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The report covers all leading lubricant consuming country markets, market segments, product types and formulations. Shell retains the number one ranking for all three lubricants categories tracked by Kline – consumer automotive, commercial automotive and industrial.

Machteld de Haan, Global Executive Vice President Shell Lubricants, said: “Our continued leadership of the global lubricants and fluids sector reflects our success in growing our base business through a focus on higher value and premium products and differentiating products, whilst continuing to build unique commercial and technical relationships. We are now focused on transforming our business, from being the leading global lubricants supplier to be the leading lubricants and fluid solutions provider of tomorrow.”

Shell was one of the first to launch an E-fluids portfolio in 2019, demonstrating technological readiness and achieving early traction with OEMs. Today, Shell E-fluids improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of electric powertrains. The business is now focusing on new fluids and a broader set of fluid management solutions, extending into thermal management of batteries, data centres, clean power and life sciences.

Shell is also delivering more sustainable solutions, with Lubricants playing a critical role in supporting Shell's target of becoming a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, and helping customers reduce their carbon footprint. For example, Shell Lubricants is reducing waste through the development of sustainable packaging and circular solutions, as well as delivering more sustainable solutions through its range of biodegradable products and solutions.

According to the latest report, Shell maintained its leading global market share relative to the year prior, with a slight increase in market share (0.6%) over the next largest IOC supplier, up to 11.6%, resulting in its number one ranking. 

Shell’s total volume sold was approximately 4,500-4,700 kilotonnes of finished lubricants, equivalent to approximately 4.9-5.2 billion litres. These global sales were split between the three segments at a similar percentage split as the previous year: 36% industrial, 33% consumer automotive and 31% commercial automotive. 

To find out more about Shell’s capabilities and leadership in lubricants, please see the infographic.

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• The term “Shell Lubricants” collectively refers to Shell Group companies engaged in the lubricants business. Shell sells a wide variety of lubricants to meet customer needs across a range of applications across over 100 countries.
• On February 11, 2021, Shell set forth its Powering Progress strategy, including details of how it will achieve its target to be a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. For more details on Shell’s Powering Progress strategy, please visit: www.shell.com/poweringprogress
• Shell has a world-class lubricants supply chain comprising 32 Blending Plants, four Base oil plants, ten grease plants and six GTL Base oil storage hubs.
• Shell has a strong network of approximately 130 macro distributors and 1,860 distributors
• Our brands such as Helix, Rimula, Rotella, Pennzoil, Spirax, Tellus, Omala and Gadus are the most preferred brands in their segments by our customers.
• For more information about Shell’s e-fluids please visit: Electric vehicle fluids: Lubricating the future of mobility | Shell Global
• Shell has over 300 scientists and engineers working in specialised technical centres for lubricants in the USA, China, Germany, India and Japan, dedicated to research and development into lubricants and oils.
• Shell has built successful commercial relationships with key global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including Komatsu, Geely, Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), Mahindra, BMW, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, CNH Industrial, Volvo Trucks and others.
• Shell has longstanding motorsport partnerships with Scuderia Ferrari (Formula 1), BMW Motorsport (DTM, LMDh and endurance racing), Hyundai Motorsport (World Rally Championship), Ducati (MotoGP) and Team Penske (NASCAR and IndyCar). Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology is the only motor oil used by Scuderia Ferrari, BMW Motorsport and Hyundai Motorsport in the race series referenced. Ducati uses Shell Advance motor oil. Team Penske uses ‘off-the-shelf’ Pennzoil Ultra Platinum full synthetic 0W-40 motor oil in IndyCar and with PurePlus Technology in NASCAR. Nissan uses Shell e-fluids (transmission and thermal fluids) in Formula E and Mahindra Racing uses Shell e-fluids (transmission fluids) in Formula E.

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