Calcium Sulfonate Market size was over USD 271.99 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 525.72 billion by 2037, growing at over 5.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of calcium sulfonate is estimated at USD 295.09 billion.
The reason behind the growth is impelled by the growing demand for lubricant oils in the engine. To keep moving parts lubricated and to act as a barrier against water and debris, calcium sulfonates are employed in engine oil as semisolid lubricants. For instance, in 2020, the global demand for lubricants reached over 35 million metric tonnes.
The growing industrial activities across the world are believed to fuel the calcium sulfonate market growth. These fluids are essential for the application of industries, owing to their reduced friction between motor elements. In the case of industrial components, they are also used to prevent corrosion, oxidation, and thermal stability. Moreover, on the surface of a metal, rust inhibitors are surfactants that reduce acids. Excluding the United States, worldwide industrial production increased by over 0.1% in 2023.
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2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
5.2% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 271.99 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 525.72 billion |
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Regional Scope |
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Grade (Food Grade, Industrial Grade)
The industrial grade segment in the calcium sulfonate market is estimated to gain a robust revenue share of about 65% in the coming years since it is extensively used in off-highway equipment. Off road heavy duty industrial machinery is subjected to the highest level of pressures for lubrication. Special greases such as calcium sulfonate with high load carrying capacity and excellent water resistance, are required by manufacturers of large duty equipment in order to be able to carry huge loads. Therefore, calcium sulfonate comprises of various suitable properties used for heavy industrial machinery which is bolstering the market growth of calcium sulfonate in the industrial grade.
Application (Industrial, Marine, Food Processing, Steel Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, Mining)
Calcium sulfonate market from the automotive segment is set to garner a notable share shortly. Properties such as excellent mechanical stability, resistance to water washout, and high-temperature performance are extensively used in the automotive industry. In addition, calcium sulfonate is widely used as additives for motor oils, metalworking fluids, automatic transmission fluids, industrial or automotive gear oil, and so on. The main automotive uses are chassis, ball joints, annulus joints, or wheel bearings. The types of applications that are used in the area of industry shall be continuous casters, conveyors, ball mills, and crushers off shore and underwater. These factors are anticipated to grow the market at a higher rate.
Our in-depth analysis of the global calcium sulfonate market includes the following segments:
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APAC Market Forecast
Asia Pacific industry is estimated to hold largest revenue share of 38% by 2037, impelled by the rapid urbanization. As more and more people are shifting towards urban areas there is a huge demand created for calcium sulfonate created as numerous industries are expanding primarily in countries such as China and India.
In India, more than 40% of the population will live in urban areas by the middle of the year 2037.
North American Market Statistics
The North American calcium sulfonate market is estimated to be the second largest, during the forecast timeframe growing emphasis on domestic production. A positive outlook for the market in the years to come will be achieved as a result of sanctions imposed by the US and increased emphasis on domestic lubricant production. In North America, an optimistic 5.2% compound annual growth rate is expected to be achieved due to the shift in local manufacturing and expansion of existing lubricant production units.
Author Credits: Rajrani Baghel
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