This Frost & Sullivan research service titled European Biolubricants Market
provides an in-depth analysis of the market for environmentally adapted
lubricant formulations in Europe. The study also includes market drivers,
restraints, industry challenges and revenue forecasts for each product type
and geographic region. In this research, Frost & Sullivan' s expert analysts
thoroughly examine the following segments: hydraulic oils, chainsaw oils,
concrete release agents and niche oils.
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Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
Overview and Definitions
Summary of Major Findings
Market Growth and Unit Shipments Forecasts
Market Drivers
Market Restraints
Market Challenges
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Structure
Critical Success Factors
Conclusions
Conclusion
Research Proposition
2 INTRODUCTION
Market Definitions
Market Definitions
Industry Development
Industry Development
Lubricants Market Overview
Lubricants Market
Collection of Waste Oil
Base Oils
Additives
Renewable Raw Materials
Production of Oilseed Crops in Europe
Chemical Structure of Plant Oils
Key Developments
Evolution of the Biolubricants Market
Market Progress
Competitive Structure of Biodegradable Base Oil Manufacturers
Environmental Assessment of Lubricants
Biodegradability
Rate of Biodegradation
Effects of a Lubricant on Different Organisms
Bioaccumulation
Ecological Toxicity
Environmental Quality-water
Environmental Quality-soil
Industry Issues
Regulations
REACH
European Legislation for Fuels
European Marine Protection
Standards
European Eco-label
Incentives and Initiatives
Forecast Assumptions and Exhange Rates
Forecast Assumptions
Exhange Rates
Glossary of Terms
List of Acronyms
3 INDUSTRY CHALLENGES
Identification of Challenges
Identification of Challenges Facing the European Biolubricants Market
Increased Influence of European Farmers as Key Stakeholders on the
Supply Chain Will Expand Use of Renewable Raw Materials as Base Stocks
REACH Legislation Could Assist the Growth of Vegetable Oil-Based
Lubricants
European Eco-label for Lubricants Increases the Profile of Biolubricants
OEMs Are Slow in Supporting Biolubricants Impairing the Transition to
Such Products
Industry Consolidation Restricts Price Competitiveness
Increased Environmental Concern in Certain European Countries Assists
Biolubricant Market Growth
Partnerships and Joint Ventures Accelerate Improvements in Technology
and Product Performance
Biotechnology Will Accommodate Further Technological Innovation and
Selective Breeding in Crops
Growing Demand for Crops for Non-Food Applications Requires Governmental
Support and Planning
