Lithium Grease Market by type (Simple and Complex), End-use industry (Automotive & Transportation, Industrial, Building, Mining, Others), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
The lithium grease market is projected to reach USD 4.5 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.1% from USD 3.5 billion in 2022. Lithium Grease (extreme pressure) is an in-organic clay-based grease for plain and rolling bearings operating at temperatures higher than those at which conventional soap-based greases can be used. This grease is amber colored multipurpose grease containing anti-corrosion and extreme pressure additives and is suitable for most conditions especially at elevated temperatures. The grease performance is limited only by the properties of the base oil.
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Market Dynamics
Driver: Increase in demand for automotive in emerging economies to drive the market
The automotive industry is one of the significant consumers of lithium grease. Lithium grease is used in various parts, joints of automobiles, and even in chassis & wheel bearing applications. In emerging markets like China, India, Brazil, and Mexico, the demand for automotive increases due to increased population, increased purchasing power, and rising per capita income. In 2021, according to OICA, more than 71 million vehicles were manufactured across the globe, which is a 5 million rise compared to the previous years.
Restraints: Volatility in price of raw material to affect the market
As raw material prices fluctuate, manufacturers find it challenging to maintain the constant cost of lithium grease. In recent years, there has been a shortage in lithium availability due to high demand from the EV industry. There is a sudden increase in demand for lithium, and hence the prices are rising at a high rate. In addition, there is a constant fluctuation in crude oil prices, which impacts the cost of base oil used in production.
Opportunities: Rise of automation in industries can drive the growth of market
Automation is the use of equipment and technology to automate production systems or processes to boost efficiency by decreasing manual labor. Automation has two main advantages: boosting production activities and reducing human errors. This keeps operations lean, efficient, and productive. There is an increase in the adoption of automation across different industries to increase production and reduce error and production costs.
“Heavy duty lithium grease was the largest source of Lithium Grease market in 2021, in terms of value”
General-purpose grease is suitable for all regular applications, whereas heavy-duty lithium grease is used in applications where the parts are in contact with high load and temperature. Heavy-duty grease is projected to witness significant growth due to the increased use of heavy machinery in construction, mining, and industrial manufacturing.
“The automotive & transportation segment were the largest end-use industry for Lithium Grease market in 2021, in terms of value”
Lithium grease is majorly used in automotive & transportation, industrial, building & construction, and mining. It is suitable for lubrication of a wide range of parts & joints of vehicles; hence as the production of vehicles is increased, the demand for lithium grease is expanding. It is used in the lubrication of electric and hybrid vehicles. Increasing demand for automotive and other vehicles in Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East regions are expected to drive the industry.
“Asia Pacific was the largest market for Lithium Grease in 2021, in terms of value.”
Asia Pacific was the most dominant and fastest-growing market. The region was led by China and is witnessing a surge in demand from the automotive & transportation sector, increasing mining activities, and manufacturing & machinery sector. Countries such as India, and Japan, South Korea, are also expected to increase their manufacturing & construction activities which would further propel the demand.
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Key Market Players
The key players in this market are Shell plc (UK), Phillips 66 (US), Sinopec (China), ExxonMobil Corporation (US), TotalEnergies SE (France), Chevron Corporation (US), PETRONAS Lubricants International Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), PT Pertamina Lubricants (Thailand), ENEOS Corporation (Japan) and RN-Lubricants LLC (Russia). Continuous developments in the market—including new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, agreements, and expansions—are expected to help the market grow. Leading manufacturers of Lithium Grease have opted for new product launches to sustain their market position.
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Scope of the Report
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Report Metric |
Details |
Years considered for the study |
2017-2030 |
Base Year |
2021 |
Forecast period |
2022–2030 |
Units considered |
Volume (Kiloton); Value (USD Billion) |
Segments |
Type, End-use Industry, and Region |
Regions |
Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America |
Companies |
Shell plc (UK), Phillips 66 (US), Sinopec (China), ExxonMobil Corporation (US), TotalEnergies SE (France), Chevron Corporation (US), PETRONAS Lubricants International Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), PT Pertamina Lubricants (Thailand), ENEOS Corporation (Japan) and RN-Lubricants LLC (Russia). |
This report categorizes the global lithium grease market based on type, End-use Industry and region.
On the basis of source, the lithium grease market has been segmented as follows:
- Simple
- Complex
On the basis of end-use industry, the lithium grease market has been segmented as follows:
- Automotive & Transportation
- Industrial
- Building
- Mining
- Others
On the basis of region, the lithium grease market has been segmented as follows:
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North America
- Middle East & Africa
- South America
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the expected growth rate of Lithium Grease market?
The lithium grease market is projected to reach USD 4.5 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.1% from USD 3.5 billion in 2022.
Who are the major key players in Lithium Grease market?
Shell plc (UK), Phillips 66 (US), Sinopec (China), ExxonMobil Corporation (US), TotalEnergies SE (France), Chevron Corporation (US), PETRONAS Lubricants International Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), PT Pertamina Lubricants (Thailand), ENEOS Corporation (Japan) and RN-Lubricants LLC (Russia).
What is the average selling price trend for Lithium Grease market?
Prices are low in Asian countries (primarily China and India) compared to those in Europe and North America due to the low prices of raw materials and the availability of low-cost workforces in Asia Pacific. .
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Table of content
1 Introduction
1.1 Objective of the study
1.2 Market definition
1.3 Market Scope
1.3.1 Years considered for the study
1.4 Currency
1.5 Unit Considered
1.6 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology
2.1 Research Data
2.2 Secondary Data
2.2.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.3 Primary Data
2.3.1 Key data from primary sources
2.3.2 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
2.4 Market Size Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Data Triangulation
2.6 Assumptions
2.7 Limitations
3 Executive Summary
4 Premium Insights
4.1 Opportunities in Lithium Grease Market
4.2 Lithium Grease Market, By Type
4.3 Lithium Grease Market, By End-use Industry
4.4 Lithium Grease Market, By Region
5 Market Overview and Industry Trends
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.4 Challenges
5.3 Supply Chain Analysis
5.3.1 Raw Material Manufacturing
5.3.2 Manufacturers
5.3.3 Distribution
5.3.4 End-Use Industry
5.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
5.4.2 Threat of Substitutes
5.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
5.4.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5.5 Average Selling Price
5.6 Regulatory Landscape
5.7 Industry Outlook
6 Lithium Grease Market, By Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Simple
6.3 Complex
7 Lithium Grease Market, By End-use Industry
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Automotive & Transportation
7.3 Industrial
7.4 Building
7.5 Mining
7.6 Others
8 Lithium Grease Market, By Region
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Asia Pacific
8.2.1 China
8.2.2 India
8.2.3 Japan
8.2.4 South Korea
8.2.5 Indonesia
8.2.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
8.3 North America
8.3.1 U.S.
8.3.2 Canada
8.3.3 Mexico
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Germany
8.4.2 France
8.4.3 Italy
8.4.4 U.K.
8.4.5 Spain
8.4.6 Russia
8.4.7 Poland
8.4.8 Rest of Europe
8.5 Middle East & Africa
8.5.1 UAE
8.5.2 Saudi Arabia
8.5.3 South Africa
8.5.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa
8.6 South America
8.6.1 Brazil
8.6.2 Argentina
8.6.3 Rest of South America
9 Competitive Landscape
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Market Share Analysis
9.3 Company Evaluation Quadrant
9.4 Competitive Situation & Trends
9.4.1 New Product Launches
9.4.2 Contracts & Agreements
9.4.3 Partnerships & Collaborations
9.4.4 Joint Ventures
9.4.5 Expansions
10 Company Profile
10.1 Shell plc
10.1.1 Business Overview
10.1.2 Products Offered
10.1.3 Recent Development
10.1.4 MnM View
10.1.4.1 Key Strengths
10.1.4.2 Strategic choices made
10.1.4.3 Threat from competition
10.2 Phillips 66
10.3 Sinopec
10.4 ExxonMobil Corporation
10.5 TotalEnergies SE
10.6 Chevron Corporation
10.7 PETRONAS Lubricants International Sdn Bhd
10.8 PT Pertamina Lubricants
10.9 ENEOS Corporation
10.10 RN-Lubricants LLC
10.11 List of other key market players
11 Appendix
11.1 Insights from Industry Experts
11.2 Discussion Guide
11.3 Related Reports
The study involved four major activities to estimate the size of lithium grease market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, the peer market, and the parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. Thereafter, the market breakdown and data triangulation procedures were used to estimate the market size of the segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources have been referred to for identifying and collecting information for this study. These secondary sources include annual reports, press releases, investor presentations of companies, white papers, certified publications, trade directories, certified publications, articles from recognized authors, gold standard and silver standard websites, and databases.
Secondary research has been used to obtain key information about the value chain of the industry, monetary chain of the market, the total pool of key players, market classification and segmentation according to industry trends to the bottom-most level, and regional markets. It was also used to obtain information about the key developments from a market-oriented perspective.
Primary Research
The lithium grease market comprises several stakeholders in the value chain, which include raw material suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and end users. Various primary sources from the supply and demand sides of the lithium grease market have been interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information.
The primary interviewees from the demand side include key opinion leaders in end-use sectors. The primary sources from the supply side include manufacturers, associations, and institutions involved in the lithium grease industry.
The breakdown of profiles of the primary interviewees is illustrated in the figure below:
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Market Size Estimation
The top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the lithium grease market.
- The key players in the industry have been identified through extensive secondary research.
- The supply chain of the industry has been determined through primary and secondary research.
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
- All possible parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data.
- The research includes the study of reports, reviews, and newsletters of the key market players, along with extensive interviews for opinions with leaders such as directors and marketing executives.
Lithium Grease Market: Bottom-Up Approach 1
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Data Triangulation
After arriving at the total market size from the estimation process explained above, the overall market has been split into several segments and sub-segments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all the segments and sub-segments, the data triangulation and market breakdown procedures have been employed, wherever applicable. The data has been triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides. Along with this, the market size has been validated by using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches and primary interviews. Hence, for every data segment, there have been three sources—top-down approach, bottom-up approach, and expert interviews. The data was assumed correct when the values arrived from the three sources matched.
Report Objectives
- To define, describe, and forecast the size of the lithium grease market, in terms of value and volume
- To provide detailed information regarding the major factors (drivers, opportunities, restraints, and challenges) influencing the growth of the market
- To estimate and forecast the market size based on type and end-use industry
- To forecast the size of the market with respect to major regions, namely, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa, and South America along with their key countries
- To strategically analyze micromarkets1 with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the overall market
- To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide a competitive landscape of market leaders
- To track and analyze recent developments such as expansions, new product launches, partnerships & agreements, and acquisitions in the market
- To strategically profile key market players and comprehensively analyze their core competencies2
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