Quenching Oil Global Market Report 2026

Quenching oil is a specialized lubricant used in metal heat treatment processes to regulate the cooling rate of heated metal components. It plays a vital role in improving the hardness, strength, and durability of metals by either rapidly or gradually lowering their temperature, depending on the desired mechanical properties. These oils are blended with additives to enhance oxidation stability, reduce sludge formation, and ensure uniform cooling, helping to minimize distortions or cracks in metal parts.

The primary types of quenching oil include ordinary quenching oil, quick quenching oil, speeding quench oil, quick and bright quenching oil, and others. Ordinary quenching oils are mineral-based fluids used for general heat treatment, providing standard cooling but lacking the precision needed for advanced processes. They are made from various types of oils such as mineral oil, synthetic oil, and semi-synthetic oil, with different viscosities low, medium, and high suitable for several industries, including metal, automotive, construction, and more.

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 affected the quenching oil market by increasing costs of imported base oils, specialty additives, and refining intermediates used in formulation. These impacts are particularly visible in automotive and metal processing industries across asia pacific and europe. Higher raw material costs have influenced lubricant pricing and operating expenses for heat treatment facilities. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging local oil blending, alternative sourcing of additives, and innovation in synthetic and bio based quenching oil formulations.

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The quenching oil market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.57 billion in 2025 to $6.82 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in metal heat treatment activities, widespread use in steel hardening, expansion of automotive manufacturing, availability of mineral oil based quenchants, demand for improved mechanical strength.

The quenching oil market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising electric vehicle component production, growth in precision engineering industries, increasing adoption of bio based quench oils, advancements in additive technologies, expansion of industrial automation. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for controlled heat treatment processes, increased use of synthetic and semi synthetic quench oils, rising adoption in automotive component manufacturing, focus on oxidation resistant and low sludge oils, expansion of precision metal processing.

The growth of the metalworking industry is expected to drive the expansion of the quenching oil market. The metalworking industry involves processes such as shaping, cutting, welding, and assembling metal materials to create products and components for various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and electronics. This growth is fueled by factors such as the increasing demand for advanced manufacturing techniques and the rising need for high-quality metal products. Quenching oil is used in the metalworking industry to rapidly cool and harden metal components, improving their strength and durability. For example, in February 2025, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), a UK government agency, projected that offshore wind projects would require 25 million tonnes of plate steel by 2050, representing a £21 ($13.31) billion market opportunity for steel producers in the UK. Therefore, the expansion of the metalworking industry is driving the growth of the quenching oil market.

Companies in the quenching oil market are focusing on developing advanced heat treatment oil solutions to meet the increasing demands of precision manufacturing processes. Heat treatment oil is a specialized oil used in the heat treatment of metals, particularly during quenching, to rapidly cool heated metal components. This oil controls the cooling rate, which is essential for achieving the desired hardness, strength, and mechanical properties of the material. For example, in February 2023, Solar Atmospheres, Inc., a U.S.-based heat treatment company, received approval for the oil quenching of alloy steels according to Boeing's specification BAC 5617. The Neo vacuum chamber uses thermocouples to heat parts, which are then transferred to a vacuum-protected vestibule within 20 seconds. Finally, a maximum load of 2,000 pounds is immersed in a 3,000-gallon agitated oil quench bath.

In July 2024, Metex Heat Treating Ltd., a Canada-based heat-treating company, acquired Exactatherm Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing Metex Heat Treating Ltd.'s capabilities and expanding its offerings across various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, nuclear, and tool and die industries. Exactatherm Ltd. is a Canada-based provider of vacuum oil quench heat treatment services.

Major companies operating in the quenching oil market are Chevron Corporation, Phillips 66 Company, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., ENI Oil Products, Idemitsu Kosan Co.Pvt.Ltd., ENEOS Industrial, Fuchs SE, Valvoline Global Operations, Castrol Limited, Gulf Oil-Houghton, D-A Lubricant Company, Gazpromneft - Lubricants Ltd., Nanjing Kerun Lubricants Co. Ltd., Gandhar Oil Refinery, Hardcastle Petrofer, Paras Lubricants Limited, BP Lubricants Private Limited, SMK PetroChemicals Pvt. Ltd., PetroLabs India Pvt. Ltd., LODHA Petro, Eastern Petroleum Pvt. Ltd, Arabian Petroleum Ltd., Dana Lubricants, Frank Alkanes Ind Pvt Limited, Ruhani industries

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the quenching oil market in 2025. The regions covered in the quenching oil market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the quenching oil market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The quenching oil market consists of sales of hot quenching oils, bio-based and synthetic quenching oils, and martempering and austempering 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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This report focuses quenching oil market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Ordinary Quenching Oil; Quick Quenching Oil; Speeding Quench Oil; Quick And Bright Quenching Oil; Other Products
• 2) By Viscosity: Low Viscosity; Medium Viscosity; High Viscosity
• 3) By Application: Metal Industry; Automotive; Construction; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Ordinary Quenching Oil: Mineral-Based Quenching Oil; Synthetic Ordinary Quenching Oil
• 2) By Quick Quenching Oil: High-Performance Quick Quenching Oil; Additive-Enhanced Quick Quenching Oil
• 3) By Speeding Quench Oil: Ultra-Fast Cooling Quench Oil; Accelerated Quenching Oil
• 4) By Quick And Bright Quenching Oil: Low-Residue Bright Quenching Oil; Oxidation-Resistant Bright Quenching Oil
• 5) By Other Products: Water-Soluble Quenching Oil; Bio-Based Quenching Oil; Polymer Quenchants
• Companies Mentioned: Chevron Corporation; Phillips 66 Company; Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.; ENI Oil Products; Idemitsu Kosan Co.Pvt.Ltd.; ENEOS Industrial; Fuchs SE; Valvoline Global Operations; Castrol Limited; Gulf Oil-Houghton; D-A Lubricant Company; Gazpromneft - Lubricants Ltd.; Nanjing Kerun Lubricants Co. Ltd.; Gandhar Oil Refinery; Hardcastle Petrofer; Paras Lubricants Limited; BP Lubricants Private Limited; SMK PetroChemicals Pvt. Ltd.; PetroLabs India Pvt. Ltd.; LODHA Petro; Eastern Petroleum Pvt. Ltd; Arabian Petroleum Ltd.; Dana Lubricants; Frank Alkanes Ind Pvt Limited; Ruhani industries
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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