Global Lubricants Service (GLS)

Key Research Questions Extend your reach with a 360-degree view of the global lubricants industry ‒ How is the lubricants sector

evolving, and how can I guide our The global lubricants market is as competitive as ever, with an abundance of well- lubricants-focused strategic diversified global, regional, and independent lubricant, base oil and additive planning to navigate the changing suppliers. The Global Lubricants Service is designed to provide operators across industry landscape? the lubricants value chain with visibility in this rapidly evolving industry sector, ‒ What are the strategies of major supported by convenient access to timely data and unique insights to facilitate suppliers in the market for base strategic planning iniatives and support effective competitive positioning. oils and lubricants, and how is my The Global Lubricants Service provides reliable data and in-depth analysis on all company positioned relative to key aspects of the lubricants industry across major markets in each of the key operating competitors? regions. The service offers an extensive library of country and company profiles, ‒ What key market trends are overview presentations, industry trend reports, and statistical data releases, all updated emerging, and how do I gain the on a regular basis. Our integrated approach offers you the visibility to respond swiftly to visibility to identify the best evolving industry dynamics, and ensures that your strategic and operational decisions

opportunities for new investments are based on the most current and robust data available. and/or partnerships?

‒ How is the base oil and lubricants supply landscape evolving, and what associated asset changes and important investment decisions are shaping the industry?

How do our clients use the Global Lubricants Service?

STRATEGIC & BUSINESS COMPETITIVE POSITIONING MARKET-SPECIFIC INSIGHT PLANNING • Identify major suppliers’ • Understand the dynamics of • Assess current market strategic choices and key lubricant markets and evolution and remain abreast of understand how these affect determine which geographies fundamentals in the base oil their businesses and segments to target for and finished lubricant segments business growth • Analyze major operators’ • Evaluate detailed information performance , supply positions, • Focus on the sector-specific on base oil capacities and industry rankings and marketing economic and regulatory anticipated investments, base strategies in key regions of context, as well as recent oil prices and margins, and interest trends and outlook for base oil finished lubricant market shares manufacturing assets, trade, and supply/demand balances

Trend Reports and Quarterly, biannual and annual trend reports and statistical updates provide the latest data and information on industry developments across the base oil and lubricants value chain. Key Statistical Updates deliverables include: • Industry trend updates • Quarterly base oil margin updates • World base oil manufacturing capacities overview • World base oil manufacturing capacities survey • Company positioning overview

• Finished lubricants market share database • Global historical lubricants demand database • Lubricants Analytics – data analytics covering lubricants demand trends across the globe, including regularly updated five-year forecasts and related structural indicators for 57 geographies NEW

Country Profiles Access an extensive library of country profiles, covering markets selected as a function of their scale or growth potential. GLS country profiles are typically updated at 12-36 month intervals. • Argentina • Italy • Saudi Arabia • Australia • Japan • South Africa • Brazil • Malaysia • South Korea • Canada • Mexico • Spain • China • Morocco • Thailand • Colombia • Netherlands • Turkey • Egypt • Pakistan • Ukraine • France • Peru • United Kingdom • Germany • Philippines • USA • India • Poland • Vietnam • Indonesia • Russia

Company Profiles Keep abreast of the strategies of key players operating in the global lubricant markets. GLS company profiles are typcially updated on a 24-36 month cycle. • BP • Eneos • Shell • Chevron • Lukoil • • ExxonMobil • • SK Lubricants • Fuchs • PetroChina • Total • Idemitsu • • Valvoline

Related Resources • Lubricants Demand Model (LDM): The LDM is an Excel-based analytical tool designed to generate detailed lubricants demand forecasts by product type across 58 geographies, based on a highly structured, bottom-up approach. The model enables users to rapidly assess the numerous demand drivers and structural factors, such as the impact of changes in macroeconomic trends or the displacement of lubricants demand associated with electric vehicle penetration. • Global Base Oils Service (GBOS): GBOS provides forward-looking analysis and insights on the outlook for base oil prices and base oil supply, demand, and trade dynamics across key regions and quality segments. Also includes regular monitoring of base oil profitability trends, as well as overview analysis of the strategies of major base oil manufacturers. Contact Customer Care to find out more about these resources.

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