EU: Lubricating Oil Additive Market 2024

Lubricating Oil Additive Market Size in the EU

In 2023, the EU lubricating oil additive market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Lubricating Oil Additive Production in the EU

In value terms, lubricating oil additive production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Lubricating Oil Additive Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, overseas shipments of additives for lubricating oils decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lubricating oil additive exports shrank to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France represented the key exporter of additives for lubricating oils in the European Union, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Italy (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (X%) and Germany (X%). The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest lubricating oil additive supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lubricating Oil Additive Imports

Imports in the EU

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of additives for lubricating oils decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, lubricating oil additive imports reduced to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons) represented the key importer of additives for lubricating oils, achieving X% of total imports. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by France (X%), Italy (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Spain (X%). Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the additives for lubricating oils imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Spain, France and the Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%) and Sweden (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands, France and Italy saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform