Engineered Fluids Global Market Report 2025

The engineered fluids market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.35 billion in 2024 to $1.47 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to enhanced security measures, globalization and cross-border travel, international standards and regulations, biometric authentication trends, counterfeit deterrence.

The engineered fluids market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.99 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to e-government initiatives, global travel recovery, cybersecurity measures, blockchain integration, enhanced data privacy. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with mobile technologies, continued technological advancement, contactless and rfid technology, digitalization of identity document, integration of mobile applications.

The forecast of 8% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.4% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US by restricting supply of synthetic lubricants and heat transfer fluids from Germany and Singapore, raising aerospace and industrial maintenance costs. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growth of the engineered fluids market in the foreseeable future is expected to be driven by the increasing demand for these fluids in the aerospace industry. The aerospace industry encompasses activities related to the design, development, manufacturing, testing, operation, and maintenance of aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems. Engineered fluids play a crucial role in aerospace applications, particularly in aircraft thermal management, ensuring precise temperature control in challenging conditions. As an illustration, in September 2023, the Aerospace Industries Association reported that the American aerospace and defense industry achieved total sales of $952 billion in 2022, marking a 6.7% increase from the previous year. The industry's economic value amounted to $418 billion, contributing 1.65% to the total nominal GDP of the United States, reflecting an almost 7% growth compared to the previous year. Hence, the rising demand for engineered fluids in the aerospace industry acts as a significant driver for the market.

The growing demand for consumer electronics is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the engineered fluids market. Consumer electronics encompass personal use gadgets and devices designed for entertainment and daily convenience. Engineered fluids are essential in consumer electronics for functions such as cooling and thermal management, contributing to improved device performance and reliability. For example, data from the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association revealed that the total electronic equipment production in Japan reached $52,36,535 million (¥771,457 million) in May 2023. Additionally, consumer electronics production increased from $1.71 trillion (¥25,268 million) in May 2022 to $2.17 trillion (¥32,099 million) in May 2023. This growth underscores the significant role of engineered fluids in meeting the demands of the consumer electronics sector, thereby propelling the engineered fluids market.

Leading companies in the engineered fluids market are increasingly focusing on the introduction of Synmerse DC, an immersion cooling fluid, to gain a competitive advantage. Synmerse DC is designed to effectively dissipate heat by submerging electronic components in a thermally conductive liquid, thereby improving cooling performance in data centers and industrial applications. For example, in October 2024, Perstorp, a Swedish chemicals company, launched its new immersion cooling fluid, Synmerse DC. This innovative product is intended to enhance cooling efficiency across various applications, including data centers and industrial processes. Synmerse DC aims to provide sustainable cooling solutions while addressing the rising demand for effective thermal management in modern technological environments.

Engineered fluids are specialized fluids created by manipulating their chemical composition, physical properties, and performance characteristics to fulfill the specific needs of diverse industries and technologies. These fluids exhibit distinctive features, including non-flammability, suitability for low and high-temperature applications, stability, and non-toxicity.

The primary categories of engineered fluids encompass heat transfer fluids, lubricants, solvents, and others. Heat transfer fluids are specialized liquids or gases designed for transferring heat from one location or system to another. Various polymer types involved in these fluids include polytetrafluoroethylene, polyvinyl fluoride, polyvinylidene fluoride, and others. These fluids find applications across different end-user sectors such as electrical and electronics, automotive, chemical industries, power generation, oil and gas, among others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The escalating U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to significantly affect the chemicals sector, which is facing a disproportionate impact - particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic alternatives are limited. Specialty chemical producers, who rely heavily on Chinese raw materials, are encountering production disruptions. Meanwhile, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing their profit margins squeezed due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are increasing investments in R&D for bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to strengthen purchasing power, and relocating production to tariff-neutral countries like Saudi Arabia.

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In October 2022, PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, a Malaysia-based chemical company, completed the acquisition of Perstorp AB for $1.5 billion. The strategic acquisition is anticipated to facilitate the expansion of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad's specialty chemicals portfolio and reinforce its position in the specialty chemicals industry. Perstorp AB, based in Sweden, is a chemical company offering a diverse range of products, including synthetic lubricants and engineered fluids.

Major companies operating in the engineered fluids market report are ExxonMobil Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell, TotalEnergies SE, BP PLC, BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, Honeywell International Inc., Daikin Industries, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Solvay S.A., Arkema Group, Wacker Chemie AG, Huntsman Corporation, The Chemours Company, Lubrizol Corporation, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Clariant AG, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Croda International PLC, Hexion Inc., Houghton International Inc., Quaker Chemical Corporation, Halocarbon Products Corporation, Nye Lubricants Inc., AGC Chemicals Americas Inc., Interflon, Engineered Fluids Inc., F2 Chemicals Ltd., Chemtool Incorporated.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the engineered fluids market in 2024. The regions covered in the engineered fluids market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the engineered fluids market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The engineered fluids market consists of sales of dielectric coolants, single-phase liquid immersion coolants, hydraulic fluids, and transmission fluids. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

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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