According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator market size was valued at US$ 1296 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1674 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 3.5% during review period.
In 2025, global Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator production reached approximately 84,000 tons,with an average global market price of around US$ 15000 per ton, and a gross profit margin of approximately 20%-40%. Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator is a class of lubricant/fuel additive designed to reduce or “switch off” the catalytic activity of trace metals—especially copper and copper alloys (yellow metals), but also iron and other transition metals—that accelerate oxidation and deposit formation in hydrocarbon systems. In oils and fuels, even ppm-level dissolved metal ions or contact with active metal surfaces can promote free-radical autoxidation by decomposing hydroperoxides into new radicals, which rapidly consumes antioxidants and shortens oxidation induction time. The practical consequences include faster darkening, acid number increase, viscosity rise, gum/insolubles, sludge/varnish deposits, and reduced service life of the fluid.
The upstream mainly consists of raw materials for basic and fine chemicals: aromatic/heterocyclic intermediates (such as key intermediates in the benzotriazole/toluenetriazole route), sulfur- and nitrogen-containing intermediates (thiadiazole, dithiocarbamate, thiourea/thiocyanate related), aldehydes/amines for Schiff base complexation structures, and solvents and carrier oils (mineral oil/PAO/esters, etc.). The midstream involves the synthesis, manufacturing, and commercialization of metal deactivators: including the functionalization of heterocyclic compounds (improving oil solubility and thermal stability), the reaction and purification of sulfur- and nitrogen-containing polar molecules, and the formulation of active ingredients into liquid concentrates (usually soluble in solvents or base oils) and compatibility design with antioxidants, corrosion inhibitors, dispersants, anti-wear/extreme pressure agents, etc. Downstream, the products mainly enter two major markets: one is the fuel additive chain (improving stability at refinery outlets, pipelines/storage, and end-users, and inhibiting oxidation and gumming caused by trace metals); the other is lubricating oils and industrial fluids (hydraulic oil, gear oil, turbine oil, compressor oil, grease, and some oil-based processing fluids), focusing on solving the problems of catalytic oxidation, sludge/varnish, and deposition in brass/copper components.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF, Vanderbilt Chemicals, LANXESS, King Industries, Metall-Chemie, Lubrizol, Afton Chemical, Innospec, Brad-Chem, Rianlon, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Triazoles
Phenols
Amines
Others
Market segment by Mechanism
Metal Ion Chelation
Surface Film-forming on Metals
Others
Market segment by End-user Industry
Aerospace
Automotive
Chemicals
Others
Market segment by Application
Compressor Oil
Engine Oils
Gear Oils
Hydraulic Fluids
Turbine Oils
Others
Major players covered
BASF
Vanderbilt Chemicals
LANXESS
King Industries
Metall-Chemie
Lubrizol
Afton Chemical
Innospec
Brad-Chem
Rianlon
Mayzo
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Oil Soluble Metal Deactivator sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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