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2025 年至 2033 年乘用車引擎油售後市場報告（按應用（敞篷小貨車、SUV、小型車）和地區分類）

Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Report by Application (Pickup Trucks, Minivans, SUVs, Compact Car), and Region 2025-2033
出版日期: | 出版商: IMARC | 英文 138 Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

2024 年，全球乘用車引擎IMARC Group售後市場規模將達到 12 億加侖。乘用車需求的不斷成長、車輛定期維護、檢查和保養的需求不斷增加、產品創新的快速發展、電子商務平台上產品的廣泛可用性以及廣泛的研發（R&D）活動是推動市場發展的一些關鍵因素。

乘用車引擎油售後市場是指非由原始設備製造商（OEM）或車輛製造商直接供應的機油產品的銷售和分銷。它提供多種機油產品以滿足不同車型、引擎類型和性能要求。乘用車機油售後市場有助於確保正確的引擎維護，提高乘用車引擎的性能，並為換油和日常維護提供經濟高效的解決方案。與購買OEM品牌機油相比，售後機油可透過各種管道廣泛獲取，例如汽車配件商店、線上零售商和獨立服務中心，並且具有成本效益。此外，售後機油廣泛應用於皮卡車、小型貨車、SUV 和緊湊型車。

乘用車機油售後市場的趨勢：

全球對乘用車的需求不斷增加是推動市場成長的關鍵因素之一。同時，定期維護和保養的需求不斷成長，成為另一個促進成長的因素。機油廣泛用於定期維護，以確保最佳的引擎性能和使用壽命。此外，廣泛採用用於維持老化車輛性能和防止引擎磨損的產品為市場創造了積極的前景。除此之外，能夠承受更高溫度並提供更好潤滑的先進機油的推出也為市場成長提供了動力。此外，隨著大眾環保意識的增強，對有助於減少排放和提高燃油效率的機油產品的需求不斷增加，也促進了市場的成長。此外，消費者越來越意識到定期車輛保養（包括換油）的重要性，這對市場成長產生了正面影響。其他因素，包括汽車行業的顯著成長、對研發活動的加強關注以及電子商務平台上廣泛的產品供應，都在為市場帶來有利可圖的成長機會。

本報告回答的關鍵問題：

  • 到目前為止，全球乘用車引擎油售後市場表現如何？
  • 全球乘用車引擎油售後市場的促進因素、限制因素和機會有哪些？
  • 各促進因素、限制因素和機會對全球乘用車引擎油售後市場有何影響？
  • 主要的區域市場有哪些？
  • 哪些國家是乘用車機油最具吸引力的售後市場？
  • 根據應用，市場區隔是怎樣的？
  • 在乘用車市場中，機油在售後市場上最具吸引力的應用是什麼？
  • 全球乘用車引擎油售後市場的競爭格局是怎麼樣的？
  • 全球乘用車機油售後市場的主要參與者/公司有哪些？

目錄

第 1 章：前言

第 2 章：範圍與方法

  • 研究目標
  • 利害關係人
  • 資料來源
    • 主要來源
    • 次要來源
  • 市場評估
    • 自下而上的方法
    • 自上而下的方法
  • 預測方法

第 3 章：執行摘要

第 4 章：簡介

  • 概述
  • 主要行業趨勢

第 5 章：全球乘用車機油售後市場

  • 市場概況
  • 市場表現
  • COVID-19 的影響
  • 市場預測

第6章：市場區隔：依應用

  • 敞篷小貨車
  • 小型貨車
  • SUV
  • 小型轎車

第7章：市場區隔：依地區

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
  • 亞太
    • 中國
    • 日本
    • 印度
    • 韓國
    • 澳洲
    • 印尼
    • 其他
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 法國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 西班牙
    • 俄羅斯
    • 其他
  • 拉丁美洲
    • 巴西
    • 墨西哥
    • 其他
  • 中東和非洲
    • 市場區隔：依國家

第 8 章：促進因素、限制因素與機遇

  • 概述
  • 驅動程式
  • 限制
  • 機會

第 9 章：價值鏈分析

第 10 章：波特五力分析

  • 概述
  • 買家的議價能力
  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 競爭程度
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 替代品的威脅

第 11 章：價格分析

第 12 章：競爭格局

  • 市場結構
  • 關鍵參與者
  • 關鍵參與者簡介
    • Amsoil Inc.
    • Castrol Limited (BP plc)
    • Chevron Corporation (Hinduja Group)
    • Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd
    • Shell plc
    • Valvoline Inc.
Product Code: SR112025A7943

The global aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars market size reached 1.2 Billion Gallons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 1.6 Billion Gallons by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% during 2025-2033. The increasing demand for passenger cars, the escalating need for regular maintenance, check, and servicing in vehicles, rapid product innovations, widespread product availability across e-commerce platforms, and extensive research and development (R&D) activities are some of the key factors driving the market.

The aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars refers to the sale and distribution of engine oil products that are not directly supplied by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or the vehicle manufacturer. It offers a diverse range of engine oil products to cater to different car models, engine types, and performance requirements. The aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars helps ensure proper engine maintenance, enhances the performance of passenger car engines, and provides cost-effective solutions for oil changes and routine maintenance. As compared to purchasing OEM-branded oils, aftermarket engine oils are widely accessible through various channels, such as auto parts stores, online retailers, and independent service centers, and are cost-effective. Moreover, aftermarket engine oils are extensively used in pickup trucks, minivans, SUVs, and compact cars.

Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Trends:

The increasing demand for passenger cars across the globe is one of the key factors propelling the market growth. In line with this, the rising need for regular maintenance and servicing is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Engine oil is widely used for regular maintenance to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity. Moreover, the widespread product adoption to maintain performance and prevent engine wear in aging vehicles is creating a positive outlook for the market. Apart from this, the introduction of advanced engine oils that can withstand higher temperatures and provide improved lubrication is providing an impetus to the market growth. Additionally, the increasing demand for engine oil products that contribute to reduced emissions and improved fuel efficiency due to the rising environmental consciousness among the masses is contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing awareness among consumers regarding the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, is positively influencing the market growth. Other factors, including significant growth in the automotive industry, enhanced focus on research and development (R&D) activities, and widespread product availability across e-commerce platforms, are repeating remunerative growth opportunities for the market.

Key Market Segmentation:

Application Insights:

  • Pickup Trucks
  • Minivans
  • SUVs
  • Compact Car

Regional Insights:

  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
  • The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific was the largest market for aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars. Some of the factors driving the Asia Pacific aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars market included the increasing awareness regarding the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, various technological advancements, and significant growth in the automotive industry.

Competitive Landscape:

  • The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Amsoil Inc., Castrol Limited (BP p.l.c.), Chevron Corporation (Hinduja Group), Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd, Shell plc, Valvoline Inc., etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the global aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars market?
  • What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars market?
  • What are the key regional markets?
  • Which countries represent the most attractive aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars market?
  • What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
  • Which is the most attractive application in the aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars market?
  • What is the competitive structure of the global aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars market?
  • Who are the key players/companies in the global aftermarket for engine oil in passenger cars market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

  • 2.1 Objectives of the Study
  • 2.2 Stakeholders
  • 2.3 Data Sources
    • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
    • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
  • 2.4 Market Estimation
    • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
    • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
  • 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

  • 4.1 Overview
  • 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market

  • 5.1 Market Overview
  • 5.2 Market Performance
  • 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
  • 5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Application

  • 6.1 Pickup Trucks
    • 6.1.1 Market Trends
    • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.2 Minivans
    • 6.2.1 Market Trends
    • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.3 SUVs
    • 6.3.1 Market Trends
    • 6.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.4 Compact Car
    • 6.4.1 Market Trends
    • 6.4.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Region

  • 7.1 North America
    • 7.1.1 United States
      • 7.1.1.1 Market Trends
      • 7.1.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.1.2 Canada
      • 7.1.2.1 Market Trends
      • 7.1.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.2 Asia-Pacific
    • 7.2.1 China
      • 7.2.1.1 Market Trends
      • 7.2.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.2.2 Japan
      • 7.2.2.1 Market Trends
      • 7.2.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.2.3 India
      • 7.2.3.1 Market Trends
      • 7.2.3.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.2.4 South Korea
      • 7.2.4.1 Market Trends
      • 7.2.4.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.2.5 Australia
      • 7.2.5.1 Market Trends
      • 7.2.5.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.2.6 Indonesia
      • 7.2.6.1 Market Trends
      • 7.2.6.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.2.7 Others
      • 7.2.7.1 Market Trends
      • 7.2.7.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.3 Europe
    • 7.3.1 Germany
      • 7.3.1.1 Market Trends
      • 7.3.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.3.2 France
      • 7.3.2.1 Market Trends
      • 7.3.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.3.3 United Kingdom
      • 7.3.3.1 Market Trends
      • 7.3.3.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.3.4 Italy
      • 7.3.4.1 Market Trends
      • 7.3.4.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.3.5 Spain
      • 7.3.5.1 Market Trends
      • 7.3.5.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.3.6 Russia
      • 7.3.6.1 Market Trends
      • 7.3.6.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.3.7 Others
      • 7.3.7.1 Market Trends
      • 7.3.7.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.4 Latin America
    • 7.4.1 Brazil
      • 7.4.1.1 Market Trends
      • 7.4.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.4.2 Mexico
      • 7.4.2.1 Market Trends
      • 7.4.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 7.4.3 Others
      • 7.4.3.1 Market Trends
      • 7.4.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 7.5.1 Market Trends
    • 7.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
    • 7.5.3 Market Forecast

8 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

  • 8.1 Overview
  • 8.2 Drivers
  • 8.3 Restraints
  • 8.4 Opportunities

9 Value Chain Analysis

10 Porters Five Forces Analysis

  • 10.1 Overview
  • 10.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 10.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 10.4 Degree of Competition
  • 10.5 Threat of New Entrants
  • 10.6 Threat of Substitutes

11 Price Analysis

12 Competitive Landscape

  • 12.1 Market Structure
  • 12.2 Key Players
  • 12.3 Profiles of Key Players
    • 12.3.1 Amsoil Inc.
      • 12.3.1.1 Company Overview
      • 12.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
    • 12.3.2 Castrol Limited (BP p.l.c.)
      • 12.3.2.1 Company Overview
      • 12.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
    • 12.3.3 Chevron Corporation (Hinduja Group)
      • 12.3.3.1 Company Overview
      • 12.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
      • 12.3.3.3 Financials
      • 12.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 12.3.4 Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd
      • 12.3.4.1 Company Overview
      • 12.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
      • 12.3.4.3 Financials
    • 12.3.5 Shell plc
      • 12.3.5.1 Company Overview
      • 12.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
      • 12.3.5.3 Financials
    • 12.3.6 Valvoline Inc.
      • 12.3.6.1 Company Overview
      • 12.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
      • 12.3.6.3 Financials
      • 12.3.6.4 SWOT Analysis

Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

List of Figures

  • Figure 1: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
  • Figure 2: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Volume Trends (in Billion Gallons), 2019-2024
  • Figure 3: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Volume Trends (in Billion Gallons), 2025-2033
  • Figure 4: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019-2024
  • Figure 5: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 6: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
  • Figure 7: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
  • Figure 8: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars (Pickup Trucks) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 9: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars (Pickup Trucks) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 10: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars (Minivans) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 11: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars (Minivans) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 12: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars (SUVs) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 13: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars (SUVs) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 14: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars (Compact Car) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 15: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars (Compact Car) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 16: North America: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 17: North America: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 18: United States: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 19: United States: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 20: Canada: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 21: Canada: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 22: Asia-Pacific: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 23: Asia-Pacific: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 24: China: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 25: China: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 26: Japan: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 27: Japan: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 28: India: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 29: India: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 30: South Korea: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 31: South Korea: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 32: Australia: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 33: Australia: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 34: Indonesia: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 35: Indonesia: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 36: Others: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 37: Others: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 38: Europe: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 39: Europe: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 40: Germany: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 41: Germany: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 42: France: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 43: France: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 44: United Kingdom: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 45: United Kingdom: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 46: Italy: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 47: Italy: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 48: Spain: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 49: Spain: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 50: Russia: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 51: Russia: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 52: Others: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 53: Others: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 54: Latin America: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 55: Latin America: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 56: Brazil: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 57: Brazil: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 58: Mexico: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 59: Mexico: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 60: Others: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 61: Others: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 62: Middle East and Africa: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
  • Figure 63: Middle East and Africa: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2024
  • Figure 64: Middle East and Africa: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Figure 65: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Industry: Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
  • Figure 66: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Industry: Value Chain Analysis
  • Figure 67: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

List of Tables

  • Table 1: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 & 2033
  • Table 2: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Table 3: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
  • Table 4: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Competitive Structure
  • Table 5: Global: Aftermarket for Engine Oil in Passenger Cars Market: Key Players