| Product Code: ETC4574183 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
In 2024, Japan continued to see strong import shipments of in-wheel motors, with top exporters being China, USA, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. Despite the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration, the industry maintained a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.92% from 2020 to 2024. However, there was a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -9.51%, suggesting potential shifts in market dynamics. Overall, Japan's reliance on these key exporting countries underscores the importance of in-wheel motors in the automotive sector.

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 In-Wheel Motor Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Propulsion, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vehicle Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Motor Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Cooling Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Power Output Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vehicle Class, 2021 & 2031F |
3.11 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Motor Weight, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for electric vehicles in Japan |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting sustainable transportation solutions |
4.2.3 Growing focus on reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial cost and maintenance expenses of in-wheel motors |
4.3.2 Limited infrastructure for electric vehicles in Japan |
4.3.3 Concerns over the performance and durability of in-wheel motors |
5 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Trends |
6 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market, By Propulsion |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Propulsion, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By BEV, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By FCEV, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By HEV, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By PHEV, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market, By Vehicle Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Passenger Car, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial Vehicle, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market, By Motor Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Axial Flux Motor, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Radial Flux Motor, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market, By Cooling Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Air-cooled, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid-cooled, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market, By Power Output Type |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Up to 60 KW, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By 60??90 KW, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Above 90 KW, 2021 - 2031F |
6.6 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market, By Vehicle Class |
6.6.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.6.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Mid-priced, 2021 - 2031F |
6.6.3 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Luxury, 2021 - 2031F |
6.7 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market, By Motor Weight |
6.7.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.7.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By Less than 20 Kg, 2021 - 2031F |
6.7.3 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By 20-30 Kg, 2021 - 2031F |
6.7.4 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenues & Volume, By , 2021 - 2031F |
7 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of electric vehicles in Japan |
8.2 Number of charging stations in Japan |
8.3 Investment in research and development of in-wheel motor technology |
9 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Opportunity Assessment, By Propulsion, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vehicle Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Opportunity Assessment, By Motor Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Opportunity Assessment, By Cooling Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Opportunity Assessment, By Power Output Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.6 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vehicle Class, 2021 & 2031F |
9.7 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Opportunity Assessment, By Motor Weight, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan In-Wheel Motor Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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