The Lubricating Oil Refining Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size for lubricating oil refining has seen considerable growth in recent years. It is projected to increase from $6.19 billion in 2024 to $6.60 billion in 2025, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.
By 2029, the lubricating oil refining market is projected to reach $8.46 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Lubricating Oil Refining Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the lubricating oil refining market are:
• Increasing demand for cleaner fuels
• Shift towards the use of biofuels and renewable energy sources
• Growing industrialization and rapid urbanization
• Surge in need for efficient and reliable lubricants
The lubricating oil refining market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Mineral Oils, Synthetic Oils, Biolubricants, Semi-synthetic Oils
2) By Viscosity Grade: Low Viscosity, Medium Viscosity, High Viscosity
3) By Additive Type: Detergents, Antioxidants, Anti-wear Additives, Viscosity Index Improvers, Corrosion Inhibitors
4) By Application: Automotive Oils, Industrial Oils, Aerospace Oils, Marine Oils, Specialty Oils
Subsegments:
1) By Mineral Oils: Paraffinic Mineral Oils, Naphthenic Mineral Oils, Aromatic Mineral Oils
2) By Synthetic Oils: Polyalphaolefins (PAO), Polyalkylene Glycols (PAG), Esters, Silicones
3) By Biolubricants: Vegetable Oil-Based Lubricants, Animal Fat-Based Lubricants, Synthetic Ester-Based Biolubricants
4) By Semi-Synthetic Oils: Low-Synthetic Content Blends, High-Synthetic Content Blends, Ester-Enhanced Semi-Synthetic Oils
The key trends in the lubricating oil refining market are:
• The transition to bio-based lubricants is an emerging trend.
• Developments in lubricant formulae are increasingly influencing the market.
• Integration of digital technology in refining operations is a significant upcoming trend.
• Adoption of circular economy practices is getting more attention in this market.
Major players in the lubricating oil refining market are:
• Sinopec Group
• PetroChina Company Limited
• ExxonMobil Corporation
• Shell plc
• TotalEnergies SE
• British Petroleum
• Chevron Corporation
• Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.
• Lukoil
• Neste Oyj
• Clean Harbors Inc.
• Fuchs SE
• AVISTA OIL AG
• Valvoline Inc.
• Heritage-Crystal Clean Inc.
• Gulf Oil
• Motul S.A.
• Pentas Flora
• AVISTA Green
• Hyrax Oil
North America was the largest region in the lubricating oil refining market in 2024