Used Car Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Used Car Market Analysis

The used car market is expected to reach USD 460 billion, registering a CAGR of over 10% during the forecast period.

The outbreak of COVID-19 affected the automotive industry significantly. With supply chain disruption and transportation halt, new additions to the used car inventory were not coming into the market. As a result, fewer models were available for purchase, resulting in fewer purchases. However, during the later stages of 2021, the market started reverting to the pre-pandemic situation, increasing opportunities for the used car market with a major push from low and mid-income consumers.

Over the medium term, the used car market across the world is growing rapidly. The main reason for the same has been the advent of organized players in the market in developing nations, which has taken care of the trust deficit plaguing the used car market in those countries for ages.

Due to increasing digitization and the ability of companies to provide immersive purchase experiences remotely, the used car market is expected to witness significant growth. Furthermore, the rise in value-added service offerings and the variety of finance providers offering credit for used cars will also contribute to the growth of the used car market across the globe. However, higher interest rates may discourage some potential customers, slowing the market's growth.

Factors such as a rise in income levels, increasing demand for luxury cars, shorter car ownership periods, booming import-export, and a growing preference for two-wheeler owners to upgrade to small and compact cars drive the growth of the market.

However, a lack of financing or expensive financing options in many countries for used cars is expected to hinder the growth of the market. While finance for new cars is easy to obtain, used cars attract a higher rate of interest and are not sanctioned so easily. However, with gradual growth in the organized sector, the market situation is changing. Major players, like Toyota, BMW, Maruti Suzuki, etc., have ventured into the used car space in India.

The market in emerging economies like India is dominated by unorganized players who do not own inventory but rather thrive on their platform for C2C sales. They make revenue through commissions earned by facilitating the sale of used cars on their online platforms. However, the organized and semi-organized sectors are steadily catching up and are expected to play a significant role toward the end of the forecast period. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the largest market, followed by North America and Europe.

Used Car Industry Segmentation

A used car, a pre-owned vehicle, or a secondhand car, is a vehicle that has previously had one or more retail owners. On the other hand, a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle is a pre-owned vehicle that has been extensively inspected (pre-purchase inspection) and expertly reconditioned.

The used car market is segmented by vehicle type, vendor type, and geography. Based on the vehicle type, the market is segmented into hatchbacks, sedans, sports utility vehicles, and multi-purpose vehicles. Based on the vendor type, the market is segmented into organized and unorganized. Based on geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. For each segment, the market size and forecast have been done based on value (USD billion).