South Africa Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market

South Africa Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Analysis

The South Africa Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is estimated at 111.52 million liters in 2025, and is expected to reach 133.15 million liters by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.61% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

• Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : As it is used in enormous amounts and replenished more frequently than other product categories, engine oil is highly popular in SUVs and sedans in South Africa.
• Fastest Segment by Product Type - Transmission & Gear Oils : Transmission oil consumption will likely record the fastest growth in the South African passenger vehicle industry due to an expected rise in automatic car penetration.

South Africa Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Trends

Largest Segment By Product Type : Engine Oils

• The passenger vehicle (PV) segment is the second-largest segment in terms of automotive lubricant consumption in South Africa. During 2015-2019, PV lubricant consumption recorded a CAGR of 1.83%, primarily due to the surge in the car population of the country.
• In 2020, PVs accounted for about 39% of the total automotive lubricant consumption in the country. Engine oil accounted for the largest share in PV lubricant consumption, with a share of over 85% during the year. During 2020, PV lubricants consumption declined by 2.87% due to the lower usage of the vehicle fleet post the COVID-19 outbreak.
• During 2021-2026, the transmission oils segment is projected to grow at a steady rate, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.5%. This growth is likely to be driven by the rise in sales of passenger cars (both new and used) and recovery in average distance traveled in the country.

South Africa Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Overview

The South Africa Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 75.69%. The major players in this market are Astron Energy Pty Ltd, BP PLC (Castrol), Engen Petroleum Ltd, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and TotalEnergies (sorted alphabetically).

South Africa Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Leaders

South Africa Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market News

• September 2021: Engen has made a ground-breaking development by launching its Engen App for the convenience of its customers. Engen will offer all its products and services through this app, making it easier for the consumers. This is expected to increase the sales of its lubricants and gain brand recognition in the region.
• July 2021: Engine expanded its horizon in Botswana by opening five new service stations in the region. The company currently operates 64 service stations and 43 quick shop convenience stores across Botswana and plans to sell its lubricants through its service station networks to its end consumers. The company has distributed around 2.2 million liters of lubricants through its distribution network in Bostwana.
• June 2021: Petronas is planning to exit the South African fuel retailer Engen.