Hydraulic Fluid Market Analysis

Global Hydraulic Fluid Market Overview

The Hydraulic Fluid Market Size was valued at USD 20.75 Billion in 2022. The Hydraulic Fluid industry is projected to grow from USD 21 Billion in 2023 to USD 25.93 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.19% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). The increasing demand from marine applications & processed food is the crucial aspect of the rise in the market revenue of Hydraulic Fluid as well an improved quality of hydraulic fluids will foster market growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Hydraulic Fluid Market Trends

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  The rising generation of crude oil is the principal driver in enlarging market growth ly.

  
  

The rising generation of crude oil is the principal driver in enlarging market growth ly. Oil & gas is a fundamental industry that widely utilizes hydraulic systems for oil excavation, therefore producing demand for hydraulic fluids. Besides, hydraulic fluids are widely used in the automotive industry for manufacturing automobiles and lubrication purposes. The increasing sales and production of automobiles are further propelling market growth. 

Additionally, rapid industrialization in developing countries, such as China, India, Mexico, and Brazil, has led to an increased demand for hydraulic fluid, which is creating lucrative opportunities for the players operating in the hydraulic fluid market. Additionally, on account of growing environmental concerns related to the use of petroleum oils coupled with the rising consumer shift towards bio-based hydraulic fluids is further offering growth opportunities worldwide.

However, fluctuating crude oil prices and stringent environmental regulations about the use of petroleum-based hydraulic fluids are limiting the growth of the market.

In 2024, KYB announced the release of its newly created SustainaLub, which it claims will be a genuinely environmentally friendly shock absorber hydraulic fluid that eliminates the environmental dangers connected with petroleum. SustainaLub is a product that is both environmentally friendly and recyclable.

Hydraulic Fluid Market Segment Insights

Hydraulic Fluid Base Oil Insights

The Hydraulic Fluid market segmentation, based on Base Oil, includes Mineral Oil, Synthetic Oil, Semi-synthetic Oil, and Bio-based Oil. Mineral oil is the dominating section of the hydraulic fluid market. This is primarily due to its ease of accessibility and low cost. However, the synthetic oil segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to its advanced properties.

Hydraulic Fluid Application Insights

Based on Application, the Hydraulic Fluid market segmentation includes OEM, Mining Equipment, Construction Equipment, Transportation, and Others. OEM is anticipated to be the faster-growing segment. Hydraulic fluid companies are producing new commodities with better features and elongated life. Hence, the more the life of the initial hydraulic fluid, the lesser the drain interval in the complete life cycle of the equipment.

Figure 2:  Hydraulic Fluid Market, by Base oil, 2023 & 2030 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Hydraulic Fluid Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The Asia-Pacific region is likely to lead the hydraulic fluids market during the projected period. This tendency might be ascribed to the region's growing industrial sector, opening up new investment prospects. In 2019, new building projects in Japan occupied 127.55 million square meters. Residential and commercial development in India has increased as the country's service industry has grown. According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Indian government announced an investment of around USD 27.54 billion for the building of 100 cities under the Smart Cities initiative.

Figure 3:  HYDRAULIC FLUID MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2023 (%)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

The Chinese aerospace sector is one of the country's main industries, and the government is significantly investing in expanding local manufacturing capabilities. Furthermore, over the next 20 years, Chinese airlines expect to acquire around 7,690 new aircraft valued at approximately USD 1.2 trillion. In recent years, Asia-Pacific has dominated vehicle production. However, the decrease in the region's car sector has severely impacted the market. With a manufacturing volume of 25.75 million vehicles, China is the world's largest automaker.

Hydraulic Fluid Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Hydraulic Fluid market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Hydraulic Fluid industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

The major market players are investing a lot of money in R&D to expand their product lines, which will spur further market growth for Hydraulic Fluid. With significant market development like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their presence. To grow and thrive in a market climate that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the Hydraulic Fluid industry must offer affordable products.

Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the Hydraulic Fluid industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. The Low-Profile Additives market has recently given medicine some of the most important advantages. Major Hydraulic Fluid market players, including Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd, Royal Dutch Shell Plc., Fuchs Petrolub AG., and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.

Idemitsu Kosan is a company that owns and operates oil platforms and refineries that produce and sell oil and petroleum products. It offers lubricants, petrochemicals, resource development, renewable energy, electronic materials, agri-bio, research, and development services.

Also, Royal Dutch Shell is a group of energy and petrochemical companies. Its operations are divided into businesses: Upstream, Integrated Gas and Renewables and Energy Solutions (formerly New Energies), and Downstream. The Upstream division manages the exploration and extraction of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. It also markets and transports oil and gas and operates the related delivery infrastructure.

In 2024, Castrol introduced Transaqua SP-HC, a new hydraulic control fluid in its Transaqua line. The fluid has been designed to be used as a control fluid in subsea production control systems, providing comprehensive subsea production system protection. Castrol Transaqua SP-HC is appropriate for Electro-Hydraulic Multiplex (EH-Mux) or direct hydraulic control systems in high-pressure, deep-water gas projects above 20,000 psi (1379 bar), where entrained gas may contaminate control lines, increasing the risk of hydrate formation. The device is intended for use in all production and workover control systems, including downhole Subsurface Safety Valve (SSSV) and intelligent well completions.

Key Companies in the Hydraulic Fluid market include

• Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd


• Royal Dutch Shell Plc.


• Fuchs Petrolub AG.


• ExxonMobil Corporation.


• Sinopec Limited.


• LUKOIL


• Chevron Corporation


• PetroChina Company Limited


• BP p.l.c.


• Total S.A.

Hydraulic Fluid Industry Developments

April 2022- Maip Group announces new sustainable polymers for the European automotive market using Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies

In March 2022, BASF SE, a globally renowned company announced to increase its synthetic ester base stock’s production capacity at its Jinshan, China facility. The investment is in response to the growing demand for high-performance lubricants in Asia Pacific.

In March 2021, TotalEnergies launched fire-resistant HYDRANSAFE HFC_E hydraulic fluid in Australia. This fluid improves machine reliability while also mitigating fire hazards underground mines pose.

In August 2020, Chevron Products Company a subsidiary of Novvi LLC and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., announced producing the first ever hundred percent renewable base oil from Novvi's Deer Park, Houston facility employing ISODEWAXING technology. Conventional and synthetic base oils should be outperformed by these novel manufacturing process molecules that are made from renewable feedstocks as well.

In July 2020, SWEPI LP, a Royal Dutch Shell subsidiary, completed sale of its Appalachia shale gas position into Seneca Resources Company LLC and NFG Midstream Covington LLC, both subsidiaries of National Fuel Gas Company for USD 541 million invested as an asset for quality base oil production.

Hydraulic Fluid Market Segmentation

Hydraulic Fluid Base Oil Outlook

• Mineral Oil


• Synthetic Oil

Hydraulic Fluid Application Outlook

• OEM


• Mining Equipment

Hydraulic Fluid Regional Outlook

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  • Latin America