France Automotive Lubricants Market Size

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Study Period | 2015 - 2026 |
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CAGR | 2.37 % |
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Market Concentration | High |
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Largest Share by Vehicle Type | Commercial Vehicles |
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Fastest Growing by Vehicle Type | Motorcycles |
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Market Concentration | High |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
France Automotive Lubricants Market Analysis
The France Automotive Lubricants Market is at 286.41 million liters in 2021 and is projected to register a CAGR of 2.37% to reach 322.02 million liters in 2026. Post the COVID-19 outbreak, vehicle usage in France has significantly dropped due to the restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the virus. The automotive lubricant consumption has witnessed a fall of over 17% in volume, compared to 2019.
- Largest Segment by Vehicle Type - Commercial Vehicles : The highest lubricant consumption level in the French commercial vehicles sector can be attributed to the high average lubricant requirement of the commercial vehicle fleet.
- Fastest Segment by Vehicle Type - Motorcycles : In France, the growth in the demand for motorcycles and mopeds post the COVID-19 outbreak is expected to drive the demand for motorcycle lubricants during the forecast period.
- Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oil is the leading product type due to its high volume requirements and low drain intervals. It is used for high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
- Fastest Segment by Product Type - Hydraulic Fluids : In France, the expected recovery in automotive sales, usage, and production since 2021 is likely to drive the demand for hydraulic fluids during the forecast period.
France Automotive Lubricants Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the France Automotive Lubricants Market according to our research experts:
Largest Segment By Vehicle Type : Commercial Vehicles
- In France, passenger vehicles accounted for a 75.18% share of the total on-road vehicles during 2020, followed by commercial vehicles and motorcycles with 15.96% and 8.86% shares, respectively.
- However, in 2020, the commercial vehicles segment accounted for the highest share of 57% in lubricant consumption. The decline in engine oil consumption due to the increased mass phasing out of diesel-based passenger vehicles, owing to strict emission standards introduced in the country, has led to the dominance of the commercial vehicles segment in the domestic lubricants market.
- The motorcycles segment is expected to record the highest CAGR of 3.89% in lubricant consumption over the forecast period. This growth is expected to be driven by the increase in the sales of motorbikes and the anticipated rise in the average distance traveled per year by motorcycles.

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France Automotive Lubricants Industry Overview
The France Automotive Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 78.11%. The major players in this market are BP PLC (Castrol), ExxonMobil Corporation, Motul, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and TotalEnergies (sorted alphabetically).
France Automotive Lubricants Market Leaders
BP PLC (Castrol)
ExxonMobil Corporation
Motul
Royal Dutch Shell Plc
TotalEnergies
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

France 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.
- June 2021: TotalEnergies and Stellantis group renewed their partnership for cooperation across different segments. Along with the renewal of partnerships with Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles, the new collaboration extends to Opel, and Vauxhall as well. This partnership includes the development and innovation of lubricants, first-fill in Stellantis group vehicles, recommendation of Quartz lubricants, and shared usage of charging stations operated by TotalEnergies, among others.
- May 2021: Shell introduced a two-piece, modern stainless steel container for its lubricant products to test France's Loop reusable shopping platform.
France 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
5. Competitive Landscape
5.1. Key Strategic Moves
5.2. Market Share Analysis
5.3. Company Profiles
5.3.1. Bardahl
5.3.2. BP PLC (Castrol)
5.3.3. CHEVRON CORPORATION
5.3.4. Eni SpA
5.3.5. ExxonMobil Corporation
5.3.6. FUCHS
5.3.7. IGOL
5.3.8. LIQUI MOLY
5.3.9. Motul
5.3.10. Royal Dutch Shell Plc
5.3.11. 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, FRANCE, 2015-2026
- Figure 2:
- COMMERCIAL VEHICLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, FRANCE, 2015-2026
- Figure 3:
- MOTORCYCLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, FRANCE, 2015-2026
- Figure 4:
- PASSENGER VEHICLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, FRANCE, 2015-2026
- Figure 5:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2015-2026
- Figure 6:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 7:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, 2015-2026
- Figure 8:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 9:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, MOTORCYCLES, 2015-2026
- Figure 10:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOTORCYCLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 11:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, 2015-2026
- Figure 12:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, PASSENGER VEHICLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 13:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2015-2026
- Figure 14:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 15:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, ENGINE OILS, 2015-2026
- Figure 16:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, ENGINE OILS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 17:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, GREASES, 2015-2026
- Figure 18:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, GREASES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 19:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, 2015-2026
- Figure 20:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 21:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, TRANSMISSION & GEAR OILS, 2015-2026
- Figure 22:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, TRANSMISSION & GEAR OILS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 23:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2018 - 2021
- Figure 24:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2018 - 2021
- Figure 25:
- FRANCE AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2021
France Automotive Lubricants Industry Segmentation
By Vehicle Type | |
Commercial Vehicles | |
Motorcycles | |
Passenger Vehicles |
By Product Type | |
Engine Oils | |
Greases | |
Hydraulic Fluids | |
Transmission & Gear Oils |
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
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- 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.
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