Japan Automotive Lubricants Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2026

The report covers Japan Automotive Lubricant Companies and the market is segmented by Vehicle Type (Commercial Vehicles, Motorcycles, Passenger Vehicles) and by Product Type (Engine Oils, Greases, Hydraulic Fluids, Transmission & Gear Oils).

Japan Automotive Lubricants Market Size

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Japan Automotive Lubricants Market
Study Period 2015 - 2026
Base Year For Estimation 2020
Market Volume (2024) 523.27 Million Liters
Market Volume (2026) 534.58 Million Liters
CAGR (2024 - 2026) 1.07 %
Market Concentration High
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Japan Automotive Lubricants Market Analysis

The Japan Automotive Lubricants Market size is estimated at 523.27 Million Liters in 2024, and is expected to reach 534.58 Million Liters by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 1.07% during the forecast period (2024-2026).

  • Largest Segment by Vehicle Type - Passenger Vehicles : Japan has a large active passenger vehicle parc. As a result, the lubricant consumption of this sector occupies the highest share in Japan's automotive lubricant industry.
  • Fastest Segment by Vehicle Type - Motorcycles : The recovery of motorcycle production and sales in Japan from 2021 is expected to be at a faster rate. As a result, its lubricant consumption growth rate is likely to be high.
  • Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oil is the leading product type due to its high volume requirements and shorter drain intervals, as it is used for high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
  • Fastest Segment by Product Type - Hydraulic Fluids : The expected recovery of automotive sales and production in Japan from 2021 is anticipated to drive the demand for hydraulic fluids in the country during the forecast period.

Japan Automotive Lubricants Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the Japan Automotive Lubricants Market according to our research experts:

Largest Segment By Vehicle Type : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Passenger Vehicles</span>

  • In Japan, passenger vehicles (PVs) accounted for the largest share, 71.38%, in the total number of on-road vehicles in 2020, followed by commercial vehicles (CVs) and motorcycles, with a share of 16.72% and 11.9%, respectively.
  • Passenger vehicles accounted for the highest share of 49.43% in the total lubricant consumption in 2020, followed by commercial vehicles (48.3%) and motorcycles (2.27%), respectively. In 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak led to a notable dip in lubricant consumption, where PV lubricant consumption recorded the highest dip of 13.1%, followed by commercial vehicles (12.28%).
  • The motorcycles segment is projected to be the fastest-growing lubricant consumer, with a CAGR of 2.72% during 2021-2026. The growth is projected to be driven by an expected rise in personal mobility and electric vehicle production in the country.
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Japan Automotive Lubricants Industry Overview

The Japan Automotive Lubricants Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 93.83%. The major players in this market are Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd, ENEOS Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation, Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd and Royal Dutch Shell Plc (sorted alphabetically).

Japan Automotive Lubricants Market Leaders

  1. Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd

  2. ENEOS Corporation

  3. ExxonMobil Corporation

  4. Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd

  5. Royal Dutch Shell Plc

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Japan Automotive Lubricants Market News

  • January 2022: Effective April 1, ExxonMobil Corporation was organized along three business lines - ExxonMobil Upstream Company, ExxonMobil Product Solutions and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions.
  • April 2021: Motul launched two engine oils, namely CLASSIC EIGHTIES 10W-40 and CLASSIC NINETIES 10W-30, for classic cars manufactured between the 1970s and 2000s.
  • March 2021: Engineers of Motul engage with Honda's HRC factory racing team's engine development department on various projects, including the development of high-tech synthetic lubricants, at the company's R&D facility in Japan.

Japan Automotive Lubricants Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. Executive Summary & Key Findings

  2. 2. Introduction

    1. 2.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 2.2 Scope of the Study

    3. 2.3 Research Methodology

  3. 3. Key Industry Trends

    1. 3.1 Automotive Industry Trends

    2. 3.2 Regulatory Framework

    3. 3.3 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  4. 4. Market Segmentation

    1. 4.1 By Vehicle Type

      1. 4.1.1 Commercial Vehicles

      2. 4.1.2 Motorcycles

      3. 4.1.3 Passenger Vehicles

    2. 4.2 By Product Type

      1. 4.2.1 Engine Oils

      2. 4.2.2 Greases

      3. 4.2.3 Hydraulic Fluids

      4. 4.2.4 Transmission & Gear Oils

  5. 5. Competitive Landscape

    1. 5.1 Key Strategic Moves

    2. 5.2 Market Share Analysis

    3. 5.3 Company Profiles

      1. 5.3.1 AKT Japan Co. Ltd (TAKUMI Motor Oil)

      2. 5.3.2 BP PLC (Castrol)

      3. 5.3.3 Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd

      4. 5.3.4 ENEOS Corporation

      5. 5.3.5 ExxonMobil Corporation

      6. 5.3.6 FUCHS

      7. 5.3.7 Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd

      8. 5.3.8 Japan Sun Oil Company Ltd (SUNOCO Inc.)

      9. 5.3.9 Motul

      10. 5.3.10 Royal Dutch Shell Plc

  6. 6. Appendix

    1. 6.1 Appendix-1 References

    2. 6.2 Appendix-2 List of Tables & Figures

  7. 7. Key Strategic Questions for Lubricants CEOs

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Japan Automotive Lubricants Industry Segmentation

By Vehicle Type
Commercial Vehicles
Motorcycles
Passenger Vehicles
By Product Type
Engine Oils
Greases
Hydraulic Fluids
Transmission & Gear Oils
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Japan Automotive Lubricants Market Research FAQs

The Japan Automotive Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 523.27 million Liters in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 1.07% to reach 534.58 million Liters by 2026.

In 2024, the Japan Automotive Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 523.27 million Liters.

Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd, ENEOS Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation, Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd and Royal Dutch Shell Plc are the major companies operating in the Japan Automotive Lubricants Market.

In the Japan Automotive Lubricants Market, the Passenger Vehicles segment accounts for the largest share by vehicle type.

In 2024, the Motorcycles segment accounts for the fastest growing by vehicle type in the Japan Automotive Lubricants Market.

In 2023, the Japan Automotive Lubricants Market size was estimated at 517.96 million Liters. The report covers the Japan Automotive Lubricants Market historical market size for years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Japan Automotive Lubricants Market size for years: 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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Japan Automotive Lubricants Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2026