Segments - Organic Friction Modifier Additives Market by Type (Esters & Amides, Fatty Acids, Polymers, and Others), End-user (Automobile Lubricants, Aviation Lubricants, Energy/ Power Generation Lubricants, Industrial Lubricants, and Rail Lubricants), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global organic friction modifier additives market size was USD XX Million in 2022 and is likely to reach USD XX Million by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the increasing use of these additives in various industrial processes.
Rising demand for automobile vehicles all across the globe is anticipated to boost the market during the assessment period. The rapid increase in the number of personal vehicles as well as public transportation is raising the requirement for efficient and effective lubricants. Additionally, due to the overuse of conventionally extracted lubricants such as petroleum, their reserves are depleting at an alarming rate. Thus, there is an increasing demand for effective alternatives to conventional lubricants, propelling market growth.
Additionally, the use and extraction of conventional lubricants pose considerable threats to the environment. The extraction and consumption of petroleum results in air pollution contributing to a significant increase in greenhouse gases. Excessive use of petrol has also resulted in oil spills and degradation of soil fertility. Thus, there is a growing importance towards environmentally friendly lubricants fueling market growth.
The COVID-19 pandemic hampered the market owing to the slowing or shutting down of most industries. Due to the rampant spread of the virus, most sectors, apart from healthcare and other emergency sectors, came to a halt. Due to the worldwide lockdowns, restrictions were imposed on the use of private as well as public transportation. This in turn reduced the demand for lubricants, thereby hindering the market.
The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to streamline the market during the forecast period. The Hybrid Intelligence Systems (HIS) can be used to find unconventional methods of organic lubricant extraction. AI is expected to accurately predict the global demand for organic lubricants. For instance,
According to a September 2021 report published by the Journal of King Saud University, due to the depletion of conventional lubricants such as petroleum, an AI-based, data-driven system was developed to study the demand for crude oil among the public.
Growing focus on environmental health is projected to boost the market in the coming years. Due to the adverse effects of petroleum and petroleum-based lubricants on the environment, an increasing number of individuals as well as industries turning to using organic lubricants. Plant-based are found to cause less harm to the environment and are also proven to be strong, non-toxic, resilient, and heat resistant. These properties are conducive to the production of lubricants, thereby propelling demand.
Lack of awareness of organic lubricants has the potential to pose a hindrance to market growth. Although petroleum-based lubricants cause considerable harm to the environment, most individuals as well as industries use them over organic lubricants due to lack of awareness or availability. Industries in low-income nations primarily use conventionally produced lubricants over organic ones owing to significant barriers to access as well as the lack of knowledge about these products.
Increasing use of self-lubricating organic additives is projected to streamline the market. The overuse of conventionally extracted toxic lubricants has led to considerable environmental damage, thus there is an urgent need for organic, self-lubricating materials. Organic lubricants such as graphene have the potential to resolve this need. Graphene possesses unique properties such as strength, thermal and electric conduction, and a smooth outer layer making it a favorable option in the production of self-lubricating additives.
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Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Organic Friction Modifier Additives Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2020–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Esters & Amides, Fatty Acids, Polymers, and Others), and End-user (Automobile Lubricants, Aviation Lubricants, Energy/ Power Generation Lubricants, Industrial Lubricants, and Rail Lubricants) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Afton Chemical; BASF SE; Cargill, Incorporated.; Celanese Corporation; Croda International Plc; Dow; Eastman Chemical Company; JAX Incorporated; LANXESS; and Multisol Ltd |
Based on type, the organic friction modifier additives market is divided into esters & amides, fatty acids, polymers, and others. The polymer segment is expected to dominate the market during the projection period owing to its durable properties. Due to the toxicity of conventionally extracted lubricants, there has been a growing demand for organically produced, highly effective lubricants. Organic polymers are low-cost and nontoxic making them a favorable material for the production of polymers, thus boosting segment growth.
Based on end-user, the global market is segregated into automobile lubricants, aviation lubricants, energy/ power generation lubricants, industrial lubricants, and rail lubricants. The automobile lubricants segment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period owing to the increasing number of automobiles all across the globe. There has been an unprecedented growth of personal and industrial automobiles as a result of higher manufacturing capacity and rising standards of living with easy access to vehicles. These factors are projected to propel the segment growth.
The industrial lubricants segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR growth rate over the forecast period owing to the rapid growth of industrialization. In the last few decades, there has been a considerable proliferation of small-scale, more environmentally friendly businesses. A large number of businesses are growing aware of the detrimental effects of petroleum and are turning to the use of more environmentally friendly lubricants. This factor is projected to propel the market growth in the coming years.
In terms of region, the global organic friction modifier additives market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific region is expected to dominate the market during the projection period owing to the rapid expansion of industries. The presence of several large-scale industries in this region is creating an increasing demand for lubricants for application in various manufacturing activities. This is the major factor fueling market in the region.
Additionally, the rapidly increasing disposable income has raised the demand for consumer goods. Therefore, there is a proliferation of industries manufacturing such products to fulfill the growing demand. To ensure seamless production of goods and to minimize the wear and tear of equipment, there is a growing demand for more durable, high-quality lubricants in this region. These factors are projected to impel the market here during the forecast period.
North America is projected to register a considerable CAGR owing to the presence of a large number of market players. The availability of substantial capital along with the presence of modern infrastructure has caused a large number of industries to flourish over the last few decades. Additionally, the presence of the relevant market players has given individuals as well as industries easy access to organic modifiers, thereby propelling market growth.
The organic friction modifier additives market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global organic friction modifier additives market are Afton Chemical; BASF SE; Cargill, Incorporated; Celanese Corporation; Croda International Plc; Dow; Eastman Chemical Company; JAX Incorporated; LANXESS; and Multisol Ltd.
These companies adopted development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production expansion to expand their consumer base worldwide. For instance,
In August 2020, Afton Chemical partnered with the Singapore Chemical Additive Manufacturing facility to create a streamlined supply chain and present efficient solutions with regard to Gasoline Performance Additives in Asia.