DUBLIN, May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Mining Lubricants Market by End-Use Industry (Coal Mining, Iron ORE Mining, Bauxite Mining, Rare Earth Mineral Mining, Precious Metals Mining), Type (Mineral Oil Lubricants, Synthetic Lubricants), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022" report to their offering.

The mining lubricants market was valued at USD 1.95 billion in 2016, and is projected to reach USD 2.56 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2017 to 2022

The growth of the mining lubricants market is driven by the increasing demand from the Asia-Pacific region and growing end use industries, such as coal and iron ore mining. Moreover, the demand for high quality and high performance lubricants is expected to further fuel the growth of mining lubricants market during the forecast period.

Mining-related investments are expected to decrease in the coming years in countries such as Australia and South Africa, which would eventually hamper the growth of the mining lubricants market. The mining industry in South Africa witnessed various challenges such as local cost pressures, labor unrest, and a continuing downswing in commodity prices, which has resulted in reduced profit margins. A decrease in mining-related investments in these countries would have an adverse impact on the mining lubricants market.

Synthetic lubricants have several advantages over conventional mineral oil lubricants and have properties, such as high performance in extreme conditions, better viscosity index, higher shear stability, and chemical resistance. Synthetic lubricants can be customized according to the requirement so that it can have a controlled molecular structure with predictable properties. The main drawback of synthetic lubricants is the high cost. Synthetic lubricants are almost four times costlier than mineral lubricants.

The iron ore mining industry is the second large consumer of mining lubricants on large scale followed by the bauxite mining industry. Australia, China, and Brazil are the largest producers of iron ore and bauxite. The mining lubricants market for iron ore and bauxite mining is majorly driven by the growth of the mining industries of these countries.

Asia-Pacific was the largest market for the mining lubricants in 2016, having accounted for a share of 43.4% (by value) and is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The high growth of the emerging economies makes Asia-Pacific an attractive market for mining lubricants. The tremendous growth of coal mining activities in China and India, are primarily responsible for the high consumption of mining lubricants. 

Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growth of the Mining Industry
• Increased Demand for Better Quality Mining Lubricants

Restraints

• Downturn in Mining-Related Investments in Australia and South Africa

Opportunities

• Increased Investments in the Mining Industry of Emerging Economies
• Emerging Automated Lubrication Systems

Challenges

• Stringent Government Regulations

Companies Mentioned

• BP PLC
• Bel-Ray Company, LLC
• Chevron Corporation
• Exxonmobil Corporation
• Fuchs Petrolub SE
• Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
• Kluber Lubrication
• Lukoil
• Petrochina Company Limited
• Quaker Chemical Corporation
• Royal Dutch Shell PLC
• Schaeffer Manufacturing Co.
• Sinopec Limited
• Total S.A.
• Whitmore Manufacturing Co.

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