Market Trends of India Commercial Vehicles Lubricants Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the India Commercial Vehicles Lubricants Market according to our research experts:
Largest Segment By Product Type : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Engine Oils</span>
- In India, commercial vehicles (CVs) formed the largest segment and accounted for about 35.7% of lubricant consumption. During 2015-2019, lubricant consumption registered a CAGR of 8.41% in the commercial vehicle segment. This growth was majorly driven by the rise in sales of lightweight trucks.
- In 2020, commercial vehicle lubricant consumption declined by 12%, as the COVID-19 outbreak affected vehicle production. Engine oils accounted for a 70% share in CV lubricant consumption, followed by hydraulic fluids. A major dip was observed in the engine oil consumption in the CV segment during the year, owing to the impact of COVID-19 outbreak.
- Over the forecast period, the transmission oils segment is likely to be the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 6.55%. This growth is likely to be driven by the OEM companies' efforts toward launching trucks with automatic transmission systems.