Market Trends of Japan Automotive Engine Oils Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Japan Automotive Engine Oils Market according to our research experts:
Largest Segment By Vehicle Type : <span style="font-family: 'regular_bold';color:#0e7db3;">Passenger Vehicles</span>
- In Japan, engine oils accounted for about 67% of automotive lubricants in 2020. During 2015-2019, engine oil consumption in the country recorded a negative CAGR of 3.35%. The high phase-out rate of commercial vehicles (CVs) and decline in average distance traveled by passenger vehicles (PVs) are some of the major factors leading to a decline in automotive engine oil consumption.
- In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a massive decline in usage of existing vehicle fleets in the country, which led to a 12.27% dip in engine oil consumption. The PV segment recorded the largest decline of 12.6% in engine oil consumption during the year.
- Over the next five years, the motorcycle segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 2.84% in terms of engine oil consumption, while the PV segment is likely to register a negative growth of 0.04% in engine oil consumption due to growing electric vehicle sales.