Africa Automotive Lubricants Market Size

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Study Period: | 2015 - 2026 |
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Largest Share by Vehicle Type: | Commercial Vehicles |
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Largest Share by Country: | Egypt |
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CAGR: | 4.13 % |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Africa Automotive Lubricants Market Analysis
The Africa Automotive Lubricants Market stood at 1.29 billion liters in 2021 and is projected to register a CAGR of 4.13% to reach 1.58 billion liters in 2026.
- Largest Segment by Vehicle Type - Commercial Vehicles : A large number of pickup trucks are employed for freight transportation throughout Africa. Africa's aging CV fleet has increased the demand for lubricants during service.
- Fastest Segment by Vehicle Type - Passenger Vehicles : Since 2020, there has been an increase in demand for used SUVs in African nations like Egypt, which is projected to augment lubricant consumption in passenger vehicles.
- Largest Country Market - Egypt : Egypt is the largest consumer of automotive lubricants among all African countries due to the high proportion of all used vehicles, such as SUVs, LCVs, and motorcycles.
- Fastest Growing Country Market - Morocco : Morocco is the fastest growing automotive lubricant consumer among all major African countries due to its constant growth in domestic production & motor vehicle registrations.
Africa Automotive Lubricants Industry Segmentation
By Vehicle Type | |
Commercial Vehicles | |
Motorcycles | |
Passenger Vehicles |
By Product Type | |
Engine Oils | |
Greases | |
Hydraulic Fluids | |
Transmission & Gear Oils |
By Country | |
Egypt | |
Morocco | |
Nigeria | |
South Africa | |
Rest of Africa |
Africa Automotive Lubricants Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Africa Automotive Lubricants Market according to our research experts:
Largest Segment By Vehicle Type : Commercial Vehicles
- In the African region, the passenger vehicle (PV) segment accounted for almost 55% share among the total number of on-road vehicles during 2020, followed by motorcycles and commercial vehicles with 35% and 10% shares, respectively.
- The commercial vehicles segment accounted for the highest share of about 62% in the total automotive lubricant volume consumption in 2020, followed by the passenger vehicles segment with a share of 34%. During the same year, travel restrictions to curb COVID-19 significantly affected the usage of these vehicles and their lubricant consumption.
- During 2021-2026, the motorcycles lubricants segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR of 5.41%. The recovery of motorcycle sales and the easing of COVID-19-related travel restrictions are likely to be the key factors driving this trend.

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Largest Country : Egypt
- In Africa, automotive lubricant consumption is the highest in Egypt, followed by Nigeria and South Africa. In 2020, Egypt accounted for about 26% of the total automotive lubricant consumption, while Nigeria and South Africa accounted for shares of around 17.5% and 17%, respectively.
- The COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 significantly affected automotive lubricant consumption in many countries in the region. South Africa was the most affected, with a 9% drop, during 2019-2020, whereas Morocco was the least affected, with a 3.4% drop in its automotive lubricant consumption.
- During 2021-2026, Morocco is likely to be the fastest-growing lubricant market, as the consumption is likely to increase at a CAGR of 6.06%, followed by South Africa and Egypt, which are expected to record a CAGR of 3.57% and 3.33%, respectively.

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Africa Automotive Lubricants Industry Overview
The Africa Automotive Lubricants Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 47.57%. The major players in this market are BP PLC (Castrol), Engen Petroleum Ltd, ExxonMobil Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell PLC and TotalEnergies (sorted alphabetically).
Africa Automotive Lubricants Market Leaders
BP PLC (Castrol)
Engen Petroleum Ltd
ExxonMobil Corporation
Royal Dutch Shell PLC
TotalEnergies
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Africa Automotive Lubricants Market News
- January 2022: Effective April 1, ExxonMobil Corporation was organized along three business lines – ExxonMobil Upstream Company, ExxonMobil Product Solutions and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.
- September 2021: Engen has made a ground-breaking development by launching its Engen App for the convenience of its customers. Engen will offer all its products and services through this app, making it easier for the consumers. This is expected to increase the sales of its lubricants and gain brand recognition in the region.
- August 2021: During 2017-2020, OLA Energy invested around EUR 200 million and established 80 new service stations every year across its pan-African network, including Gabon, Morocco, Kenya, Reunion, and Egypt.
Africa Automotive Lubricants Market Report - Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary & Key Findings
2. Introduction
2.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
2.2. Scope of the Study
2.3. Research Methodology
3. Key Industry Trends
3.1. Automotive Industry Trends
3.2. Regulatory Framework
3.3. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
4. Market Segmentation
4.1. By Vehicle Type
4.1.1. Commercial Vehicles
4.1.2. Motorcycles
4.1.3. Passenger Vehicles
4.2. By Product Type
4.2.1. Engine Oils
4.2.2. Greases
4.2.3. Hydraulic Fluids
4.2.4. Transmission & Gear Oils
4.3. By Country
4.3.1. Egypt
4.3.2. Morocco
4.3.3. Nigeria
4.3.4. South Africa
4.3.5. Rest of Africa
5. Competitive Landscape
5.1. Key Strategic Moves
5.2. Market Share Analysis
5.3. Company Profiles
5.3.1. Afriquia
5.3.2. Astron Energy Pty Ltd
5.3.3. BP PLC (Castrol)
5.3.4. Coperative Soceite des Petroleum
5.3.5. Engen Petroleum Ltd
5.3.6. ExxonMobil Corporation
5.3.7. Misr Petroleum
5.3.8. OLA Energy
5.3.9. Royal Dutch Shell PLC
5.3.10. TotalEnergies
6. Appendix
6.1. Appendix-1 References
6.2. Appendix-2 List of Tables & Figures
7. Key Strategic Questions for Lubricants CEOs
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- VEHICLE POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, AFRICA, 2015 - 2026
- Figure 2:
- COMMERCIAL VEHICLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, AFRICA, 2015 - 2026
- Figure 3:
- MOTORCYCLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, AFRICA, 2015 - 2026
- Figure 4:
- PASSENGER VEHICLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, AFRICA, 2015 - 2026
- Figure 5:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2015-2026
- Figure 6:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 7:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, 2015-2026
- Figure 8:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 9:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, MOTORCYCLES, 2015-2026
- Figure 10:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOTORCYCLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 11:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, 2015-2026
- Figure 12:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, PASSENGER VEHICLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 13:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2015-2026
- Figure 14:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 15:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, ENGINE OILS, 2015-2026
- Figure 16:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, ENGINE OILS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 17:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, GREASES, 2015-2026
- Figure 18:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, GREASES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 19:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, 2015-2026
- Figure 20:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 21:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, TRANSMISSION & GEAR OILS, 2015-2026
- Figure 22:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, TRANSMISSION & GEAR OILS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 23:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, BY COUNTRY, 2015-2026
- Figure 24:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY COUNTRY, 2020
- Figure 25:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, EGYPT, 2015-2026
- Figure 26:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, EGYPT, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 27:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, MOROCCO, 2015-2026
- Figure 28:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOROCCO, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 29:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, NIGERIA, 2015-2026
- Figure 30:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, NIGERIA, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 31:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, SOUTH AFRICA, 2015-2026
- Figure 32:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, SOUTH AFRICA, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 33:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, REST OF AFRICA, 2015-2026
- Figure 34:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, REST OF AFRICA, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 35:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2018 - 2021
- Figure 36:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2018 - 2021
- Figure 37:
- AFRICA AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2020
Market Definition
- Vehicle Types - Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles and Motorcycles are considered under the automotive lubricants market.
- Product Types - For the purpose of this study, lubricant products such as engine oils, transmission & gear oils, hydraulic fluids and greases are taken into consideration.
- Service Refill - Service/maintenance refill is considered while accounting the lubricant consumption for each of the vehicle, under the study.
- Factory Fill - First lubricant fill-ups for newly produced vehicles are considered under the study.
Research Methodology
Mordor Intelligence follows a four-step methodology in all our reports.
- Step-1: Identify Key Variables: The quantifiable key variables (industry and extraneous) pertaining to the specific product segment and country are selected from a group of relevant variables & factors based on desk research & literature review; along with primary expert inputs. These variables are further confirmed through regression modeling (wherever required).
- Step-2: Build a Market Model: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
- Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
- Step-4: Research Outputs: Syndicated Reports, Custom Consulting Assignments, Databases & Subscription Platforms