| Product Code: ETC7745015 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Japan saw passenger cars import shipments mainly coming from Germany, India, UK, USA, and Mexico. Despite a moderate concentration as indicated by the HHI, the market experienced a negative CAGR of -1.57% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate further declined by -4.51% from 2023 to 2024. This data suggests challenges in the Japanese passenger car import market, possibly influenced by various factors such as economic conditions, shifting consumer preferences, and global trade dynamics. Monitoring these trends will be crucial for stakeholders in the automotive industry.

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 Passenger Cars Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Passenger Cars Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Passenger Cars Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Passenger Cars Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Passenger Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vehicle Configuration, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Passenger Cars Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Propulsion Type, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Passenger Cars Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Technological advancements in passenger car features and safety systems |
4.2.2 Increasing disposable income of consumers in Japan |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the adoption of electric vehicles |
4.2.4 Growing urbanization leading to higher demand for personal transportation |
4.2.5 Strong presence of leading automotive manufacturers in Japan |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High cost of purchasing and maintaining passenger cars |
4.3.2 Stringent emission regulations impacting production costs |
4.3.3 Competition from public transportation options like trains and buses |
4.3.4 Economic uncertainty affecting consumer spending on big-ticket items |
4.3.5 Limited availability of parking spaces in urban areas |
5 Japan Passenger Cars Market Trends |
6 Japan Passenger Cars Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Passenger Cars Market, By Vehicle Configuration |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Passenger Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Configuration, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Passenger Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Passenger Cars, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Passenger Cars Market, By Propulsion Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Passenger Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Hybrid, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Passenger Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By Electric Vehicles, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Passenger Cars Market Revenues & Volume, By ICE, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Passenger Cars Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Passenger Cars Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Passenger Cars Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Passenger Cars Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average age of passenger cars on the road in Japan |
8.2 Adoption rate of electric vehicles in the passenger car segment |
8.3 Average annual mileage driven by passenger car owners in Japan |
8.4 Percentage of households owning more than one passenger car |
8.5 Number of charging stations for electric vehicles in Japan |
9 Japan Passenger Cars Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Passenger Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vehicle Configuration, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Passenger Cars Market Opportunity Assessment, By Propulsion Type, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Passenger Cars Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Passenger Cars Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Passenger Cars Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |