Behran Oil Co.

What Behran Oil Co. does

Behran Oil Co. (شرکت نفت بهران) is Iran's largest lubricant manufacturer, founded circa 1941 and operating as a publicly listed joint stock company (سهامی عام) on the Tehran Stock Exchange, with stated capital of 11,950 billion Iranian Rials following a 360% capital increase approved in 1399 (March 2021). The company is affiliated with Bonyad Mostazafin (Foundation of the Oppressed), a major Iranian institutional conglomerate, and is led by CEO Ali Kazemi. Behran Oil operates a single refinery and headquarters in Tehran, supported by the largest engineering services network in Tehran and 8 industrial provinces, and a distribution network of 405+ authorized sales agents (عاملین فروش) reaching all 31 Iranian provinces.

The company's core business is the formulation, blending, and sale of a comprehensive lubricant portfolio: automotive motor oils (petrol, diesel, gas, marine, rail, motorcycle), automatic and manual transmission fluids, industrial oils (hydraulic, turbine, gear, compressor, heat treatment, transformer, metalworking, textile), greases (calcium complex, calcium, sodium, lithium), antifreeze/coolants, process oils, and paraffin wax. Production is anchored by what the company describes as one of Iran's most well-equipped lubricant research centers, and products are formulated to international standards including API, ACEA, and major OEM specifications. Distribution is via authorized sales agents for SMB and consumer customers, dedicated engineering offices for enterprise customers, and an online sales portal (behrancare.ir). Behran Oil also exports to the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa, and claims 53%+ of Iran's automotive lubricant market and over one-third of the industrial oil market.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of lubricants (the sole revenue stream disclosed), with no pricing details publicly available. The company serves a horizontally segmented customer base of 1,200+ active customers across automotive, industrial/manufacturing, and agricultural/off-road machinery end-uses, with named enterprise partnerships including Farda Diesel (automotive manufacturing). Marketing and distribution leverage social media (Telegram, Twitter/X, Facebook), the corporate website, the behrancare.ir e-commerce portal, and participation in national export events. Recent strategic positioning is reflected in 2025 recognitions including the Crystal Statue (Tandis-e Bolourin) at the 19th National Quality Award and National Export Day recognition with Presidential presence.

Name

Behran Oil Co.

Legal name

شرکت نفت بهران (Behran Oil Company)

Website

https://behranoil.co

Company type

Public

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Behran Oil Co. is Iran's largest lubricant manufacturer, producing motor oils, industrial oils, greases, coolants, and process oils from its Tehran refinery. It serves 1,200+ active customers across automotive, industrial, and agricultural segments via 405+ sales agents in all 31 Iranian provinces, with exports to the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lubricant and Motor Oil Sales: Behran Oil generates revenue primarily from manufacturing and selling a wide range of lubricants including motor oils (petrol, diesel, gas, marine, rail), transmission fluids, industrial oils (hydraulic, turbine, gear, compressor, heat treatment, transformer), greases, coolants, process oils, and paraffin wax. Revenue is generated through direct sales and a nationwide distribution network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Behran Oil Co. manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of automotive and industrial lubricants, including motor oils for petrol, diesel, gas, motorcycle, marine, and rail engines, automatic and manual transmission fluids, hydraulic fluids, turbine and gear oils, compressor oils, transformer oils, greases, antifreeze/coolants, process oils, and paraffin wax. The company produces these products at its Tehran refinery and distributes them through more than 405 authorized sales agents across all 31 provinces of Iran, supported by engineering offices providing technical consultation and after-sales service.

Product overview

Behran Oil Co. is Iran's largest lubricant manufacturer with over 60 years of experience, producing a comprehensive portfolio of automotive and industrial lubricants. The product portfolio includes: motor oils for gasoline vehicles (Behran Ultra Rana, Behran Samand variants), diesel engine oils (Behran Bandar Turbo), motorcycle oils, marine engine oils, gas fuel engine oils, automatic and manual transmission fluids, hydraulic fluids (H, HP, T, TX, ED, HFC, HFDU variants), industrial lubricants (circulating oils like Behran Nord and Behran Darafsh, turbine oils, gear oils, compressor oils, transformer oils), greases (calcium complex, calcium, sodium, lithium), antifreezes, and process oils. The company operates from its refinery in Iran and maintains the largest engineering services network across Tehran and eight industrial provinces, holding over 53% of Iran's automotive lubricant market share.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Behranoil: Main commercial brand for lubricant products including automotive oils, industrial oils, greases, coolants, and process oils

Products and services

• Behran Ultra Rana (بهران اولترا رانا) Premium motor oil product line for gasoline vehicles, available in various viscosities (0W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 20W-50) for Iranian domestic vehicles.
• Behran Bandar Turbo (بهران بندر توربو) Diesel engine motor oil designed for heavy-duty diesel applications, including turbocharged engines.
• Behran Automatic (بهران اتوماتیک) Automatic transmission fluid product line including CVT, DCT, MV, MVLV, LT 71141, VI, III, and II variants for various vehicle makes.
• Behran Samand (بهران سمند) Manual transmission gear oil product line including Samand, Samand Vizheh, Samand NFJ, Samand MB, and Samand VMB variants for Iranian vehicles.
• Behran Generator (بهران ژنراتور) Stationary industrial engine oils for generators including NLA 40, NMA 40, NLA 40-T2, and Class I variants for gas and diesel stationary engines.
• Behran Hydraulic (بهران هیدرولیک) Hydraulic fluid product line including H, HP, T, TX, ED, HFC, and HFDU variants for various industrial hydraulic applications.
• Behran Marine (بهران مارین) Marine engine oils including TPEO, 5070, 3008, 4008, Shenaar III, and Lenj for various marine applications.
• Behran Motorcycle (بهران سیکلت) Motorcycle engine oils in various viscosities (10W-30, 10W-50, 15W-40, 25W-50) for motorcycle applications.
• Behran Gas (بهران گاز سوز) Gas fuel engine oils including Teaktaz Premium, Super Pishtaz Premium, Paak CNG, Saba, and VEM for CNG/LPG vehicles and stationary gas engines.
• Greases (گریس) Grease products including calcium complex soap, calcium soap, sodium soap, and lithium soap for various industrial and automotive applications.
• Antifreeze (ضدیخ) Antifreeze/coolant products for gasoline, diesel, and industrial applications.
• Industrial Lubricants (روانکارهای صنعتی) Industrial lubricant portfolio including turbine oils, industrial gear oils, compressor oils, heat treatment oils, transformer oils, metalworking oils, textile oils, and general purpose oils.
• Behran Nord (بهران نورد) High-quality circulating oil with excellent water separation, thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and anti-wear properties for rolling mill applications.
• Behran Darafsh (بهران درفش) Circulating and hydraulic oil suitable for closed gear systems, chain wheels, plain and anti-friction bearings, electric motor pumps, and textile machinery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53%+ market share of Iran's automotive lubricant market
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Farda Diesel (فردا دیزل)developingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehran Oil's CEO visited Farda Diesel's production facilities to discuss cooperation opportunities in lubricant supply and joint market development. The focus was on optimizing supply chain processes and developing shared markets. Farda Diesel requested broader cooperation, and Behran Oil expressed readiness to support with technical knowledge and production capacity.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BehranOilCompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/behran-oil

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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