Mining Lubricants Market

Global Mining Lubricants Market Size (2024 to 2032)

The Global Mining Lubricants market was valued at USD 4.12 billion in 2023. The global market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2032 and be worth USD 8.1 billion by 2032 from USD 4.44 billion in 2024.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Industry expansion of mining lubricants is driven by escalating calls in the Asia-Pacific region and the expansion of end-use industries like coal and iron ore mining. The mining industry in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East is developing rapidly, which in turn is driving expansion in the mining lubricants industry. In addition to that, the call for high-quality, high-performance lubricants is predicted to drive the mining lubricant industry throughout the foreseen period.

Lubricant is an organic substance employed to reduce friction and heat generated between the two different surfaces in contact with each other during their movement. On an industrial scale, lubricants are employed for many other purposes for various applications in end-use industries. Makers have created advanced groups of lubricants for different end-use businesses that are made utilizing petrochemicals. These types of lubricants have an impact on the environment in terms of biodegradability, recyclability, and toxicity. Lubricants can lower the temperature by reducing the heat generated between two contacting or nested surfaces. Lubricants have the ability to transmit particles to a system. Mining lubricants provide substantial viscosity to machines. There are many other properties that can increase the application of mining lubricants, like thermal stability, corrosion prevention, and high resistance to oxidation, such factors make mining lubricants more popular for mining end-users

MARKET DRIVERS

The rise in the drilling and exploration activities across the globe along with the inclining need for mining tools has a positive impact on the developments in the global mining lubricants market. In addition, equipment manufacturers are escalating their capital costs to supply when opening new sites should accelerate industry expansion during the foreseen period. Strong expansion in mining equipment, including continuous miners, haulage trucks, excavators, hydraulic excavators, graders, and others in existing and non-operating factories, is predicted to complement worldwide expansion in the industry.

Strict regulations imposed by government agencies on environmental protection are predicted to increase the call for bio-based lubricants. Consequently, regulatory support for bio-based products along with the superior mechanical properties of bio-lubricants over synthetic lubricants is predicted to be beneficial to the production industry in the near future. Synthetic lubricant is employed in extreme environmental conditions and has a higher cost than mineral oil. Furthermore, due to strict environmental regulations and the degradable properties of bio-lubricants, they gain preference over other lubricants.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The worldwide lubricant industry is governed by strict regulations from various regional environmental agencies. Since lubricants are produced from mineral and petrochemical oils, they have an impact on the environment in terms of biodegradability, aqueous toxicity, and recyclability.

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

The rising trend towards the employment of automated lubrication systems provides a high opportunity for makers. Opportunities to implement new technologies are escalating, and companies can benefit from carefully managing their potential while making this technology available in the industry.

MARKET CHALLENGES

Rising prices and a relatively complex manufacturing process are the only factors that can hinder industry expansion.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Mining Lubricants Market By Application

The open gear segment dominates the global mining lubricant industry. The open gear system is subject to wear and pitting due to insufficient lubrication. Asphalt-based lubricants and synthetic-type lubricants are most commonly employed in open gear systems. Synthetic lubricants do not contain heavy metals. They are environmentally friendly and designed to protect large shock loads in the open gear system.

Global Mining Lubricants Market By End-Use

Coal ore production is higher than that of iron ore and other terrestrial metals. Therefore, the coal ore segment dominates the mining lubricants industry. High energy consumption and industrial expansion should stimulate the industry for mining lubricants.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The Asia Pacific was the largest industry for mining lubricants in 2020 and is predicted to grow at the highest annual rate of expansion during the foreseen period. The strong expansion of emerging economies makes Asia-Pacific an attractive industry for mining lubricants. Therefore, these countries dominate the industry for mining lubricants in Asia-Pacific. China with the high production of coal and iron ore dominates the business in the APAC market. Asia-Pacific is predicted to experience significant expansion due to rapid industrialization and changes in lifestyles. The growing auto industry and consumer preference for white metal jewellery in the region are predicted to fuel calls for the product during the foreseen period. Iron and coal are the most mined resources in Asia, where the most involved countries, including Australia, India, and China, are predicted to boost call from the related industry.

Furthermore, iron is the most widely employed refractory metal, and its call in developing countries like India and China is fuelling the call for iron ore mining, which in turn will increase the call for mining lubricants in the Asia Pacific. The area is a major hub for the coal and iron ore mining industries. The main infrastructure in development and the escalating construction activities have allowed the important need for these minerals, which in turn leads to the need for lubricants for mining. The mining lubricant industry is totally dependent on the mining industry in these countries. The Asia Pacific was the largest industry for mining lubricants in 2020. This makes it an attractive industry for mining lubricants. The main driver of this trend is the escalated extraction of energy and mineral resources to improve self-sufficiency.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL MINING LUBRICANTS MARKET 

The major key players in the global mining lubricants market are Total Oil (Australia), Exxon Mobile Lubricants & Specialties (the U.S.), Royal Dutch Shell Plc. (the Netherlands), Chevron (U.S.), Perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Quaker Chemical Corporation (U.S.), Petro Canada Lubricants Inc (Canada), BP Lubricants (U.S.), Conoco Phillips Inc (U.S.), Aarna Lube Private Limited (India), Lubrication Engineers, Inc. (U.S.), Engen Botswana Limited (South Africa), Vivo Energy (Mauritius), and Interlube Limited (U.K.), and Others.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• ExxonMobil has declared its latest Mobil SHC Elite artificial lubricant that can assist shield mining devices working in very high and low temperatures.
• Shell Lubricants, the worldwide dominator in the completed lubricant industry share, in collaboration with Komatsu, Japan's dominating maker of building and mining devices, has introduced a reformulated lubricant.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL MINING LUBRICANTS MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global Mining Lubricants market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on Application, End-Use, and region.

By Application

• Open Gears
• Wire Rope
• Gear Boxes
• Bearings

By End-Use

• Coal Ore
• Iron Ore
• Other Earth Minerals

By Region

• North America 
• Europe 
• Asia Pacific 
• Latin America 
• The Middle East and Africa