Penetrating Oil Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Straight Oil, Solubile Fluids, Synthetic & Semi-Synthetic Fluids, Micro Dispersant Penetrating Oil), By Application (Lubricant, Cleaning Agent, Anti-Corrosive Agent), By End-User (Residential, Industrial), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Report CodeKSI061614511
PublishedOct, 2025

Description

Penetrating Oil Market Size:

The penetrating oil market is projected to expand at a 4.49% CAGR, achieving USD 563.698 million by 2030 from USD 452.476 million in 2025.

Penetrating fluid, commonly referred to as penetrating oil, is an oil with an extremely low viscosity. Since it can fit into the tiny area between two components' threads, it can be used to dislodge corroded mechanical parts so that they can be removed. The most typical application for penetrating oil is to free up hardware like bolts and screws that have grown rusted, seized up, or frozen over time. The oil's low viscosity enables it to easily enter holes, grooves, and crevices found on a part of an automobile, bicycle, or other moving object. Penetrating oils also help to strengthen the wood. The penetrating oil is driven by the automobile sector as the production increases the market will grow and factors such as rising awareness and a growing diversity of end-users for penetrating oil are driving the market. In January 2023 According to the Federal Reserve, industrial production in the United States climbed 0.8% year on year and automobile production in the United States grew in January to 1.60 million units from 1.58 million units in December 2022 which will drive the penetrating oil market.

Penetrating Oil Market Drivers:

  • The use of penetrating oil in the automotive industry will boost the penetrating oil market

Penetrating oils are meant to protect metal surfaces against corrosion and subsequent corrosion by replacing the moisture that causes corrosion, the worst thing that can happen to metals and mechanical parts. Low-viscosity penetrating oils are used in automobiles and trucks to loosen stuck fasteners or other machine components. These penetrating oils are combustible by nature the ability to enter the pores of the metal and deposit an oil coating that protects it from moisture. They also function as cleaning agents. According to the OICA data truck production has increased from 479180 units in 2020 to 622401 in 2021 which has shown a rise of 30% in the production of trucks that will require more maintenance of their metal parts as they travel for long journeys and will require more of maintenance and as the production increases the use for the penetrating oil market will also increase and will propel the market growth.

  • The increase in demand for green products and processes will grow penetrating oil market

Penetrating oil was the most popular type of wood floor treatment at first. The use of penetrating oil has, however, somewhat decreased as a result of the discovery of polyurethane and all of its varied applications. Polyurethanes are blends of artificial resins that provide a protective layer surface covering the floor. With finishes, a new pattern has just appeared.

There has been a little shift in recent years away from standard polyurethane finishes and toward oiled finishes. The ongoing demand from consumers for environmentally friendly goods and practices may be largely blamed for this trend change.

In June 2022 Will & Co. Announced a Strategic Partnership with Checkerspot to Provide Algal Polyurethane Systems and Innovative Biobased Materials to European Product Developers. This is a strategic partnership with Checkerspot, Inc., a materials innovation business that creates high-performing polyurethane systems that are environmentally friendly thanks to distinctive structural oils derived from microalgae. Will & Co. and Checkerspot will cooperate to offer high-performance polyurethane systems with high bio content and alluring sustainability profiles to European partners through this partnership. This showcases that the use of polyurethanes will be increased which will propel the market growth for the penetrating oil market.      

Penetrating Oil Market Geographical Outlook:           

  • During the forecast period, Asia-Pacific will see growth in the penetrating oil market

As it has become the biggest user of engineered fluids, the Asia Pacific region had the largest proportion. The market will see increased demand due to the need for engineered fluids in nations like South Korea, Japan, China, India, and Indonesia. The expansion of the sector has been aided by rising building costs and cheap production costs. In September 2022 in India, Nippon Paint introduced a multipurpose lubrication spray, It is a premium rust-preventive concentration and high-quality lubricating oil made up of RP7. In November 2022, Total Energies Marketing India Private Limited (TEMIPL) announced the introduction of its new EV Fluid line of electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as electric motorcycles, in India. According to the OICA data truck production has increased from 122576 units in 2020 to 246407 in 2021 which has shown a rise of 101% in the production of trucks that will require more maintenance of their metal parts in Asian conditions and due to the increase of production the market will also grow for this penetrating oil. This shows that the Asia-pacific region is a growing market for penetrating oil and will grow as more projects and product launches take place for this oil

Segmentation

  • PENETRATING OIL MARKET BY TYPE
    • Straight Oils
    • Soluble Fluids
    • Synthetic & Semi-Synthetic Fluids
    • Others
  • PENETRATING OIL MARKET BY APPLICATION
    • Lubricant
    • Cleaning Agent
    • Anti-Corrosive Agent
    • Others
  • PENETRATING OIL MARKET BY END-USER
    • Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    • Marine
    • Building & Construction
    • Agriculture
    • Others
  • PENETRATING OIL MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
    • North America
      • USA
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Others
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
      • Others
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Indonesia
      • Others

Table Of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
    2.1. Market Overview
    2.2. Market Definition
    2.3. Scope of the Study
    2.4. Market Segmentation
3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
    3.1. Market Drivers
    3.2. Market Restraints
    3.3. Market Opportunities
    3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
    3.6. Policies and Regulations
    3.7. Strategic Recommendations
4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
5. PENETRATING OIL MARKET BY TYPE
    5.1. Introduction
    5.2. Straight Oils
    5.3. Soluble Fluids
    5.4. Synthetic & Semi-Synthetic Fluids
    5.5. Others
6. PENETRATING OIL MARKET BY APPLICATION
    6.1. Introduction
    6.2. Lubricant
    6.3. Cleaning Agent
    6.4. Anti-Corrosive Agent
    6.5. Others
7. PENETRATING OIL MARKET BY END-USER
    7.1. Introduction
    7.2. Manufacturing
    7.3. Automotive
    7.4. Marine
    7.5. Building & Construction
    7.6. Agriculture
    7.7. Others
8. PENETRATING OIL MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
    8.1. Introduction
    8.2. North America
        8.2.1. USA
        8.2.2. Canada
        8.2.3. Mexico
    8.3. South America
        8.3.1. Brazil
        8.3.2. Argentina
        8.3.3. Others
    8.4. Europe
        8.4.1. Germany
        8.4.2. France
        8.4.3. United Kingdom
        8.4.4. Spain
        8.4.5. Others
    8.5. Middle East and Africa
        8.5.1. Saudi Arabia
        8.5.2. UAE
        8.5.3. Others
    8.6. Asia Pacific
        8.6.1. China
        8.6.2. India
        8.6.3. Japan
        8.6.4. South Korea
        8.6.5. Indonesia
        8.6.6. Others
9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
    9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
    9.2. Market Share Analysis
    9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
    9.4. Competitive Dashboard
10. COMPANY PROFILES
    10.1. Kano Laboratories LLC
    10.2. CRC Industries
    10.3. WD-40 Company
    10.4. PLZ Corp
    10.5. Miller-Stephenson, Inc.
    10.6. The B'laster Corporation
    10.7. Schaeffer Oil
    10.8. OKS Spezialschmierstoffe
    10.9. AFM Safecoat
    10.10. Rocol
11. APPENDIX
    11.1. Currency
    11.2. Assumptions
    11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
    11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders
    11.5. Research Methodology
    11.6. Abbreviations
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES

Companies Profiled

Kano Laboratories LLC

CRC Industries

WD-40 Company

PLZ Corp

Miller-Stephenson, Inc

The B'laster Corporation

Schaeffer Oil

OKS Spezialschmierstoffe

AFM Safecoat

Rocol

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