UK Automotive Lubricants Market Analysis
The United Kingdom Automotive Lubricants Market size is estimated at 199.31 million liters in 2025, and is expected to reach 223.96 million liters by 2030, at a CAGR of 2.36% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- Largest Segment by Vehicle Type - Passenger Vehicles : In the passenger vehicles sector, the requirement for regular service cycles and the need for high annual mileage resulted in the highest lubricant consumption levels.
- Fastest Segment by Vehicle Type - Motorcycles : The expected recovery in motorcycle sales and production in the United Kingdom since 2021 is likely to drive their demand for lubricants during the forecast period.
- Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oils form the leading product type due to their high volume requirements and short drain intervals, as they are used in high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
- Fastest Segment by Product Type - Hydraulic Fluids : The expected recovery in automotive sales and production in the United Kingdom since 2021 is likely to drive the demand for hydraulic fluids during the forecast period.
UK Automotive Lubricants Market Trends
Largest Segment By Vehicle Type : Passenger Vehicles
- Among all vehicle types, passenger vehicles accounted for about 84.21% of the total number of on-road vehicles in 2020, with the highest demand for lubricants in the United Kingdom. In 2020, they accounted for 73.18% of the total lubricant consumption volume.
- In 2020, the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) reported a record number of first-time riders undertaking compulsory basic training courses to ride 125cc motorcycles and scooters. This trend was majorly triggered by the need to avoid public transport. Over the forecast period, motorcycles are likely to be the fastest-growing vehicle segment in terms of lubricant consumption, with a CAGR of about 2.96%.
- The commercial vehicles segment is likely to record the second highest CAGR of 2.44% in terms of lubricant consumption, with an expected recovery in sales and investments to develop new vehicles over the forecast period.
UK Automotive Lubricants Industry Overview
The United Kingdom Automotive Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 67.16%. The major players in this market are BP PLC (Castrol), ExxonMobil Corporation, FUCHS, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and TotalEnergies (sorted alphabetically).
UK Automotive Lubricants Market Leaders
BP PLC (Castrol)
ExxonMobil Corporation
FUCHS
Royal Dutch Shell Plc
TotalEnergies
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
UK 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.
- June 2021: TotalEnergies and Stellantis group renewed their partnership for cooperation across different segments. Along with the renewal of partnerships with Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles, the new collaboration extends to Opel, and Vauxhall as well. This partnership includes the development and innovation of lubricants, first-fill in Stellantis group vehicles, recommendation of Quartz lubricants, and shared usage of charging stations operated by TotalEnergies, among others.
- April 2021: Texaco Lubricants introduced three new engine oils within the successful Texaco Havoline ProDS range, each with manufacturer approvals. The oils have been designed to provide enhanced wear protection even with a lubricant layer of 2 microns.
