| Product Code: ETC272242 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The import shipments of two-wheeler spark plugs in Japan saw significant growth in 2024, with the top exporting countries being the USA, Germany, China, India, and Metropolitan France. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI index, increased from moderate to high in 2024, indicating a more consolidated market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was a steady 5.49%, while the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 surged to 6.9%, highlighting the increasing demand and competitiveness in the Japanese two-wheeler spark plug market.

The two-wheeler spark plugs market in Japan is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to various factors such as increasing awareness about vehicle maintenance, growing disposable income, rising environmental concerns, and technological advancements in spark plug technology. The demand for two-wheeler vehicles has also increased due to their affordability, convenience, and low maintenance costs. Additionally, governmental initiatives promoting electric vehicles are further driving the growth of this market.
Increasing Awareness About Vehicle Maintenance: Rising awareness about regular vehicle maintenance among consumers has led to an increase in demand for quality spare parts including spark plugs that help a vehicle run more efficiently and conserve fuel consumption. Growing Disposable Income: A rise in disposable income levels among Japanese citizens has enabled them to purchase premium yet reliable two-wheelers with better engine performance which require quality components like spark plugs that have longer life span while offering efficient combustion and fuel efficiency features at the same time. Technological Advancements In Spark Plug Technology: There have been several developments made on advanced technologies pertaining to spark plug design over the years which include multi-ground electrode designs with improved ignitability resulting from a combination of laser welding process, wider gap sizes, etc. These advancements enable high-performance engines coupled with low emissions while providing superior longevity compared to traditional ones.
High Cost Of Advanced Technologies: Despite all its advantages, advanced technologies tend to be costlier than conventional counterparts thus posing significant financial hurdles when opting for these alternatives. Limited Availability Of Replacement Parts: The availability of replacement parts for two-wheelers can often be limited, making it difficult or even impossible at times for customers who need spare parts quickly.
Some key players operating in the Japanese Two-Wheeler Spark Plugs Market include NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd., DENSO Corporation, Federal Mogul Motorparts LLC (Champion), Bosch Automotive Aftermarket GmbH & Co KG, Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc.), ACDelco Professional Iridium Power Spark Plugs & more.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the two wheeler spark plugs market in Japan. The outbreak of the virus has led to decreased demand for motorcycles and other two wheelers, which in turn has caused sales of spark plugs to decrease significantly. In addition, due to restrictions imposed by the government on travel and transport, there have been fewer vehicles on the roads leading to a drop in demand for spark plugs and related products. Furthermore, with an increase in unemployment rates due to business closures across industries, people???s spending power is reduced which further affects purchase of such items including spark plugs. As a result, manufacturers are now facing difficulties sourcing raw materials as well as dealing with labor shortages due to employee absenteeism or workers being unable to report for duty because of health concerns. All these factors have adversely affected production capacity as well as profit margins of companies operating in this market space.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F |
3.3 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2028F |
3.6 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2028F |
4 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Trends |
6 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.3 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Revenues & Volume, By Nickel Alloy, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.4 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Revenues & Volume, By Silver Alloy, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.5 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Revenues & Volume, By Platinum Alloy, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.6 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Revenues & Volume, By Commuter Segment, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.3 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Revenues & Volume, By Luxury Segment, 2018 - 2028F |
7 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2028F |
9.2 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2028F |
10 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 Japan Two Wheeler Spark Plugs Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |