Aviation Lubricants Market Report 2026

The aviation lubricants market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2 billion in 2025 to $2.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of commercial aviation fleets, increasing aircraft maintenance activities, expansion of defense aviation programs, rising adoption of turbine engines, availability of advanced lubricant chemistries.

The aviation lubricants market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing air traffic volumes, rising focus on engine performance optimization, expansion of next-generation aircraft platforms, growing demand for sustainable aviation lubricants, increasing investments in aviation maintenance infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of synthetic aviation lubricants, rising demand for high-temperature engine oils, growing focus on extended drain intervals, expansion of corrosion-resistant lubricant formulations, enhanced emphasis on fuel efficiency.

The rise in air passenger traffic is expected to drive the growth of the aviation lubricants market. Air transportation serves as a vital mode of travel and service delivery across locations. As the aircraft industry evolves, increasing air traffic drives demand for new aircraft and the maintenance of existing fleets. Higher passenger volumes necessitate a greater supply of aircraft to regions experiencing growth. Given the limited operational life of aircraft, aviation lubricants play a crucial role by providing engine cooling, cleanliness, and corrosion prevention, ensuring pistons run smoothly and extending engine life. For example, in January 2025, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based trade association, reported that global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), grew by 10.4% in 2024 compared to 2023. Therefore, the increase in air passenger traffic is expected to boost demand for aviation lubricants during the forecast period.

Leading companies in the aviation lubricants market are strategically developing innovative products to maintain a competitive edge, as demonstrated by the introduction of AVGAS 100 LL. This specialized aviation lubricant is utilized by flying training organizations (FTOs) and defense forces for training pilots. In September 2023, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, an Indian-based oil and gas company, launched AVGAS 100 LL, which received certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), an Indian statutory body. AVGAS 100 LL serves as a special aviation fuel designed for use in turbo-charged reciprocating piston engine aircraft. It boasts a higher-octane aviation fuel meeting stringent product specifications and superior performance quality standards.

In a strategic move in May 2023, AMSOIL Inc., a prominent US-based company in the fuel industry, acquired Benz Oil Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at expanding AMSOIL Inc.'s expertise in manufacturing and supplying industrial and metalworking fluids while diversifying its product portfolio. Benz Oil Inc., the acquired company, is a US-based manufacturer specializing in lubricants and metalworking fluids for aviation. This strategic acquisition aligns with the industry's focus on growth, diversification, and enhancing capabilities in meeting the evolving needs of the aviation lubricants market.

Major companies operating in the aviation lubricants market are Aerospace Lubricants Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, Exxon Mobil Corporation, The Chemours Company, Lanxess AG, Royal Dutch Shell plc, NYCO Tournai Plant, Langepas Uray and Kogalym oil Inc., Nye Lubricants Inc., Ragosine Oil Company, JET-LUBE Ltd., TotalEnergies SE, BP p.l.c., Phillips Petroleum Company, Tecsia Lubricants Pte Ltd., AeroShell, Castrol Ltd., Chevron Corporation, ConocoPhillips Company, Fuchs Petrolub SE, Gulf Oil Marine Ltd., Houghton International Inc., Lubrizol Corporation, Morris Lubricants Ltd., Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc., Quaker Chemical Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), Valvoline Inc., Whitmore Manufacturing LLC, Calumet Branded Products LLC.

North America was the largest region in the aviation lubricants market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aviation lubricants market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aviation lubricants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aviation lubricants market consists of sales of piston oil and specialty turbine oil. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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