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Global Metalworking Lubricant Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Publisher GlobalInfoResearch
Published Sep 24, 2025
Length 153 Pages
SKU # GFSH20417418

Description

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Metalworking Lubricant market size was valued at US$ 8990 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 10950 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.2% during review period.

Metalworking Lubricants or metalworking fluids are mainly liquids used for metal processing, which mainly play the role of lubrication and cooling, and also have the functions of rust prevention and cleaning. General metalworking fluids include cutting fluid, cutting oil, emulsion, stamping oil, quenching oil, quenching agent, high temperature oil, extreme pressure cutting fluid, grinding fluid, rust prevention oil, cleaning agent, blackening agent, drawing oil, thickener, etc.

1. Multifunctionality

The application scope of metalworking (lubricant) fluids covers a variety of processing methods such as rolling, drawing, extrusion, forging and cutting. Its wide application field and complex use environment characteristics determine that metalworking fluids must have multifunctional characteristics. At present, metalworking processes have put forward more urgent demands for metalworking fluids with wider adaptability. For example, in cutting processing, a cutting fluid that can be used for boring, drilling, cutting and other processing processes is needed; when hot rolling high-speed rails, it is hoped that the rolling oil can have comprehensive properties such as rolling, lubrication, corrosion inhibition and rust prevention; in the heat treatment process of metal parts, the heat treatment medium is required to have adaptability to different materials, different quenching temperatures and times.

2. Green and environmental protection

Due to the large amount of metalworking (lubricant) fluids used and their wide dispersion, coupled with insufficient awareness of their harmfulness, most metalworking fluids were directly discharged in the past. In addition, the difficult-to-biodegrade surfactants and harmful sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine and other complexes and inorganic salts contained in metalworking fluids will also cause irreversible damage to the environment. With the increasing global attention to environmental protection, the development of metalworking fluids tends to be more environmentally friendly. Including reducing the use of volatile organic compounds and harmful chemicals, using biodegradable ingredients, and more effective waste liquid treatment methods. At present, China's requirements for biodegradability, ecotoxicity, waste emissions and other indicators of metalworking (oil) fluids are becoming increasingly stringent. Therefore, it is imperative to develop green and environmentally friendly metalworking (oil) fluids.

3. Water-based processing (oil) fluids

Metalworking (lubricant) fluids can be divided into two categories: oil-based and water-based according to their composition. Oil-based metalworking lubricants, although they have good lubricity and rust prevention, are easy to volatilize at high temperatures to produce a large amount of oil mist, which not only pollutes the environment, but also harms human health; water-based metalworking lubricants have excellent cooling performance, are not easy to ignite, are safe and reliable, and have abundant water sources, are non-toxic and odorless, are environmentally friendly, and are easily biodegradable. With the enhancement of people's awareness of environmental protection, the call for clean production in the metalworking process is getting louder and louder, and the application of water-based metalworking lubricants will increase.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Metalworking Lubricant market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Metalworking Lubricant market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Metalworking Lubricant market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Metalworking Lubricant market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (USD/MT), 2020-2031

Global Metalworking Lubricant market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (USD/MT), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Metalworking Lubricant

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Metalworking Lubricant market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Quaker Houghton, Fuchs, Exxon Mobil, BP Castrol, Henkel, Yushiro Chemical, Idemitsu Kosan, Blaser Swisslube, TotalEnergies, Tectylasia, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Metalworking Lubricant market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Metal Cutting Fluids
Metal Forming Fluids
Metal Protecting Fluids
Metal Treating Fluids

Market segment by Application
Machinery
Automotive
Others

Major players covered
Quaker Houghton
Fuchs
Exxon Mobil
BP Castrol
Henkel
Yushiro Chemical
Idemitsu Kosan
Blaser Swisslube
TotalEnergies
Tectylasia
Cimcool Industrial Products
Petrofer
Master Fluid Solutions
LUKOIL
SINOPEC
Chervon
ENEOS
Talent
Chemetall
Cosmo Oil Lubricants
Ashburn Chemical Technologies

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Metalworking Lubricant product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Metalworking Lubricant, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Metalworking Lubricant from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Metalworking Lubricant competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Metalworking Lubricant breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Metalworking Lubricant market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Metalworking Lubricant.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Metalworking Lubricant sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

Table of Contents

153 Pages
1 Market Overview
2 Manufacturers Profiles
3 Competitive Environment: Metalworking Lubricant by Manufacturer
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
5 Market Segment by Type
6 Market Segment by Application
7 North America
8 Europe
9 Asia-Pacific
10 South America
11 Middle East & Africa
12 Market Dynamics
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
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