Saudi Arabia Automotive Lubricants Market 2025-2033: Trends & Opportunity
Saudi Arabia Automotive Lubricants Market Overview
Market Size in 2024: USD 746.5 Million
Market Size in 2033: USD 916.4 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 2.3%
According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Automotive Lubricants Market Report by Vehicle Type (Commercial Vehicles, Motorcycles, Passenger Vehicles), Product Type (Engine Oils, Greases, Hydraulic Fluids, Transmission and Gear Oils), and Region 2025-2033", The Saudi Arabia automotive lubricants market size reached USD 746.5 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 916.4 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% during 2025-2033.
Growth Factors in the Saudi Arabia Automotive Lubricants Market
- Vision 2030 and Infrastructure Development
Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia is intended to diversify the economy but is having a substantial impact on the automotive lubricants market. The structural investment into infrastructure projects, including new roads, and new transportation networks has resulted in increased vehicle usage for personal transport and commercial purposes. For instance, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City is currently undertaking projects to upgrade the road infrastructure of the capital. This has increased demand for commercial vehicles which will necessitate high-quality lubricants. The other side of the infrastructure investment and development is the attraction of automotive manufacturers like Hyundai with strategic partnerships being developed which entice producing automotive lubricants like Castrol into expanding their portfolio of automotive fluids solutions to encourage market development in concert with regional development.
- Growing Vehicle Ownership and Urbanization
As urbanization and disposable incomes have increased, the number of vehicles on the road is significant in driving the growth of the automotive lubricants market. Urban areas such as Riyadh and Jeddah see high demand for passenger cars and SUVs, and the major automotive brands - most notably Toyota - remain the leaders in overall sales. For example, Aljomaih Automotive Company is one of the largest distributors for Toyota in Saudi Arabia, citing increased sales of vehicles and thus, increased consumption of lubricants in maintenance. The growing middle class is creating more and more vehicle ownership, and social reforms such as rights for women to drive are only accelerating the ownership of vehicles and increasing the demand for engine oils and transmission fluids for oil maintenance and performance.
- Expansion of the Automotive Industry
The rapidly expanding automotive sector, along with government guidance to entice new manufacturers, is driving the lubricants market. As Saudi Arabia has committed to being a regional auto hub, they entered into agreements along with Lucid Motors to launch electric vehicle manufacturing. The need for specialised lubricants will increase along with the automotive sector. An example of such a move that will require speciality lubricants is if Petromin Corporation supplies lubricants for modern engines, and ultimately, vehicles like BMW. The elevation of these more premium brands and initiation of local production, such as under the Saudi National Automotive Manufacturing Company (SNAM), are all going to help the lubricant market grow as the industry matures and evolves.
Key Trends in the Saudi Arabia Automotive Lubricants Market
- Shift Toward Synthetic and High-Performance Lubricants
The market is responding to the preference for synthetic and semi-synthetic lubricants for better performance in extreme conditions. These lubricants offer better fuel economy, offering longer service intervals to the consumer, especially in the high-end vehicle markets. An example is Motul's 8100 Power, which debuted in the Middle East, which is marketed for turbo-charged motor engines, promoting superior protection. This perspective suits the Kingdom's runway toward better fuel economy and modern engine technologies. It encourages companies like ExxonMobil to innovate synthetic formulations in the local markets to meet demand for SUVs and other luxury vehicles that are popular in Saudi Arabia.
- Rise of Eco-Friendly and Bio-Based Lubricants
Regulations to support the environment and sustainability targets under the Vision 2030, are influencing companies to offer eco-friendly and bio-based lubricants. The drive from the Saudi government to reduce emissions, supports manufacturers’ movement to develop low Viscosity, biodegradable lubricants. TotalEnergies has developed bio-based lubricants for commercial vehicles that help the Kingdom pursue sustainability objectives while providing environmentally conscious buyers with options. This also supports emission regulations as customers and companies work towards new standards to reduce emissions while helping with corporate responsibilities. These industry changes will benefit consumers, as the focus on sustainability across different fields fosters a competitive market for retailers as everyone looks for eco-friendly products to satisfy duty of care, regulatory objectives and consumer requests.
- Growth of E-Commerce and Digital Distribution
The emergence of e-commerce is changing how automotive lubricants are delivered in Saudi Arabia. Online platforms like Noon and Amazon.sa provide easy access lubricants for tech-savvy consumers. For example, Petromin Express uses its online store to provide engine oils with home delivery. This is convenient for urban customers who are busy and want lubricants delivered to their homes. This trend supports the current increase in demand for maintenance products among younger people and delivery service providers who use motorcycles for their business. Retailers are responding to this growth by investing in digital marketing and logistics to further increase accessibility by offering an easy online purchasing encounters, which will further drive the lubricants market.
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Saudi Arabia Automotive Lubricants Industry Segmentation:
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Breakup by Vehicle Type:
- Commercial Vehicles
- Motorcycles
- Passenger Vehicles
Breakup by Product Type:
- Engine Oils
- Greases
- Hydraulic Fluids
- Transmission and Gear Oils
Regional Analysis:
- Northern and Central Region
- Western Region
- Eastern Region
- Southern Region
Competitive Landscape:
- Saudi Aramco (Petromin)
- Shell, TotalEnergies
- ExxonMobil
- Castrol
- Alhamrani Fuchs
- Aljomaih Lubricants
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
Future Outlook
The Saudi Arabia automotive lubricants market is forecasted to grow steadily due to Vision 2030’s economic and infrastructure projects, and the growing automotive industry. Companies like Lucid Motors (producing electric vehicles), and logistics expansion will drive the demand for specialty lubricants because they will require more distinctive lubricants earlier on. In addition to developing specialty lubricants for the projected automotive market, tier 1 companies like Chevron and Petromin, welcome sustainable high-performance products to meet the newly modified engine technologies. The quickly changing industry will create challenges in notably the raw material price increases and the fact that electric automobiles and vehicles require less lubricants. Nevertheless, the focus on increasing digital distribution in Saudi Arabia, along with being increasingly eco-friendly will make the overall market more sustainable and enable Saudi Arabia to build a stronger importance in future regional automotive sector.
Research Methodology:
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