Abstract
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
- 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
- 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
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
- Technology Improvements Suggest Novel Biolubricant Applications
- Higher Unit Prices of Biolubricants Prevent Switching from Mineral
Oil-Based Lubricants
- Life Cycle Assessment Methodology Needed to Evaluate Impact
- Additives Technology and Development Will Play an Increasing Role
- EU Emissions Legislation Will Affect Engine Lubricants
- Time Frame Analysis of Industry Challenges
- Time Frame Analysis of Industry Challenges
4 MARKET ENGINEERING RESEARCH SYSTEM FOR THE TOTAL BIOLUBRICANTS MARKET
- Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Total Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Regulations; Standards; Incentives and Initiatives
- Market Engineering Research Measurement System
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (2007-2013)
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Forecasts
- Demand Analysis
- Trend Analysis
- Pricing Analysis
- Trends by Product Type
- Trends by Geographic Region
- Competitive Analysis
- Competitive Structure
- Highlights of Selected Companies
5 MARKET ENGINEERING RESEARCH FOR THE HYDRAULIC FLUIDS MARKET
- Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Total Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Regulations; Standards; Incentives and Initiatives
- Market Engineering Research Measurement System
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (2007-2013)
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Forecasts
- Pricing Analysis
- Trend Analysis
- Trends by Geographic Region
- Competitive Analysis
6 MARKET ENGINEERING RESEARCH FOR THE CHAINSAW OILS MARKET
- Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Total Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Regulations; Standards; Incentives and Initiatives
- Market Engineering Research Measurement System
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (2007-2013)
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Forecasts
- Pricing Analysis
- Trend Analysis
- Trends by Geographic Region
- Competitive Analysis
7 MARKET ENGINEERING RESEARCH FOR THE CONCRETE RELEASE AGENTS MARKET
- Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Total Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Regulations; Standards; Incentives and Initiatives
- Market Engineering Research Measurement System
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (2007-2013)
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Forecasts
- Pricing Analysis
- Trend Analysis
- Trends by Geographic Region
- Competitive Analysis
8 MARKET ENGINEERING RESEARCH FOR THE NICHE OILS MARKET
- Strategic Analysis and Forecasts of the Total Market
- Market Overview and Definitions
- Regulations; Standards; Incentives and Initiatives
- Market Engineering Research Measurement System
- Market Engineering Unit and Revenue Forecasts (2007-2013)
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Market Forecasts
- Pricing Analysis
- Trend Analysis
- Trends by Product Type
- Trends by Geographic Region
- Competitive Analysis
9 MARKET ENGINEERING STRATEGIES
- Critical Success Factors
- Critical Success Factors of the Biolubricants Market
- Biolubricants Marketing Mix
- Biolubricants Marketing Mix
- Strategic Recommendations
- Strategic Recommendations
10 COMPETITIVE DATABASE
- Database of Key Industry Participants
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