Report Description
The global specialties of lube oil refinery market size is anticipated to expand at substantial CAGR of 1.8% and is projected to reach USD 11.3 billion during the forecast period, between 2021 and 2028.

Lube oil, called as lubricating oil, is thick fatty oil refined from crude oil that is used to reduce the friction between mechanical moving parts in contact with each other. Lubricating oil or transmission fluid is used in motorized vehicles that help machinery parts to work smoothly and properly. Crude oil is a complex mixture of different compounds made from carbon and hydrogen. Refining and processing of used oil is expected to reduce the negative environmental impact by removing impurities from it, help in energy conservation, and act as an energy source, such as used motor oil is used in petroleum products. There are different types of lubricating oil such as greases (used in linkages, bearing, chains, and gears), oil (sharpening of blades, bearing, tool maintenance, and hinges), penetrating lubricants (mainly used to cover the surface cracks), and dry lubricants (used in locks, hinges, printer’s rails, and threaded rods). Products included in the specialties of a lube oil refinery are fully refined wax, microcrystalline wax, petrolatum, rubber process oil, semi refined wax, slack wax, white oil, and others. These products are highly adopted in various applications such as packaging, skincare, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and others.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities:
- Growing demand for lube oil in various applications such as rubber processing, packaging, and candle manufacturing is driving the market.
- Increasing per capita income of consumers that helps in changing consumer lifestyle is propelling the market.
- Reduction in the supply of paraffin wax is hampering the global specialties of the lube oil market.
- Availability of substitute products such as bio-based and synthetic products is hindering the market.
- Ongoing research to develop lube oil and to improve white oil and petrolatum performance is creating opportunities in the market.
- Rising adoption of various organic and inorganic productions strategies based on consumer requirements are generating opportunities in the market.
Scope of the report:
The report on the global specialties of lube oil refinery market includes an assessment of the market, size, share, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market – Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018 & 2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Products (Fully Refined Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Petrolatum, Rubber Process Oil, Semi Refined Wax, Slack Wax, White Oil, and Others), End-users (Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Packaging Industry, Plastic Industry, and Others)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Market scope, analysis, share, competitive analysis, growth facts, restraints, opportunities, and revenue forecast
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Key Players Covered
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APAR Industries, DONGNAM Petroleum Ind. Co. Ltd, Eni S.p.A, Exxon Mobil Corporation, H&R GROUP, Industrial Raw Material LLC, Nippon Serio Co., Ltd, Nynas AB, PetroChina Company Limited, Repsol, Royal Dutch Shell plc, Sasol Limited, and The International Group, Inc
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Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Segment Insights:
High adoption of fully refined wax by manufacturers to drive the market
In terms of products, the specialties of lube oil refinery market is segmented into fully refined wax, microcrystalline wax, petrolatum, rubber process oil, slack wax, semi-refined wax, white oil, and others. The others segment is further segmented into anti-ozone wax, residue wax, and tender oils. The fully refined segment held a considerable share of the market in 2020, as it is widely adopted by manufacturers for making candles. Fully refined wax is highly used in the production of lipsticks, oily papers, chewing gums, cold creams, laxatives, chocolates, and ointments. Growing demand for fully refined wax is associated with its good moisturizing property and high purity levels. Moreover, the growing demand for fully refined wax by various industries such as food packaging, skincare, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals is expected to help the segment to expand at significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Growing demand for white oil in cosmetics to drive the market
On the basis of end-users, the global specialties of lube oil refinery market is fragmented into cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food and packaging industry, plastic industry, and others. The cosmetics segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market during the forecast period, due to the growing demand for white oil among household sectors. White oil medication is used as a moisturizer that helps to prevent dry, scaly, rough, minor skin irritation (skin burns and diaper rash), and itchy skin. The white oil cosmetic grade is refined and free from impurities. This oil is thin and clear and used in the formulation for aging, damaged skin, and other skin conditions, which is expected to boost the segment during the forecast period.
High demand for lube oil in Asia Pacific to drive the market
Based on regions, the global specialties of lube oil refinery market is split into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America constituted a significant share of the market in 2020, due to mergers and acquisitions conducted by key market players. North America and Europe held the maximum share of the global specialties of lube oil refinery market. The market in Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, due to growing purchasing power parity associated with increasing per capita income of consumers and changing consumer lifestyles. Growing population, increasing demand for refined lube oil by various industries such as candle manufacturing and rubber processing industries, and growing investments in research and development activities in Asia Pacific are creating opportunities in the market.

Segments
Segments Covered in the Report:
By Products
- Fully Refined Wax
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Petrolatum
- Rubber Process Oil
- Semi Refined Wax
- Slack Wax
- White Oil
- Others
By End-users
- Cosmetics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food and Packaging Industry
- Plastic Industry
- Others
By Regions
- North America
- Europe
- Latin America
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
By Key Players
- APAR Industries
- DONGNAM Petroleum Ind. Co. Ltd
- Eni S.p.A
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- H&R GROUP
- Industrial Raw Material LLC
- Nippon Serio Co., Ltd
- Nynas AB
- PetroChina Company Limited
- Repsol
- Royal Dutch Shell plc
- Sasol Limited
- The International Group, Inc
Competitive Landscape
Key players in the global specialties of lube oil refinery market include APAR Industries, DONGNAM Petroleum Ind. Co. Ltd, Eni S.p.A, Exxon Mobil Corporation, H&R GROUP, Industrial Raw Material LLC, Nippon Serio Co., Ltd, Nynas AB, PetroChina Company Limited, Repsol, Royal Dutch Shell plc, Sasol Limited, and The International Group, Inc. These players engage in mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, agreements, and partnerships to strengthen their geographical presence.

Table Of Content
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Forecast
4.5.1. Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Analysis and Forecast by End Users
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
5.3. Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
5.3.1. Cosmetics
5.3.2.
Pharmaceuticals
5.3.3.
Food and Packaging Industry
5.3.4.
Plastic Industry
5.3.5.
Others
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by End Users
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by End Users
6. Global Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
6.3. Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
6.3.1. North America
6.3.2. Latin America
6.3.3. Europe
6.3.4. Asia Pacific
6.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
6.6. Global Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Analysis and Forecast
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
7.2. North America Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
7.2.1. U.S.
7.2.2. Canada
7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
7.4. North America Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
7.4.1. Cosmetics
7.4.2.
Pharmaceuticals
7.4.3.
Food and Packaging Industry
7.4.4.
Plastic Industry
7.4.5.
Others
7.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
7.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
7.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
7.7.1. By Country
7.7.2. By Product Type
7.7.3. By Application
7.8. North America Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin America Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
8.2. Latin America Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. Brazil
8.2.2. Mexico
8.2.3. Rest of Latin America
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. Latin America Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
8.4.1. Cosmetics
8.4.2.
Pharmaceuticals
8.4.3.
Food and Packaging Industry
8.4.4.
Plastic Industry
8.4.5.
Others
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
8.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.7.1. By Country
8.7.2. By Product Type
8.7.3. By Application
8.8. Latin America Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Europe Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Germany
9.2.2. France
9.2.3. Italy
9.2.4. U.K.
9.2.5. Spain
9.2.6. Russia
9.2.7. Rest of Europe
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Europe Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
9.4.1. Cosmetics
9.4.2.
Pharmaceuticals
9.4.3.
Food and Packaging Industry
9.4.4.
Plastic Industry
9.4.5.
Others
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
9.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.7.1. By Country
9.7.2. By Product Type
9.7.3. By Application
9.8. Europe Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Asia Pacific Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. China
10.2.2. Japan
10.2.3. South Korea
10.2.4. India
10.2.5. Australia
10.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Asia Pacific Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
10.4.1. Cosmetics
10.4.2.
Pharmaceuticals
10.4.3.
Food and Packaging Industry
10.4.4.
Plastic Industry
10.4.5.
Others
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
10.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.7.1. By Country
10.7.2. By Product Type
10.7.3. By Application
10.8. Asia Pacific Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Middle East & Africa Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Saudi Arabia
11.2.2. South Africa
11.2.3. UAE
11.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Middle East & Africa Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
11.4.1. Cosmetics
11.4.2.
Pharmaceuticals
11.4.3.
Food and Packaging Industry
11.4.4.
Plastic Industry
11.4.5.
Others
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
11.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.7.1. By Country
11.7.2. By Product Type
11.7.3. By Application
11.8. Middle East & Africa Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
12.1. Global Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market: Market Share Analysis
12.2. Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Distributors and Customers
12.3. Specialties of Lube Oil Refinery Market: Competitive Dashboard
12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
12.4.1. APAR Industries
12.4.2.
DONGNAM Petroleum Ind. Co. Ltd
12.4.3.
Eni S.p.A
12.4.4.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
12.4.5.
H&R GROUP
12.4.6.
Industrial Raw Material LLC
12.4.7.
Nippon Serio Co., Ltd