| Product Code: ETC4487050 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
In the United Kingdom process oil market, the import trend experienced a decline from 2023 to 2024, with a growth rate of -8.7%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2020-2024 stood at -5.86%. This negative momentum could be attributed to shifting demand patterns or changes in trade policies impacting market stability.
The process oil market in the UK is driven by its applications in rubber, plastic, and textile industries. Process oils are used as processing aids, lubricants, and plasticizers. The market benefits from the increasing demand for high-quality and efficient processing oils. Innovations in oil formulations and the focus on sustainable and eco-friendly products are further enhancing market growth.
The UK process oil market growth is propelled by its essential role in rubber processing, tire manufacturing, and polymer production industries. Process oils enhance processing efficiency, improve product performance, and ensure quality consistency in various industrial applications. Rising demand for high-performance lubricants, eco-friendly processing aids, and specialty oils drive market expansion. Technological innovations in bio-based process oils, low PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) formulations, and sustainable sourcing practices further stimulate market growth.
The UK process oil market faces challenges such as volatility in crude oil prices affecting raw material costs, regulatory compliance with environmental standards for oil formulations, and competition from alternative process additives.
Government policies in the UK process oil market focus on environmental protection, product safety, and industrial applications. Regulations govern the production, transportation, and use of process oils such as paraffinic, aromatic, and naphthenic oils in sectors such as rubber processing, polymer manufacturing, and metalworking. The UK government supports initiatives that promote sustainable sourcing of raw materials for process oil production, enforce compliance with chemical safety regulations, and encourage adoption of bio-based and renewable process oil alternatives. Additionally, policies aim to support research into process oil applications in emerging industries, foster innovation in lubricant technologies, and ensure responsible management of chemical substances to minimize environmental impact and protect public health.
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 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Production Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing industrial activities and manufacturing sector in the UK |
4.2.2 Growing demand for process oils in various end-use industries |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of high-performance process oils |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting the cost of process oils |
4.3.2 Stringent environmental regulations and sustainability concerns |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative products such as bio-based oils |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Aromatic, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Paraffinic, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Naphthenic, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-carcinogenic, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market, By Function |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Extender Oil, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Plasticizer, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Solvent, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Defoamer, 2021-2031F |
6.3 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market, By Production Technology |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Convention Route, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Gas to Liquid, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Bio-based, 2021-2031F |
6.4 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Tire & Rubber, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Polymer, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Textile, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Energy efficiency improvements in process oil production |
8.2 Adoption rate of sustainable practices in the process oil industry |
8.3 Investment in research and development for innovative process oil formulations |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Production Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Process Oil Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |