GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, “Lubricants Industry to 2017 - Developing Markets Expected to Lead Future Demand Growth”. The study, provides an in-depth analysis of the Global Lubricant Industry and highlights the various concerns, shifting trends and concerns around the globe. The report provides forecasts for the Lubricant Industry to 2017.
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GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has
released its latest research, “Lubricants Industry to 2017 -
Developing Markets Expected to Lead Future Demand Growth”.
The study, provides an in-depth analysis of the Global Lubricant
Industry and highlights the various concerns, shifting trends and
concerns around the globe. The report provides forecasts for the
Lubricant Industry to 2017.
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Matured Developed Lubricant Markets Move into Decline,
Promising Outlook for Developing MarketsIn recent years, debt
has meant that developed US and European economies have
moved into decline, while there is a promising outlook for the
lubricants market in emerging economies in the regions of Asia-
Pacific and Middle East and Africa in coming years. The Asia-
Pacific region accounted for the largest share of global lubricants
demand with 42% of the overall lubricants market in 2012. By
2017, with the exception of Europe and North America, all regions
are expected to increase their global share, with the Asia-Pacific
region expected to account for 46%, while the Middle East and
Africa and South and Central America are expected to account for
respective shares of 11.6% and 8.9% of the global lubricants
market. Europe and North America are expected to account for
16.7% of global lubricants demand each by 2017.
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Asia-Pacific is Largest and Fastest Growing Regional Lubricants
Market The Asia-Pacific region is the largest and fastest growing
regional lubricants market worldwide. The region accounted for a
share of almost 42% of the global lubricants market in 2012. Asia-
Pacific is expected to register the highest growth of any region
worldwide, to reach 17 million tons by 2017. Other regions such
as Middle East and Africa and South and Central America are also
expected to contribute substantially to the growth of the global
lubricants market by 2017. Increasing consumption in emerging
economies such as China and India is no surprise to the industry.
Foreign lubricant marketers, base stock manufacturers and
additive suppliers are establishing their operations in these
countries, encouraged by the steady growth rate. Rebound of
Motor Vehicle Market Provides Welcome Boost for Lubricants
IndustryMotor vehicles are one of the largest markets for
lubricants.
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In 2012, motor vehicles accounted for almost 56% of global
lubricants demand. The global automotive industry is now on the
growth path after a setback caused by the financial crisis. Global
motor vehicle sales, which dipped in 2008 and 2009 due to the
economic crisis, re-gained momentum in 2009. The industry is
now actively pursuing innovative new technologies, production
and business techniques. According to the International
Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), the total
number of global vehicle sales amounted to 81.7 million units in
2012, increasing by approximately 5% over the previous year
(OICA, 2013). Improvement in global vehicle sales figures can be
identified in every region, with the exception of Western Europe.
Asia has recovered well compared to the West, which is reflected
in the growing automobile sales numbers in the region. Within
Asia, Thailand registered strong growth, when vehicle output
increased by 70.3% over the previous year to reach 2.5 million
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units in 2012. Production activity also increased in the North
American market. With global vehicle production and sales
activity slowly gaining momentum, it is expected that this will
provide a welcome boost to the global lubricants industry in
coming years.Shell Remains the Lubricant Market Leader for the
Year 2012Shell Lubricants retained its position as the leading
lubricants supplier globally in 2012. The company accounts for
around 13% of the global market in terms of finished lubricant
sales in 2012. The company manufactures and manages a wide
range of products for automotive and industrial applications.
Shell’s global presence, strong Research & Development (R&D)
activities, strategic investments in blending plants, and
relationship with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have
all contributed to the company’s leadership in the lubricants
market.
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In the recent past, Shell announced a number of strategic
investment plans. Shell continues to invest in technology and
partnerships that support new product development and
maximize fuel efficiency, thereby benefiting customers.
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1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 5
1.1 List of Tables 7
1.2 List of Figures 9
2 Introduction 10
3 Base Oil Market 11
3.1 Base Oil Fundamentals 11
3.2 Base Oil Categories 11
3.3 Base Oil Properties 12
3.4 Base Oil Production 13
3.5 Base Oil Market, Global, Capacity, 2012 14
3.6 Base Oil Market, Global, Capacity by Region, 2012 15
3.7 Base Oil Market, Global, Demand by API Group, 2005-2020 17
3.8 Base Oil Capacity, Major Players 18
3.9 Base Oil, Planned Capacity Additions 18
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3.10 Base Oil Price Trends, 2012 21
3.10.1 Base Oil 150SN Free On Board Price Trends, Q1 2012-Q4 2012 21
3.10.2 Base Oil 500SN Price Trends, Q1 2012-Q4 2012 23
3.10.3 Base Oil BS150 Free On Board Price Trends, Q1 2012-Q4 2012 24
3.10.4 Base Oil 150SN Cost and Freight India and North East Asia Price Trends, Q1 2012-Q4 2012 25
3.10.5 Base Oil 500SN CFR India and North East Asia Price Trends, Q1 2012-Q4 2012 26
3.10.6 Base Oil BS150 CFR India and North East Asia Price Trends, Q1 2012-Q4 2012 27
4 Overview of the Lubricants Industry 28
4.1 Lubricants 28
4.2 Formulation of Lubricants - Refining and Blending 28
4.2.1 Refining of Crude Petroleum 29
4.2.2 Desirable Properties of Lubrication Oils 30
4.2.3 Blending with Additives 30
4.3 Lubricants Classification and Industry Definitions 31
4.3.1 General Classification of Lubricants 31
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4.3.2 Classification of Lubricants according to Application 32
4.3.3 Classification of lubricants by additives 32
4.4 Industry Composition 33
4.5 Marketing 34
5 Global Lubricants Industry, Key Trends and Challenges 35
5.1 Shift Towards High Performance Lubricants Attracts New Investment 35
5.2 Brazil, Russia, India and China Building Demand for Lubricants 35
5.3 Re-refined Base Oils and Lubricants Are Gaining More Interest 36
5.4 Premium Lubricant Products Show Promise of Increasing Demand 37
5.5 Adulterated and Fake Lubricants Cause Concern for Manufacturers and Marketers 37
6 Global Lubricants Demand to 2017 38
6.1 Relationship Between Lubricant Demand and Gross Domestic Product Growth 41
6.2 Global Motor Vehicle Outlook 43
6.3 Global Industrial Outlook 47
6.4 Global Lubricants Demand by Region, 2000-2017 48
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6.4.1 Lubricants Market, Asia-Pacific 48
6.4.2 Lubricants Market, Americas 50
6.4.3 Lubricants Market, Europe 54
6.4.4 Lubricants Market, Middle East and Africa 56
6.5 Global Lubricants Demand by Market, 2008-2017 58
7 Key Emerging Countries’ Lubricants Market 59
7.1 Brazil 59
7.1.1 Lubricants Industry, Overview 59
7.1.2 Lubricants Demand, Brazil, 2004-2017 59
7.1.3 Lubricants Industry, Brazil, Competitive Market 61
7.2 Russia 62
7.2.1 Lubricants Industry, Overview 62
7.2.2 Lubricants Demand, Russia, 2008-2017 62
7.2.3 Lubricants Industry, Russia, Competitive Market 63
7.3 India 64
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9.3 Abbreviations 104
9.4 Bibliography 105
9.5 Contact Us 106
9.6 About GBI Research 106
9.7 Disclaimer 106
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