Compressor Oil Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Compressor Oil Market Size is forecast to reach $ 14860 Million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.60% during forecast period 2024-2030. It Compressor oil offers various properties such as viscosity, chemical stability, dielectric strength & moisture, and others which are expected to grow the demand from end-use industries. These oils are used for lubrication, removal of heat, and for sealing. Thus, it is used as worm gear oils, fire-resistant lubricants, metal-working fluids, and brake fluids due to their various properties such as anti-oxidation, low volatility in high temperature, biodegradable, eco-friendly, water solubility, and others. Hence, increasing consumption of air compressors as they reduce re-lubrication and extended compressor life is expected to emerge as the most significant growth driver for the compressor oil market. There is a growing preference for synthetic compressor oils over conventional mineral-based oils due to their superior performance characteristics, including enhanced oxidation resistance, better thermal stability, and longer service life. Manufacturers are increasingly developing advanced synthetic formulations to meet the evolving requirements of modern compressors, driving the uptake of synthetic compressor oils in various industrial applications. With rising concerns about energy consumption and environmental impact, there is a heightened focus on developing compressor oils that contribute to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Manufacturers are innovating with low-viscosity oils and formulations with reduced frictional losses to optimize compressor performance and minimize energy consumption. Additionally, there is a shift towards eco-friendly compressor oil formulations that comply with environmental regulations and promote sustainable practices in industrial operations.

 

By Base Oil Type: Synthetic Oils (Polyalkylene Glycols (PAGs), Polyalphaolefins (PAOs), Diester and Polyolesters, Phosphate Esters, Silicone Based), Mineral Oil, and Others

 

By Compressor Type: Positive Displacement Compressor (Rotary Compressor and Reciprocating), Dynamic Compressor (Centrifugal Compressor and Axial Compressor).

 

By End-Use Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical, Transportation, Food & Beverages, Oil & Gas, Marine, Pharmaceutical, Metal Fabrication, Mining, Energy, and Others.

 

By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, ANZ, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of Asia Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), and RoW (Middle East and Africa)

 

• Asia-Pacific region dominated the compressor oil market, due to the high consumption of compressor oil in emerging and developing Asian countries such as India, China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, and others.
• Growing demand for compressor oil as they help to reduce production cost in various end-use industries such as chemical & petrochemical, oil & gas, and others. According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), in the United States, chemical exports are expected to grow by US$ 134.5 billion in 2021.
• Increasing demand for synthetic lubricants as they have various properties such as anti-oxidation, excellent thermal stability, excellent viscosity index, and others is estimated to growing the compressor oil market size.

 

 

The synthetic oil segment is projected to witness the highest share of 55% in the compressor oil market in 2023 as it comes with excellent properties such as anti-oxidation and thermal stability. Polyalphaolefins synthetic oil can contribute to an extended service life of machine parts at a low cost.  Synthetic oil provides outstanding viscosity index, high flash point, low pour point, and excellent hydrolytic stability, thus it is widely required in air compressors especially vane and screw compressors. Furthermore, synthetic lubricant improves the fuel efficiency of machine parts and reduced operating costs. Hence, the consumption of synthetic base oil is estimated to influence the market for compressor oil

 

 

Positive displacement compressor type segment held the largest share of 56% in the compressor oil market in 2023 as they have excellent operational efficiency. Positive displacement compressors capture the volume of air in a chamber. They help to reduce the volume of the chamber to compress the air. This type of compressor uses vanes instead of helical blades on a rotor to compress air that enters the cavity. Positive displacement compressor uses a piston for air compression that moves backward and forward. A rotary compressor is a very required positive displacement air compressor type. It sucks air into the cylinder, then closes the valve, and compresses the air with two rotors. These rotors rotate regularly and run through the chamber.  Compressor oils lower the temperature of the operation during the mixture of air and oil. The maximum output of a rotary compressor is mostly 600 horsepower and 1000 horsepower of the reciprocating compressor. Hence, the growing demand for positive displacement compressors is estimated to grow the consumption of compressor oil.

 

 

Chemical & petrochemical sector held the largest share in the compressor oil market in 2023 and is growing at a CAGR of 6.60% during this forecast period of 2024-2030, as compressor oil increases the service of machine, reduces operational cost & power consumption during operation. Thus, the increasing chemical & petrochemical industry is estimated to grow the consumption of compressor oil. Apart from this, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the total natural gas production is projected to contribute 30% and more than 75% in Canada & Mexico, respectively by 2040. Hence, all factors are estimated to grow the consumption of compressor oil. The use of compressor oils in the chemical and petrochemicals industry is to guarantee the untroubled functioning of the machine parts and also help in minimizing the expenses and increasing the lifetime of the machine.

 

 

Asia Pacific dominated the compressor oil market in 2023 with a share of more than 45%. China and India are expected to witness high demand for compressor oil during the forecast period, with the growing need from the oil & gas industry, automotive industry, chemical & petrochemical industry, and others. Compressor oils provide different advantages such as reduces energy consumption, reduces operational cost, longer life, corrosion resistance, synthetic solvency, and others. Thus, these lubricants are widely consumed by end-use sectors. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the total natural gas production is projected to contribute more than 40% in China by 2040. As compressor oils are used in power transmission to machines and engines, so the increasing automotive industry is also estimated to grow the consumption of compressor oil. Additionally, according to the Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China has become a world leader in the electric bus segment which grows in production of electric buses at 34% by 2025. Hence, such factors are estimated to grow the demand for compressor oil in the region.

 

 

 

 

 

Compressor oil lubricants are used for inflating vehicles, cars, and motorcycle tires. These air compressor oil used to transfer power to the machine and engines. Compressor oil is used in the production cycle of the automotive industry due to its ease of maintenance and reduction in operative costs.  Thus, increasing automotive production is estimated to grow the consumption of compressor oil. In 2023, the Australian car market experienced growth despite widely publicized supply issues. A total of 1,081,429 new cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles were delivered, marking the best result since 2018 when 1,153,111 vehicles were sold. Toyota secured the top spot in annual sales, achieving its best result in 14 years. Mazda followed in second place, while Kia achieved its best-ever result for a third-place finish. Notably, battery electric vehicles accounted for 3.1% of sales, and this trend is expected to continue in 2023 with more affordable models from China entering the market1.

Fast forward to 2023, and the Australian new vehicle market has rebounded significantly in the first half of the year, showing 8.2% growth compared to the same period in 2023. Some interesting developments include, Hence, such factors are expected to grow the compressor oil market size

 

 

Positive air compressors such as rotary compressors and reciprocating compressors are widely used as they require a low cost of production. The positive air compressor has a high-pressure ratio, thus it is widely used in refrigerators, chemical plants, automotive cylinders, and hydraulic cylinders. Reciprocating positive displacement air compressors are designed for the double or single chamber, as they use the piston for the constant movement of air in the chamber. Apart from this, rotary compressor such as screw compressor has safety devices that are fully packaged and pre-installed. Hence, as it reduce the production cost, the demand for positive displacement air compressor is estimated to boost from the chemical industry which, in turn, is expected to grow the compressor oil market size.

 

 

 

Synthetic oils are typically created from chemically modified materials such as petroleum components but the base material is always distilled crude oil. Although polyalphaolefin is produced through a synthetic chemical process that originated from ethylene. Ethylene is produced by cracking crude oil. Hence, fluctuation in crude oil prices may hamper market growth. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projected that Brent crude oil prices would average $83 per barrel   in 2023, down from $101/b in 2022. This decline was mainly due to expectations of global oil production outpacing consumption. Another forecast indicated that the Brent price would stay relatively flat through the second quarter of 2023, averaging $85/b, and then decline through the end of the year.

 

 

Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Compressor Oil Market. Major players in the Compressor Oil Market are Chevron U.S.A. Inc, Croda International Plc, Eurol, Exxon Mobil Corporation, FUCHS, HP Lubricants, LUKOIL Marine Lubricants DMCC, OMSC, Royal Dutch Shell plc, Sasol and among others.

Developments:

• In February 2023, Chevron Shipping Company LLC, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, announced an agreement with Sembcorp Marine Repairs & Upgrades Pte. Ltd. to install new technologies to support the energy transition goals and lower carbon footprint of Chevron vessels

Key Market Players:

The Top 5 companies in the Compressor Oil Market are:

1. ExxonMobil
2. Chevron
3. Royal Dutch Shell
4. TotalEnergies 
5. Fuchs Petrolub SE

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