Japan Automotive Engine Oils Market Report by Grade (Mineral, Semi-synthetic, Fully-synthetic), Engine Type (Gasoline, Diesel, Alternative Fuels), Vehicle Type (Commercial Vehicle, Motorcycle, Passenger Vehicles), and Region 2026-2034

Description

Japan automotive engine oils market size reached USD 1.9 Billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.4 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.62% during 2026-2034. The increasing advancements in automotive technology, such as the development of more efficient engines, turbochargers, and hybrid or electric vehicles, are primarily driving the market growth.

Automotive engine oils are the lifeblood of a vehicle's internal combustion engine, providing crucial lubrication, cooling, and protection. These oils are meticulously formulated to meet the demanding requirements of modern engines, which operate under high temperatures and pressures. Engine oils serve several vital functions, including reducing friction between moving parts, preventing corrosion, and cleaning contaminants from the engine. They also aid in maintaining a stable temperature within the engine by dissipating heat. Furthermore, engine oils come in various formulations and viscosities to cater to the diverse needs of different vehicles, from compact cars to heavy-duty trucks. Manufacturers develop oils with advanced additives to improve fuel efficiency, minimize emissions, and extend engine life. The myriad of available engine oils, including synthetic, semi-synthetic, and mineral oils, offer an extensive range of options tailored to different driving conditions and individual requirements. Regular oil changes are essential to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity.

Japan Automotive Engine Oils Market Trends:

The automotive engine oils market in Japan is predominantly driven by an array of influential factors, indicating a robust surge in demand, primarily due to the escalating growth in the automotive industry. Foremost among these drivers is the rigorous intensification of vehicle production and sales, which necessitates the increased consumption of engine oils, inherently contributing to regional market proliferation. Moreover, the perpetual innovations and advancements in engine oil formulations that are generating substantial opportunities in the market are further acting as a catalyst for accelerating the overall growth trajectory. Similarly, rising consumer awareness regarding the pivotal role of engine oils in enhancing vehicle performance, longevity, and fuel efficiency is also propelling the market growth in Japan. Furthermore, stringent environmental regulations and emission standards imposed by governments that are prompting automotive manufacturers to adopt eco-friendly and efficient engine oils are creating a favorable landscape for market expansion. Apart from this, the inflating usage of engine oils that are specifically designed for modern internal combustion engines with features like turbocharging, direct injection, and cylinder deactivation is expected to drive the growth of automotive engine oils market in Japan during the forecast period.

Japan Automotive Engine Oils Market Segmentation:

Grade Insights:

Mineral
Semi-synthetic
Fully-synthetic

Engine Type Insights:

Gasoline
Diesel
Alternative Fuels

Vehicle Type Insights:

Commercial Vehicle
Motorcycle
Passenger Vehicles

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:

AKT Japan Co. Ltd
Castrol (BP PLC)
Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd.
ENEOS Corporation
Fuchs Japan Ltd.
Japan Sun Oil Company, Ltd.
Motul

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1.How big is the automotive engine oils market in Japan?
2.What is the future outlook of the automotive engine oils market in Japan?
3.What are the key factors driving the Japan automotive engine oils market?
4.Which are the leading companies in the Japan automotive engine oils market?

Product Code: SR112026A13137

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 Automotive Engine Oils Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Automotive Engine Oils Market Landscape

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

6 Japan Automotive Engine Oils Market - Breakup by Grade

6.1 Mineral
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.2 Semi-synthetic
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.3 Fully-synthetic
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

7 Japan Automotive Engine Oils Market - Breakup by Engine Type

7.1 Gasoline
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.2 Diesel
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.3 Alternative Fuels
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

8 Japan Automotive Engine Oils Market - Breakup by Vehicle Type

8.1 Commercial Vehicle
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.2 Motorcycle
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.3 Passenger Vehicle
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

9 Japan Automotive Engine Oils 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 Grade
- 9.1.4 Market Breakup by Engine Type
- 9.1.5 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
- 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 Grade
- 9.2.4 Market Breakup by Engine Type
- 9.2.5 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
- 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 Grade
- 9.3.4 Market Breakup by Engine Type
- 9.3.5 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
- 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 Grade
- 9.4.4 Market Breakup by Engine Type
- 9.4.5 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
- 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 Grade
- 9.5.4 Market Breakup by Engine Type
- 9.5.5 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
- 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 Grade
- 9.6.4 Market Breakup by Engine Type
- 9.6.5 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
- 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 Grade
- 9.7.4 Market Breakup by Engine Type
- 9.7.5 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
- 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 Grade
- 9.8.4 Market Breakup by Engine Type
- 9.8.5 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
- 9.8.6 Key Players
- 9.8.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

10 Japan Automotive Engine Oils 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 AKT Japan Co. Ltd
- 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 Castrol (BP PLC)
- 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 Cosmo Energy Holdings 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 ENEOS 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 Fuchs Japan 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
11.6 Japan Sun Oil Company, Ltd.
- 11.6.1 Business Overview
- 11.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.6.3 Business Strategies
- 11.6.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.6.5 Major News and Events
11.7 Motul
- 11.7.1 Business Overview
- 11.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 11.7.3 Business Strategies
- 11.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.7.5 Major News and Events

12 Japan Automotive Engine Oils 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