The global passenger car motor oil market size reached USD 21.0 Billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 23.8 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 1.35% during 2026-2034.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2025
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Forecast Years
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2026-2034
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Historical Years
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2020-2025
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Market Size in 2025
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USD 21.0 Billion |
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Market Forecast in 2034
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USD 23.8 Billion |
| Market Growth Rate (2026-2034) | 1.35% |
Passenger car motor oil, or PCMO, helps in protecting and improving the overall functioning of engines in passenger cars. The motor oil lubricates the internal combustion engines which reduces the friction created in the moving parts. Passenger car motor oils are made from a combination of base oils that are obtained from petroleum-based hydrocarbons. These oils prevent the occurrence of corrosion and rust as well as obstruct the formation of deposits in the engine.

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On account of factors such as increasing population, rising income levels, improving road infrastructure, etc., the sales of passenger cars are rising across both developed and developing regions. This has created a positive impact on the demand of passenger car motor oils. Moreover, across developed regions like Europe and North America, consumers are becoming aware of the benefits offered by high-quality motor oils. For instance, there has been a shift among consumers form mono-grade to multi-grade oils, which offer improved pumpability, mileage and performance efficiency in cold start-up temperatures by reducing the startup lead time. Moreover, passenger car motor oils also provide benefits in terms of reduction of friction and wear, equipment protection, temperature control, increased lifespan and efficiency, and enhance the reliability of engine components.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global passenger car motor oil market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2026-2034. Our report has categorized the market based on viscosity grade and type.
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The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market along with the profiles of the key players.
| Report Features | Details |
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| Base Year of the Analysis | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2020-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2034 |
| Units | Billion USD |
| Segment Coverage | Viscosity Grade, Type, Region |
| Regions Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
| Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
| Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
| Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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