USD 1.3 billion
Poly Alpha Olefin Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By End-user(Industrial, automobile (passenger cars, light motor vehicle, heavy motor vehicle).), By Type(Low viscosity poly-alpha-olefin (PAO), medium viscosity poly-alpha-olefin (PAO), high viscosity poly-alpha-olefin (PAO)), By Application(Lubricant, industrial oil, hydraulic fluids, greases), By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032
Report ID:
SQSG15A2050 |
Region:
Global |
Published Date: February, 2024
Pages:
157
|Tables:
96
|Figures:
80
Poly Alpha Olefin Market Insights
Poly Alpha Olefin Market size was valued at USD 1.34 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 1.38 Billion in 2024 to USD 1.72 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 2.82% during the forecast period (2025-2032).
Poly-alpha-olefins are 100% synthetic compounds obtained by polymerizing alpha-olefins. It is a type of organic olefin used as a raw material in the manufacture of some synthetic lubricants. Poly-alpha-olefin is by far the most common major synthetic base oil used in industrial and automotive lubricants. It is a synthetic hydrocarbon (SHC) that mimics the best hydrocarbon (branched) structure found in mineral oils. Poly-alpha-Olefins are used extensively in automotive fluids as well as hydraulic, gear and bearing oils, working in extremely cold climates or hot applications. They are also employed as base fluids in some wide temperature range greases. One application in which they have not worked well is in high-temperature (high-pressure) reciprocating air compressors where valve deposits have been an issue.
Increasing use of poly-alpha-olefins (PAOs) for automotive applications is the main reason for the growth rate of the poly-alpha-olefins (PAOs) market. Increasing industrialization and increasing demand for synthetic base oils in the drilling industry will also have a direct and positive impact on the growth rate of the poly alpha olefin market. The growth and expansion of the automotive industry, especially in emerging markets such as India and China, coupled with increasing urbanization, further paves the way for the growth of the market. Increasing offshore drilling activity is another indirect determinant driving the growth rate of the poly alpha olefin market.
US Poly Alpha Olefin Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.
Market snapshot - 2024-2031
Global Market Size
Largest Segment
Engine oil
Fastest Growth
Gear oil
Growth Rate
2.82% CAGR
Global Poly Alpha Olefin pao Market, 2021-2028 ($ Bn)
Country Share for Europe Region- 2021 (%)
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Poly Alpha Olefin Market Segmental Analysis
Global Poly Alpha Olefin Market is segmented based on type, application, end-user, and region. Based on type, the market is segmented into low viscosity poly alpha olefin, medium viscosity poly alpha olefin and high viscosity poly alpha olefin. Based on application, the market is segmented into lubricant, industrial oil, hydraulic fluids, greases, compressor oil, engine oil, gear oil and others. On the basis of end-user, the market is segmented into industrial and automobile. Automobile segment is segmented into passenger cars, light motor vehicle and heavy motor vehicle. By region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and MEA.
Poly Alpha Olefin Market Analysis by Application
The engine oil market dominated the global market in 2021. PAOs have demonstrated high market penetration in the motor oil application segment, accounting significant share of the total market in 2021. Due to its ability to lubricate at both ends of the temperature range and flow faster at low temperatures while resisting oil consumption, viscosity loss.
Gear Oil segment is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR by 2028. Gear oils are expected to witness high growth during the forecast period due to their high hydrolytic stability and demulsibility, high viscosity index (VI) and low pour point. Synthetic gear oils are used to meet application requirements such as very low or high temperatures, very high loads, and extreme environmental conditions.
The Synthetic Greases segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.48% during forecasting period. Synthetic greases containing PAO are widely used in outdoor equipment due to their excellent performance and temperature properties. It can also be specially formulated to withstand excessive moisture.
Poly Alpha Olefin Market Analysis by Type
Supplier of low viscosity poly-alpha-olefins (PAO). Poly-alpha-olefins are oligomerization products of decene and/or dodecane alphaolefins. Low viscosity PAOs are offered in a number of grades ranging from 2 cSt at 100°C to 10 cSt at 100°C as measured by the D445 viscosity ASTM method.
High Viscosity PAO (poly-alpha-olefins) feature low-temperature properties, low volatility and improved thermal stability. Their high viscosity indices translate into improved flow at low temperatures and increased film thickness at high temperatures. In addition to being shear stable and hydrolytically stable, they have good compatibility with mineral oils.
Global Poly Alpha Olefin pao Market By Application , 2021 (%)
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Poly Alpha Olefin Market Regional Insights
Europe dominated the global poly-alpha-olefin market in 2021. Europe dominates the poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) market, with a relatively high revenue share for the automotive industry, and the presence of key players in the region is set to further enhance its dominance during the forecast period.
Global poly alpha olefin market is followed by North America is expected to have relatively high opportunity for poly alpha olefin (PAO) market players, attributed to growing economy and industrialization. Overall, the outlook for the global market will have a positive growth over the forecast period.ca followed by Western Europe, driven by high demand for passenger cars across the region. Eastern Europe and Japan also hold a large share of the global market due to the region's advanced technological advancements.
Asia-Pacific is expected to register relatively high growth rate in the global poly alpha olefin (PAO) market during the forecast period, owing to rapid progress in the automotive industry across the region.
Latin America and Middle East Africa is expected to have relatively high opportunity for poly-alpha- olefin (PAO) market players, attributed to growing economy and industrialization.
Global Poly Alpha Olefin pao Market By Region, 2021-2028
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Poly Alpha Olefin Market Dynamics
Poly Alpha Olefin Market Driver
- Increasing use of poly-alpha-olefins (PAOs) for automotive applications is the main reason for the growth rate of the poly-alpha-olefins (PAOs) market. Increasing industrialization and increasing demand for synthetic base oils in the drilling industry will also have a direct and positive impact on the growth rate of the poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) market. The growth and expansion of the automotive industry, especially in emerging markets such as India and China, coupled with increasing urbanization, further paves the way for the growth of the poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) market. Increasing offshore drilling activity is another indirect determinant driving the growth of the poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) market.
- increasing demand for synthetic base oils in the drilling industry will also have a direct and positive impact on the growth rate of the poly alpha olefin market. The growth and expansion of the automotive industry, especially in emerging markets such as India and China, coupled with increasing urbanization, further paves the way for the growth of the market. Increasing offshore drilling activity is another indirect determinant driving the growth of the poly alpha olefin market.
Poly Alpha Olefin Market Restraint
- Raw material price volatility slows the growth rate of the poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) market. Also, rising pollution and rising concerns about greenhouse gas emissions will further slow down the poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) market growth rate. Risks associated with seal shrinkage and the limited biodegradability of poly-alpha-olefins (PAOs) will also restrain the market growth rate.
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Poly Alpha Olefin Market Competitive Landscape
The poly-alpha-olefin market holds great potential for international and regional players. Emerging market players, especially from developing countries, are expected to have more opportunities to enter the market. Increasing establishment of government initiatives and increasing foreign investment to develop the sector, are expected to spur industry growth in the coming years. Overall, the global market is highly competitive and dependent on product development and technological advancements. Industry players are striving to match local tastes and gain a competitive advantage over others. The presence of local players poses a significant threat to large multinationals in terms of product quality and prices offered to customers.
Poly Alpha Olefin Market Top Player's Company Profiles
- British Petroleum
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- Ineos
- Shell
- Addinol
- Croda International
- Chemtura
- ENI
- Fuchs
- Idemitsu Kosan
- Liqui Moly
- Lukoil
- Lubricon
- Labdhi Chemicals
- Mitsui Chemicals
- Naco Synthetics
- Novvi
- PetroCanada
- Penrite Oil
- Peak Lubricants
- Shanghai FOX Chemical Technology
- Sasol
- Tulstar Products
- Valero
Poly Alpha Olefin Market Recent Developments
- In June 2022, INEOS Oligomers announced that it has started up its new 120 000 tpy Low Viscosity Polyalphaolefin (LV PAO) unit at Chocolate Bayou, Texas, US.
- In June 2022, INEOS announced 50% expansion of its high viscosity PAO Unit in La Porte, TX.
- In June 2022, Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem; The Woodlands, Tex.) announced new plans to expand its polyalphaolefins (PAO) business with the construction of a new unit in Beringen, Belgium. Once local permits are approved, this significant investment will double the company’s PAO production capacity in Belgium (to 120,000 metric tons per year) upon targeted startup in 2024.
- In August 2022, a joint venture of the UK’s Ineos, France’s Total and Saudi Aramco is evaluating the bids for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the $600 million Jubail 2 Petrochemical Complex (Package 2), in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. An Ineos press statement issued then said it would build a 425,000-tonne acrylonitrile plant, a 400,000-tonne Linear Alpha Olefin (LAO) plant, and associated world-scale Polyalpha Olefin (PAO) plant that will produce the building blocks for carbon fibre, engineering polymers and synthetic lubricants at a total investment of $2 billion.
Poly Alpha Olefin Key Market Trends
- Rising operating temperatures in power electronics, electric motors, and batteries are a result of advances in electric vehicle technology, driving demand for synthetic multigrade gear oils combined with high-quality PAOs with advanced additive technology increment.
- Lubrication plays an important role in automobiles as it is widely used in engines and automotive parts. Lubricants are used in electric vehicles to prevent copper corrosion of electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles. Synthetic PAO-based lubricants are used in electric vehicles to control thermal properties. PAO-based synthetic lubricants contribute to improved oxidation stability, enabling longer product life, longer drain intervals, and desirable properties in electrical conditions over the life of the lubricant.
Poly Alpha Olefin Market SkyQuest Analysis
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According to our Global Poly Alpha Olefin Market, rising demand for synthetic lubricants due to reduced engine wear is expected to continue to be a major driver of growth of the market. Polyalphaolefins include improved thermal and oxidative stability, excellent hydrolytic stability, demulsibility, and very low pour points. These properties make PAOs suitable for use in extreme temperatures, such as high operating temperatures and low starting temperatures. Increased use of synthetic fluids and petroleum-based fluids in offshore drilling activities due to stringent regulations and environmental protection mandates is expected to increase demand during the forecast period. The shale gas boom, especially in the United States, has renewed confidence in petrochemical companies and impacted ethylene production in the region. It is the main ingredient in his PAO production that has driven market growth. In addition, the Blue Angel and White Swan schemes, both promoting biodegradable base oils, are expected to advance the sector and build a significant market base. Apart from that, Asia-Pacific is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period owing to increasing demand for automotive lubricants in the region.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Market size value in 2023 | USD 1.3 billion |
| Market size value in 2031 | USD 1.67 billion |
| Growth Rate | 2.82% |
| Forecast period | 2024-2031 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
| Segments covered |
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| Regions covered | North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA) |
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| Historical Year | 2019 |
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Table Of Content
Executive Summary
Market overview
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Poly Alpha Olefin Market Characteristics
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning
Parent Market Analysis
Market overview
Market size
- Market Dynamics
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- Drivers
- Opportunities
- Restraints
- Challenges
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- SWOT Analysis
KEY MARKET INSIGHTS
- Technology Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and details)
- Pricing Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and pricing details)
- Supply Chain Analysis
- (Exhibit: Detailed Supply Chain Presentation)
- Value Chain Analysis
- (Exhibit: Detailed Value Chain Presentation)
- Ecosystem Of the Market
- Exhibit: Parent Market Ecosystem Market Analysis
- Exhibit: Market Characteristics of Parent Market
- IP Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of product/technology, patents filed, inventor/company name, acquiring firm)
- Trade Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Import and Export data details)
- Startup Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Emerging startups details)
- Raw Material Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Mapping of key raw materials)
- Innovation Matrix
- (Exhibit: Positioning Matrix: Mapping of new and existing technologies)
- Pipeline product Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of companies and pipeline products, regional mapping)
- Macroeconomic Indicators
COVID IMPACT
- Introduction
- Impact On Economy—scenario Assessment
- Exhibit: Data on GDP - Year-over-year growth 2016-2022 (%)
- Revised Market Size
- Exhibit: Data Table on Poly Alpha Olefin Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Impact Of COVID On Key Segments
- Exhibit: Data Table on Segment Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- COVID Strategies By Company
- Exhibit: Analysis on key strategies adopted by companies
MARKET DYNAMICS & OUTLOOK
- Market Dynamics
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- Drivers
- Opportunities
- Restraints
- Challenges
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- Regulatory Landscape
- Exhibit: Data Table on regulation from different region
- SWOT Analysis
- Porters Analysis
- Competitive rivalry
- Exhibit: Competitive rivalry Impact of key factors, 2021
- Threat of substitute products
- Exhibit: Threat of Substitute Products Impact of key factors, 2021
- Bargaining power of buyers
- Exhibit: buyers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
- Threat of new entrants
- Exhibit: Threat of new entrants Impact of key factors, 2021
- Bargaining power of suppliers
- Exhibit: Threat of suppliers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
- Competitive rivalry
- Skyquest special insights on future disruptions
- Political Impact
- Economic impact
- Social Impact
- Technical Impact
- Environmental Impact
- Legal Impact
Market Size by Region
- Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2027(%)
- North America
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- USA
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Canada
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Europe
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- Germany
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Spain
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- France
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- UK
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of Europe
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Asia Pacific
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- China
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- India
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Japan
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- South Korea
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Latin America
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- Brazil
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of South America
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Middle East & Africa (MEA)
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- GCC Countries
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- South Africa
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of MEA
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
KEY COMPANY PROFILES
- Competitive Landscape
- Total number of companies covered
- Exhibit: companies covered in the report, 2021
- Top companies market positioning
- Exhibit: company positioning matrix, 2021
- Top companies market Share
- Exhibit: Pie chart analysis on company market share, 2021(%)
- Total number of companies covered
Methodology
For the Poly Alpha Olefin Market, our research methodology involved a mixture of primary and secondary data sources. Key steps involved in the research process are listed below:
1. Information Procurement: This stage involved the procurement of Market data or related information via primary and secondary sources. The various secondary sources used included various company websites, annual reports, trade databases, and paid databases such as Hoover's, Bloomberg Business, Factiva, and Avention. Our team did 45 primary interactions Globally which included several stakeholders such as manufacturers, customers, key opinion leaders, etc. Overall, information procurement was one of the most extensive stages in our research process.
2. Information Analysis: This step involved triangulation of data through bottom-up and top-down approaches to estimate and validate the total size and future estimate of the Poly Alpha Olefin Market.
3. Report Formulation: The final step entailed the placement of data points in appropriate Market spaces in an attempt to deduce viable conclusions.
4. Validation & Publishing: Validation is the most important step in the process. Validation & re-validation via an intricately designed process helped us finalize data points to be used for final calculations. The final Market estimates and forecasts were then aligned and sent to our panel of industry experts for validation of data. Once the validation was done the report was sent to our Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to style guides, consistency & design.
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