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Qatar: Lubricating Oil Additive Market 2025

Lubricating Oil Additive Market Size in Qatar

The Qatari lubricating oil additive market reduced remarkably to $X in 2021, waning by -30.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a dramatic setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lubricating Oil Additive Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2015, the amount of additives for lubricating oils exported from Qatar amounted to X tons, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lubricating oil additive exports totaled $X in 2015. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2015 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of lubricating oil additive exports from Qatar.

From 2015 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lubricating oil additive exported from Qatar were Saudi Arabia ($X), South Africa ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lubricating Oil Additive Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, the amount of additives for lubricating oils imported into Qatar shrank remarkably to X tons, falling by -33.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 13%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lubricating oil additive imports fell sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 9.6%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of lubricating oil additive imports to Qatar, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +5.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of additives for lubricating oils to Qatar, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (0.0% per year) and Germany (+12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lubricating oil additive import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for additives for lubricating oils in the world?

China remains the largest lubricating oil additive consuming country worldwide, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, lubricating oil additive consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9% share.

What are the largest producers of additives for lubricating oils in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of lubricating oil additive production in 2021 were China, the United States and France, with a combined 44% share of global production. These countries were followed by India, Japan, Russia, Singapore, Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Belgium, Canada and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 40%.

What are the leading suppliers of additives for lubricating oils to Qatar?

In value terms, the United States constituted the largest supplier of lubricating oil additive to Qatar, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Finland, with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

What are the leading importers of additives for lubricating oils from Qatar?

In value terms, the largest markets for lubricating oil additive exported from Qatar were Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.

What is the average export price for additives for lubricating oils in Qatar?

In 2015, the average lubricating oil additive export price amounted to $1,717 per ton, leveling off at the previous year.

What is the average import price for additives for lubricating oils in Qatar?

In 2021, the average lubricating oil additive import price amounted to $4,132 per ton, falling by -6.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lubricating oil additive market in Qatar. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20594270 - Additives for lubricating oils

Country coverage:

Qatar

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Qatar
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024