Global White Oil Market Size By Application (Pharmaceutical, Personal Care), By Competitive Landscape, By Geographic Scope And Forecast

White Oil Market Size And Forecast

White Oil Market size was valued at USD 2.16 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 3.10 Billion by 2030 , growing at a CAGR of 4.06% from 2023 to 2030. White Oil Market expansion is driven by rising demand for personal care products and expanding application breadth in the pharmaceutical and textile industries. The Global White Oil Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The research report provides a thorough analysis of the market's key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive environment, and other important elements.

Global White Oil Market Definition

White oil is a highly refined mineral oil that is chemically inert, colorless, odorless, stable, and non-toxic. Its bio-stability and high hydrophobicity enable it to be used in a wide range of applications, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemical processing. White oil isn't white at all, but it is quite transparent. It can be made from several different paraffinic crude feedstocks. It can also be used with other oils to improve the finish of finished products. Mineral oils are complex and varied mixes of straight and branched-chain paraffinic, naphthenic, and aromatic hydrocarbons with carbon numbers of 15 or more and boiling temperatures in the range of 300-600°C refined from petroleum crude oils.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Mineral oil is used as an active ingredient in pesticides. These insecticides and/or larvicides are typically produced as liquid concentrates for application on crops, animal premises, commercial/industrial premises, medical premises, aquatic areas, and residential premises. Although none of the currently available mineral oil pesticides are approved for use as external parasiticides, technical mineral oil products without pesticide marketing claims can be used topically on cattle for parasite control. Mineral oil has been allowed for use in food for human consumption and animal feed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

When used as a release agent, sprayed on potato processing equipment, and resulting in a presence of mineral oil residue on the food of no more than 5 parts per million, the FDA has recognized mineral oils as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). Mineral oils, in addition to lubricating, can be utilized to manage external parasites in both conventional and organic cattle production. The major natural resource utilized to produce mineral oil is petroleum in the form of crude oil. Petroleum's constituents range from light-colored oils with predominantly tiny hydrocarbon chains, such as those found in gasoline, to dark, sticky, asphalt-like compounds made mostly of longer chain hydrocarbons. The crude oil must be processed through many processing units, including modern oil refineries, in order to get mineral oil from this highly complex mixture of hydrocarbons.

Global White Oil Market Overview

White Oil Market expansion is fueled by rising demand for personal care products and expanding application breadth in the pharmaceutical and textile industries. The market for white oil will rise as the demand for sunscreens, cleansers, emollients, and body lotions with long-lasting moisturizing benefits grows. In addition, the expansion of the White Oil Market will be aided by infant skincare items such as lotions and emollients. However, the high cost of personal care product formulation, the volatility of oil prices, and the lack of good-quality crude lubricant are all limiting factors for market growth.

White oils are extensively used in practically all kinds of cosmetic and personal care products, from emulsions to anhydrous cosmetics, such as lip balm, baby oil, skincare, haircare, creams, lotions, and emollients, from emulsions to anhydrous cosmetics. White oil can be used to treat eczema irritation and diaper rash. The industry of cosmetics also makes extensive use of liquid paraffin. The ingredient is included in a variety of beauty products, including detergent creams, cold creams, hydrated creams, bronzed oils, and makeup.

Mineral oils are primarily used as lubricant base oils in the manufacture of refined oil products such as engine oils, automotive and industrial gear oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic fluids, circulating and hydraulic oils, bearing oils, device oils, machine-tool oils, compressor and fridge oils, steam-engine oils, fabric machine oils, air-tool oils, metalworking oils, rust-preventative oils, heat-tempering oils. According to the National Eczema Association, 31.6 million people in the United States (10.1%) have eczema. Eczema is a chronic skin problem in which the skin becomes dry, discolored, itchy, and inflamed. Mineral oil can be administered to the affected area to reduce eczema symptoms. Natural oils are frequently used in moisturizers to treat and prevent dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis. However, there is a scarcity of information on their efficacy and safety.

It has been proposed that the ratio of oleic acid to linoleic acid in natural oils regulates their activities in skin hydration and protection. High linoleic acid and low oleic acid ratios are linked to positive outcomes. High linoleic acid concentrations are thought to hasten skin barrier repair and growth, increase skin moisture, and reduce the severity of atopic dermatitis, making them ideal for steroid-free treatment. Mineral oils are only allowed in cosmetics in Europe if they meet the European pharmacopeia's purity specifications for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and the EU cosmetics regulation's safety requirements. White oils are also commonly used in the plastics and rubber sectors. They support the softening of rubber goods and are necessary for the manufacture of polystyrene and various types of rubbers.

Global White Oil Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global White Oil Market is Segmented on the basis of Application, And Geography.

White Oil Market, By Application

• Pharmaceutical
• Personal Care
• Food
• Agriculture
• Adhesives
• Others

Based on Application, The market is classified into Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Food, Agriculture, Adhesives, and Others. White Oil Pharma is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless, finest quality white oil. White Oil Pharma has a food-grade inhibitor and satisfies the purity standards and requirements for pharmaceutical white oils set by international and national authorities White Oil is used to make ointments, face creams, hair care products, laxatives, infant oils, and as a carrier for therapeutic medications. Panama Petrochem Ltd.'s White Oil is used as a blending base for pharmaceutical and cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, hair oils, petroleum jelly, ointments, and laxatives. It's also used in a variety of other industries, including polystyrene production, food packaging, protective coatings for fruits and vegetables, food preservatives, and veterinary preparations.

White Oil Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world
• On the basis of Geography, The Global White Oil Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Key Players

• The "Global White Oil Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as
• ExxonMobil Corporation, Sonneborn LLC, BP LLC, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Sinopec Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Sasol, HollyFrontier Corporation, H&R GROUP, Renkert Oil, and Petro-Canada.

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

• January 2019, HollyFrontier Corporation stated that its subsidiaries had completed the previously announced USD 655 million acquisition of Sonneborn US Holdings Inc. and Sonneborn Cooperative UA (Sonneborn), boosting its market position in the worldwide White Oil Market.
• Sep 2021, The ExxonMobil Corporation has launched a new synthetic engine oil line. Which is Mobil Super TM All-in-One Protection SUV Pro.