Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2026

The Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market is segmented by Product Type ( Engine Oils, Greases, Hydraulic Fluids, Transmission & Gear Oils ) and by Country ( China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam )

APAC Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Size

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Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Summary
Study Period 2015 - 2026
Base Year For Estimation 2020
Forecast Data Period 2024 - 2026
Historical Data Period 2015 - 2019
CAGR (2024 - 2026) 4.81 %
Market Concentration High

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APAC Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Analysis

The Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is estimated at 4.77 Billion Liters in 2024, and is expected to reach 5.24 Billion Liters by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.81% during the forecast period (2024-2026).

  • Largest Segment by Product Type - Engine Oils : Engine oil is the leading product type due to its high volume requirements and low drain intervals. It is used for high-temperature and high-pressure applications.
  • Fastest Segment by Product Type - Transmission & Gear Oils : The expected recovery in passenger vehicle sales and production in Asia-Pacific from 2021 is likely to boost the demand for transmission oils during the forecast period.
  • Largest Country Market - China : The high lubricant consumption in China can be attributed to the high passenger vehicle population in the country, along with a high servicing frequency of the vehicles.
  • Fastest Growing Country Market - India : In India, sales growth of new and used passenger vehicles, supported by the increasing travel rate, is projected to augment the demand for lubricants at a healthy rate.

APAC Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Trends

This section covers the major market trends shaping the APAC Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market according to our research experts:

Largest Segment By Product Type : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Engine Oils</span>

  • During 2015-2019, lubricant consumption in the Asia-Pacific passenger vehicle (PV) market recorded a CAGR of 4.52%. Engine oil was the dominating lubricant product type in this market, which accounted for a share of 79.12% in lubricant consumption in 2020. Engine oil was followed by transmission oils, which accounted for around 14.7% of the lubricant consumption in 2020.
  • In 2020, post the COVID-19 pandemic, the usage of passenger cars significantly dropped due to the restrictions put in place as a response to the pandemic. As a result, automotive lubricant consumption fell by 4.69% in comparison to 2019.
  • The expected recovery in production and sales of new passenger vehicles is likely to drive the lubricant consumption in this market. As a result, PV lubricant consumption is likely to witness a CAGR of 5.16% during 2021-2026.
Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Largest Segment By Product Type : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Engine Oils</span>

Largest Country : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">China</span>

  • In the Asia-Pacific region, passenger vehicle (PV) lubricant consumption is the highest in China, followed by India and Japan. In 2020, China accounted for 63.01% of total PV lubricant consumption in the region, while India and Japan accounted for a share of 10.83% and 6.76%, respectively.
  • The declined usage of passenger vehicles after the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the PV lubricant consumption across the region in 2020. The Philippines was the most affected, as it witnessed an 18.16% drop in consumption during 2019-2020, followed by Indonesia, which witnessed a 17.84% drop.
  • During 2021-2026, India is likely to be the fastest-growing PV lubricant market, as the consumption is likely to register a CAGR of 6.57%, followed by China and Indonesia, which are expected to witness a CAGR of 5.80% and 4.79%, respectively.
Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Largest Country : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">China</span>

APAC Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Overview

The Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 56.89%. The major players in this market are BP PLC (Castrol), China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation and Royal Dutch Shell Plc (sorted alphabetically).

APAC Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Leaders

  1. BP PLC (Castrol)

  2. China National Petroleum Corporation

  3. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation

  4. ExxonMobil Corporation

  5. Royal Dutch Shell Plc

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Concentration
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APAC Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market News

  • December 2021: ExxonMobil introduced a line of synthetic engine oils, i.e., Mobil Super Pro, for SUVs in India.
  • September 2021: Shell partnered with ReadyAssist, a Bengaluru-based 24-hour roadside assistance firm, to provide a seamless oil changing service across the country. Customers can get a free lube change for their vehicles when they buy Shell lubricants through ReadyAssist, which will be accessible at up to 5,500 third-party retail outlets across the country.
  • September 2021: ExxonMobil launched the Mobil Super All-in-One Protection SUV Pro synthetic engine oil for SUVs.

APAC Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Report - Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary & Key Findings

2. Introduction

  • 2.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 2.2 Scope of the Study
  • 2.3 Research Methodology

3. Key Industry Trends

  • 3.1 Automotive Industry Trends
  • 3.2 Regulatory Framework
  • 3.3 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

4. Market Segmentation

  • 4.1 By Product Type
    • 4.1.1 Engine Oils
    • 4.1.2 Greases
    • 4.1.3 Hydraulic Fluids
    • 4.1.4 Transmission & Gear Oils
  • 4.2 By Country
    • 4.2.1 China
    • 4.2.2 India
    • 4.2.3 Indonesia
    • 4.2.4 Japan
    • 4.2.5 Malaysia
    • 4.2.6 Philippines
    • 4.2.7 Singapore
    • 4.2.8 South Korea
    • 4.2.9 Thailand
    • 4.2.10 Vietnam
    • 4.2.11 Rest of Asia-Pacific

5. Competitive Landscape

  • 5.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 5.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 5.3 Company Profiles
    • 5.3.1 BP PLC (Castrol)
    • 5.3.2 China National Petroleum Corporation
    • 5.3.3 China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
    • 5.3.4 ENEOS Corporation
    • 5.3.5 ExxonMobil Corporation
    • 5.3.6 Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd
    • 5.3.7 Indian Oil Corporation Limited
    • 5.3.8 PETRONAS Lubricants International
    • 5.3.9 Royal Dutch Shell Plc
    • 5.3.10 TotalEnergies
  • *List Not Exhaustive

6. Appendix

  • 6.1 Appendix-1 References
  • 6.2 Appendix-2 List of Tables & Figures

7. Key Strategic Questions for Lubricants CEOs

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APAC Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Segmentation

By Product Type Engine Oils
Greases
Hydraulic Fluids
Transmission & Gear Oils
By Country China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Thailand
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
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APAC Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market Research FAQs

The Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 4.77 billion Liters in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.81% to reach 5.24 billion Liters by 2026.

In 2024, the Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size is expected to reach 4.77 billion Liters.

BP PLC (Castrol), China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, ExxonMobil Corporation and Royal Dutch Shell Plc are the major companies operating in the Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market.

In the Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market, the Engine Oils segment accounts for the largest share by product type.

In 2024, China accounts for the largest share by country in the Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market.

In 2023, the Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size was estimated at 4.53 billion Liters. The report covers the Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market historical market size for years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market size for years: 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry Report

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Asia-pacific Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2026