Germany Automotive Engine Oil Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Grade (Mineral, Semi-Synthetic, and Fully-Synthetic), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles, Heavy-Duty Vehicles, and Motorcycles), and Germany Automotive Engine Oil Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

Industry: Automotive & Transportation

RELEASE DATE May 2025
REPORT ID SI10455
PAGES 250
REPORT FORMAT PathSoft

Germany Automotive Engine Oil Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

  • The Germany Automotive Engine Oil Market Size was estimated at USD 1.29 Billion in 2024
  • The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 2.26% from 2025 to 2035
  • The Germany Automotive Engine Oil Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1.65 Billion by 2035

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According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Germany Automotive Engine Oil Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 1.65 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 2.26% from 2025 to 2035.  The market is driven by the growing sales of plug-in hybrids and electric cars. This is driving the need for automotive engine oils to give protection against corrosion and enhance the lubrication of a car.

 

Market Overview

The Germany automotive engine oil market refers to the industry that specializes in internal combustion engine lubricants specially designed. They are formulated to minimize friction, cool engine parts, avoid wear and corrosion, and offer efficient sealing. Motor engine oils play a crucial role in maintaining engine performance, extending engine lifespan, and ensuring smooth running. Automotive engine oils have the potential to bring down vehicle emissions considerably. Furthermore, positive government policies towards mitigating the release of greenhouse gases play a pivotal role in Germany's automotive engine oils market trends. Additionally, the increasing R&D efforts by the top German automobile makers for developing autonomous vehicles are expected to create the demand for automotive engine oils in future years.

 

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Germany automotive engine oil market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Germany automotive engine oil market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Germany automotive engine oil market.

 

Germany Automotive Engine Oil Market Report Coverage

Report CoverageDetails
Base Year:2024
Market Size in 2024:USD 1.29 Billion
Forecast Period:2025-2035
Forecast Period CAGR 2025-2035 :2.26%
2035 Value Projection:USD 1.65 Billion
Historical Data for:2020-2023
No. of Pages:250
Tables, Charts & Figures:100
Segments covered:By Grade (Mineral, Semi-Synthetic, and Fully-Synthetic), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles, Heavy-Duty Vehicles, and Motorcycles)
Companies covered:: BP PLC (Castrol), FUCHS Group, LIQUI MOLY GmbH, TotalEnergies, Motul, Rowe Mineralölwerk GmbH, ADDINOL Lube Oil GmbH, BIZOL Germany GmbH, and Others
Pitfalls & Challenges:COVID-19 Impact, Challenges, Future, Growth, & Analysis

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Driving Factors

The market for Germany automotive engine oil is primarily driven by Germany's strong car market, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and hybrids, which drives the demand for engine oils. Maintenance and replacement of oil are necessary for smooth engine functioning and lifespan, hence perpetuating the market. Furthermore, there is a widening demand for semi-synthetic and synthetic engine oils because of their performance advantages, such as improved viscosity, better engine protection, and greater fuel economy. These are especially useful in today's engines running at increased temperatures.

 

Restraining Factors

Germany automotive sector has been plagued by some challenges, including supply chains, high engine oil prices, and heightened awareness of fossil fuels has slowed down market growth in Germany. Additionally, the increased carbon emissions and oil prices in Germany have raised obstacles in the Automotive Engine oil Market.

 

Market Segmentation

The Germany automotive engine oil market share is classified into grade and vehicle types.

 

  • The fully synthetic segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany automotive engine oil market is segmented by grade into mineral, semi-synthetic, and fully synthetic. Among these, the fully synthetic segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is driven by its extremely pure nature and has a consistent and uniform molecular structure. Additionally, complete-synthetic motor vehicle engine oils have fewer undesired particles or impurities that lower the friction among the liquids, resulting in higher functional efficiency of the vehicle.

 

  • The passenger cars segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany automotive engine oil market is segmented by vehicle type into passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy-duty vehicles, and motorcycles. Among these, the passenger cars segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is due to the high demand for passenger vehicles in Germany, underpinned by the growing disposable incomes and established presence of well-known automobile brands in the nation. Moreover, motor vehicle engine oils provide better protection against wear and sludge, which enhances the driving experience of the passengers.

 

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Germany automotive engine oil market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

 

List of Key Companies

  • BP PLC (Castrol)
  • FUCHS Group
  • LIQUI MOLY GmbH
  • TotalEnergies
  • Motul
  • Rowe Mineralölwerk GmbH
  • ADDINOL Lube Oil GmbH
  • BIZOL Germany GmbH
  • Others

 

Recent Developments:

  • In September 2024, HANNOVER, GERMANY, PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI), and IVECO have revolutionized heavy-duty transportation as they launched Urania Next 0W-16, the world's first 0W-16 SAE grade engine oil designed for heavy-duty vehicles.

 

Key Target Audience

  • Market Players
  • Investors
  • End-users
  • Government Authorities 
  • Consulting and Research Firm
  • Venture capitalists
  • Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Germany, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Germany automotive engine oil market based on the below-mentioned segments:

 

Germany Automotive Engine Oil Market, By Grade

  • Mineral
  • Semi-Synthetic
  • Fully-Synthetic

 

Germany Automotive Engine Oil Market, By Vehicle Type

  • Passenger Cars
  • Light Commercial Vehicles
  • Heavy-Duty Vehicles
  • Motorcycle

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