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Germany Lubricants Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2026

The Report Covers German Lubricant Companies and the market is segmented by End User (Automotive, Heavy Equipment, Metallurgy and Metalworking, Power Generation) and by Product Type (Engine Oils, Greases, Hydraulic Fluids, Metalworking Fluids, Transmission & Gear Oils).

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https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/study%20period/1629296433432_test~study_period_study_period.svg Study Period 2015 - 2026
https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/cagr/1629296433433_test~cagr_cagr.svg Market Volume (2024) 928.87 Million Liters
https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/cagr/1629296433433_test~cagr_cagr.svg Market Volume (2026) 959.89 Million Liters
https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/hydraulic_fluids/1629285650767_test~hydraulic_fluids_hydraulic_fluids.svg Largest Share by End User Automotive
https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/cagr/1629296433433_test~cagr_cagr.svg CAGR (2024 - 2026) 1.66 %
https://s3.mordorintelligence.com/hydraulic_fluids/1629285650767_test~hydraulic_fluids_hydraulic_fluids.svg Fastest Growing by End User Heavy Equipment

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Germany Lubricants Market Analysis

The Germany Lubricants Market size is estimated at 928.87 Million Liters in 2024, and is expected to reach 959.89 Million Liters by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 1.66% during the forecast period (2024-2026).

  • Largest Segment by End-user Industry - Automotive : Automotive was the largest end user among all segments, owing to the high amount of engine and gear oils used in motor vehicles compared to any other industrial application.
  • Fastest Segment by End-user Industry - Heavy Equipment : Heavy equipment is likely to be the fastest-growing end user of lubricants in Germany, owing to the rising usage of different equipment used in construction segments.
  • Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oil is the largest consumed product category in Germany, owing to the enormous engine size of cars, motorcycles, and trucks and their high oil changing frequencies.
  • Fastest Segment by Product Type - Transmission & Gear Oils : Transmission and gear oils are expected to grow at a faster rate than any other product segment due to an expected rise in the use of automatic cars and electric vehicles.

Germany Lubricants Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Germany Lubricants Market according to our research experts:

Largest Segment By End User : Automotive

  • In 2020, the German lubricants market was dominated by the automotive industry, which accouted for around 43.26% of the total lubricant conusmption in the country. During 2015-2019, the lubricant consumption in the automotive industry declined by a CAGR of 0.39%.
  • In 2020, COVID-19 related restrictions led to declined maintenance requirments from several industries. The major impact was observed in the automotive industry, which recorded a dip of 16.82%, followed by heavy equipment (11.35%), during the year.
  • Heavy equipment is likely to be the fastest-growing end-user industry of the market studied, and it is expected to register a CAGR of 2.1% during 2021-2026, followed by automotive (1.88%). The expected recovery in the sales of and usage of construction equipment is likely to drive the consumption of lubricants during the next five years.
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Germany Lubricants Industry Overview

The Germany Lubricants Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 56.10%. The major players in this market are BP Plc (Castrol), ExxonMobil Corporation, FUCHS, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and TotalEnergies (sorted alphabetically).

Germany Lubricants Market Leaders

  1. BP Plc (Castrol)

  2. ExxonMobil Corporation

  3. FUCHS

  4. Royal Dutch Shell Plc

  5. TotalEnergies

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Germany 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.

Germany Lubricants Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. Executive Summary & Key Findings

  2. 2. Introduction

    1. 2.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 2.2. Scope of the Study

    3. 2.3. Research Methodology

  3. 3. Key Industry Trends

    1. 3.1. Automotive Industry Trends

    2. 3.2. Manufacturing Industry Trends

    3. 3.3. Power Generation Industry Trends

    4. 3.4. Regulatory Framework

    5. 3.5. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  4. 4. Market Segmentation

    1. 4.1. By End User

      1. 4.1.1. Automotive

      2. 4.1.2. Heavy Equipment

      3. 4.1.3. Metallurgy & Metalworking

      4. 4.1.4. Power Generation

      5. 4.1.5. Other End-user Industries

    2. 4.2. By Product Type

      1. 4.2.1. Engine Oils

      2. 4.2.2. Greases

      3. 4.2.3. Hydraulic Fluids

      4. 4.2.4. Metalworking Fluids

      5. 4.2.5. Transmission & Gear Oils

      6. 4.2.6. Other Product Types

  5. 5. Competitive Landscape

    1. 5.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 5.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 5.3. Company Profiles

      1. 5.3.1. Addinol

      2. 5.3.2. BP Plc (Castrol)

      3. 5.3.3. Carl Bechem GmbH

      4. 5.3.4. ExxonMobil Corporation

      5. 5.3.5. FUCHS

      6. 5.3.6. Liqui Moly

      7. 5.3.7. Rowe Mineralölwerk GmbH

      8. 5.3.8. Royal Dutch Shell Plc

      9. 5.3.9. SCT Lubricants

      10. 5.3.10. TotalEnergies

  6. 6. Appendix

    1. 6.1. Appendix-1 References

    2. 6.2. Appendix-2 List of Tables & Figures

  7. 7. Key Strategic Questions for Lubricants CEOs

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. VEHICLE POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, GERMANY, 2015 - 2027
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  2. COMMERCIAL VEHICLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, GERMANY, 2015 - 2027
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  2. MOTORCYCLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, GERMANY, 2015 - 2027
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  2. PASSENGER VEHICLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, GERMANY, 2015 - 2027
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  2. MANUFACTURING VALUE ADDED, USD BILLION (CURRENT VALUE), GERMANY, 2015 - 2020
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  2. POWER GENERATION CAPACITY, GIGAWATT (GW), GERMANY, 2015 - 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, BY END USER, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY END USER, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, AUTOMOTIVE, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, AUTOMOTIVE, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, METALLURGY & METALWORKING, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, METALLURGY & METALWORKING, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, POWER GENERATION, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, POWER GENERATION, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, ENGINE OILS, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, ENGINE OILS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY END USER, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, GREASES, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, GREASES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY END USER, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY END USER, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, METALWORKING FLUIDS, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, METALWORKING FLUIDS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY END USER, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, TRANSMISSION & GEAR OILS, 2015-2026
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, TRANSMISSION & GEAR OILS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY END USER, 2020
  1. Figure 31:  
  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, OTHER PRODUCT TYPES, 2015-2026
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, OTHER PRODUCT TYPES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY END USER, 2020
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2018 - 2021
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  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2018 - 2021
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. GERMANY LUBRICANTS MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2020

Germany 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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Market Definition

  • Vehicle Types and Industrial Equipment - Automotive (Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles and Motorcycles), Power Generation, Heavy Equipment, Metallurgy & Metalworking and Other End-user Industries (Marine, Aviation etc.) are considered under the lubricants market.​
  • Product Types - For the purpose of this study, lubricant products such as engine oils, transmission & gear oils, hydraulic fluids, metalworking fluids, and greases are taken into consideration.​
  • Service Refill - Service/maintenance refill is considered while accounting the lubricant consumption for each of the vehicle and equipment, under the study.​
  • Factory Fill - First lubricant fill-ups for newly produced vehicles and industrial equipment are considered under the study.
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Research Methodology

Mordor Intelligence follows a four-step methodology in all our reports.

  • Step-1: Identify Key Variables: The quantifiable key variables (industry and extraneous) pertaining to the specific product segment and country are selected from a group of relevant variables & factors based on desk research & literature review; along with primary expert inputs. These variables are further confirmed through regression modeling (wherever required).
  • Step-2: Build a Market Model: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
  • Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
  • Step-4: Research Outputs: Syndicated Reports, Custom Consulting Assignments, Databases & Subscription Platforms
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Germany Lubricants Market Research FAQs

The Germany Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 928.87 million Liters in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 1.66% to reach 959.89 million Liters by 2026.

In 2024, the Germany Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 928.87 million Liters.

BP Plc (Castrol), ExxonMobil Corporation, FUCHS, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and TotalEnergies are the major companies operating in the Germany Lubricants Market.

In the Germany Lubricants Market, the Automotive segment accounts for the largest share by end user.

In 2024, the Heavy Equipment segment accounts for the fastest growing by end user in the Germany Lubricants Market.

In 2023, the Germany Lubricants Market size was estimated at 908.14 million Liters. The report covers the Germany Lubricants Market historical market size for years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Germany Lubricants Market size for years: 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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