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Functional Fluids Market Size

  • Report ID: GMI6261
  • Published Date: Jul 2023
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Functional Fluids Market Size

Functional Fluids Market size was valued at around USD 45.4 billion in 2022 and is estimated to witness over 4.9% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. The growth of various industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, construction, and manufacturing, drives the demand for functional fluids. These fluids play a crucial role in lubrication, heat transfer, hydraulic systems, metalworking, and other industrial processes, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and equipment protection. The automotive industry is a significant driver of the functional fluids industry.

 

The increasing adoption of automation and robotics in industrial processes necessitates the use of specialized functional fluids. These fluids provide lubrication, cooling, and protection for precision components, such as actuators, bearings, and gears, ensuring smooth operation and prolonged equipment life.

 

 

The increasing focus on environmental regulations and sustainability poses challenges for functional fluids manufacturers. Compliance with stringent regulations, such as restrictions on hazardous substances, disposal of used fluids, and carbon emissions, requires continuous innovation and investment in sustainable product formulations. Functional fluids often rely on petroleum-based or specialty chemicals as raw materials. Fluctuations in raw material prices can impact the cost of production and profitability for manufacturers. Rapid changes in raw material costs can pose challenges in maintaining competitive pricing and profit margins. The functional fluids market is highly competitive, with numerous manufacturers offering similar products. Thus, the high-end pricing and risks associated with Functional fluids may drive down the acceptance rate, further hampering the business growth.

Authors: Kiran Pulidindi, Kunal Ahuja

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Global market for functional fluids was worth around USD 45.4 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 73.2 billion by 2032, owing to the positive outlook of several end-use industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, construction, and manufacturing.

The hydraulic fluids segment amassed 32% of the functional fluids revenue share in 2022, owing to the flourishing automation trends across several industrial verticals and the increasing usage of hydraulic fluid in machinery, equipment, and vehicles for power transmission and control.

North America functional fluids industry garnered USD 10.7 billion in revenue in 2022, credited to the robust automotive manufacturing base and heavy demand for engine oils, transmission fluids, and coolants in the region.

Notable players in the functional fluids business include Exxon Mobil Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell, Chevron Corporation, BP Plc, TotalEnergies SE, BASF SE, Fuchs Petrolub SE, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Sinopec Limited, The Dow Chemical Company, Quaker Chemical Corporation, Castrol (BP Plc), Valvoline Inc., Lubrizol Corporation among others.

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  • Base Year: 2022
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