Process Oil Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Type (Waxes, Petroleum Oils, Peptizers), Material (Paraffinic Oils, Non-Carcinogenic, Aromatic Oils), Function (Solvent, Plasticizer, Extender Oil) and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Process Oil Market is accounted for $5.25 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $7.79 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. Process oils are special oils which are used in a wide variety of chemical and technical industries either as raw material component or as an aid to processing. Shell is one of the leading process oil manufacturers and recognises the crucial role that process oils play in your products and operations.

The amount of oil and natural gas a given region produces is not always proportionate to the size of its proven reserves. For example, the Middle East contains approximately 50 percent of the world's proven reserves but accounts for only about 30 percent of global oil production (though this figure is still higher than in any other region). The United States, by contrast, lays claim to less than 2 percent of the world's proven reserves but produces roughly 16 percent of the world's oil. Worldwide, approximately 600 sedimentary basins are known to exist. About 160 of these have yielded oil, but only 26 are significant producers, and 7 of these accounts for more than 65 percent of the total known oil. Exploration has occurred in another 240 basins, but discoveries of commercial significance have not been made.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing tire manufacturing industry

The modern trends in the tire industry comprise fine tolerances in the tire manufacturing process, usage of radial tires to decrease fuel consumption of vehicles, low rolling resistance tires, and focus on improving traction and road performance of tires to increase the fuel efficiency of vehicles. Process oils are among the key ingredients used in tire manufacturing. Global tire consumption is directly dependent on the growth of the automotive industry. The production of vehicles directly affects the demand for tires globally. Thus, the growth of the global automotive industry is anticipated to motivate the market.

Restraint:

Inconsistent price of crude oil

Through the distillation process this oils are extracted by refining crude oil. Light distillates of crude oil are refined to manufacture products such as gasoline and diesel, while heavy distillates are used to manufacture base oils and process oils. Thus, fluctuations in the price of crude oil impact the profit margin of the companies that are in the production of process oil. Stiff competition in the market and the fluctuating prices of crude oil has resulted in low margins for their producers and distributors.

Opportunity:

Rising demand for green process oils

Green process oils are a group of aromatic paraffinic oils, which are known to have aromatic PCAs of less than 3%. As the environmental index recommends PCA of <3%, these oils are used mostly in developing countries and by the world's most trusted automobile brands. TDAE process oils are green process oils with high aromatic content. These oils are non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, and environmentally friendly. TDAE process oils can be used as substitutes for existing aromatic oils. All these factors are expected to lead to increased consumption of process oils to produce high-quality tires and rubbers across the globe which in turn creates opportunities for the market.

Threat:

Limitation on use of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon & availability of substitutes

Due to limitations on the usage of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, rise in the implementation of the European union directive 2005/69/EC banning the use of polycyclic aromatic and increase in the use of alternatives like soybean oil in tire manufacturing are the major factors among others acting as threat, and will further challenge the growth of market in the forecast period mentioned above.

Polymer segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The polymer segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. Process oils are utilized in the polymer industry as plasticizing agents, catalyst carriers, extender oils, mold release agents, and pigment-dispersing agents. These oils improve a plastic's wetting properties, expanding the range of substrates that can be used and generating a more flexible plastic.

The Naphthenic Oils segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The naphthenic segment is projected to be the highest segment, as they are widely used for the manufacturing of various products. Being rich in aromatic hydrocarbons, the oil displays a high solvency advantage for certain types of additives. In the tire industry, it works as extender oil in tire rubber and oil-extended polymers. Naphthenic oil for the anti-caking system of fertilizer pellets contribute to a more attractive product.

Region with highest share:

The Asia Pacific is projected to hold the highest market share, which can be accredited to rising disposable income, which has resulted in the surging demand for automobiles and personal care products, thereby, driving the growth of the market. Moreover, the region is the leader in the market, and this dominance is expected to continue during the forecast period as well. Additionally, the growing rubber and tire industries in emerging countries of Asia Pacific are predictable to drive the growth of the market.

Region with highest CAGR:

Europe is projected to have the highest CAGR, As Europe accounts for the highest consumption of aromatic process oil. Moreover, the growing automotive industry, the rising personal care industry, and the increasing demand for low viscosity oils mainly drive the market in Europe. Germany holds the largest market share in the European market. The country dominates the automobile sector. Moreover, significant investments made for capacity expansion in the rubber & plastic industry in the country are also predicted to fuel the growth of the process oil market.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Process Oil Market include Total S.A, San Joaquin Refining Co., Inc., Royal Dutch Shell plc., Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Panama Petrochem Ltd, ORGKHIM BIOCHEMICAL HOLDING, Nynas AB, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Ergon Inc., Chevron Corp, Behran Oil Co.

Key developments:

In January 2022: Exxon Mobil announced that with SABIC they decided to proceed with the construction of a chemical facility and a 1.8 million metric ton ethane steam cracker in San Patricio County, Texas, leading to thousands of high-paying jobs and billions in economic output.

In October 2021: Chevron Global Energy Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US-headed Chevron Corporation, signed an agreement with Neste Oyj to acquire its Nexbase brand. The agreement covered a combination of share and asset deals forming Neste's entire global base oils business, its premium brand, Nexbase, all the formulation coverage associated with the brand, and a global marketing and distribution platform. The parties also agreed on a long-term offtake for Neste's base oil supply from Porvoo, Finland.

In June 2019: Idemitsu has launched a new lubricant production plant in Huizhou, China, which will be the company's second in the country, with a capacity of 120,000 kiloliters per year. Idemitsu Kosan aims to develop and improve its marketing and supply chain in China as part of its vision to expand and place emphasis on its growing lubricants business as a global supplier.

Types Covered:

• Waxes
• Petroleum Oils
• Peptizers
• Liquid Polymers
• Fatty Acid Derivatives

Materials Covered:

• Paraffinic Oils
• Non-Carcinogenic
• Aromatic Oils
• Naphthenic Oils

Functions Covered:

• Solvent
• Plasticizer
• Extender Oil
• Defoamer

Technologies Covered:

• Gas to Liquid
• Convention Route
• Bio-Based

Applications Covered:

• Personal care
• Textile
• Rubber & tire
• Polymer
• Plastics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Paints & Coatings
• Adhesives & Sealants

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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