Robotics Lubricants Market is expected to reach US$ 14.25 Billion by 2031

Increasing Demand from Automotive Industry Bolsters Robotics Lubricants Market Growth

According to our latest study on "Robotics Lubricants Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031), Global and Regional Growth Opportunity Analysis – by Product Type, Base Oil, Application, and End-Use Industry," the market value is expected to grow from US$ 6.93 billion in 2024 to US$ 14.25 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 11.0% during 2025–2031. The robotics lubricants market report highlights key factors driving the robotics lubricants market growth and prominent players along with their developments in the market.

Manufacturers across the world are investing in their supply chains in developing regions to enhance their overall automobile sales performance. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in India, sales of passenger vehicles rose from 2,409.53 thousand units in November 2022 to 2,854.24 thousand units in November 2023. As per the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the sales of commercial vehicles registered 18.3% year-on-year growth for September 2023. The National Economic Development and Labor Council (Nedlac) stated that automobile production output in South Africa reached 633,332 units in 2023. South Africa ranks 22^nd among the countries with the largest vehicle production. The automotive manufacturing industry in South Africa is the largest on the African continent, and it accounted for more than 54% of vehicles assembled in Africa in 2023. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), Brazil was the largest manufacturer and exporter of light and commercial vehicles in 2023 in South and Central America. The country reported the production of 2.3 million vehicles in 2022.

Robotics Lubricants Market Breakdown – By Region

The rising scale of vehicle production fosters automation in the automotive industry. Automation and the use of industrial robots increase the operational efficiency and productivity in automotive assembly plants. An inverse relationship exists between industrial robot density and work hours, i.e., an upsurge in industrial robot density results in decreased work hours. According to a report published by the International Federation of Robotics in 2023, annual robot installations worldwide reached 541,302 units in 2023. The automotive industry registered 135,461 units of annual robotic installations worldwide, accounting for 25% of total robotic installations in 2023. According to a press release by the International Federation of Robotics in 2022, car and car component manufacturers accounted for 47% of robot orders in North America in Q1 2022, recording a rise of 15% year-on-year. As per the Federation's press release in 2023, South Korea had ~2,867 industrial robots. Robotic components are subjected to extensive movement, high heat, high speed, and friction, thus requiring periodic inspection and servicing. Thus, the automotive industry requires optimized robotics lubricants that are tolerant to extreme temperatures, as they help minimize downtime and achieve long service intervals.

Synthetic oil-based robotics lubricants are widely used in industrial operations and the automotive sector. Polyalphaolefin is the most common synthetic oil utilized in robots in the automotive and industrial sectors. It possesses optimum physical and chemical properties, such as high viscosity index, low volatility, low pour point, and thermal stability. The American Petroleum Institute (API) categorizes base oils used in lubricants into five groups. Groups I, II, and III are mineral oils, whereas group IV base oils are fully synthetic. Group IV base oils include high-quality oils used for high-performance applications and low-viscosity motor oils used in technically advanced engines. Blending flexibility due to advancements in additive technology and evolving fuel efficiency standards are among the key factors that boost the sales of high-quality group III base synthetic lubricants.

The robotics lubricants market analysis has been performed by considering the following segments: product type, base oil, application, and end-use industry. Based on product type, the market is segmented into hydraulic oil, gear oil, and grease. The gear oil segment is expected to register a significant CAGR from 2025 to 2031. In terms of base oil, the robotics lubricants market is segmented into mineral oil, synthetic oil, and bio-based oil. The synthetic oil segment held a significant robotics lubricants market share in 2024. The robotics lubricants market for the synthetic oil segment is further segmented into polyalphaolefin, perfluoropolyether, and others. By application, the market is segmented into joints and gears, bearings, drive chains and belts, reducers, and others. The joints and gears segment is anticipated to hold a significant robotics lubricants market share in the coming years. Based on end-use industry, the market is segmented into automotive, food and beverage, medical and healthcare, electrical and electronics, metals, and others. The automotive segment is expected to register a significant CAGR from 2025 to 2031.

Critical and extreme working conditions lead to abrasion of components, cause wear of robotic joints, and rupture of the oil film. Lubricating the gear with oil can increase robotic service life, enhance performance, improve load capacity, and reduce gear wear. Lubricant producers provide synthetic oil-based gear oil with specially developed formulations to enhance oxidation resistance and production efficiency, reducing system maintenance costs. Some robotic gear oils have low friction coefficients under different test conditions, thus aiding the energy efficiency of robots. Moreover, these gear oils can effectively prevent equipment corrosion, reduce loss of pressure transmission, and lower maintenance costs.

In terms of revenue, Germany is a major market for robotics lubricants in Europe. Robotic installations in Germany increased to 28,355 units in 2023, recording a year-on-year rise of 7%. Further, the increasing production of robots in Germany has contributed to the market growth. According to the International Federation of Robotics 2024, domestic robot production capacity in Germany reached 34,788 units in 2023, representing 6% of global demand. In addition, the growing adoption of robotic technology in the country creates potential opportunities for businesses such as lubrication providers.

The adoption of synthetic oil-based lubricants is emerging as one of the significant robotics lubricants market trends. Synthetic lubricants are chemically modified, and they are preferred over mineral oil. Robotics lubricant manufacturers prefer synthetic base oil to reduce dependency on nonrenewable resources such as petroleum and crude oil. They focus on research and development of synthetic lubricant formulations to provide improved oxidation stability. In the past few years, end-use industries such as automotive, electrical, and electronics have launched various initiatives and policies to reduce carbon footprint and carbon emissions, which is leading to the adoption of synthetic lubricants for robotics applications. 

The robotics lubricants market forecast can help stakeholders plan their growth strategies. Shell Plc, Fuchs SE, BP Plc, TotalEnergies SE, Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd, Petrelplus Inc, Chemie-Technik GmbH, Valvoline Inc, Miller-Stephenson Inc, Petroliam Nasional Bhd, Quaker Chemical Corp (Quaker Houghton), and Chevron Corp are among the prominent players profiled in the robotics lubricants market report. These market players are focusing on providing high-quality products to fulfill customer demand. They are adopting strategies such as product launches, capacity expansions, partnerships, and collaborations to stay competitive in the market. In June 2024, LUKOIL became the national pioneer in the production of specialized transmission fluids for electrically powered automobiles. LUKOIL E-FLUID 301 is already available at authorized service stations. The product ensures the stable functioning of electric cars that feature direct contact with the electric motor and transmission fuel.

The robotics lubricants market is segmented on the basis of product type, base oil, application, end-use industry, and geography. Based on product type, the market is segmented into hydraulic oil, gear oil, and grease. In terms of base oil, the robotics lubricants market is segmented into mineral oil, synthetic oil, and bio-based oil. The synthetic oil segment is sub segmented into polyalphaolefin, perfluoropolyether, and others. By application, the market is segmented into joints and gears, bearings, drive chains and belts, reducers, and others. Based on end-use industry, the market is segmented into automotive, food and beverage, medical and healthcare, electrical and electronics, metals, and others. By geography, the robotics lubricants market is broadly segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America. The market in North America is subsegmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The market in Europe is subsegmented into Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Sweden, Denmark, the UK, and the Rest of Europe. The market in Asia Pacific is further segmented into Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. The robotics lubricants market in the Middle East and Africa is subsegmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of the Middle East and Africa. The market in South and Central America is further segmented into Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South and Central America.

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