| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Volume (2025) | 63.52 Million liters |
| Market Volume (2030) | 59.71 Million liters |
| CAGR (2025 - 2030) | -1.23% |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Sri Lanka Lubricants Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Sri Lanka Lubricants Market size is estimated at 63.52 million liters in 2025, and is expected to decline to 59.71 million liters by 2030.
- Due to government-imposed lockdowns and limitations, the market in the country has witnessed a dramatic decline during the COVID-19 epidemic. The automobile sector had a slump in 2021 as a result of a car import restriction and the closure of some factories owing to environmental concerns. The market is expected to see an upward trend in the forecasted years.
- Increasing usage of lubricants in automobiles and increasing demand from the agricultural machinery sector are driving market growth. Reduced mining and building activity are projected to stifle market growth. The development of bio-based lubricants is expected to act as an opportunity for the market studied.
Sri Lanka Lubricants Market Trends and Insights
Growing Demand for Heavy Equipment from Agriculture Segment
- Sri Lanka, a small nation, has been an agricultural country for a very long time. The agriculture sector in the country accounts for around 7% of the national GDP, with the fisheries sector accounting for 1.2 percent and the livestock industry accounting for 0.6 percent.
- Tractors, cultivators, plows, harrows, seed drills, transplanters, and other types of agricultural equipment are commonly employed in agriculture. Lubricants such as Engine oils, Hydraulic fluids, Gear oils, Transmission oils, Greases, and other such lubricants are used in various applications in the Agricultural industry to protect them from wear and tear caused due to continuous usage.
- The government of Sri Lanka has issued many policies in order to improve the agricultural sector in the country. As per data published by the Department of Census and Statistics, Government of Sri Lanka, paddy production reached 1462 thousand metric tonnes in 2022.
- With modern agriculture machinery and technology nowadays, farming has improved more like a science than an art. Using technology and machines in agriculture is only for the goal of increasing production and efficiency and making farming more sustainable. The use of such advanced machinery in agriculture is likely to boost the country's lubricant consumption.
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Engine Oils to Dominate the Product Type Segment
- Engine oil is a key lubricant that plays a vital role in the combustion cycle. It is composed of two elements, including base stock and additives. Engine oils are primarily used for the lubrication of engine parts that are constantly in friction.
- Engine oils find applications in various end-user industries, including automotive, power generation, heavy-duty equipment, and other industries. Engine oils reduce the tension between the contact of parts and enhance heat transfer by forming a thin layer between the moving components.
- There are three types of engine oils mineral engine oils, fully synthetic engine oils, and semi-synthetic engine oils. Some of the key roles of engine oil are Lubrication - Engine oil is used to reduce wear and tear of engine parts. Cooling - It acts as a coolant for certain engine parts heated by the combustion and friction between mechanical parts.
- Dissipating heat from engine parts leads to an increase in their overall lifespan and efficiency; Cleaning - Engine oils carry impurities, such as dust and combustion residues, from the engine to the oil filter and prevent engine parts from clogging, Protection against corrosion - In engine parts, the combustion of fuel leads to the formation of corrosive acid, further deteriorating metallic engine parts. Additives such as corrosion inhibitors are added to engine oils to get rid of this corrosion. However, over time, engine oil may oxidize due to direct contact with oxygen, reducing its corrosion-inhibiting capabilities. Therefore, engine oil needs to be changed on a regular basis, and Sealing - Engine oil increases engine sealing, specifically the sealing of pistons and cylinders, by forming protective layers between engine parts and filling respective clearances.
- According to the Department of Motor Traffic of Srilanka, the total vehicle population in the country in May 2022 was 8,341,861 vehicles, which increased from 8,331,702 vehicles at the end of 2021. Around 10,159 vehicles were registered in the country in the first five months of 2022. The increase in vehicle population is expected to boost the demand for lubricants in the country.
- Owing to such suitable functionalities, engine oils are used in passenger vehicles, heavy-duty machinery, and other end-use applications. Therefore, with the growth in the production and sale of vehicles and machinery and growing industrial investments, engine oil consumption will likely increase in Sri Lanka in the coming years.
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Competitive Landscape
The Sri Lanka lubricants market is consolidated in nature, with a few major players occupying a large portion of the market. Some of the major companies (not in any particular order) are Chevron Ceylon Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Laugfs Holdings Limited, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte., and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, among others.
Sri Lanka Lubricants Industry Leaders
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Chevron Ceylon Limited
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Indian Oil Corporation Limited
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Laugfs Holdings Limited
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ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments
- The recent developments pertaining to the major players in the market are covered in the complete study.
Sri Lanka Lubricants Market Report Scope
Lubricant products are made from a combination of base oils and additives. Base oils possess lubricating properties and make up to 90% of the final lubricant product.
The market is segmented by product type and end-user industry. By product type, the market is segmented into engine oil, transmission and gear oils, hydraulic fluid, metalworking fluid, gear oil, grease, and other product types. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into power generation, automotive and other transportation, heavy equipment, metallurgy and metalworking, and other end-user industries.
For each segment, The report offers market size and forecasts in volume (million liters) for all the above segments.
Product Type
| Engine Oil |
| Transmission and Gear Oils |
| Metalworking Fluid |
| Hydraulic Fluid |
| Grease |
| Other Product Types |
End-user Industry
| Power Generation |
| Automotive and Other Transportation |
| Heavy Equipment |
| Metallurgy and Metalworking |
| Other End-user Industries |
| Product Type | Engine Oil |
| Transmission and Gear Oils | |
| Metalworking Fluid | |
| Hydraulic Fluid | |
| Grease | |
| Other Product Types | |
| End-user Industry | Power Generation |
| Automotive and Other Transportation | |
| Heavy Equipment | |
| Metallurgy and Metalworking | |
| Other End-user Industries |
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current Sri Lanka Lubricants Market size?
In 2025, the Sri Lanka Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 63.52 million liters.
Who are the key players in Sri Lanka Lubricants Market?
Chevron Ceylon Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Laugfs Holdings Limited, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited are the major companies operating in the Sri Lanka Lubricants Market.
What years does this Sri Lanka Lubricants Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Sri Lanka Lubricants Market size was estimated at 64.30 million liters. The report covers the Sri Lanka Lubricants Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Sri Lanka Lubricants Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Sri Lanka Lubricants Market Report
Statistics for the 2025 Sri Lanka Lubricants market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Sri Lanka Lubricants analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.
