| Product Code: ETC4487785 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
India`s base oil import shipments in 2024 continued to see significant growth, with top exporting countries including South Korea, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and USA. The market remained highly concentrated, as indicated by the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at an impressive 23.84%, showcasing the robust expansion of the market. Additionally, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 was recorded at 6.69%, indicating a steady pace of growth in the import of base oil into India.

Base oils are a fundamental component of lubricants used in automotive and industrial applications. The India base oil market is growing as the lubricants industry expands to meet the needs of diverse sectors. Base oils play a crucial role in ensuring the performance and longevity of lubricants in various applications.
The India Base Oil market is driven by its integral role in the lubricants industry. The automotive sector`s expansion, along with the industrial growth, necessitates lubricants for machinery and vehicles. Base oils are essential components in lubricant formulations, and their quality directly impacts the performance of lubricants. As the India automotive industry continues to grow, the demand for high-quality lubricants, and thus base oils, is on the rise. Furthermore, industrial applications and the need for specialized lubricants contribute to the growth of the base oil market.
The India base oil market faces challenges related to the fluctuations in crude oil prices, impacting production costs. Environmental regulations and concerns about emissions from base oil production necessitate investments in eco-friendly formulations and practices. Competition from international manufacturers and varying quality standards across products can also affect the market`s growth.
The base oil market saw fluctuations in demand due to reduced automotive and industrial activities. The market`s recovery was closely linked to the recovery of the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
Key players in the base oil market in India include Apar Industries Limited, Gulf Oil, HPCL, IOCL, and ExxonMobil. These companies manufacture base oils, the primary component of lubricants, used in various industries for different applications.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Base Oil Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Base Oil Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Base Oil Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Group, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Base Oil Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing industrial activities in India leading to higher demand for base oil |
4.2.2 Growth in automotive sector driving the need for lubricants, a key application of base oil |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the benefits of using high-quality base oil in various industries |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating crude oil prices impacting the cost of base oil production |
4.3.2 Stringent environmental regulations pushing for the adoption of alternative, eco-friendly solutions |
4.3.3 Competition from substitute products such as synthetic oils affecting the market share of base oil |
5 India Base Oil Market Trends |
6 India Base Oil Market, By Types |
6.1 India Base Oil Market, By Group |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Group, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Group I, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Group II, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Group III, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Group IV, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Group V, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Base Oil Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive Oil, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Oil, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydraulic Oil, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Grease, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India Base Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Metalworking Fluid, 2021-2031F |
7 India Base Oil Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Base Oil Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Base Oil Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Base Oil Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of base oil in the market |
8.2 Adoption rate of high-quality base oil by key industries |
8.3 Investment in research and development for base oil technology and innovation |
9 India Base Oil Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Base Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Group, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Base Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Base Oil Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Base Oil Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Base Oil Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |