YUKO

What YUKO does

LLC SP YUKOIL (YUKO) is a Ukrainian manufacturer of automotive and industrial lubricants founded in 2002 and headquartered in Bila Tserkva, Kyiv Oblast. The company produces motor oils, transmission fluids, industrial oils (hydraulic, compressor, gear/reducer, and cutting fluids), lubricating greases, and service products such as antifreezes and cleaners. Sub-brands include VUKO for transmission fluids and named SKUs such as Mega HD 10W-40, Mega Synt 5W-30, and SUPER SYNTHETIC C4 5W-30, with formulations spanning synthetic, semi-synthetic, and mineral bases. Production is supported by an integrated manufacturing facility at the Bila Tserkva site.

The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications (Bureau Veritas, April 2024), an API license (renewed 2026), Infineum certifications for VUKO transmission fluids, and OEM approvals from Daimler Truck AG, MAN, and Renault. Distribution is primarily B2B through an international partner network exporting to 80+ countries across all six continents, complemented by a retail locator for Ukrainian end-customers. A commercial director oversees partnership development, and marketing is executed through trade exhibitions (Automechanika Istanbul, Car Service FORUM Valencia, Interpack), social channels, the YUKOIL Academy partner-enablement platform, and a YUKOIL AI chatbot that recommends motor oils by vehicle make, model, or VIN. The company claims the leading (#1) motor oil brand position in Ukraine and has been an NLGI member for 11 years.

The revenue model is product sales of lubricants and service fluids through distributors and resellers, with pricing not publicly disclosed and no subscription, licensing, or service-based revenue lines. Customer segments are horizontal across passenger vehicles, commercial transport, small equipment, agricultural equipment, and industrial machinery. The company is private, has no disclosed funding rounds or parent entity, and operates with 101-250 employees.

Name

YUKO

Legal name

ТОВ «СП ЮКОЙЛ»

Website

https://yuko.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LLC SP YUKOIL (YUKO) is a Ukrainian manufacturer of automotive and industrial lubricants — motor oils, transmission fluids, hydraulic oils, and greases — exporting to 80+ countries through B2B distributors and serving B2C end-customers in Ukraine under the YUKO and VUKO brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive and Industrial Lubricants

NAICS

Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Fluids, Lubricants & Chemical Products Manufacturing (Oils/Coolants/Additives/Cleaners) (IMACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL), Packaging, Filling & Private Label / Contract Manufacturing (EUALAJAD)

Keywords

• Automotive lubricants
• Motor oils
• Transmission fluids
• Industrial lubricants
• Hydraulic fluids

Headquarters

HQ city

Bila Tserkva

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lubricant Product Sales: Sale of motor oils, transmission oils, industrial oils, hydraulic fluids, plastic lubricants, and service products (antifreezes, cleaners) to B2B and B2C customers through distribution partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

YUKO manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of automotive and industrial lubricants under the YUKO/YUKOIL brand, including motor oils (synthetic, semi-synthetic, mineral), transmission fluids, industrial oils (hydraulic, compressor, gear, cutting/MOR), lubricating greases, and service products (antifreezes, cleaners). Products are organized across five application segments — passenger vehicles, commercial transport, small equipment, agricultural machinery, and industrial equipment — and exported to 80+ countries through a partner distribution network. The portfolio includes OEM-approved products (Daimler Truck AG, MAN, Renault) and the VUKO transmission fluids sub-brand certified by Infineum.

Product overview

YUKO is a Ukrainian lubricant manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of automotive and industrial products. The core product lines include motor oils (for passenger, commercial, and agricultural vehicles), transmission oils, industrial oils (hydraulic, compressor, gear, and cutting fluids), lubricating greases, and service products (antifreezes and cleaners). Key product sub-brands include VUKO for transmission fluids, Mega HD and Mega Synt for commercial vehicle oils, and SUPER SYNTHETIC C4 for passenger vehicles. The company also provides YUKOIL AI, an AI-powered recommendation chatbot that helps customers select the appropriate motor oil based on vehicle specifications. Products are exported to over 80 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motor Oils (Моторні оливи) Engine oils for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment, and small equipment, including synthetic, semi-synthetic, and mineral-based formulations.
• Transmission Oils (Трансмісійні оливи) Transmission fluids for passenger and commercial vehicles, including the VUKO brand with Infineum certifications.
• Industrial Oils (Індустріальні оливи) Industrial lubricants including hydraulic fluids, compressor oils, gear/reducer oils, and cutting fluids (MOR) for manufacturing and industrial equipment.
• Lubricating Greases (Пластичні мастила) Universal lubricating greases for various industrial and automotive applications.
• Service Products (Сервісні продукти) Service products including antifreezes, cleaners, and universal service products for vehicle maintenance.
• Hydraulic Fluids (Гідравлічні) Hydraulic oils for agricultural and industrial equipment applications.
• Mega HD 10W-40 Heavy-duty commercial vehicle engine oil with updated MAN approvals for use in commercial trucks.
• Mega Synt 5W-30 Full synthetic engine oil with Daimler Truck AG OEM approval, suitable for commercial vehicles.
• SUPER SYNTHETIC C4 5W-30 Synthetic engine oil designed for Renault vehicles, meeting SUPER SYNTHETIC C4 specifications with Renault OEM approval.
• VUKO Transmission Fluids Transmission fluid sub-brand with Infineum certifications confirming compliance with international quality standards for passenger and commercial vehicle transmissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 years as NLGI member demonstrating long-term industry recognition

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• InfineumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Global lubricant additives company that certified YUKOIL's VUKO brand transmission fluids, confirming product compliance with international standards and quality requirements.
• MANcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer that updated approvals for YUKOIL Mega HD 10W-40 and Mega Synt 5W-30 motor oils, confirming OEM compatibility for commercial truck applications.
• RenaultcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Automotive manufacturer that approved YUKOIL SUPER SYNTHETIC C4 5W-30 for use in Renault vehicles, confirming OEM specification compliance.
• Daimler Truck AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2025Major commercial vehicle manufacturer that granted official OEM approval for YUKOIL Mega Synt 5W-30 motor oil for use in Daimler Truck vehicles.
• Bureau VeritascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024International certification body that conducted and awarded ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications to YUKOIL in April 2024, validating quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems.
• NLGI (National Lubricating Grease Institute)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational industry association for lubricating grease of which YUKOIL has been a member for 11 years, demonstrating long-term industry engagement and compliance with industry standards.
• American Petroleum Institute (API)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry standards body that licenses YUKOIL products under API certification, with license renewed for 2026, confirming compliance with petroleum industry standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ravenol: German independent lubricant manufacturer specializing in motor oils, transmission fluids, and industrial lubricants, with strong OEM approvals and a global distributor network. Comparable to YUKO as a mid-tier independent with similar product breadth and export-led go-to-market.
• Wolf Oil Corporation: Belgian independent lubricant manufacturer offering motor oils, industrial oils, greases, and coolants sold under proprietary brands through international distributors. Comparable to YUKO as a similarly-sized European independents with comparable product mix and partner-led distribution.
• Fuchs Petrolub: Germany-based independent lubricant manufacturer with a broad automotive and industrial portfolio, including motor oils, transmission fluids, greases, and metalworking fluids. Closest like-for-like comp to YUKO in terms of mid-tier, independent, multi-segment lubricant positioning with global distribution.
• Liqui Moly: German motor oil and additive specialist with a comprehensive portfolio spanning passenger car, commercial vehicle, and industrial lubricants sold through a global distributor network. Comparable to YUKO in its broad product line and dependence on independent distributors across 80+ markets.
• Motul: French specialty lubricant manufacturer with a strong presence in motor oils, transmission fluids, and industrial lubricants, distributed internationally through partner networks. Comparable to YUKO as a focused, internationally-distributed lubricants specialist with OEM-approval-driven positioning.
• Champion Oil: US-based independent lubricant manufacturer supplying motor oils, racing oils, hydraulic fluids, and greases through a distributor network. Comparable to YUKO as a similarly-sized independent lubricant manufacturer with mid-tier global distribution and a broad product portfolio.
• Bardahl: French-Belgian automotive chemicals and lubricants manufacturer offering motor oils, additives, and service products through a global distributor network. Comparable to YUKO in its automotive lubricant focus, additive-product extensions, and channel-partner GTM.

Broad incumbents

• TotalEnergies Lubricants: Global major lubricants division of TotalEnergies, offering a comprehensive passenger car, commercial vehicle, and industrial lubricant portfolio with OEM approvals. Comparable to YUKO as a competing motor oil and industrial lubricant supplier competing for the same OEM-approved segments.
• Castrol (BP): Global major lubricant brand owned by BP, providing motor oils, transmission fluids, and industrial lubricants with extensive OEM approvals. Comparable to YUKO as a competing motor oil supplier targeting the same OEM-approved aftermarket and dealer channels.
• ENEOS Corporation: One of the largest Japanese petroleum and lubricant companies, with a full automotive and industrial lubricant portfolio and global presence. Comparable to YUKO as a competing lubricant manufacturer in the same product categories, though at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/yukolubricants?sub_confirmation=1
• Facebookfacebook.com/yuko.lubricants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jv-yukoil
• Instagraminstagram.com/vuko.lubricants

Compliance3 records

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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