Global Vacuum Grease Market Size By Product (Fluorocarbon-Based Vacuum Grease, Hydrocarbon-Based Vacuum Grease), By Application (Laboratory Equipment, Food Processing), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Vacuum Grease Market Size And Forecast

Vacuum Grease Market size was valued at USD 223.28 Million in 2020 and is projected to reachUSD 528.62 Million by 2028, growing at aCAGR of 11.40% from 2021 to 2028.

Changing consumer preferences for a wide variety of products not only in the food & beverage industry coupled in the automotive industry is resulting in an increased focus on new product development. Growing the number of food processing industries, growing demand for airtight packaging, and technological advancements in industrial equipment are driving the Global Vacuum Grease Market. The Global Vacuum Grease Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Vacuum Grease Market Definition

Vacuum Greases, the term used to generally refer to a family of lubricants, are used to seal joints of various equipment in vacuum systems. Vacuum Grease is majorly employed as a lubricant in low-pressure conditions. They provide lubrication in an environment operating at a vapor pressure of 10-8 torr and a temperature range of -40°C to 200°C. It is used as a sealant and a lubricant in "O" ring-sealed types of equipment, to reduce the outer forces on the ring material.

Vacuum Greases find extensive applications in the food and beverage sector. These are predominately used for sealing purposes in food processing applications. Especially food-grade applications offer high water resistance, oxidation stability, low wear rates, compatibility with construction materials, good adsorption and adhesion on metal and plastics, and steam resistance (when filling wine, beer, or soft drinks).

Global Vacuum Grease Market Overview

The demand for food processing industries in Western, and Asian countries has been constantly growing globally. This raises the demand for Vacuum Grease from food processing industries. Moreover, high-temperature Vacuum Greases also help in reducing contamination risks, increasing efficiency in machines, and also during packaging and transportation applications. Furthermore, the rising need for airtight packaging, the increasing quantity of food processing applications, and technological advancements in industrial equipment in developed regions drive the demand from food processing industries, which in turn is boosting the market for Vacuum Grease globally.

There are certain constraints and obstructions faced that will hinder the overall market growth. Most of the equipment in such an environment is often exposed to intrinsic conditions resulting in wear and tear of the machine. This is estimated to slow growth through the forecast period. Further, limited applications of Vacuum Grease and low volume usage by the end-use industries are the potential restraints hampering the overall growth of the Global Vacuum Grease Market. Nevertheless, the advancements in technologies, the rise in the global commercial aerospace market, and the untapped potential in emerging markets offer favorable growth opportunities.

Global Vacuum Grease Market: Segmentation Analysis

The Global Vacuum Grease Market is segmented on the basis of Product, Application, And Geography.

Vacuum Grease Market, By Product

• Fluorocarbon-Based Vacuum Grease
• Hydrocarbon-Based Vacuum Grease
• Silicone-Based Vacuum Grease

Based on Product, the market is bifurcated into Fluorocarbon-Based Vacuum Grease, Hydrocarbon-Based Vacuum Grease, and Silicone-Based Vacuum Grease. The Fluorocarbon-based Vacuum Grease segment holds the largest market share during the forecast period. It is used as a sealant in vacuum systems and as a lubricant in high-temperature bearings, valves, and O-rings.

Vacuum Grease Market, By Application

• Laboratory & Industrial Equipment
• Food Processing
• Pharmaceuticals
• Aviation
• Others

Based on Application, the market is bifurcated into Laboratory Equipment, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Aviation, and Others. The laboratory & industrial equipment Vacuum Grease segment holds the largest market share during the forecast period. Vacuum Grease is a lubricant that has low volatility. It is resistant to alcohol, esters, alkalis, and water. It also benefits protection from corrosion and fusing, leading to lower wear for components and equipment.

Vacuum Grease Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world
• On the basis of Geography, the Global Vacuum Grease Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Europe holds the largest market share. Increasing demand for laboratory & industrial equipment in hospitals, educational institutions, and industries. The aging population and demand for clinical research will boost the market in the European region.

Key Players

• The "Global Vacuum Grease Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are
• The Chemours Company, DOW Corning, M&I Materials Ltd., Castrol Ltd., Solvay SA, Fuchs Lubritech, Kluber Lubrication, MPT Industries, Supervac Industries, Santolubes LLC, Ulvac Technologies Inc., and Inland Vacuum Industries.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
• In February 2019, Castrol, one of the leading global lubricant brands, and Gehring, a worldwide machine tool firm, have announced a strategic alliance that will combine Castrol's lubrication and metalworking fluids expertise with Gehring's precision machine tooling expertise. Gehring is a technical leader in the automobile manufacturing sector for sharpening internal combustion engines, but they're also pioneers in the development of traction drives for electric vehicles. This collaboration will improve production precision and offer up new opportunities for the usage of novel materials in future engine designs.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• In June 2018, PT Federal Karyatama (FKT), one of Indonesia's leading manufacturers and marketers of motorcycle lubricants, has been acquired by ExxonMobil from PT Mitra Pinasthika Mustika Tbk. and it's subsidiary. The Federal Oil brand and a 700,000 barrel per year blending plant in Cilegon, Indonesia are part of the deal, which was first disclosed in April. The acquisition of FKT and its distribution network in Indonesia, which includes roughly 40 dealers, 3,200 Federal Oil centers, and over 10,000 retailers, boosts ExxonMobil's position in a major growth region and helps to promote the Mobil lubricant brand.
• Product Launches and Product Expansions
• GP Global, a lubricants company based in the United Arab Emirates, announced intentions in February 2020 to invest USD 14 million in a greenfield lubricant blending factory in western India, which will produce grease, lubricants, and white oil.
• In March 2020, Shell, the Dutch oil firm, is tripling the capacity of Indonesia's largest foreign-owned machine lubricant plant to gain a larger share of the domestic market. The Marunda lubricant plant in Bekasi, West Java, is being expanded by the Hague-based multinational. The extension, which is expected to be completed by 2022, will raise the facility's annual production from 136,000 kiloliters to 300,000 kl.