Biolubricants Market Overview
The Biolubricants Market size is estimated to reach more than US$3.2
billion by 2027, after growing at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period 2022-2027.
Biolubricants are functional fluids that are prepared from animal and
vegetable oils and downstream esters or natural sources or biomass, which are renewable
feedstock, non-toxic and friendly to the environment. The preference for biolubricants
in automotive vehicles as automotive engine oils, hydraulic fluids and others act
as a driving factor for the growth of the biolubricants industry. According to the
International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), global
automotive production increased from 77,621,582 units in 2020 to 80,145,988
units in 2021. In addition, the rapid inclination towards environment-friendly lubricants
and favorable government policies for biolubricants are propelling the growth
scope in the market. The major disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak impacted
the growth of the Biolubricants market due to disturbance in manufacturing,
supply chain disruption, falling demand from major end-use industries and other
lockdown restrictions. However, significant recovery is boosting the demand for
biolubricants for a wide range of applicability and utilization in automotive, construction,
marine and other sectors. Thus, the Biolubricants industry is anticipated to
grow rapidly and contribute to the Biolubricants market size during the
forecast period.
Biolubricants Market Report Coverage
The “Biolubricants Market Report
– Forecast (2022-2027)” by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the
following segments in the Biolubricants Industry.
By Raw Material: Palm,
Coconut Oil, Sunflower, Rapeseed and Others.
By Base Oil: Vegetable Oils,
Animal Oil, Synthetic Ester and Others.
By Application: Hydraulic Fluids,
Mold Release Agents, Chainsaw Oils, Greases, Engine Oils, Refrigeration Fluids
and Others.
By End-use
Industry: Automotive [Passenger Vehicles (PVs), Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs)], Building & Construction
(Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Infrastructural), Oil & Gas
(Onshore & Offshore), Metalworking, Marine (Passenger, Cargo and Others)
and Others.
By
Geography: North America (the USA, Canada and Mexico), Europe (the UK, Germany, France,
Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China,
Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan,
Malaysia and the Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile
and the Rest of South America) and the Rest of the World [the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, the UAE,
Israel and the Rest of the Middle East) and Africa (South Africa, Nigeria and the Rest
of Africa)].
Key Takeaways
- Asia-Pacific dominates the Biolubricants Market, due to growth factors such as the flourished base for the automotive sector, flourished construction projects and fast-paced industrialization.
- The flourishing automotive industry sector across the world is propelling the demand for Biolubricants for major utilization in automotive engine oils and others in lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles. This is influencing the growth in the Biolubricants market size.
- However, the high costs associated with Biolubricants and functional drawbacks act as a challenging factor in the Biolubricants industry.
Figure: Biolubricants Market Revenue Share by Geography, 2021-2027 (%)
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Biolubricants Market Segment Analysis – by Base Oil
The vegetable oils segment held a significant share in the Biolubricants Market in 2021 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast
period 2022-2027. The vegetable oil segment is significantly growing compared to the
animal oil type due to its superior features such as biodegradability, cost-effectiveness,
high lubricity, non-toxicity and the availability of vegetable-based raw materials such
as soya bean, rapeseed, canola and others for the base oil. Furthermore, the major
advantage of renewability and biodegradability is fueling the growth scope for the vegetable oil segment in the Biolubricants market during the forecast period.
Biolubricants Market Segment Analysis – by End-use Industry
The automotive segment held a significant share of the Biolubricants Market in 2021 and is projected to
grow at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Biolubricants are
functional fluids, which are prepared from the renewable feedstock or biomass
feedstock. They have growing applications in the automotive sector for engine oils,
hydraulic fluids and others due to their major contribution to fuel-efficient and
low-carbon emission vehicles. The lucrative growth scope for the automotive
sector is influenced by factors such as initiatives for vehicle
electrification, flourished public transportation and urbanization. According to the European Automobile Manufacturer Association, South
America's car production grew by 11%, while U.S. car production grew by 3.1% in
2021. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicles
Manufacturers (OICA), the global production of passenger cars increased from
55,834,456 units in 2020 to 57,054,295 units in 2021. With the rapid growth
scope and established automotive production, the utilization of Biolubricants
in fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles is projected to rise,
which, in turn, is anticipated to boost its growth scope in the automotive
sector during the forecast period.
Biolubricants Market Segment Analysis – by Geography
Asia-Pacific dominated the Biolubricants Market in 2021 with a share of up
to 34.6%. The lucrative growth scope for biolubricants in this region is
influenced by the rise in the automotive manufacturing base, flourishing transportation
sector, rising spending on construction projects and urbanization. The
lucrative growth of the automotive sector in Asia-Pacific is influenced by the
flourished base for the automotive sector and growing demand for public transportation. According to the Federal Chamber of
Automotive Industries, the new vehicle registration in Australia represented an
increase of 1.2%, with 101,233 units in March 2022 compared to March 2021. According
to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the automotive industry in India
is expected to reach US$251.4-282.8 billion by 2026. With
the bolstering growth and rising production in the automotive sector in APAC,
the utilization of Biolubricants in engine oils for vehicles is growing,
which, in turn, is projected to boost its growth prospects in the Asia-Pacific region
during the forecast period.
Biolubricants Market Drivers
Favourable Government Regulations on Biolubricants Usage:
Biolubricants, which are prepared from animal
and vegetable oils and downstream esters or natural sources or biomass (renewable feedstock), are increasingly preferred over mineral-based oil.
Various favorable government policies are supporting the increasing demand for
bio-based lubricants. For instance, the U.S. EPA had established laws, stating
the mandatory Vessel General Permit (VGP) for all marine boats playing in the
U.S. waters to use environment-friendly and bio-based lubricants in all
oil-to-sea interfaces. In addition, biolubricants products are a greener
alternative to conventional mineral-based or petroleum-based options. Furthermore,
the Vessel General Permit (VGP) is crucial legislation in North America. Similarly, Blue Angel in Germany, VAMIL Regulations in the Netherlands and
Swedish Standard in Sweden govern the output embodied in lubricants. Thus,
such favorable regulations are boosting the demand for Biolubricants, thereby
driving the Biolubricants industry.
Flourishing Growth of the Building & Construction Sector:
The Biolubricants are functional fluids based on vegetable oil or
biodegradable feedstock and animal base oil. They have major applicability
in the building & construction sector across residential, commercial,
industrial and others for refrigeration oil, lubrication, greases and others.
The construction sector is growing significantly due to growth factors such
as rising government for infrastructural projects, residential housing projects
and rapid industrialization. According to Oxford Economics,
the global construction output in 2020 accounted for US$10.7 trillion and is
projected to grow by 42% to reach US$15.2 trillion between 2020 and 2030. According
to the United States Census Bureau, the total construction spending in the U.S. increased from US$1.62 million in May 2021
to US$1.77 million in May 2022. With the fast-paced growth scope for the building
& construction sector, the demand for biolubricants in building structures
due to their low toxicity and environmental-friendly features is increasing. This is thereby driving the global Biolubricants industry.
Biolubricants Market Challenge
High Costs Associated with Biolubricants:
The high costs associated with Biolubricants and a lack of lubrication features create a major challenge in the Biolubricants market. In addition, the usage of biolubricants as base oil faces major constraints, such as poor low-temperature features, low oxidative properties and narrow viscosities range. The mitigation of these drawbacks leads to high costs of production and alternation in formulations. Due to such factors, the global Biolubricants market faces a major slowdown in its growth.
Biolubricants Industry Outlook
Technology launches, acquisitions and R&D activities are key
strategies adopted by players in the Biolubricants Market. The 10 companies in the
Biolubricants Market are:
1. ExxonMobil
2. TotalEnergies
3. Royal Dutch Shell Plc
4. RSC Bio Solutions
5. Renewable Lubricants Inc.
6. Cargill Inc
7. Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd
8. KAJO Group
9. Polnox Corporation
10. BECHEM
Recent Developments
- In December 2021, RSC Bio Solution and Standard Sekiyu Osaka Hatsubaisho Co., ltd announced the latest distribution partnership to meet the growing demand for Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant (EAL) in Japan, offering services in industrial and marine applications.
- In April 2020, FUCHS and BASF collaborated for the sustainability assessment and sustainable lubricant products – Life Cycle Analysis of hydraulic fluids. The collaboration of both companies jointly pioneered the sustainability aspects within the lubricant sector.
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1. Biolubricants Market - Market Overview
1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. Biolubricants Market - Executive Summary
2.1 Key Trends by Raw Material
2.2 Key Trends by Base Oil
2.3 Key Trends by Application
2.4 Key Trends by End-use Industry
2.5 Key Trends by Geography
3. Biolubricants Market – Comparative analysis
3.1 Market Share Analysis - Major Companies
3.2 Product Benchmarking - Major Companies
3.3 Top 5 Financials Analysis
3.4 Patent Analysis - Major Companies
3.5 Pricing Analysis (ASPs will be provided)
4. Biolubricants Market - Startup companies Scenario Premium Premium
4.1 Major startup company analysis:
4.1.1 Investment
4.1.2 Revenue
4.1.3 Product portfolio
4.1.4 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
5. Biolubricants Market – Market Entry Scenario Premium Premium
5.1 Regulatory Framework Overview
5.2 New Business and Ease of Doing Business Index
5.3 Successful Venture Profiles
5.4 Customer Analysis – Major companies
6. Biolubricants Market - Market Forces
6.1 Market Drivers
6.2 Market Constraints
6.3 Porter's Five Force Model
6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.3.2 Bargaining Powers of Buyers
6.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
6.3.4 Competitive Rivalry
6.3.5 Threat of Substitutes
7. Biolubricants Market – Strategic Analysis
7.1 Value/Supply Chain Analysis
7.2 Opportunity Analysis
7.3 Product/Market Life Cycle
7.4 Distributor Analysis – Major Companies
8. Biolubricants Market – by Raw Material (Market size – US$ Million/Billion)
8.1 Palm
8.2 Coconut Oil
8.3 Sunflower
8.4 Rapeseed
8.5 Others
9. Biolubricants Market – by Base Oil (Market size – US$ Million/Billion)
9.1 Vegetable Oil
9.2 Animal Oil
9.3 Synthetic Ester
9.4 Others
10. Biolubricants Market – by Application (Market size – US$ Million/Billion)
10.1 Hydraulic Fluids
10.2 Mold Release Agents
10.3 Chainsaw Oils
10.4 Greases
10.5 Engine Oils
10.6 Refrigeration Fluids
10.7 Others
11. Biolubricants Market - by End-use Industry (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
11.1 Automotive
11.1.1 Passenger Vehicles (PVs)
11.1.2 Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs)
11.1.3 Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs)
11.2 Building & Construction
11.2.1 Residential
11.2.2 Commercial
11.2.3 Industrial
11.2.4 Infrastructural
11.3 Oil & Gas
11.3.1 Onshore
11.3.2 Offshore
11.4 Metalworking
11.5 Marine
11.5.1 Passenger
11.5.2 Cargo
11.5.3 Others
11.6 Others
12. Biolubricants Market - by Geography (Market Size - US$ Million/Billion)
12.1 North America
12.1.1 The USA
12.1.2 Canada
12.1.3 Mexico
12.2 Europe
12.2.1 The UK
12.2.2 Germany
12.2.3 France
12.2.4 Italy
12.2.5 The Netherlands
12.2.6 Spain
12.2.7 Belgium
12.2.8 The Rest of Europe
12.3 Asia-Pacific
12.3.1 China
12.3.2 Japan
12.3.3 India
12.3.4 South Korea
12.3.5 Australia and New Zealand
12.3.6 Indonesia
12.3.7 Taiwan
12.3.8 Malaysia
12.3.9 The Rest of APAC
12.4 South America
12.4.1 Brazil
12.4.2 Argentina
12.4.3 Colombia
12.4.4 Chile
12.4.5 The Rest of South America
12.5 The Rest of the World
12.5.1 The Middle East
12.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
12.5.1.2 The UAE
12.5.1.3 Israel
12.5.1.4 The Rest of the Middle East
12.5.2 Africa
12.5.2.1 South Africa
12.5.2.2 Nigeria
12.5.2.3 The Rest of Africa
13. Biolubricants Market – Entropy
13.1 New Product Launches
13.2 M&As, Collaborations, JVs and Partnerships
14. Biolubricants Market – Industry/Competition Segment Analysis Premium
14.1 Company Benchmarking Matrix – Major Companies
14.2 Market Share at Global Level - Major companies
14.3 Market Share by Key Region - Major companies
14.4 Market Share by Key Country - Major companies
14.5 Market Share by Key Application - Major companies
14.6 Market Share by Key Product Type/Product category - Major companies
15. Biolubricants Market – Key Company List by Country Premium Premium
16. Biolubricants Market Company Analysis - Business Overview, Product Portfolio, Financials and Developments
16.1 Company 1
16.2 Company 2
16.3 Company 3
16.4 Company 4
16.5 Company 5
16.6 Company 6
16.7 Company 7
16.8 Company 8
16.9 Company 9
16.10 Company 10 and more
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