Japan Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Water-Based Cleaners & Degreasers and Solvent-Based Cleaners & Degreasers), By Application (Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Industrial Equipment, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Online Stores, Automotive Aftermarket, OEMs, and Others), and Japan Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Japan Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035, at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period 2025-2035. The market for Japan automotive parts cleaners and degreasers expands due to growing vehicle maintenance, rising adoption of electric vehicles, and attention to environmentally friendly solutions. Knowledge of their advantage to engine performance and emissions savings also fuels demand in the market.

Market Overview

The Japan Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market Size refers to a variety of products, such as solvent, water-based, and biodegradable cleaners, to clean grease, oil, and debris from vehicle parts like engines, brakes, transmissions, and electrical systems. Strengths in Japan are a mature auto manufacturing industry, high technical proficiency, and established aftermarket and service networks that support advanced product adoption. Opportunities consist of a transition of demand to water-based and biodegradable cleaners, electric vehicle component-specific solutions (e.g., battery and motor components), and collaboration with OEMs to address unique contamination issues. The market is propelled by increasing vehicle production and sales, growing consumer interest in maintenance to extend vehicle life and retain resale value, and increased environmental regulations compelling low VOC, environmentally friendly formulations. Government programs, like Japan's Eco Vision 2025 and VOC emissions-reduction regulations, aid the growth of sustainable cleaning agents, prompting manufacturers to develop new green solutions.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan automotive part cleaners & degreasers market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan automotive part cleaners & degreasers market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan automotive part cleaners & degreasers market.

Driving Factors

The Japan automotive part cleaners and degreasers market is propelled by growing vehicle manufacturing and the enhanced focus on vehicle maintenance to increase lifespan and boost performance. Strict environmental regulations lead the market to adopt eco-friendly, low-VOC cleaning products. Growth in demand for specialty cleaners for electric vehicle parts and developments in biodegradable formulations also drive the market. The established automotive industry and growth in aftermarket services also encourage steady demand for efficient and sustainable cleaning products.

Restraining Factors

The Japan automotive part cleaners and degreasers market is hindered by exorbitant prices of environmentally friendly formulations, stringent environmental laws, volatile raw material prices, competition from other cleaning processes, and shifting cleaning requirements due to increasing electric vehicle use.

Market Segmentation

The Japan automotive part cleaners & degreasers market share is classified into product type, application, and distribution channel.

• The water-based cleaners & degreasers segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan automotive part cleaners & degreasers market is segmented by product type into water-based cleaners & degreasers and solvent-based cleaners & degreasers. Among these, the water-based cleaners & degreasers segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to their eco-friendly nature. As the main solvent, they employ water, which is less hazardous and safer compared to other cleaning products, matching the automotive sectors move toward sustainability and favoring cleaner, greener cleaning agents.

• The passenger vehicles segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan automotive part cleaners & degreasers market is segmented by application into passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, industrial equipment, and others. Among these, the passenger vehicles segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  This is attributed to the large worldwide number of passenger cars generates demand for cleaning and degreasing chemicals. Periodic maintenance is necessary to maintain the best performance and life of the vehicles, and these chemicals are indispensable for maintaining passenger vehicles efficiency and increasing their life.

• The online stores segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan automotive part cleaners & degreasers market is segmented by distribution channel into online stores, automotive aftermarket, OEMs, and others. Among these, the online stores segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is owing to the increasing popularity of e-commerce provides customers convenience, vast product ranges, and simple price comparison. Home delivery adds yet more appeal, so online retailers are a sought-after distribution channel for personal consumers and companies looking for efficient access to car cleaning and degreasing products.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan automotive part cleaners & degreasers market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• BASF Japan
• Asahi Kasei
• 3M Japan
• Shin-Etsu Chemical
• Zep, Inc
• WD-40 Japan
• ABRO Industries, Inc
• Fuchs Group Japan
• Valvoline
• Kureha Corporation
• Clean Chemical Co., Ltd.
• A.I.M. Chemicals
• JCI (Japan Chemical Industries)
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In June 2025, Zep® has launched Cherry Bomb Auto+ Degreaser & Cleaner, a ready-to-use solution now available at Walmart and online. Designed to effectively remove oil, grease, grime, and dirt from vehicles, garages, tools, and household equipment, it features a bold cherry scent, appealing to professionals and auto enthusiasts.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan automotive part cleaners & degreasers market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market, By Product Type

• Water-Based Cleaners & Degreasers
• Solvent-Based Cleaners & Degreasers

Japan Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market, By Application

• Passenger Vehicles
• Commercial Vehicles
• Industrial Equipment
• Others

Japan Automotive Part Cleaners & Degreasers Market, By Distribution Channel

• Online Stores
• Automotive Aftermarket
• OEMs
• Others