Automotive lubricants play an important part in keeping a vehicle running smoothly and safely. They are generated from a variety of basic oils. Mineral-based lubricants are widely utilised over the world due to their ease of availability. However, the use and popularity of synthetic or bio-based lubricants has grown rapidly, revolutionising the market. Consumers have benefited from technological advances in a variety of ways, including longer oil drain and service intervals, improved fuel efficiency, and a longer warranty period.
Kenya Automotive Lubricants Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Driving Factors- Government regulatory bodies are more concerned with lubricants being environmentally friendly than they are with optimal performance as companies pursue greener goals. Growing interest in the impact of lubricating oils on the environment and health motivates research centres and industries to innovate for fully biodegradable, lubricating oils made up of natural ingredients. Governments are encouraging companies to use greener lubricants because these lubricants have high-performance substances to be efficient and less environmentally damaging when emitted into the surrounding environment.
Challenges- The existence of fake lubricants on the market threatens legitimate product producers and slows down the expansion of the industry. Furthermore, lubricant producers' income is impacted by fluctuations in the price of raw materials like base oils and additives. Regulations pertaining to the disposal of spent lubricants and environmental considerations also present difficulties for the sector.
Impact of COVID-19 on Kenya Automotive Lubricants Market
The COVID-19 epidemic affected the Kenyan lubricant business in a variety of ways. Demand fell during the lockdown because of fewer economic activity and travel restrictions. But as business operations picked back up, the market saw a rebound. The pandemic also brought attention to the necessity of lubricants that are dependable and preventive maintenance in order to guarantee continuous performance.
Kenya 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 such as Galana Energies Limited, Hass Petroleum, Kenol & Kobil, National Oil Corporation of Kenya, Energizing Kenya, OLA Energy, Oryx Energies, Sepyana Oil East Africa Ltd, Sinopec, TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya PLC, Vivo Energy (Shell) and Others.
Kenya Automotive Lubricants Market Segmentation:
By Product Type: Based on the Product Type, Kenya Automotive Lubricants Market is segmented as; Engine Oil, Transmission & Hydraulic Fluids, Gear Oil, Grease, Chain Oil, Brake Fluids, Others.
By Vehicle Type: Based on the Vehicle Type, Kenya Automotive Lubricants Market is segmented as; ICE Vehicles EV.
By Composition: Based on the Composition, Kenya Automotive Lubricants Market is segmented as; Mineral Oil Lubricants, Fully Synthetic Oil Lubricants, Semi-synthetic Lubricants.
By Sales Channel: Based on the Sales Channel, Kenya Automotive Lubricants Market is segmented as; Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Aftermarket.
By Region: This research also includes data for Eastern, Northern, Southern, Western.
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.