Hydraulic Fluid Market Report 2025

This Hydraulic Fluid market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The hydraulic fluid market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.62 billion in 2024 to $9.14 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increased global population, rise in demand for ecologically friendly hydraulic fluids, increased industrialization, increased demand for precision control and safety in automotive systems, and increased focus on reducing component wear and tear.

The hydraulic fluid market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.4 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising generation of crude oil, increasing sales and production of automobiles, regulatory initiatives, rising awareness towards bio-based oils, and growing demand for precision and automation in construction operations. Major trends in the forecast period include advancement in equipment and cost-effectiveness, investments in research and development, technological advancements, industrial automation and digitization, integration of IoT, and data-driven maintenance.

The growth of the hydraulic fluid market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing industrialization. This term refers to the process of economic and social transformation characterized by widespread adoption of industrial methods of production and organization. Advancements in technology, automation, and global demand for manufactured goods are fueling industrialization, resulting in enhanced productivity and economic growth across various regions. Hydraulic fluid plays a crucial role in industrialization by powering machinery and equipment through force transmission and lubrication, ensuring efficient and reliable operation in diverse applications. For example, according to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government statistical agency, industrial production in the European area rose by 0.2% in July 2023 compared to April 2023, indicating the impact of increasing industrialization on the hydraulic fluid market.

Leading companies in the hydraulic fluid market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as heavy-duty machine hydraulic oils, to improve performance, extend equipment lifespan, and meet the rigorous demands of modern industrial applications. These specialized lubricants are designed to withstand extreme pressures and temperatures, facilitating efficient power transfer, minimizing wear, and safeguarding hydraulic system components in heavy machinery. Volvo Construction Equipment, a Sweden-based machine industry company, introduced the HO103 hydraulic oil in May 2022, engineered to enhance performance and durability. This development allows for a 50% increase in service intervals for heavy-duty machines such as crawler excavators, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and reducing maintenance costs and downtime.

In December 2023, Bosch Rexroth AG, a Germany-based engineering company, collaborated with TotalEnergies SE to develop sustainable alternatives to traditional mineral oil-based hydraulic fluids. This partnership focuses on creating biodegradable, fire-resistant water-based hydraulic fluids that offer environmental benefits while delivering performance similar to conventional fluids. TotalEnergies SE, a France-based energy and petroleum company, is a provider of hydraulic fluid participating in this initiative.

Major companies operating in the hydraulic fluid market are Sinopec Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation, Shell Plc, TotalEnergies SE, BP Plc, Chevron Corporation, The Phillips 66 Company, ENI S.p.A., Reliance Industries Limited, Repsol S.A., BASF SE, Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., SK Lubricants Co. Ltd., Dow Inc., Lukoil Oil Co., Caltex Australia Limited, Croda International Plc, FUCHS SE, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Castrol Limited, Quaker Chemical Corp., Valvoline Inc., Gulf Oil Corporation Limited, Gazpromneft Lubricants Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hydraulic fluid market in 2024. The regions covered in the hydraulic fluid market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hydraulic fluid market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Hydraulic fluid serves as a liquid medium to transfer power within hydraulic systems, facilitating lubrication, energy transmission, and sealing functions in machinery. These fluids, commonly formulated from mineral oil or water, incorporate additives aimed at optimizing performance and safeguarding system components.

The principal categories of hydraulic fluid encompass mineral oil, synthetic oil, and bio-based oil. Mineral oil, a clear and odorless liquid derived from petroleum, predominantly consists of hydrocarbons. It finds extensive application across diverse industrial sectors as a coolant and lubricant. The supply chain involves original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and aftermarket services, catering to end-users in sectors such as oil and gas, marine, automotive, aerospace and defense, construction, among others.

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The hydraulic fluid market consists of sales of fire-resistant fluids, antiwear fluids, and high-performance fluids. 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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