Japan Automotive Lubricants Market Size

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Study Period | 2015 - 2026 |
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CAGR | 1.02 % |
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Market Concentration | High |
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Largest Share by Vehicle Type | Passenger Vehicles |
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Fastest Growing by Vehicle Type | Motorcycles |
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Market Concentration | High |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Japan Automotive Lubricants Market Analysis
The Japan Automotive Lubricants Market stood at 508.13 million liters in 2021 and is projected to register a CAGR of 1.02% to reach 534.58 million liters in 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 : Passenger Vehicles
- 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
Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd
ENEOS Corporation
ExxonMobil Corporation
Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd
Royal Dutch Shell Plc
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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. 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 Vehicle Type
4.1.1. Commercial Vehicles
4.1.2. Motorcycles
4.1.3. Passenger Vehicles
4.2. By Product Type
4.2.1. Engine Oils
4.2.2. Greases
4.2.3. Hydraulic Fluids
4.2.4. Transmission & Gear Oils
5. Competitive Landscape
5.1. Key Strategic Moves
5.2. Market Share Analysis
5.3. Company Profiles
5.3.1. AKT Japan Co. Ltd (TAKUMI Motor Oil)
5.3.2. BP PLC (Castrol)
5.3.3. Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd
5.3.4. ENEOS Corporation
5.3.5. ExxonMobil Corporation
5.3.6. FUCHS
5.3.7. Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd
5.3.8. Japan Sun Oil Company Ltd (SUNOCO Inc.)
5.3.9. Motul
5.3.10. Royal Dutch Shell Plc
6. Appendix
6.1. Appendix-1 References
6.2. Appendix-2 List of Tables & Figures
7. Key Strategic Questions for Lubricants CEOs
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- VEHICLE POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, JAPAN, 2015 - 2026
- Figure 2:
- COMMERCIAL VEHICLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, JAPAN, 2015 - 2026
- Figure 3:
- MOTORCYCLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, JAPAN, 2015 - 2026
- Figure 4:
- PASSENGER VEHICLES POPULATION, NUMBER OF UNITS, JAPAN, 2015 - 2026
- Figure 5:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2015-2026
- Figure 6:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 7:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, 2015-2026
- Figure 8:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 9:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, MOTORCYCLES, 2015-2026
- Figure 10:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOTORCYCLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 11:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, 2015-2026
- Figure 12:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, PASSENGER VEHICLES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 13:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2015-2026
- Figure 14:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY PRODUCT TYPE, 2020
- Figure 15:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, ENGINE OILS, 2015-2026
- Figure 16:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, ENGINE OILS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 17:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, GREASES, 2015-2026
- Figure 18:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, GREASES, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 19:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, 2015-2026
- Figure 20:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 21:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, VOLUME IN LITERS, TRANSMISSION & GEAR OILS, 2015-2026
- Figure 22:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, TRANSMISSION & GEAR OILS, VOLUME SHARE (%), BY VEHICLE TYPE, 2020
- Figure 23:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2018 - 2021
- Figure 24:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2018 - 2021
- Figure 25:
- JAPAN AUTOMOTIVE LUBRICANTS MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2020
Japan Automotive Lubricants Industry Segmentation
By Vehicle Type | |
Commercial Vehicles | |
Motorcycles | |
Passenger Vehicles |
By Product Type | |
Engine Oils | |
Greases | |
Hydraulic Fluids | |
Transmission & Gear Oils |
Market Definition
- Vehicle Types - Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles and Motorcycles are considered under the automotive lubricants market.
- Product Types - For the purpose of this study, lubricant products such as engine oils, transmission & gear oils, hydraulic fluids and greases are taken into consideration.
- Service Refill - Service/maintenance refill is considered while accounting the lubricant consumption for each of the vehicle, under the study.
- Factory Fill - First lubricant fill-ups for newly produced vehicles are considered under the study.
Research Methodology
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- Step-1: Identify Key Variables: The quantifiable key variables (industry and extraneous) pertaining to the specific product segment and country are selected from a group of relevant variables & factors based on desk research & literature review; along with primary expert inputs. These variables are further confirmed through regression modeling (wherever required).
- Step-2: Build a Market Model: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
- Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
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