Refrigeration Oil Market Size

Refrigeration Oil Market size was valued at USD 1.49 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 2.74 billion by the end of 2036, expanding at around 4.8% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2024-2036. In the year 2024, the industry size of refrigeration oil is assessed at USD 1.55 billion.

The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for electronic appliances, including air conditioners, and refrigerators. The growth in the food & beverages industry, along with the increasing demand for perishable food items, such as, sea food, fruits, and vegetables, has raised the demand for refrigerators and deep freezers. The growing food & beverages industry is estimated to drive the market growth. Moreover, increasing demand for deep freezers for the storage of drugs and vaccines, is further estimated to boost the market growth. On the other hand, growing automotive industry, with the constantly increasing demand for vehicles, is estimated to boost the demand for refrigeration oil. In 2020, more than 61 million cars were sold globally, and the sale of passenger cars is further estimated to cross 70 million in 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Growing demand for vehicles and refrigerators, for various applications are the major factors driving the market growth.

The market is anticipated to attain a significant CAGR over the forecast period, i.e., 2021-2030.

Government regulations on using fluorocarbon-based refrigeration systems is a major factor estimated to hamper the market growth.

The market in the North America will provide the highest growth opportunities for the market during the forecast period on the back of increasing manufacturing and sale of vehicles.

The major players in the market are BASF SE, Shell International B.V., China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC), Exxon Mobil Corporation, Lubrizol Corporation, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), and others.

Refrigeration Oil Market Size