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Synopsis
The global market for Food Grade Lubricants was estimated to be worth US$ 333 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 404 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Food grade lubricants are industrial lubricants that are harmless to humans and can be used on equipment used to make food, medicine, and animal feed. Food-grade lubricants are in the same form as lubricants used in general industrial equipment, including liquid lubricating oils, semi-solid greases/lubricating pastes, solid lubricating waxes, etc. These lubricants are strictly regulated to ensure that they do not contaminate food and pose health risks.
As consumer concerns about food safety continue to rise, there is an increasing focus on ensuring that products are manufactured in hygienic environments. Food-grade lubricants, which are formulated to prevent contamination, have gained significant importance in food processing and packaging industries. Manufacturers are more aware of the need to use food-grade lubricants to comply with safety standards set by regulatory bodies like the FDA, NSF, and ISO 21469. The demand for lubricants that are non-toxic, non-contaminating, and easy to clean has therefore increased.
Emerging economies, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, are experiencing rapid growth in their food and beverage sectors, leading to increased demand for food-grade lubricants. This trend is being driven by the growth of the food processing, dairy, beverage, meat, and poultry industries in these regions. As food production in these areas scales up, the need for high-quality lubricants compliant with international food safety standards grows.
Ongoing innovations in lubricant formulations are enabling the development of high-performance, versatile lubricants that can handle extreme conditions, such as high temperatures, moisture, and pressure, often found in food processing environments. The demand for lubricants that can perform better and last longer under harsh conditions (e.g., pelletizing, grinding, or mixing) is growing. New formulations offer enhanced stability, extended service life, and improved resistance to oxidative degradation, making them suitable for a wider range of food processing applications.
The increasing demand for high-quality, convenient, and processed foods (such as frozen foods, ready-to-eat meals, and packaged snacks) is driving the need for efficient and safe production methods. Lubricants are required for a variety of processes, from mixing ingredients to packaging, and need to meet high hygiene standards to ensure product quality. The rise of processed and packaged foods in both developed and developing markets boosts the demand for food-grade lubricants.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Food Grade Lubricants, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Food Grade Lubricants by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Food Grade Lubricants market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Tons) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Food Grade Lubricants.
Market Segmentation
By Company
FUCHS
TotalEnergies
BP
Exxon Mobil
Kluber
Anderol
Petro-Canada
Interflon
ITW
SKF
Phillips 66
JAX
Lubriplate
DuPont
BECHEM
Jet-Lube
Sinopec
Sumico Lubricant Co
Segment by Type
H1
H2
3H
Segment by Application
Meat and Poultry Industry
Beverage and Brewing Industry
Dairy Industry
Bakery and Confectionery industry
Animal Feed Machinery
Others
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Food Grade Lubricants manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Food Grade Lubricants in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Food Grade Lubricants in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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