Market Overview
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
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| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Volume (2025) | 94.19 Million Liters |
| Market Volume (2030) | 113.06 Million Liters |
| Growth Rate (2025 - 2030) | 3.72% CAGR |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
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UAE Automotive Lubricants Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The UAE Automotive Lubricants Market size is estimated at 94.19 million liters in 2025, and is expected to reach 113.06 million liters by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.72% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- Largest Segment by Vehicle Type - Passenger Vehicles : UAE operates a large active passenger vehicle parc. As a result, this sector's lubricant consumption accounts for the highest share in the overall lubricant market.
- Fastest Segment by Vehicle Type - Commercial Vehicles : The resurgence in economic activity, supported by the need for engine oils for the existing fleet in UAE, is likely to drive the demand for commercial vehicle lubricants.
- Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oils form the leading product type due to their high volume requirements and shorter drain intervals. They are used in high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
- Fastest Segment by Product Type - Greases : In UAE, the predicted rebound in automotive vehicle imports and sales beginning in 2021 is expected to increase the grease consumption at a steady rate in the coming years.
UAE Automotive Lubricants Market Trends and Insights
Largest Segment By Vehicle Type : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Passenger Vehicles</span>
- In UAE, passenger vehicles (PV) accounted for the largest share of 88.24% in the total number of on-road vehicles in 2020, followed by commercial vehicles (CV) and motorcycles (MCs), with a share of 10.16% and 1.60%, respectively.
- The PV segment accounted for the highest share of around 74.3% in total automotive lubricant consumption in 2020, followed by CV (25.5%) and MC (0.18%), respectively. In 2020, COVID-19 outbreak led to notable dip in lubricants consumption, where MC lubricant consumption recorded highest dip of 16.28%, followed by PV (12.88%) and CV (11.11%).
- The commercial vehicles segment is projected to be the fastest-growing lubricant consumer, with a CAGR of 3.88% over the period 2021-2026. The growth is expected to be driven by recovery in the sales and average annual distance travelled by commercial vehicles in near future.
Competitive Landscape
The UAE Automotive Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 71.26%. The major players in this market are ADNOC, Emirates Lube Oil Co. Ltd, EPPCO Lubricants, Royal Dutch Shell PLC and TotalEnergies (sorted alphabetically).
UAE Automotive Lubricants Industry Leaders
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ADNOC
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Emirates Lube Oil Co. Ltd
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EPPCO Lubricants
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Royal Dutch Shell PLC
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TotalEnergies
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry 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.
- April 2021: Motul launched two engine oils, namely CLASSIC EIGHTIES 10W-40 and CLASSIC NINETIES 10W-30, for classic cars manufactured between the 1970s and 2000s.
- March 2021: Hyundai Motor Company and Royal Dutch Shell PLC announced a five-year global business cooperation agreement, with a new focus on clean energy and carbon reduction, to help Hyundai continue its transformation as a Smart Mobility Solution Provider.
UAE Automotive Lubricants Market Report Scope
By Vehicle Type
| Commercial Vehicles |
| Motorcycles |
| Passenger Vehicles |
By Product Type
| Engine Oils |
| Greases |
| Hydraulic Fluids |
| Transmission & Gear Oils |
| By Vehicle Type | Commercial Vehicles |
| Motorcycles | |
| Passenger Vehicles | |
| By Product Type | Engine Oils |
| Greases | |
| Hydraulic Fluids | |
| Transmission & Gear Oils |
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
How big is the Uae Automotive Lubricants Market?
The Uae Automotive Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 94.19 million Liters in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.72% to reach 113.06 million Liters by 2030.
What is the current Uae Automotive Lubricants Market size?
In 2025, the Uae Automotive Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 94.19 million Liters.
Who are the key players in Uae Automotive Lubricants Market?
ADNOC, Emirates Lube Oil Co. Ltd, EPPCO Lubricants, Royal Dutch Shell PLC and TotalEnergies are the major companies operating in the Uae Automotive Lubricants Market.
What years does this Uae Automotive Lubricants Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Uae Automotive Lubricants Market size was estimated at 90.69 million Liters. The report covers the Uae Automotive Lubricants Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Uae Automotive Lubricants Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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