Looking to the Future: Two-wheeler Lubricants Market Growing Both in Volume and Value

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Kline Blogs

car-oilWith an estimated global population of 490 million units, accounting for little under 3% of the global lubricant demand, the near 1,080 kilotonnes two-wheeler lubricants market’s potential reveals itself as overlooked and underestimated. However, ever greater mobility and disposable income promise significant growth opportunities for this means of transport according to the Lubricants for Motorcycles, Scooters, and Mopeds: Global Market Analysis and Opportunities report by global consulting and research firm Kline & Company.
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Promising Forecast for the U.S. Re-refining Industry, Kline Reports

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Kline Blogs

oil-refineryWith a projected CAGR exceeding 23% over the next five years, the future of the U.S. re-refined basestocks market looks promising according to the recently published Used Oils and Re-refined Lubricants: U.S. Market Analysis and Opportunities report by global consulting and research firm Kline & Company. Given that all announcements pertaining to expansions and new capacities go as planned, it is anticipated that the re-refining industry will see a robust growth to an estimated 1,390 KT by 2016, suggesting a “golden decade” for many in the industry. However, this is contingent upon the successful and timely ramp-up of operational facilities. (more…)

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The Chinese Government’s Efforts to Reorient the Economy Has Unintended Consequences

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Kline Blogs

china-oilThe government’s efforts to reorient China’s economy from export- and investment-driven growth to consumption- and services-driven growth is proving difficult to manage, creating upheaval in the all-important infrastructure and housing market. This may have caused a contraction in Chinese lubricant consumption in 2012. This is a unique event for the lubricants industry. What caused this contraction? Can we see more of it in the future? These are important questions not only because of the Chinese lubricant market size and growth, but also because of its impact on other markets around the world. (more…)

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Webinar: Global Lubricants – Market Analysis and Assessment

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Kline Blogs
Milind Phadke, director at Kline’s Energy practice, will be presenting insights gleaned from recently published Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment report, particularly focusing on the implications of the ongoing Eurozone meltdown and the softness of the Asian markets.
The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday November 14, 2012 at 9:00 AM U.S. EDT, 2:00 PM GMT. (more…)

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Join us at The ICIS African Base Oils & Lubricants

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Kline Blogs

The ICIS African Base Oils & Lubricants is designed specifically to enable international base oils and lubricants professionals to develop a fuller picture of pan-African markets, the conference will provide an in-depth view of the trading landscape on the continent.

Demand for base oils in Africa is on the rise.  Imports to Nigeria alone are estimated to be as high as 720,000 tonnes a year.  With this and other domestic markets expected to grow in years to come, the eyes of savvy exporters are trained on the African continent.

Kline’s George Morvey will be presenting Finished Lubes and Base Stocks: The Global Picture and Africa in Context on Wednesday, November 7. (more…)

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Join us at The 9th ICIS Middle Eastern Base Oils & Lubricants

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Kline Blogs

ICIS Middle East Base Oils & Lubricants conference returns to Dubai for its 9th year. The conference focuses on networking and high-level market information, and this year 350 delegates are expected to attend.

Kline’s Geeta Agashe will present The Dynamics of the Global Lubricants Market on Wednesday, October 10. (more…)

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Kline at the European Base Oils & Lubricants Summit

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Kline Blogs

European Base Oils & Lubricants Summit gathers top European and global industry players and experts. If the most current and most exclusive data on the European lubricant and oil market is what you are looking for, do not miss out on the next year’s event. Among the guests and presenters were Kline’s Geeta Agashe – Energy Practice Vicepresident, and Dr. Sharbel Luzuriaga – Energy Practice Senior Analyst. (more…)

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Put Wind In Your Sales! Lubricants For Wind Turbines

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Kline Blogs

The global wind energy market has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years due to the need for clean, low carbon emitting energy produced from renewable sources. Governments around the world have enthusiastically supported the wind energy industry, but whether they can continue to do so in the current economic environment is an open question.

Join us on Tuesday March 6 at 9:00AM US EST for an insightful presentation focusing on the lubricant opportunities within this fast evolving market and Kline’s recent report Lubricants for Wind Turbines 2011:  Global Market Analysis and Opportunities.

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China Looking Inwards for Strength – An Opportunity for Global Lubricant Majors

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Kline Blogs

Changing market geographies in China are prompting a need for dual strategies for marketers tapping into China’s estimated USD 18.7 billion lubricant market, indicates the recently published report Opportunities in Lubricants 2011: China Market Analysis by international consulting and research firm Kline & Company.

As a logistical consequence of China’s vast exporting, manufacturing facilities tended to be coastal; however, in an effort to offset declining exports, China is increasingly shifting to a domestic consumption-driven economy and investing significant resources in developing infrastructure within the country’s interior thus encouraging companies to expand and establish a presence to service what were until recently low priority domestic needs. This realignment affords both opportunities and challenges. (more…)

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Global lubricant consumption – Where are we going?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Kline Blogs

2011 has ended, and we are back to doing what we were some three years ago: contemplating how bad the economy will get before it gets better. There is bad news everywhere. The list of critical countries in the euro-zone grows longer by the day. Greece, Ireland, Spain, and Portugal have been lately joined by Italy. France could be next. Outside the euro-zone, the United Kingdom, with its large financial industry and significant exports to the euro area, is being sucked into recession. The United States is also battling its own problems. High unemployment, low consumer confidence, high government debt, and political deadlock are all hampering recovery. Asian economies played an important role in pulling the world economy of out recession in 2009, but now they are not up to the task. Both China and India have battled high inflation. Interest rate hikes in response to the inflation and the high fuel prices have acted as a dampener on consumer demand. China needs to reorient its economy from export driven growth to domestic consumption driven growth. This is proving very difficult with the current level of interest rates. India has also seen a huge drop in its currency from INR 45.45 to USD 1.00 in December 2010 to INR 51.59 to USD 1.00 in December 2011. Given that India is dependent on oil imports, this is translating into higher fuel prices and still higher inflation. (more…)

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