlook
    • Consumer Spending Outlook
    • Motor Vehicle Outlook
    • Crude Oil & Refined Petroleum Products Outlook
    • Lubricant Additives Overview
    • Historical Market Trends
    • Pricing Trends
    • Environmental & Regulatory Issues
    • Motor Vehicle Lubricant Classification & Testing
    • Foreign Trade
    • International Activity
    • General
    • Petroleum Base Oils
    • Nonconventional Basestocks
    • General
    • Lubricant Formulations
    • Engine Oils
    • Transmission & Hydraulic Fluids
    • Process Oils
    • Metalworking Fluids
    • General Industrial Oils
    • Gear Oils
    • Greases
    • General
    • Light Vehicles
    • Commercial & Industrial
    • Nondurable Goods Manufacturing
    • Transportation Equipment
    • Durable Goods Manufacturing
    • General
    • Industry Composition
    • Market Share
    • Acquisitions & Divestitures
    • Competitive Strategies
    • Marketing
    • Distribution
    • Refining & Blending
    • Company Profiles
    • Additional Companies Mentioned in Study

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