Gear Oil Market Report 2025

The gear oil market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $8.6 billion in 2024 to $8.84 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to focus on equipment maintenance and longevity, regulatory standards and specifications, heavy machinery and industrial equipment demand, advancements in manufacturing processes, automotive industry growth.

The gear oil market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.18 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards environmentally friendly lubricants, industrial automation, and machinery demand, focus on energy efficiency, industry standards and specifications. Major trends in the forecast period include focus on performance enhancement, innovative synthetic and high-performance oils, industry-specific formulations, digitalization and predictive maintenance, focus on maintenance and condition monitoring.

The gear oil market is anticipated to experience significant growth, propelled by the expanding automotive industry. Gear oil plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a vehicle's drivetrain and safeguarding essential internal components from wear and heat damage. As an illustration, in August 2023, total vehicle production in the United States surged to 11.77 million units, marking an increase from 10.91 million units in June. This surge in production underlines the pivotal role of gear oil in sustaining the efficiency and longevity of automotive systems, thereby driving the growth of the gear oil market.

The gear oil market is set to be propelled by the growth of the construction industry. Gear oil plays a vital role in lubricating gears and bearings in construction equipment, ensuring smooth operation, reducing friction, and extending the lifespan of critical components. In the fourth quarter of 2022, quarterly construction production increased by 0.3% compared to the third quarter of 2022, with an annual production growth of 5.6% in 2022 compared to 2021. This growth in construction activities underscores the increasing demand for gear oil in maintaining the operational efficiency of construction equipment, thereby contributing to the gear oil market's expansion.

Major companies in the gear oil market are focusing on developing high-quality industrial gear oils to enhance equipment efficiency, increase durability, reduce downtime, and address the evolving lubrication needs of industries, particularly in extreme conditions. High-end industrial gear oils are premium lubricants formulated for industrial machinery, offering superior performance under demanding operational circumstances. These oils incorporate advanced additives that safeguard against wear, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of gear systems. For example, in July 2024, Jiangsu Lopal Technology Co. Ltd., a China-based company, introduced Lopal G2 Heavy Duty Industrial Closed Gear Oil. This product is designed to extend machinery service life by minimizing wear, which is essential for decreasing downtime and maintenance costs. The new formulation provides substantial support for high-load applications, ensuring reliable performance even in extreme conditions.

Major companies in the gear oil market are adapting to changing trends in the automotive industry, particularly the rise of electric vehicles (EVs). In response to the growing need for specialized lubricants, companies are developing innovative products such as specialized EV transmission fluids. Castrol, a UK-based oil company, introduced its first dedicated EV Transmission Fluids, D1 and D2. These fully synthetic fluids are designed for workshops certified to service EV powertrains, enhancing gear and bearing protection for transmissions with dry e-motors. The goal is to extend the drivetrain life and increase the range of electric vehicles, aligning with the evolving automotive landscape.

In April 2023, The Fuchs Group, a US-based company specializing in gear oils, acquired Lubcon International for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Fuchs Group to expand its portfolio by integrating Lubcon's expertise in the gear oils sector. Lubcon International is a Nigeria-based company that also offers gear oils.

Major companies operating in the gear oil market are ExxonMobile Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Chevron Corporation, BP PLC, Total S.A, Sinopec Group, Idemitsu Kosan Company Ltd., Fuchs Petrolub SE, Petrochina Company Limited, Gazprom Neft PJSC, Shell International B.V., China Petrochemical Corporation, Phillips 66 Company, Saudi Arabian Oil Co., Castrol Limited, Liqui Moly GmbH, Calumet Specialty Products Partners, Morris Lubricants, Penrite Oil Company, Carl Bechem GmbH, Valvoline Inc., Peak Lubricants Pty. Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, Kemipex Group, Lukoil Oil Company, Gulf Oil Corporation Limited, Pennzoil Company, Quaker Chemical Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the gear oil market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the gear oil market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the gear oil market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Gear oil is a lubricating fluid designed to reduce friction and wear on gear tooth surfaces, dissipate heat generated during gear operation, and protect gear components in gearboxes from corrosion.

The main types of gear oil products include transportation and industrial gear oils. Transportation gear oil is a specialized lubricant formulated for use in transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials in cars and trucks. Various base oils are employed in the production of gear oils, including mineral oil, synthetic oil, semi-synthetic oil, and bio-based oil. These gear oils find applications across a range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, mining, and various other end-user sectors.

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The gear oil market consists of sales of polyalphaolefins (PAOs), esters oils, and polyglycols. 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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