The global synthetic lubricants market size reached USD 15.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 21.8 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.61% during 2025-2033.
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 15.6 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 21.8 Billion |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 3.61% |
A synthetic lubricant is a chemical substance used for reducing or controlling the friction between two industrial surfaces. It is formulated using artificial base oils and chemically modified materials, such as polyalthaolefin (PAO), esters and polyalkylene glycols (PAGs), and exhibits similar properties to that of petroleum-based products. Some of the commonly available synthetic lubricants include engine, hydraulic, metalworking, compressor, gear, refrigeration, turbine and transmission oils. The lubricant absorbs the heat emitting from the mechanical components and lowers the temperature of the moving parts, thereby enhancing the overall operational life of the equipment. Synthetic lubricants exhibit various advantageous properties, such as minimal energy consumption, high thermal and oxidative stability, volatility and flash points. As a result, they find extensive application across various industries, including construction, mining, oil and gas, textile, food processing, chemical and automotive.
Significant growth in the automotive industry across the globe is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. Synthetic lubricants are added to throttle position sensors (TPS) and exhaust gas recirculating (EGR) sensors, which are commonly used for monitoring electronic fuel injection and exhaust emissions. The lubricants aid in minimizing the wear and maintenance requirements of the automotive components. They are also widely used in aircraft to withstand freezing, high-altitude temperatures and excessive heat from the jet engines. Additionally, various product innovations, such as the development of biodegradable synthetic lubricants with enhanced water solubility and viscosity indexes, are acting as other growth-inducing factors. They are widely used for operating agricultural, mining, fishery, onshore and offshore drilling and subsea robotic systems with enhanced efficiency. Other factors, including rapid industrialization, along with extensive infrastructural development, especially in the developing economies, are anticipated to drive the market toward growth.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global synthetic lubricants market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, base oil and end use industry.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being BP plc, Chevron Corporation, China Petrochemical Corporation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Idemitsu Kosan Company Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Lanxess AG, Lukoil, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Royal Dutch Shell plc and TotalEnergies SE.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Product, Base Oil, End Use Industry, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | BP plc, Chevron Corporation, China Petrochemical Corporation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Idemitsu Kosan Company Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Lanxess AG, Lukoil, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Royal Dutch Shell plc and TotalEnergies SE |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
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The global synthetic lubricants market was valued at USD 15.6 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global synthetic lubricants market to exhibit a CAGR of 3.61% during 2025-2033.
The growing application of synthetic lubricants in the automotive sector for minimizing the wear and maintenance requirements of the automotive components, is primarily driving the global synthetic lubricants market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations resulting in temporary closure of numerous end-use industries for synthetic lubricants.
Based on the product, the global synthetic lubricants market can be categorized into engine oil, hydraulic fluid, metalworking fluids, compressor oil, gear oil, transmission fluid, turbine oil, and others. Among these, engine oil holds the majority of the total market share.
Based on the base oil, the global synthetic lubricants market has been segmented into Polyalphaolefin (PAO), esters, Polyalkylene Glycol (PAG), and others. Currently, Polyalphaolefin (PAO) exhibits clear dominance in the market.
Based on the end use industry, the global synthetic lubricants market can be bifurcated into automotive, power generation, heavy equipment, food and beverage, metallurgy and metalworking, chemical, and others. Among these, the automotive industry accounts for the majority of the total market share.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global synthetic lubricants market include BP plc, Chevron Corporation, China Petrochemical Corporation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Idemitsu Kosan Company Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Lanxess AG, Lukoil, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Royal Dutch Shell plc, and TotalEnergies SE.