| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Volume (2025) | 1.29 Billion Liters |
| Market Volume (2030) | 1.51 Billion Liters |
| CAGR | 3.15 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
South America Automotive Engine Oils Market Analysis
The South America Automotive Engine Oils Market size is estimated at 1.29 billion liters in 2025, and is expected to reach 1.51 billion liters by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.15% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- Largest Segment by Vehicle Type - Commercial Vehicles : The commercial vehicle segment in the region consumes the majority of engine oil due to the high average engine oil capacity of heavy-duty trucks, pick-up trucks, and buses.
- Fastest Segment by Vehicle Type - Motorcycles : Post COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in demand for used and high-end motorcycles in Brazil and Colombia, which may increase motorcycle engine oil consumption.
- Largest Country Market - Brazil : Brazil has the highest proportion of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles among all South American countries, making it the leading engine oil consumer.
- Fastest Growing Country Market - Colombia : The expected growth in the active vehicle fleet in Colombia, along with the widespread use of mineral oils, is likely to propel the demand for engine oils at a healthy rate.
South America Automotive Engine Oils Market Trends
Largest Segment By Vehicle Type : Commercial Vehicles
- Engine oils are the most used automotive lubricants among all the product types. During 2015-2019, automotive engine oil consumption in South America increased at a CAGR of 1.3%. In 2020, engine oils accounted for around 77.6% of the region's total automotive lubricant consumption volume.
- In 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak resulted in a huge decline in the existing South American vehicle fleet usage due to a fall in business activities. As a result, engine oil consumption in the region decreased suddenly during 2019-2020.
- Along with the expected recovery in sales and production of automobiles, an increase in the penetration of electric vehicles is expected to impact engine oil consumption slightly. Therefore, engine oil consumption is expected to increase at a CAGR of 2.98% during 2021-2026.
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Largest Country : Brazil
- In the South American region, automotive lubricant consumption is the highest in Brazil, followed by Argentina and Colombia. In 2020, Brazil accounted for 60% of the total consumption of CV lubricants in the region, whereas Colombia and Argentina accounted for 11.4% and 6.97%, respectively.
- The restrictions imposed on business and transportation activities after the COVID-19 outbreak negatively affected the CV lubricant consumption across the region in 2020. Argentina was the most affected as it witnessed a 9.67% drop in consumption during 2019-2020, followed by Colombia with a 7.8% drop.
- During 2021-2026, Colombia is likely to be the fastest-growing automotive lubricant market. Colombia is likely to register a CAGR of 4.82%, followed by Argentina and Brazil with an expected CAGR of 3.82% and 3.53%, respectively.
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South America Automotive Engine Oils Industry Overview
The South America Automotive Engine Oils Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 58.92%. The major players in this market are ExxonMobil Corporation, Iconic Lubrificantes, Petrobras, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Terpel (sorted alphabetically).
South America Automotive Engine Oils Market Leaders
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ExxonMobil Corporation
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Iconic Lubrificantes
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Petrobras
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Royal Dutch Shell Plc
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Terpel
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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South America Automotive Engine Oils 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.
- October 2021: Ipiranga stations in Brazil began offering Texaco lubricants, a brand long recommended by major automakers in Brazil and worldwide, over the whole network.
- July 2021: Gulf Oil reached the 80 service station mark in Argentina through which it sells its lubricant products to its customers.
South America Automotive Engine Oils Industry Segmentation
| By Vehicle Type | Commercial Vehicles |
| Motorcycles | |
| Passenger Vehicles | |
| By Country | Argentina |
| Brazil | |
| Colombia | |
| Rest of South America |
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South America Automotive Engine Oils Market Research FAQs
How big is the South America Automotive Engine Oils Market?
The South America Automotive Engine Oils Market size is expected to reach 1.29 billion Liters in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.15% to reach 1.51 billion Liters by 2030.
What is the current South America Automotive Engine Oils Market size?
In 2025, the South America Automotive Engine Oils Market size is expected to reach 1.29 billion Liters.
Who are the key players in South America Automotive Engine Oils Market?
ExxonMobil Corporation, Iconic Lubrificantes, Petrobras, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Terpel are the major companies operating in the South America Automotive Engine Oils Market.
What years does this South America Automotive Engine Oils Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the South America Automotive Engine Oils Market size was estimated at 1.25 billion Liters. The report covers the South America Automotive Engine Oils Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Automotive Engine Oils Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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