
Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
Market Volume (2025) | 166.27 Million Liters |
Market Volume (2030) | 202.68 Million Liters |
CAGR | 4.04 % |
Market Concentration | High |
UAE Lubricants Market Analysis
The Uae Lubricants Market size is estimated at 166.27 million liters in 2025, and is expected to reach 202.68 million liters by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.04% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- Largest Segment by End-user Industry - Automotive : Automotive was the largest end-user segment in the UAE due to the large presence of high-end vehicles and SUVs and higher oil replacement cycles compared to other segments.
- Fastest Segment by End-user Industry - Power Generation : Power generation is the fastest-growing end-user of lubricants in the UAE due to the rising usage of natural gas reactors and wind turbines for energy generation.
- Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Due to the varying engine size of cars, motorcycles, trucks, and buses and the high oil-changing frequencies, engine oil is the most widely used product category in the UAE.
- Fastest Segment by Product Type - Greases : Grease is required for the smooth operation of industrial machinery, and with the country's manufacturing industry growing, grease consumption is likely to expand even faster.
UAE Lubricants Market Trends
Largest Segment By End User : Automotive
- In 2020, the UAE lubricants market was dominated by the automotive segment, which accounted for around 58% of the total lubricant consumption in the country. During 2015-2019, lubricant consumption in the automotive segment increased by around 7.9%.
- In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions led to declined maintenance requirements from several sectors. The major impact was observed in the automotive sector, which recorded a dip of 12.4%, followed by heavy equipment (9.9%), during the year over 2019.
- Power generation is likely to be the fastest-growing end-user sector of the market studied, recording a CAGR of 5.5% over the period 2021-2026, followed by metalworking and metallurgy (3.52%). The increasing vehicle population in the country is likely to drive the consumption of lubricants in the automotive sector.

UAE Lubricants Industry Overview
The Uae Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying around 70%. The major players in this market are ADNOC, Emirates Lube Oil Co. Ltd, EPPCO Lubricants, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and TotalEnergies (sorted alphabetically).
UAE Lubricants Market Leaders
-
ADNOC
-
Emirates Lube Oil Co. Ltd
-
EPPCO Lubricants
-
Royal Dutch Shell Plc
-
TotalEnergies
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

UAE Lubricants Market News
- May 2022: TotalEnergies, NEXUS Automotive Extend Strategic Partnership for a period of five years. As part of this partnership, TotalEnergies Lubricants will be expanding its presence in the burgeoning N! community, which has seen rapid growth in sales from EUR 7.2 billion in 2015 to nearly EUR 35 billion by the end of 2021.
- March 2022: ExxonMobil Corporation company has appointed Jay Hooley as lead managing director of the company.
- January 2022: Effective April 1, ExxonMobil Corporation was organized along three business lines - ExxonMobil Upstream Company, ExxonMobil Product Solutions and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.
UAE Lubricants Industry Segmentation
By End User | Automotive |
Heavy Equipment | |
Metallurgy & Metalworking | |
Power Generation | |
Other End-user Industries | |
By Product Type | Engine Oils |
Greases | |
Hydraulic Fluids | |
Metalworking Fluids | |
Transmission & Gear Oils | |
Other Product Types |
UAE Lubricants Market Research FAQs
How big is the Uae Lubricants Market?
The Uae Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 166.27 million Liters in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.04% to reach 202.68 million Liters by 2030.
What is the current Uae Lubricants Market size?
In 2025, the Uae Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 166.27 million Liters.
Who are the key players in Uae Lubricants Market?
ADNOC, Emirates Lube Oil Co. Ltd, EPPCO Lubricants, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and TotalEnergies are the major companies operating in the Uae Lubricants Market.
What years does this Uae Lubricants Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Uae Lubricants Market size was estimated at 159.55 million Liters. The report covers the Uae Lubricants Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Uae Lubricants Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
Our Best Selling Reports
Lubricant in UAE Industry Report
Statistics for the 2025 Uae Lubricants market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Uae 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.