UK Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Analysis
The United Kingdom Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is estimated at 145.03 million liters in 2025, and is expected to reach 162.17 million liters by 2030, at a CAGR of 2.26% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
- 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 : In the United Kingdom, the expected recovery in automotive sales and production since 2021 is likely to drive the demand for hydraulic fluids during the forecast period.
UK Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Trends
Largest Segment By Product Type : Engine Oils
- Passenger vehicles (PVs) account for the highest consumption volume of automotive lubricants. However, after registering peak demand during 2016, their lubricant consumption has been on a declining trend owing to economic uncertainties caused by Brexit.
- In 2020, due to the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19, lubricant consumption rate in the segment fell by 18.32%. The three-month lockdown in the first quarter of 2021 is likely to slow the sales growth more in comparison to the previously expected rate.
- In the second half of 2021, government incentives to increase electric vehicle penetration are likely to support passenger vehicle population growth. Vehicle production is likely to recover from the impact of Brexit and COVID-19 at a slow pace over the first half of the forecast period. Hence, the PV lubricant consumption is likely to register a CAGR of 1.95% during the period.
UK Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Overview
The United Kingdom Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 68.95%. The major players in this market are BP PLC (Castrol), ExxonMobil Corporation, Petronas Lubricants International, Royal Dutch Shell Plc and TotalEnergies (sorted alphabetically).
UK Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Leaders
BP PLC (Castrol)
ExxonMobil Corporation
Petronas Lubricants International
Royal Dutch Shell Plc
TotalEnergies
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
UK Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market News
- 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: FUCHS Lubricants unveiled TITAN GT1 FLEX C23 SAE 5W-30, a new high-performance engine oil for use in passenger cars and vans.
- April 2021: Exol Lubricants expanded its product range by adding the Optima C5 LSOV oil, which can be used in a wide range of modern petrol and diesel engine applications.
