Industrial Grease Patent Landscape Report 2025: Filings Surge Ninefold Since 2010, Led By China's 91% Share And Rising Global R&D Momentum

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Key market opportunities in the industrial grease sector include expanding high-performance, eco-friendly, and application-specific greases. This is supported by a surge in R&D, particularly in China, focusing on multifunctional additives, biodegradable formulations, and synthetic greases for extreme environments.

Dublin, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Industrial Grease Patent Landscape Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets's offering.

The Industrial Grease Patent Landscape Report provides an in-depth patent landscape analysis, covering 4,749 patents from 2010 to 2023, collected across major global jurisdictions.

This comprehensive dataset is derived from international patent filings and includes details on market sales trends, growth projections, and technology clustering, forming the basis for examining the evolution of industrial grease technologies. By integrating both quantitative and qualitative data, the report establishes a solid foundation for assessing patent applications, technological advancements, and market growth in the industrial grease sector. This multifaceted approach supports insights into current competitive positioning and potential areas for future expansion in high-performance, eco-friendly, and application-specific grease products.
The report is organized into key sections, each offering critical insights into various aspects of the industrial grease industry. The primary sections include the Patent Landscape Overview, Market and Competitor Analysis, Technology Analysis, and Key Players. Each section provides a unique viewpoint designed to support strategic decisions for research, investment, and competitive positioning within the industrial lubricants domain.
Landscape Overview

The landscape overview presents a clear picture of patent activity in industrial grease, tracing trends from 2010 to 2023. The analysis reveals a ninefold increase in patent filings over 14 years, with a sharp acceleration since 2017 and a peak in 2021 with over 500 new patents. China overwhelmingly leads with 4,332 patents (91% of total filings), followed by the United States with 98 patents, while Europe and other regions also show steady contributions. The strong growth trend indicates a surge in R&D and commercial interest, with many recent filings expected to translate into market-ready grease products in the near future.
Market Analysis Section

The market analysis section explores the commercial dimensions of the industrial grease sector, including global market value, sales trends, and regional segmentation. The industrial grease market was valued at USD 2.12 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 3.62 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 5.5%. In volume terms, it is expected to grow from 2.60 billion liters in 2024 to 3.07 billion liters by 2029. Automotive, construction, and manufacturing remain the largest consumers, with Asia-Pacific holding a 44.18% market share in 2023. Bio-based and high-performance synthetic greases are forecasted to gain significant traction, particularly in automotive, power generation, and heavy machinery applications.
Technology Analysis Section

The technology analysis section reviews core areas in industrial grease innovation, such as lubricating compositions (C10M169), additive-based property enhancement (C10N30), application forms (C10N50), and special preparation methods (C10M177). Leading technology trends include multifunctional additive systems for wear resistance and corrosion protection, eco-friendly formulations using biodegradable components, high-performance synthetic greases for extreme environments, and advanced thickening agents such as lithium complex and calcium sulfonate. The report also highlights emerging innovations in nanotechnology-based greases and smart lubrication delivery systems.
Top Player Section

The top player section offers insights into leading organizations in industrial grease innovation, such as China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), Xinxiang Hengxing Technology Co., Ltd., Fuchs Petrolub SE, Wuxi Feitian Grease Co., Ltd., and Tianjin Jinguang Lubricating Grease Co., Ltd. Sinopec leads with 568 patent applications and is a pioneer in advanced and eco-friendly formulations. Fuchs specializes in both synthetic and mineral-based greases for diverse industries, while Wuxi Feitian focuses on high-performance synthetic greases. The report also maps collaboration networks, showing how alliances with research institutions, universities, and industrial partners are accelerating innovation and expanding market presence globally.
Overall, the report provides a comprehensive view of the industrial grease industry - from patent and market trends to competitive dynamics and technological priorities. Each section interlinks to present a cohesive understanding of the state and future direction of industrial grease technology and commercialization. By blending patent data, market insights, and in-depth analysis of key technologies and players, the report functions as an essential guide for stakeholders in R&D, policy-making, and investment who aim to leverage advancements in industrial lubricants for market success.
What You Will Get:

• 170+ Pages PDF Full Report
• 40+ Pages PDF Slides
• Excel File of Each Figure Including Extended Data

People Who Might Be Interested in the Report:

• Chief Marketing Officer
• Business Development Professionals
• Corporate Strategy Executives
• R&D and Innovation Officers
• Investment Analysts
• Product Managers
• Marketing Directors
• Sales Directors
• Vice President - Sales
• Vice President - Marketing
• Heads of Marketing
• Analysts
• Corporate Planning Professionals
• Product Marketing Managers
• Market Intelligence Experts
• Heads of Innovation
• Strategy Heads
• Chief Operating Officers
• Business Analysts
• Sales Consultants
• Academics

Key Topics Covered:

Key Findings
Executive Summary
Introduction
Patent Landscape Overview

• Patent Family Analysis
• Patent-Market Coverage
• Geographical Jurisdiction

Market and Competitor Analysis

• Market at a Glance
• Market Share of Main Players
• The Main Processes in Industrial Grease
• Top Applicants
• Market Coverage of Top Applicants
• Top Owners
• Highly-Cited Applicants
• Collaboration
• Top Ten Applicants' Collaborations
• The Strongest Cooperation Networks
• Top Applicant Activity
• Pioneer Companies in the Last 5 Years
• Top Applicant Clustering
• Pending Patents

Technology Analysis

• Top Technologies
• Top Technologies by Class
• Top Technologies by Sub-Class
• Top Technologies by Main-Group
• Top Technologies by Sub-Group
• Top Technologies and Main Trends
• Five Recent Dominant Technologies
• Key Patents
• The Main Themes of Patents
• Technology Clustering
• Top Inventors

Key Players' Patent Profiles

• China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec)
• Xinxiang Hengxing Technology Co., Ltd.
• Wuxi Feitian Grease Co., Ltd.
• Fuchs Petrolub SE
• Longnan Xuefute New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
• Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
• Shell Oil Company
• The Lubrizol Corporation

• • Overview
  • Patent Family Analysis
  • Top Technologies
  • Collaboration
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Key Patents
  • Topic Modeling
  • Patents Clustering

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