What's Driving the Heavyweights? Understanding the factors shaping opportunities in the commercial vehicle lubricant market

摘要

As the commercial vehicle market works to meet efficiency and emissions requirements,Sharbel Luzuriaga,project manager at Kline Energy,looks at the different factors influencing the future outlook for heavy-duty motor oils in the world's two largest markets. Combined,the demand from China and the U.S.for heavy-duty motor oil(HDMO)represents 35% of the global market.While these two heavyweight markets are being driven by some of the same technology and economic disruptors,there are also a number of key differences shaping their futures.Although declining volumes are forecast in both regions,HDMO suppliers who are aware of the disparate challenges will be well-placed to take advantage of the emerging opportunities.