| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Volume (2025) | 11.77 Billion Liters |
| Market Volume (2030) | 14.62 Billion Liters |
| CAGR | 4.43 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
China Lubricants Market Analysis
The China Lubricants Market size is estimated at 11.77 billion liters in 2025, and is expected to reach 14.62 billion liters by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.43% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- Largest Segment by End-user Industry - Automotive : Automotive was the largest end-user segment in China, owing to the higher amount of engine oil and transmission oil used in vehicles compared to industrial applications.
- Fastest Segment by End-user Industry - Power Generation : Power generation is forecast to be the fastest-growing end user of lubricants in China due to the rising use of natural gas reactors and wind turbines for energy generation.
- Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Due to the high volume of engine oil and high replacement frequency required to lubricate vehicle engines, engine oil is the most consumed product type in China.
- Fastest Segment by Product Type - Transmission & Gear Oils : As China expects an increase in the usage of industrial machinery & electric cars, transmission & gear oils are predicted to rise faster than any other product type.
China Lubricants Market Trends
Largest Segment By End User : Automotive
- In 2020, the Chinese lubricant market was dominated by the automotive industry, which accounted for around 40% of the total lubricant consumption in the country. During 2015-2019, lubricant consumption in the automotive industry increased by around 30% due to the expanding vehicle fleet.
- Despite COVID-19-related restrictions in 2019 and 2020, several industries witnessed a positive growth in their lubricant consumption. The highest growth was observed in the power generation industry, which recorded a growth of 9.48%, followed by heavy equipment (2.19%) during the year.
- Power generation is likely to be the fastest-growing end-user industry in the market studied, with a CAGR of 6.87%, during 2021-2026, followed by automotive (5.41%). The expanding power generation capacity in the country is likely to drive the consumption of lubricants in the sector in the coming years.
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China Lubricants Industry Overview
The China Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 65.05%. The major players in this market are BP Plc (Castrol), China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation and Royal Dutch Shell Plc (sorted alphabetically).
China Lubricants Market Leaders
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BP Plc (Castrol)
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China National Petroleum Corporation
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China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
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ExxonMobil Corporation
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Royal Dutch Shell Plc
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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China Lubricants Market News
- May 2022: TotalEnergies, NEXUS Automotive Extend Strategic Partnership for a period of five years. As part of this partnership, TotalEnergies Lubricants will be expanding its presence in the burgeoning N! community, which has seen rapid growth in sales from EUR 7.2 billion in 2015 to nearly EUR 35 billion by the end of 2021.
- March 2022: ExxonMobil Corporation company has appointed Jay Hooley as lead managing director of the company.
- January 2022: Effective April 1, ExxonMobil Corporation was organized along three business lines - ExxonMobil Upstream Company, ExxonMobil Product Solutions and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.
China Lubricants Industry Segmentation
| By End User | Automotive |
| Heavy Equipment | |
| Metallurgy & Metalworking | |
| Power Generation | |
| Other End-user Industries | |
| By Product Type | Engine Oils |
| Greases | |
| Hydraulic Fluids | |
| Metalworking Fluids | |
| Transmission & Gear Oils | |
| Other Product Types |
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China Lubricants Market Research FAQs
How big is the China Lubricants Market?
The China Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 11.77 billion Liters in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.43% to reach 14.62 billion Liters by 2030.
What is the current China Lubricants Market size?
In 2025, the China Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 11.77 billion Liters.
Who are the key players in China Lubricants Market?
BP Plc (Castrol), China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation and Royal Dutch Shell Plc are the major companies operating in the China Lubricants Market.
What years does this China Lubricants Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the China Lubricants Market size was estimated at 11.25 billion Liters. The report covers the China Lubricants Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the China Lubricants Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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