Fuel Additives Market by Application (Diesel, Gasoline, Aviation & Others), by Type (Deposit Control, Antioxidant, Corrosion, Inhibitor, Lubricity & CETANE Improvers & Others) and by Regions - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2020

The global fuel additives market is estimated to register a CAGR of 6.9% between 2015 and 2020, to reach USD 8.6 Billion 2020. The global fuel additives market is expected to reach 2,119.1 kilotons in 2020. The increasing demand for efficient and low emission fuel from automobiles and manufacturing segment will boost the demand for fuel additives between 2015 and 2020.

The fuel additives market has been analyzed in terms of revenue (USD) and volume (kilotons) for all major regions, namely North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The market has been further categorized on the basis of major countries in respective regions. Fuel additives applications that have been identified and covered in the report are diesel, gasoline, aviation fuel. The market has also been segmented in terms of types which are deposit control, antioxidant, corrosion inhibitor, lubricity & cetane improvers, octane improvers, and stability improvers.

Various secondary sources such as encyclopedia, directories, technical handbooks, company annual reports, industry association publications, oil and gas magazine articles, world economic outlook, trade websites, and databases have been referred to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of the fuel additives market. The primary sources - experts from related industries and suppliers – have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects and market estimations.

Fuel additives are estimated to witness tremendous growth due to stringent environmental protection regulations in various regions such as North America and Europe. There are strict fuel emissions standards which need to be followed and fuel additives are added to the fuel to achieve those. The fuel additives market is witnessing an upsurge due to the increasing demand for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) across the globe. The ULSD requires extra dose of fuel additives. The worldwide increase in the number of vehicles has resulted in the demand for efficient fuels which meet the government regulations for fuel emissions which is estimated to drive the market for fuel additives

The different audiences and stakeholders for this report are fuel additives manufacturers, dealers and suppliers which will get detailed information on current and projected market trends. Also, various oil & gas companies can analyze and strategize based on market numbers and competitive landscape provided in this report.

Scope of the report

On the basis of region:

• North America
• Asia-Pacific
• South America
• Europe
• Middle East & Africa

On the basis application:

• Diesel
• Gasoline
• Aviation

On the basis of type:

• Deposit Control Additives
• Cetane Improvers
• Antioxidants
• Dyes & Markers
• Lubricity Improvers
• Cold flow Improvers
• Stability Improvers
• Corrosion Inhibitors
• Octane Improvers
• Anti-icing

The various customizations available for this report are:

Product Analysis

• Product Matrix that gives a detailed comparison of product portfolio of each company

Regional Analysis

• Further breakdown of a region with respect to a particular country

Company Information

• Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 14)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Scope of the Market
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Years Considered for the Study
    1.4 Currency
    1.5 Limitations
    1.6 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 18)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top Down Approach
    2.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 26)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 32)
    4.1 Significant Opportunities in the Fuel Additives Market
    4.2 Fuel Additives Market: Key Regions
    4.3 Global Fuel Additives Market in 2014
    4.4 Fuel Additives Market Attractiveness in Different Countries
    4.5 Global Fuel Additives Market
    4.6 Lifecycle Analysis, By Region

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 38)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Segmentation
           5.2.1 By Type
           5.2.2 By Application
           5.2.3 By Regions
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Stringent Environmental Regulations
                    5.3.1.2 Growth of the Automotive Industry
                    5.3.1.3 Depleting Quality of Crude Oil
                    5.3.1.4 Demand for Clean & Efficient Fuel
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 Rise in Demand for Alternate Fuels
                    5.3.2.2 Stagnant Demand for High-End Gasoline
                    5.3.2.3 Huge Investment in Research & Development and Technology
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 Increase in Demand for Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel(ULSD)
                    5.3.3.2 Demand for Better Quality Fuel in Asia-Pacific
    5.4 Burning Issues
           5.4.1 No Aftermarket in Fuel Price-Sensitive Market

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 46)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Value-Chain Analysis
           6.2.1 Materials & Components
           6.2.2 Fuel Additive Types
           6.2.3 Additives Manufacturers
           6.2.4 End Consumers
    6.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
           6.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
           6.3.2 Threat of Substitutes
           6.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
           6.3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
           6.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
    6.4 Strategic Benchmarking
           6.4.1 New Product Development
           6.4.2 Expansions

7 Fuel Additives Market, By Type (Page No. - 52)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Deposit Control Additives
    7.3 Cetane Improvers
    7.4 Antioxidants
    7.5 Dyes and Markers
    7.6 Lubricity Improvers
    7.7 Cold Flow Improvers
    7.8 Stability Improvers
    7.9 Corrosion Inhibitors
    7.10 Octane Improvers
    7.11 Anti-Icing Fuel Additives
    7.12 Other Fuel Additives

8 Fuel Additives Market, By Application (Page No. - 67)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Diesel Fuel Additives
    8.3 Gasoline Fuel Additives
    8.4 Aviation Fuel Additives
    8.5 Other Apllications Fuel Additives

9 Fuel Additives Market, By Region (Page No. - 75)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 North America
           9.2.1 U.S.
           9.2.2 Canada
           9.2.3 Mexico
    9.3 Asia-Pacific
           9.3.1 China
           9.3.2 Japan
           9.3.3 India
           9.3.4 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    9.4 Europe
           9.4.1 Germany
           9.4.2 France
           9.4.3 U.K.
           9.4.4 Italy
           9.4.5 Russia
           9.4.6 Rest of Europe
    9.5 Middle East & Africa
    9.6 South America

10 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 118)
     10.1 Overview
     10.2 Expansions: the Most Popular Growth Strategy
     10.3 Maximum Developments in North America Between 2011 and 2015
     10.4 Maximum Developments in 2011
     10.5 Chevron Oronite and the Lubrizol Company: Leading Players
     10.6 Competitive Situations and Trends
             10.6.1 Expansions
             10.6.2 New Product Developments
             10.6.3 Contracts & Agreements
             10.6.4 Other Developments

11 Company Profiles (Page No. - 129)
(Company at A Glance, Recent Financials, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, & Recent Developments)*
     11.1 Introduction
     11.2 Chevron Oronite Company LLC
     11.3 The Lubrizol Corporation
     11.4 Afton Chemical Corporation
     11.5 Fuel Performance Solutions Inc.
     11.6 Evonik Industries AG
     11.7 BASF SE
     11.8 Chemtura Corporation
     11.9 Innospec Inc.
     11.10 Dorf Ketal Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.
     11.11 Infineum International Ltd.
     11.12 Cummins Inc.
     11.13 Cerion LLC

*Details on Company at A Glance, Recent Financials, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, & Recent Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

12 Appendix (Page No. - 157)
     12.1 Insights From Industry Expert
     12.2 Discussion Guide
     12.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
     12.4 Available Customizations
     12.5 Related Reports

List of Tables (125 Tables)

Table 1 Market Segmentation, By Type
Table 2 Market Segmentation, By Application
Table 3 Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 4 Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 5 Deposit Control Additives Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 6 Deposit Control Additives Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 7 Cetane Improvers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 8 Cetane Improvers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 9 Antioxidants Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 10 Antioxidants Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 11 Dyes & Markers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 12 Dyes & Markers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 13 Lubricity Improvers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 14 Lubricity Improvers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 15 Cold Flow Improvers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 16 Cold Flow Improvers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 17 Stability Improvers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 18 Stability Improvers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 19 Corrosion Inhibitors Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 20 Corrosion Inhibitors Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 21 Octane Improvers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 22 Octane Improvers Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 23 Anti-Icing Fuel Additives Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 24 Anti-Icing Fuel Additives Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 25 Other Fuel Additives Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 26 Other Fuel Additives Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 27 Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 28 Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 29 Fuel Additive Market in Diesel, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 30 Fuel Additive Market in Diesel, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 31 Fuel Additive Market in Gasoline, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 32 Fuel Additive Market in Gasoline, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 33 Fuel Additive Market in Aviation, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 34 Fuel Additive Market in Aviation, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 35 Fuel Additives Market in Other Applications, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 36 Fuel Additives Market in Other Applications, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 37 Fuel Additives Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 38 Fuel Additives Market Size, By Region, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 39 North America: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 40 North America: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 41 North America: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 42 North America: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 43 U.S.: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 44 U.S.: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 45 U.S.: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 46 U.S.: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 47 Canada: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 48 Canada: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 49 Canada: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 50 Canada: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 51 Mexico: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 52 Mexico: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 53 Mexico: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 54 Mexico: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 55 Asia-Pacific: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 56 Asia-Pacific: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 57 Asia-Pacific: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 58 Asia-Pacific: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 59 China: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 60 China: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 61 China: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 62 China: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 63 Japan: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 64 Japan: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 65 Japan: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 66 Japan: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 67 India: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 68 India: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 69 India: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 70 India: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 71 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 72 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 73 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 74 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 75 Europe: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 76 Europe: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 77 Europe: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 78 Europe: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 79 Germany: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 80 Germany: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 81 Germany: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 82 Germany: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 83 France: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 84 France: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 85 France: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 86 France: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 87 U.K.: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 88 U.K.: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 89 U.K.: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 90 U.K.: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 91 Italy: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 92 Italy: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 93 Italy: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 94 Italy: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 95 Russia: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 96 Russia: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 97 Russia: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 98 Russia: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 99 Rest of Europe: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 100 Rest of Europe: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 101 Rest of Europe: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 102 Rest of Europe: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 103 Middle East & Africa: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 104 Middle East & Africa: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 105 Middle East & Africa: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 106 Middle East & Africa: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 107 South America: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 108 South America: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Application, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 109 South America: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (USD Million)
Table 110 South America: Fuel Additives Market Size, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kiloton)
Table 111 Expansions, 2011–2015
Table 112 New Product Developments, 2011–2015
Table 113 Contracts & Agreements, 2011–2015
Table 114 Other Developments, 2011–2015
Table 115 Chevron Oronite: Products and Their Description
Table 116 The Lubrizol Corporation: Products and Their Descriptions
Table 117 Afton Chemical Corporation: Products and Their Descriptions
Table 118 Fuel Performance Solutions Inc.: Products and Their Descriptions
Table 119 Evonik Industries AG: Products and Their Descriptions
Table 120 BASF SE: Products and Their Descriptions
Table 121 Chemtura Corporation: Products and Their Descriptions
Table 122 Innospec Inc.: Products and Their Descriptions
Table 123 Infineum International Ltd.: Products and Their Properties
Table 124 Cummins Inc.: Products and Their Descriptions
Table 125 Cerion LLC: Products and Their Descriptions

List of Figures (51 Figures)

Figure 1 Fuel Additives: Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Fuel Additives Market: Research Design
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Fuel Additives Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 6 Research Assumptions
Figure 7 Fuel Additives in Diesel to Dominate the Fuel Additives Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 8 Asia-Pacific to Be the Leader in Diesel Fuel Additives in 2014
Figure 9 Asia-Pacific to Register Highest CAGR Between 2015 and 2020
Figure 10 Asia-Pacific to Surpass North America, By 2020
Figure 11 Deposit Control Additives is Projected to Dominate the Fuel Additives Market Between 2015 and 2020
Figure 12 High Growth Anticipated for Fuel Additives Market Between 2015 and 2020
Figure 13 Asia-Pacific Anticipated to Be Fuel Additives Market Leader By 2020
Figure 14 Diesel Fuel Additive Dominates the Fuel Additive Market in 2014
Figure 15 Stringent Fuel Emission Regulations Driving the U.S Market
Figure 16 Asia-Pacific to Surpass North America in Fuel Additives Market in 2020
Figure 17 Asia-Pacific to Witness High Growth Between 2015 and 2020
Figure 18 Market Segmentation, By Regions
Figure 19 Drivers, Restraints, Opportunity and Burning Issues in Fuel Additive Market
Figure 20 Value Chain Analysis for Fuel Additives Market
Figure 21 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 22 Strategic Benchmarking: Chevron Oronite Introduced A High Performance Additive Package
Figure 23 Strategic Benchmarking: Infineum Expanded Operations in China
Figure 24 Deposit Control Additives to Continue Dominating the Fuel Additives Market
Figure 25 North America to Dominate the Antioxidant Fuel Additives Market
Figure 26 Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Corrosion Inhibitor Market
Figure 27 Diesel Fuel to Experience Maximum Growth Between 2015 and 2020
Figure 28 Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Diesel Fuel Additives Market
Figure 29 Regional Snapshot (2015–2020): China is Emerging as A Strong Market
Figure 30 Asia-Pacific to Be the Fastest-Growing Market for Fuel Additives Between 2015 and 2020
Figure 31 North American Market Snapshot: Fuel Additives Market (2014–2020)
Figure 32 Asia-Pacific Market Snapshot: Fuel Additives Market (2014–2020)
Figure 33 Germany and France to Lead the European Market for Fuel Additives
Figure 34 Companies Primarily Adopted Organic Growth Strategies Between 2011 and 2015
Figure 35 Key Growth Strategies in the Fuel Additives Market, 2011–2015
Figure 36 New Product Launches in North America Made It the Most Active Region, 2011–2015
Figure 37 Maximum Developments Recorded in 2011
Figure 38 Chevron Oronite and Lubrizol Corporation Accounted for Maximum Strategic Developments Between 2011 and 2015
Figure 39 Regional Presence of Top 5 Players
Figure 40 Afton Chemical Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 41 Afton Chemical Corporation: SWOT Analysis
Figure 42 Fuel Performance Solutions Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 43 Evonik Industries AG: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 Evonik Industries AG: SWOT Analysis
Figure 45 BASF SE: Company Snapshot
Figure 46 BASF SE: SWOT Analysis
Figure 47 Chemtura Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 48 Chemtura Corporation: SWOT Analysis
Figure 49 Innospec Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 50 Innospec Inc.: SWOT Analysis
Figure 51 Cummins Inc.: Company Snapshot

The fuel additives market is estimated at USD 6.2 Billion in 2015 and is projected to reach 8.6 billion by 2020 with a CAGR of 6.9% between 2015 and 2020.The fuel additives also improve the engine life and result in improved vehicle performance. The stringent environmental regulations on fuel emission are projected to drive the growth for fuel additives across the globe. The increasing demand for fuel efficiency and better combustion will also catalyze the fuel additives market.

There fuel additives demand for diesel fuel application is witnessing an upsurge due to the increasing demand for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) across the globe. The ULSD requires extra dose of fuel additives. The worldwide increase in the number of diesel vehicles has resulted in the rising demand. The diesel is used to run most of the manufacturing plants across the globe resulting in increase in demand for diesel fuel additives for better efficiency. Various grades of fuel additives are manufactured for commercial, industrial, automotive, and aerospace sectors.

Currently, North America is the global leader in the fuel additives market. However, Asia-Pacific is projected to be the global leader in fuel additives market by 2020. The growing construction, manufacturing, and automobile industries in the region with few strict regulations on fuel utilization and emission controls are estimated to drive the market for fuel additives in Asia-Pacific. There is huge demand for moderate quality fuel additives as the region is price sensitive toward the fuel market. The easy availability of feedstock and low labor cost has made Asia-Pacific the global manufacturing hub which has resulted in the growth of various industries.

North America and Europe both have strict fuel emission and environmental regulations in place. These regulations and standards have increased the demand for efficient and cleaner fuel which has increased the use of alternate fuels which includes compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and bio-fuels. There are various fuel additives which meet the various environmental and fuel emission standards set by the regulatory authority which will help to drive the market for fuel additives in North America and Europe.

The increase in demand for Alternate Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) is estimated to be a restraining factor for growth of fuel additive market. These vehicles offer a substitute for current gasoline vehicles and may amount to a considerable share of the automobile market in the coming years. Another restraining factor is the high R&D cost in terms of man hours, materials, and technology. Not everybody has access to such technology, capital, and human expertise to manufacture an environmentally friendly, efficient, and effective additive; moreover, at a very competitive price. There are many companies which are active in the fuel additives market and are continuously striving for technological edge and entering the emerging markets with various strategic agreements. The players involved in this market are specialty chemical companies which manufacture different types of fuel additives. The few companies in the fuel additive market are The Lubrizol Corporation (U.S.), Chevron Oronite Company LLC (U.S.), Innospec (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Afton Chemical Corporation (U.S.), and Chemtura Corporation (U.S.).