Lubricant is a fluid substance that lowers friction between surfaces in contact to stop wear and tear. It is prepared with base oils from particular groups and the proper additions, depending on the intended purposes. Automotive lubricants are futuristic technologies that can create durable surfaces, maximize overall efficiency, and comply with environmental standards. They are used to minimize friction between two surfaces of automotive components. Because these lubricants capture heat produced by the moving parts of the vehicle and send it to the sump or cooler, they also help regulate temperature. The most popular uses for oils are in engines, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems.
Canada Automotive Lubricants Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Drivers: The demand for automotive lubricants like engine oils, transmission fluids, and brake fluids is fueled by the Canadian automotive industry, which is one of the country's largest consumers of lubricants. Furthermore, the need for lubricants for machinery and equipment maintenance is a result of Canada's growing industrial operations, which include the mining, manufacturing, and energy industries. Furthermore, as technology advances, lubricant compositions and manufacturing techniques improve, leading to the creation of high-performance lubricants with increased durability and efficiency. Additionally, lubricants are needed for construction machinery and equipment used in infrastructure projects including building roads, buildings, and energy infrastructure.
Challenges: Certain lubricant formulas are restricted in usage due to strict environmental rules involving emissions, waste disposal, and dangerous compounds. As a result, the industry has been forced to produce environmentally acceptable alternatives. Additionally, variations in the cost of additives, base oils, and other raw materials used in the production of lubricants have an effect on the profitability of distributors and manufacturers. In some applications, the need for lubricants is also decreased by the development of alternative technologies like maintenance-free equipment and electric cars. Additionally, the demand for lubricants can be impacted by economic downturns and fluctuations, especially in sectors like manufacturing and the automotive industry that are extremely sensitive to these factors.
Impact of COVID-19 on Canada Automotive Lubricants Market
The COVID-19 pandemic, which struck in 2020 and the first half of 2021, had a devastating impact on the automotive and industrial sectors, causing massive production disruptions and reducing Canadian consumers' purchasing power, all of which hampered the country's lubricants market's progress. However, since these restrictions were lifted, the industry has been performing well.
Canada Automotive Lubricants Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players are; Boss Lubricants, BP PLC (Castrol), Chevron Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation, FUCHS, HollyFrontier (PetroCanada lubricants), Phillips 66 Lubricants, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, TotalEnergies, and Valvoline Inc.
Canada Automotive Lubricants Market Segmentation:
By Product Type: Based on the Product Type, Canada Automotive Lubricants Market is segmented as; Engines Oils, Greases, Hydraulic Fluids, Transmission & Gear Oils.
By Vehicle Type: Based on the Vehicle Type, Canada Automotive Lubricants Market is segmented as; Commercial Vehicles, Motorcycles, Passenger Vehicles.
By End User Industry: Based on the End User Industry, Canada Automotive Lubricants Market is segmented as; Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction, Mining, Marine, Aerospace, Agriculture, Others.
By Region: This research also includes data for Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.