Bio-Lubricants Market Analysis: Trends, Growth, and Competition

Bio-Lubricants Market Projected to Expand at 4.1% CAGR Through 2027

The Global Bio-lubricant market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 4.1% during the forecast period, i.e., 2022-27. The Global Bio-lubricant market experienced significant growth during the historical period, owing to the rising government concerns about reducing greenhouse gas emissions & increasing the depletion & price of crude oil. Furthermore, the growing use of vegetable oil-based bio-lubricants as alternative lubricants for the automobile due to their excellent lubricity & the launch of bio-based industrial lubricants are also driving the market growth.

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Strategic Takeaways from the Report:

Market Sizing and Forecasting
Regulatory and Policy Influence
Competitive Trends and M&A Activity
Innovation Drivers and Disruptive Technologies
Investment Hotspots and Emerging Niches
Geographical Dynamics and Trade Flows

Bio-Lubricants Market Segment Overview & Classification

This market is categorized to offer targeted insights across various operational and consumer-related verticals.

Segment List:

By Base Oil Type

Vegetable Oils
- Coconut Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Palm Oil
- Rapeseed oil
- Others (Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, etc.)
Animal Tallow (Fat)
Others (Refined oils, Synthetic oils, etc.)

Among the three, Vegetable Oil grabbed the highest market share in the Global Bio-lubricant market during the historical period. The major utilization of vegetable oil based bio-lubricants over the petroleum-based lubricants was due to its various benefits such as cost-effectiveness, reduced environmental impacts, biodegradability, etc. Hence, coconut oil, sunflower oil, and palm oil are widely utilized as base oil for bio-lubricants for applications such as transportation fuels & in the generation of electrical power.

By Application

Automotive Engine Oil
Gear Oil
Metalworking Fluid
Transmission Fluid
Hydraulic Fluid
Chainsaw Oil
Two-Cycle Engine Oil
Others (Greases, Process Oil, Mold Release Agents etc.)

Here, Automotive Engine Oil captured substantial market growth during the historical period. The rising concerns about the environmental impact of mineral oil-based lubricants have fueled a global drive to promote base oil for automotive lubricants. Furthermore, engine oil is the most common form of automotive lubricant used in automobiles. It consists of base oils enhanced with various additives, particularly antiwear additives, detergents, dispersants, and for multi-grade oils, viscosity index improvers. Hence, the growing use of bio-based lubricants in engine oil resulted in elevating market growth.

By End-User

Automotive and Other Transportation
Power Generation
Others (Chemical Manufacturing, Heavy Equipment, Food & Beverage, etc.)

Of them, Commercial Transport & Consumer Automotive end-users captured a notable share in the Global Bio-lubricant market. The companies are switching from conventional lubricants to bio-based lubricants for engine oils, hydraulic oils, compressor oils, generators, pump sets, tractors, gears, etc. Besides, the rise in fleet size of passenger cars & commercial vehicles along with surging government spending on electric vehicles are some of the factors expected to propel the consumption of bio-based lubricants in the forthcoming period.

By Region

North America
South America
Europe
The Middle East & Africa
Asia-Pacific.

Of all the regions globally, the Asia-Pacific Bio-lubricant market witnessed a significant growth rate during the historical period, owing to the revitalized automotive industry in China & India to drive the global market. Along with this, the growing regulatory intervention by the Chinese government regarding the use of bio-based lubricants in engine oils is expected to escalate the demand for bio-lubricants in the coming years. In addition, the growing awareness of biodegradable lubricants & the rising use of bio-based chemicals in the region due to strict regulations & the gradual shift towards bio-economy in the countries such as China, Australia, and Japan, among others, led to stimulating the market growth.

These divisions help clarify demand patterns and expected shifts.

Market Opportunities

Stringent Regulatory Norms for Oil-based Lubricants to Drive the Market Growth - Over the past decade, reliance on fossil fuels has grown significantly, resulting in the gradual depletion of fuel reserves & increasing crude oil prices. With the increasing number of oil spills & worldwide concern about pollution, there has been a growing interest in developing an alternate solution through research & development for environmentally friendly bio-lubricants derived from natural resources.

Besides, the increasing carbon footing from the use of conventional lubricant in power generation, manufacturing process, etc., and the imposition of stringent regulation toward the use of fossil fuel to reduce greenhouse emission has placed a lucrative opportunity for the growth of bio-lubricant.

Bio-Lubricants Market Competitive Snapshot from 2022-2027

The report highlights established and emerging players in the global Bio-Lubricants Market, evaluating their strengths, challenges, and potential for innovation.

Key Competitors Include:

Chevron Corporation
Shell Plc
BP Plc
ExxonMobil Corporation
Axel Christiernsson
TotalEnergies
Cargill
Fuchs Petrolub AG
Klüber Lubrication
Panolin AG
Emery Oleochemicals
M-O-8 Specialities Ltd (Binol Lubricants)
Renewable Lubricants
Polnox Corporation
Rsc Bio Solutions
BIONA JERSÍN s.r.o.
Carl Bechem GmbH
Advonex International
Others.

Their activities include partnerships, product launches, and geographic expansions.

Bio-Lubricants Industry Prime Challenge

Rising Demand for Biodegradable Lubricants to Replace Petroleum-based & Mineral-based Oil - The bio-lubricants are a suitable alternative to petroleum-based oils & have solved various environmental issues. Plant oils & animal fat are used as renewable raw materials. It is renewable by nature & contains a minimum of 25% carbon from bio-sourced sources. Moreover, in recent years the demand for biodegradable lubricants has increased across various industries such as automotive & chemical, among others gradually. Therefore, the rising traction of the automotive industry to opt for bio-based lubricants to reduce the carbon footprint provides a significant growth opportunity for the Global Bio-Lubricant market.

In addition, bio-based lubricant products are used as a greener alternative to petroleum lubricating oils that pollute the environment & emit poisonous fumes. Moreover, bio-based lubricant oils have made remarkable progress in recent years in a variety of application areas to take advantage of their superior properties & individuality, including biodegradability, reduced flammability, less toxicity, and lower volatility. Hence, due to these factors, the demand for bio-lubricants has been propelled across the globe.

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