The global car care products market is projected to grow from USD 12.34 billion in 2020 to USD 16.10 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 3.9 % during the forecast period. Car care products are essential at a point to keep the car running smoothly despite its age and condition. They are used for preventive measures and in a secure and usable order for vehicles. Car care products are basically high performing chemicals used to enhance the car brightness, lustre, and durability. Car care products safeguard and maintain exterior look of the vehicle. There are various kinds of car care products on the market that include wheel care, interior-exterior care, glass cleaner, paint restoration for older vehicles and many more.
Car care products abstain the vehicle from unwanted accidents, improve longevity and the original quality of the vehicles, which in turn increases their resale value. Vehicle aging and the decreasing trend towards vehicle replacement also tilt the equilibrium in favour of the car care product market. Newer car care products as per the requirement in latest vehicles will rise in demand as the younger mindset of the consumer end embraces in polishing the existing vehicle Consumers with greater disposable income need cars, and the need to maintain them is also boosting with their increasing amount. Hence, vehicle manufacturing is directly proportional to the market development of automotive car care products.
High expenses for car care products operate consistently across the globe as a significant deterrent. Owing to the lack of awareness and purchasing power, developing nations and under developed countries are less likely to invest in car care products. There are also certain disadvantages in the use of certain car care products. Extreme level of beautification could also harm the exterior of the car. Pressure washers on the surface of the car could generate dents. All of these variables are likely to have a negative effect on car care product development. The chemicals used in car care products often prove to be hazardous in nature. Hence, certain government policies may hinder the supply and demand of car care products.
The market for car care products is a division of the automotive aftermarket that offers alternatives for after-purchase. With growing number of brands and innovation in automobiles, the car care product market will find itself replenishing throughout the upcoming times. Even if the economy does not perform well resulting in lower vehicle manufacturing and purchase, car care products would still be required to preserve older or current vehicles. While the business that comes from the OEM-specific car service centres is larger than the company that presently comes from standalone stores, the existing players totally are optimistic for development in the future.
Recent trends include bio-based car wash products like detergents and soaps have created an impactful pattern that shapes the manufacturers product development measures. Ease of use and comparatively inexpensive price point continue to affect the potential of car care product market. With the latest releases in automotive, the network expansion of the car care product market is anticipated to develop a growing footprint with a large scale of new upcoming car dealerships.
The car care products market is dominated by 3M (USA), Illinois Tool works (USA), Autoglym (UK), Sonax (Germany), Würth Group (Germany), Soft99 Corporation (Japan), Tetrosyl (UK), Simoniz USA (USA), Turtle Wax (USA), Liqui Moly (Germany), Northern Labs (USA), Armored Group (USA), Automagic (USA), Bullsone (South Korea), Jopasu Systems Pvt. Ltd. (India), and Guangzhou Biabong Car Care Industries Co. Ltd. (China).
Asia Pacific is the largest market in the world for the car care products. China and Australia hold the maximum share for the market. The rise in the per capita income in the developing countries like India will drive the market further. There has been high demand for the car care products due to increase in premium car sales. There have been older cars (more than 5-7 years) plying on the streets in countries like India and China, which will further drive the growth of car care products in the region.
Report : Car Care Products Market - By Product Type (Cleaning and Caring, Polishing and Waxing, Sealing Glaze and Coating, Other), By Solvent Product Type (Interior, Exterior), By Solvent Type (Water-Based Solvents, Foam-Based Solvents) And By Region (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Latin America) - Industry Analysis, Opportunity and Forecast 2020 To 2027