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Forestry lubricants are specialized oils and greases designed to protect and enhance the performance of machinery and equipment used in the forestry industry. These lubricants are formulated to endure the harsh environmental conditions typical of forestry operations, such as extreme temperatures, heavy loads, and exposure to dirt, moisture, and debris.
The main types of forestry lubricant products include synthetic, synthetic blend, bio-based, mineral, and other variants. Synthetic lubricants are artificially created from chemical compounds to enhance efficiency and reduce wear on machinery operating under demanding conditions. These lubricants are applied in various areas such as engines, transmissions and gears, hydraulics, greasing, chain oils or saw guide oils, paper machine oils, and more. They are used by several end-users, including sawmills, wood product manufacturers, biomass pellet mills, pulp mills, paper and paperboard mills, harvesting or logging operations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have influenced the forestry lubricants market by increasing costs of imported base oils, additives, and blending equipment. Logging, sawmills, and pulp processing segments are most affected, especially in north america and europe. Higher tariffs have raised lubricant pricing and operational expenses. However, tariffs are encouraging regional lubricant blending and increased adoption of locally sourced bio based lubricants.
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The forestry lubricants market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $4.96 billion in 2025 to $5.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of forestry mechanization, equipment maintenance needs, mineral oil usage, expansion of logging activities, demand for machinery protection.
The forestry lubricants market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability mandates, adoption of bio lubricants, automation in forestry, equipment efficiency optimization, stricter environmental norms. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use of bio based forestry lubricants, growing demand for heavy duty equipment oils, expansion of mechanized logging operations, increased focus on equipment longevity, adoption of environmentally friendly lubricants.
The rising demand for forestry equipment is expected to drive the growth of the forestry lubricant market in the coming years. Forestry equipment includes the tools and machinery used to manage, harvest, process, and transport forest products. The demand for forestry equipment is influenced by factors such as increasing timber demand, the adoption of sustainable forestry practices, and overall economic growth. Forestry lubricants help reduce friction and protect against corrosion, thereby extending equipment life and reducing maintenance costs while improving fuel efficiency and productivity under harsh operating conditions. For instance, in September 2025, according to a report published by Forest Research, a UK-based government research agency, global forests recorded the removal of approximately 3.9 billion cubic meters (under-bark) of wood in 2023. Therefore, the growing demand for forestry equipment is driving the growth of the forestry lubricant market.
Key companies in the forestry lubricants market are concentrating on developing advanced products, such as biobased hydrocarbon oils, to minimize environmental impact and enhance sustainability while maintaining high performance in demanding forestry environments. Biobased hydrocarbon oils are lubricants derived from renewable biological sources, offering an eco-friendly alternative that reduces the carbon footprint and ecological effects associated with lubricant use. For instance, in February 2024, Kraton Corporation, a US-based chemical company, introduced SYLVASOLV, a lubricant made from crude tall oil (CTO), a byproduct of the Kraft pulp industry. This CTO is sourced from sustainably managed trees to avoid competing with food crops and to reduce the carbon footprint. The versatile SYLVASOLV product line is utilized across various industries, including fertilizer coatings and crop protection. SYLVASOLV 1000 is especially effective in improving dust control and anti-caking properties. These oils provide high solvency power, reduced viscosity, and excellent performance at low temperatures, offering greater flexibility and safety in formulation.
In March 2023, Aramco, a petroleum refinery company based in Saudi Arabia, acquired Valvoline Inc.'s global products business, known as Valvoline Global Operations (VGO), for $2.65 billion. This acquisition is intended to expand Aramco's downstream operations and strengthen its global presence in the lubricants market. Valvoline Inc. is a US-based lubricant manufacturer that produces lubricants for agricultural machinery and forestry equipment, including Bio-Lical lubricating grease.
Major companies operating in the forestry lubricants market are Exxon Mobil Corporation, Shell plc, Chevron Corporation, Repsol SA, The Lubrizol Corporation, FUCHS PETROLUB SE, Quaker Chemical Corporation, LIQUI MOLY GmbH, Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc., Gulf Oil International Ltd., Penrite Oil Co Pty Ltd., Cortec Corporation, ADDINOL Lube Oil GmbH, RSC Bio Solutions, Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertrieb GmbH, Exol Lubricants Limited, TotalEnergies New Zealand Limited, BioBlend Renewable Resources LLC, KLONDIKE Lubricants Corporation, Tetrosyl Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the forestry lubricants market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the forestry lubricants market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the forestry lubricants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The forestry lubricants market consists of sales of hydraulic fluids, greases, engine oils, and gear oils. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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