Italy Automotive Lubricants Industry Overview

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Study Period: | 2015 - 2026 |
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Largest Share by Vehicle Type: | Commercial Vehicles |
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Fastest Growing by Vehicle Type: | Passenger Vehicles |
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CAGR: | 2.52 % |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Italy Automotive Lubricants Market Analysis
The Italy Automotive Lubricants Market is at 224.81 million liters in 2021 and is projected to register a CAGR of 2.52% to reach 254.61 million liters in 2026. Post the COVID-19 outbreak, there was a decline in the usage of the existing vehicle fleet in the country. As a result, in 2020, lubricant consumption in the country declined by over 13% in volume, compared to 2019.
- Largest Segment by Vehicle Type - Commercial Vehicles : In Italy, the high average lubricant requirement of commercial vehicles has contributed to the highest lubricant consumption in the country's commercial vehicles sector.
- Fastest Segment by Vehicle Type - Passenger Vehicles : The expected recovery of passenger vehicle sales and production and the resurgence in travel needs are likely to drive the demand for 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 - Transmission & Gear Oils : In Italy, the expected recovery in automotive sales and production since 2021 is likely to drive the demand for transmission oils in the country during the forecast period.
Italy Automotive Lubricants Industry Segments
By Vehicle Type | |
Commercial Vehicles | |
Motorcycles | |
Passenger Vehicles |
By Product Type | |
Engine Oils | |
Greases | |
Hydraulic Fluids | |
Transmission & Gear Oils |
Italy Automotive Lubricants Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Italy Automotive Lubricants Market according to our research experts:
Largest Segment By Vehicle Type : Commercial Vehicles
- In Italy, passenger vehicles accounted for a 73.6% share of the total number of on-road vehicles during 2020. The commercial vehicles segment accounted for the largest share of 50.47% in the consumption of lubricants in 2020.
- The passenger vehicles segment's share in lubricant consumption recorded a significant drop due to the reducing passenger vehicles sales during the COVID-19 outbreak. Since freight transportation was considered an essential activity and exempted from travel restrictions, the commercial vehicles segment faced comparatively minor impact from the COVID-19 outbreak.
- The passenger vehicles segment is likely to recover from the impacts of the pandemic and semiconductor shortage, recording the highest growth of about 3.59% over the forecast period. Such a trend is expected, assuming a healthy recovery in passenger vehicle sales from the end of 2020.

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Italy Automotive Lubricants Market Competitor Analysis
The Italy Automotive Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 70.51%. The major players in this market are BP PLC (Castrol), Eni SpA, PETRONAS Lubricants International, Q8Oils and Royal Dutch Shell Plc (sorted alphabetically).
Italy Automotive Lubricants Market Top Players
BP PLC (Castrol)
Eni SpA
PETRONAS Lubricants International
Q8Oils
Royal Dutch Shell Plc
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Italy Automotive Lubricants Market Recent Developments
- 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.
- April 2021: FUCHS Lubricants unveiled TITAN GT1 FLEX C23 SAE 5W-30, a new high-performance engine oil for use in passenger cars and vans.
Italy 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. Eni SpA
5.3.4. ExxonMobil Corporation
5.3.5. FUCHS
5.3.6. LIQUI MOLY
5.3.7. Motul
5.3.8. PETRONAS Lubricants International
5.3.9. Q8Oils
5.3.10. Ra.M.Oil SpA
5.3.11. Repsol
5.3.12. Rilub
5.3.13. Royal Dutch Shell Plc
5.3.14. 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, ITALY, 2015 - 2026
Figure 2:
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, ITALY, 2015 - 2026
Figure 3:
MOTORCYCLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, ITALY, 2015 - 2026
Figure 4:
PASSENGER VEHICLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, ITALY, 2015 - 2026
Figure 5:
ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2015-2026
Figure 6:
ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, 2015-2026
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, MOTORCYCLES, 2015-2026
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOTORCYCLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, 2015-2026
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, PASSENGER VEHICLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2015-2026
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, ENGINE OILS, 2015-2026
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, ENGINE OILS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, GREASES, 2015-2026
Figure 18:
ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, GREASES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, 2015-2026
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, TRANSMISSION & GEAR OILS, 2015-2026
Figure 22:
ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, TRANSMISSION & GEAR OILS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
Figure 23:
ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2018 - 2021
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ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2018 - 2021
Figure 25:
ITALY AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2019
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-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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