1. In 2015, the total lubricants demand in Russia was estimated to be 1,639.6KT, with imported lubricants making up 259.5KT (16%) and locally produced lubricants accounting for 1,380KT (84%).
2. Of the imported lubricants, 85% were for the after-market and 15% for original equipment manufacturers (OEM). Synthetic lubricants made up 87% of imported volumes while semi-synthetic and conventional lubricants were 13%.
3. The largest importers of lubricants into Russia by volume were Mobil, Castrol, Shell, Lukoil, and BP which together accounted for over 50% of imported lubricant volumes.
10. Local vs Import, Russia 2010-2025
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11. Conclusions
Russian lubricants market trends
Local lubricants sales volume grows imported
lubricants volume shrinks
Share of private branded lubricants goes up
Share of OEM branded lubricants increases in total
lubricants sales
Automotive market:
After-market grows vs primary market, second
cars sales relate to new cars sales as 4:1
12. For more information about Automotive market
of Russia and CIS please address to:
Artem Mazaev
Automotive market expert and consultant
Email: Artem.Mazaev@gmail.com
Tel.: +79031542482
Moscow, Russia