Japan Grease Market Report by Thickener Type, Base Oil, End User, and Region 2026-2034

Description

Japan grease market size reached USD 238.4 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 315.6 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.17% during 2026-2034. The increasing prevalence of infrastructure projects, such as construction, mining, and transportation, which require heavy machinery and equipment that rely on grease for smooth operation, is driving the market.

Grease is a versatile, semi-solid lubricant employed to safeguard a wide range of equipment, including vessels, machinery, vehicles, and their components, against the damaging effects of corrosion and wear. This substance is composed of a mixture of performance-improving additives, lubricating fluids, and thickeners. Its production involves the use of rendered fat from waste animal parts, inedible lard, synthetic oil, or petroleum-derived ingredients blended with a thickening agent. One of the key functions of grease is to act as a protective sealant, preventing water infiltration and safeguarding against contaminants. Furthermore, it plays a crucial role in maintaining flexibility, preserving the integrity of bearing surfaces, optimizing stop-and-start performance, and reducing friction. Grease also offers notable advantages, including exceptional thermal stability, resistance to wear, superior rust-proofing capabilities, a high viscosity index, and effective corrosion protection. Due to these remarkable properties, grease has found widespread applications across diverse industries, such as automotive, chemical manufacturing, power generation, metallurgy, and the food and beverage sector.

Japan Grease Market Trends:

The grease market in Japan is influenced by a multitude of factors that drive its growth and evolution. To begin with, the automotive industry plays a pivotal role in propelling the demand for grease. As more vehicles hit the roads, the need for lubricants to ensure the smooth operation of engines, gears, and bearings becomes increasingly apparent. Moreover, the expansion of the industrial sector further fuels the grease market. Industries rely heavily on lubrication to maintain the efficiency and durability of machinery, a fact that directly contributes to the market's expansion. Furthermore, technological advancements are another crucial driver of the grease market. As machinery becomes more sophisticated and precise, the demand for specialized and high-performance greases rises. These innovations cater to various industries, including aerospace, renewable energy, and manufacturing, fostering the growth of the market. Additionally, the growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility, along with the regional shift towards greener alternatives that has led to the development of eco-friendly greases, is expected to drive the grease market in Japan during the forecast period.

Japan Grease Market Segmentation:

Thickener Type Insights:

Metallic-Soap Thickener
Non-Soap Thickener
Inorganic Thickener
Others

Base Oil Insights:

Mineral Oil
Synthetic Oil
Bio-based Oil

End User Insights:

Automotive
Construction and Off-Highways
General Manufacturing
Steel
Mining
Others

Regional Insights:

Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/ Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the key players include:

ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS Holdings)
Fuchs Japan Ltd.
Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.
IWASAKI Corporation
Kyodo Yushi Co. Ltd.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the Japan grease market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan grease market?
What is the breakup of the Japan grease market on the basis of thickener type?
What is the breakup of the Japan grease market on the basis of base oil?
What is the breakup of the Japan grease market on the basis of end user?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan grease market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan grease?
What is the structure of the Japan grease market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan grease market?

Product Code: SR112026A18902

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 Japan Grease Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Grease Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

6 Japan Grease Market - Breakup by Thickener Type

6.1 Metallic-Soap Thickener
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.2 Non-Soap Thickener
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.3 Inorganic Thickener
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.4 Others
- 6.4.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

7 Japan Grease Market - Breakup by Base Oil

7.1 Mineral Oil
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.2 Synthetic Oil
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.3 Bio-based Oil
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

8 Japan Grease Market - Breakup by End User

8.1 Automotive
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.2 Construction and Off-Highways
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.3 General Manufacturing
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.4 Steel
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.5 Mining
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.5.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.6 Others
- 8.6.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.6.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

9 Japan Grease Market - Breakup by Region

9.1 Kanto Region
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.1.3 Market Breakup by Thickener Type
- 9.1.4 Market Breakup by Base Oil
- 9.1.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.1.6 Key Players
- 9.1.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.2 Kansai/Kinki Region
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.2.3 Market Breakup by Thickener Type
- 9.2.4 Market Breakup by Base Oil
- 9.2.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.2.6 Key Players
- 9.2.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.3 Central/ Chubu Region
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.3.3 Market Breakup by Thickener Type
- 9.3.4 Market Breakup by Base Oil
- 9.3.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.3.6 Key Players
- 9.3.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.4 Kyushu-Okinawa Region
- 9.4.1 Overview
- 9.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.4.3 Market Breakup by Thickener Type
- 9.4.4 Market Breakup by Base Oil
- 9.4.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.4.6 Key Players
- 9.4.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.5 Tohoku Region
- 9.5.1 Overview
- 9.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.5.3 Market Breakup by Thickener Type
- 9.5.4 Market Breakup by Base Oil
- 9.5.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.5.6 Key Players
- 9.5.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.6 Chugoku Region
- 9.6.1 Overview
- 9.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.6.3 Market Breakup by Thickener Type
- 9.6.4 Market Breakup by Base Oil
- 9.6.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.6.6 Key Players
- 9.6.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.7 Hokkaido Region
- 9.7.1 Overview
- 9.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.7.3 Market Breakup by Thickener Type
- 9.7.4 Market Breakup by Base Oil
- 9.7.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.7.6 Key Players
- 9.7.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.8 Shikoku Region
- 9.8.1 Overview
- 9.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.8.3 Market Breakup by Thickener Type
- 9.8.4 Market Breakup by Base Oil
- 9.8.5 Market Breakup by End User
- 9.8.6 Key Players
- 9.8.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

10 Japan Grease Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Structure
10.3 Market Player Positioning
10.4 Top Winning Strategies
10.5 Competitive Dashboard
10.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

11 Profiles of Key Players

11.1 ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS Holdings)
- 11.1.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.1.3 Business Strategies
- 11.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.5 Major News and Events
11.2 Fuchs Japan Ltd.
- 11.2.1 Business Overview
- 11.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.2.3 Business Strategies
- 11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.2.5 Major News and Events
11.3 Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.
- 11.3.1 Business Overview
- 11.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.3.3 Business Strategies
- 11.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.3.5 Major News and Events
11.4 IWASAKI Corporation
- 11.4.1 Business Overview
- 11.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.4.3 Business Strategies
- 11.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.4.5 Major News and Events
11.5 Kyodo Yushi Co. Ltd.
- 11.5.1 Business Overview
- 11.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.5.3 Business Strategies
- 11.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.5.5 Major News and Events

12 Japan Grease Market - Industry Analysis

12.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 12.1.1 Overview
- 12.1.2 Drivers
- 12.1.3 Restraints
- 12.1.4 Opportunities
12.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.2.1 Overview
- 12.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Value Chain Analysis