Qatar Automotive Lubricants Market

Qatar Automotive Lubricants Market Analysis

The Qatar Automotive Lubricants Market size is estimated at 33.70 million liters in 2025, and is expected to reach 38.88 million liters by 2030, at a CAGR of 2.9% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

• Largest Segment by Vehicle Type - Commercial Vehicles : The country's commercial vehicle industry has the largest lubricant consumption owing to higher average lubricant volumes, and increasing average travel rates over the years.
• Fastest Segment by Vehicle Type - Motorcycles : Following the recovery in economic and business activity, increased motorcycle sales and presence are predicted to increase demand for motorcycle lubricants in Qatar.
• Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oils form the leading product type due to their high volume requirements and shorter drain intervals. They are used in high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
• Fastest Segment by Product Type - Greases : In Qatar, the predicted rebound in automotive vehicle imports and sales beginning in 2021 is expected to consumption of greases at a healthy rate in near future.

Qatar Automotive Lubricants Market Trends

Largest Segment By Vehicle Type : Commercial Vehicles

• In Qatar, passenger vehicles (PV) accounted for the largest share of 69.78% in the total number of on-road vehicles in 2020, followed by commercial vehicles (CV) and motorcycles (MC), with a share of 28.35% and 1.87%, respectively.
• The CV segment accounted for the highest share of around 60% in the total automotive lubricant consumption in 2020, followed by PV (39.62%) and MC (0.08%), respectively. In 2020, COVID-19 outbreak led to notable dip in lubricants consumption, where CV lubricant consumption recorded highest dip of 8.33%, followed by PV (7.67%). Conversely, the motorcycle lubricants segment witnessed a growth of almost 5% in 2020.
• The motorcycle segment is projected to be the fastest-growing lubricant consumer, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.44% over the period 2021-2026. The growth is expected to be driven by the growing demand for high-end sports bikes and imported used bikes.

Qatar Automotive Lubricants Industry Overview

The Qatar Automotive Lubricants Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 52.32%. The major players in this market are ExxonMobil Corporation, Qatar Lubricants Company (QALCO), Royal Dutch Shell PLC, TotalEnergies and Valvoline Inc. (sorted alphabetically).

Qatar Automotive Lubricants Market Leaders

Qatar Automotive Lubricants Market News

• January 2022: Effective April 1, ExxonMobil Corporation was organized along three business lines - ExxonMobil Upstream Company, ExxonMobil Product Solutions and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.
• October 2021: Valvoline and Cummins extended their long-standing marketing and technology collaboration agreement for another five years. Cummins will endorse and promote Valvoline's Premium Blue engine oil for its heavy-duty diesel engines and generators and will distribute Valvoline products through its global distribution networks.
• March 2021: Castrol announced the launch of Castrol ON (a Castrol e-fluid range that includes e-gear oils, e-coolants, and e-greases) to its product portfolio. This range is specially designed for electric vehicles.