Countries covered: United States

This research service titled The U.S. Synthetic Lubricant Base Stock Markets provides an overview of revenues, as well as the analysis of key challenges and forecasts at the segment level. In this research, the expert analysts thoroughly examine the markets for the following application segments: polyalpha olefins, esters, polyalkene glycols, and phosphate esters.

Inherent Benefits Driving the Growth of Synthetic Lubricants

Thanks to their underlying advantages, synthetic lubricants are gaining increasing acceptance in the United States. Besides high viscosity indexes, synthetic oils have higher flash points, lower pour points, and very low volatility. These make them valuable blending components when compounding for extreme service at both high and low temperatures. Further, they can be constructed accordingly for high-performance applications that require excellent heat control, wear resistance, and energy efficiency. The uniform molecular weight of synthetic lubricants maintains their integrity.

However, rising crude prices are causing a surge in the prices of raw materials used for producing synthetic lubricants, affecting margins for manufacturers. As a result, leading companies are expanding their capacity, integrating vertically, or acquiring competitors in the market. "Synthetic lubricants are also facing stiff competition from mineral oil-based lubricants and a new type of base stock called Gas to Liquid (GTL)," notes the analyst of this research service. "GTL lubricants are completely saturated, less volatile, devoid of nitrogen, sulfur, and aromatics, and cheaper than synthetic lubricants."

Polyalpha Olefins Expected to See High Growth Rates

The Polyalpha Olefins (PAO) segment is expected to have a high growth rate when compared to other synthetic lubricant base stock markets. The key drivers for PAO include extended drain intervals and better reliability and consistency. The drain interval of PAO is superior to that of Group I, Group II, Group III, and GTL, making it a preferred lubricant base stock. PAOs’ drain intervals are usually measured in years. This factor is expected to play a major role in automotive engine and gear oils, and all the other specialty oils. The shift from mineral oil and other lubricants to PAO-based synthetic lubricants is also expected to catalyze the growth rate of PAO base stocks in the future.

"Overall, the U.S. synthetic lubricant base stocks market was worth $901.2 million in 2007," says the analyst. "Aided by the growth of PAOs and Polyalkylene Glycols (PAGs), the market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 percent in the future."

目录及图表

1. Executive Summary

1. Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Process and Supply Chain Chart

3. Key Drivers and Restraints

4. Key Issues

5. Product Life Cycle

6. Major Research Findings

2. Top Industry Challenges

1. Market Challenges

1. Top Industry Challenges

3. Total U.S. Synthetic Lubricant Base Stock Market

1. Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definition

2. Market Engineering Measurements

2. Market Forecasts and Trends

1. Revenue Forecasts

2. Trend Analysis

3. Competitive Analyses

1. Competitive Structure

2. Case Study

4. Polyalpha Olefin Base Stock Market

1. Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definition

2. Market Engineering Measurements

2. Revenue Forecasts

1. Drivers and Restraints

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Analysis by Application Type

4. Anaylsis by Product Type

3. Competitive Analysis

1. Market Share Analysis

2. Competitive Structure

5. Ester Base Stock Market

1. Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Measurements

2. Market and Revenue Forecasts

1. Drivers and Restraints

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Analysis by Application Type

4. Analysis by Product Type

3. Competitive Analysis

1. Market Share Analysis

2. Competitive Structure

6. Polyalkene Glycol Base Stock Market

1. Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Measurements

2. Market and Revenue Forecasts

1. Drivers and Restraints

2. Market and Revenue Forecasts

3. Analysis by Application Type

3. Competitive Analysis

1. Market Share Analysis

2. Competitive Structure

7. Phosphate Esters

1. Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definition

2. Market Engineering Measurements

2. Market and Revenue Forecasts

1. Drivers and Restraints

2. Market and Revenue Forecasts

3. Analysis by Application Type

3. Competitive Analysis

1. Market Share Analysis

2. Competitive Structure

List of Figures

Chapter 2

Total Synthetic Lubricant Base Stock Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (U.S.), 2008-2014

Chapter 3

Total Synthetic Lubricants Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Total Synthetic Lubricant Base Stock Market: Percent of Revenues by Application Type (U.S.), 2004-2014

Total Synthetic Lubricant Base Stock Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2007

Chapter 4

PAO Base Stock Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014

PAO Base Stock Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014

PAO Base Stock Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

PAO Base-Stock Market: Percent of Revenues by Application Type (U.S.), 2004-2014

Industrial PAO Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Automotive PAO Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Aviation PAO Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Low-viscosity PAO Base Stock Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

High-viscosity PAO Base Stock Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Low-viscosity PAO Base Stock Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2007

High-viscosity PAO Base Stock Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2007

PAO Base Stock Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2007

Chapter 5

Esters Base Stock Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014

Esters Base Stock Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014

Ester Base Stock Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Automotive Esters Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Automotive Esters Base Stock Market: Percent of Revenues by Application Type (U.S.), 2004-2014

Industrial Esters Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Industrial Esters Base-Stock Market: Percent of Revenues by Application Type (U.S.), 2004-2014

Aviation Esters Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Aviation Esters Base Stock Market: Percent of Revenues by Application Type (U.S.), 2004-2014

Polyol Esters Base Stock Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Diesters Base Stock Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Polyol Esters Base Stock Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2007

Diesters Base Stock Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2007

Esters Base Stock Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2007

Chapter 6

PAG Base Stock Market: Unique Properties and Benefits (U.S.), 2007

PAG Base Stock Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014

PAG Base Stock Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014

PAG Base Stock Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

PAG Base Stock Market: Percent of Revenues by Application Type (U.S.), 2004-2014

Hydraulic Fluid PAG Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Heat Transfer Fluids PAG Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Automotive PAG Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Metal Working Fluids PAO Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Compressor Lubricants PAG Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Industrial Gear Lubricants PAG Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Food Grades PAG Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

PAG Base Stock Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2007

PAG Base Stock Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2007

Chapter 7

Phosphate Ester Base Stock Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014

Phosphate Ester Base Stock Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2008-2014

Phosphate Esters Base Stock Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Phosphate Esters Base Stock Market: Percent of Revenues by Application Type (U.S.), 2004-2014

Industrial Phosphate Esters Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Aviation Phosphate Esters Base Stock Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 2004-2014

Phosphate Ester Base Stock Market: Company Market Share by Revenues (U.S.), 2007

Phosphate Ester Base Stock Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2007