Market Trends of India Passenger Vehicles Lubricants Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the India 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>
- In India, passenger vehicles (PV) form the third-largest segment in terms of automotive lubricant consumption. During 2015-2019, the country recorded a CAGR of 7% in PV lubricant consumption due to a rise in the sales and usage of passenger vehicles.
- In 2020, passenger vehicles accounted for about 31.15% of the total automotive lubricant consumption in the country. Engine oil accounted for the largest share, of almost 80%, in the PV lubricant consumption during the year. During 2020, PV lubricants consumption declined by 16% due to the COVID-19 outbreak, which led to a dip in PV sales and delays in service intervals.
- Over 2021-2026, the transmission oils segment is estimated to become the fastest-growing segment, at a CAGR of 7.46%. The growing demand for vehicles with automatic transmissions is projected to drive the demand for transmission oils in the country over the coming years.