Automotive Aftermarket Fuel Additives Market

Global Automotive Aftermarket Fuel Additives Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The Global Automotive Aftermarket Fuel Additives Market value is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period 2024 to 2029. 

MARKET OVERVIEW

Fuel additives are chemical substances or compounds that are used in vehicles to enhance fuel efficiency and quality. They act as a supplement to the regular fuel and are added to the fuel tank to improve vehicle operation. Such as it increases the octane rating and acts as an octane booster that prevents the knocking and pinging of high-performance engines. It also acts as a corrosion inhibitor by protecting the fuel system from moisture. There are various types of fuel additives that are used in petrol, diesel, gasoline, and kerosene, such as acetone ether, nitrous oxide (nitrous), nitromethane (nitro), butyl rubber, ferox, oxyhydrogen, ferrous picrate, silicone tetranitromethane, and other anti-foaming agents. All these additives also act as a fuel stabilizers, which prevents fuel oxidation and degradation, which occurs mostly when gasoline or diesel is in the tank for a long time. These fuel additives aim at improving vehicle performance and efficiency.

MARKET DRIVERS

An increasing number of vehicles led to increasing levels of pollution, causing the government and regulatory bodies to take action to curb the emission of harmful pollutants. as a result, the government has been implementing stringent rules and regulations for the automotive industry. Therefore, it resulted in the growing demand for fuel additives that helped in achieving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions as these additives optimize the combustion process. It leads to cleaner and more efficient burning of fuel, which results in less exhaust. By using these fuel additives, the performance of the engine improves, and emissions of gases such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM). Therefore, consumers are adding fuel additives to improve the environment. Hence, this has caused market demand for fuel additives, fuelling the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market. As fuel prices are continuously increasing, consumers are becoming conscious and opting for alternatives that will help them reduce fuel costs and also increase efficiency. This has led to an increase in the usage of fuel additives, which enhances gas mileage and promotes cleaner burning of the engine. Also, some fuel additives keep the vehicle engine system clean and reduce the buildup of carbon deposits on fuel injectors. In addition, there are certain fuel additives that alter the octane and cetane ring by optimizing the combustion and ignition timing. These characteristics increased the demand for fuel additives and led to market expansion and growth of the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market. 

MARKET RESTRAINTS

Many consumers lack awareness and understanding of the fuel additives, and this creates a significant restraint for the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market, this will make them less likely to buy fuel additives and benefit from their use, and it leads fuel additives manufacturers to educate consumers and make them aware of the benefits of it. Also, misinformation and negative and conflicting results about fuel additives create doubt in the minds of consumers. Hence affecting the market growth of the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market, causing a decline in market size. Many consumers, due to environmental concerns and awareness, are demanding electric vehicles because of high fuel costs, and the demand for electric vehicles has increased drastically. This led to a decrease in the demand for vehicles running on fuel, and it has directly affected the fuel additives market. As electric vehicles do not require combustion engine maintenance, it reduces the need for fuel additives, causing a restraint in the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market.

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

As the economy is rising and growing, the demand for vehicles is rising, particularly for middle-class families, which caused demand for fuel additive products. Moreover, the implementation of stringent rules and regulations for the environment can cause the demand and usage of fuel additives to rise. And it will also make the environment-conscious consumer opt for fuel additives. Such opportunities will propel the demand for fuel additives and will increase the market growth of the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Automotive Aftermarket Fuel Additives Market

The outbreak of COVID-19 led to the implementation of restrictions and lockdowns, which caused disruption in the global supply chain of the automotive and vehicle demand and sales, and hence led to the decline in the demand for fuel additives, also due to the travel ban, the usage of vehicles by consumers was overall decreased, which ultimately led to lower demand for fuel additives. In addition, many gas stations were closed and not operational, which further affected the availability of fuel additives. Hence the impact of COVID-19 on the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market decreased the market growth and overall negatively affected its market size. 

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Automotive Aftermarket Fuel Additives Market By Application

Based on the application, the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market is segmented into diesel and gasoline; the gasoline segment dominates the market and holds the highest market share, as gasoline engines are highly used in light-duty vehicles and passenger cars. Also, there is a demand for gasoline fuel additives to improve fuel efficiency and improve the engine by making it more efficient. Moreover, gasoline produces harmful pollutants that cause air pollution; thus, the use of fuel additives reduces emissions and makes it an attractive option for environment-conscious consumers. At the same time, diesel fuel additives are mostly used in heavy-duty trucks and buses and have more stringent rules and guidelines because of their higher rate of nitrogen oxide emission.  

Global Automotive Aftermarket Fuel Additives Market By Distribution Channel 

Based on the distribution channel, the 4S store's segment dominates the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market and has the highest market share, and this dominance is due to the sales and services which is provided by the 4S store. These stores sell cars and also provide after-sales services, such as maintenance, repair, and spare parts. 4S store provides convenience, which makes the process of buying easy. The gas stations segment is the fastest growing segment in the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market, as gas stations are the most accessible platform. As many consumers fill their fuel from gas stations. These stations have fuel additives, which makes them convenient for the consumer to buy along with the fuel. E-commerce is an emerging segment and is forecasted to have significant growth as the technology develops; many consumers prefer E-commerce due to its convenience and ease of use. Large retail stores also have a steady growth in the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market. 

Global Automotive Aftermarket Fuel Additives Market By Supply Mode

Based on the supply mode, the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market is divided into third-party and OEM; the third-party segments dominate and have the highest market share and CAGR; this is due to third-party suppliers offering a variety of fuel additives and fuel formulations for all fuel types. It also has a wide distribution channel, such as gas stations, big stores, and E-commerce platforms. Moreover, they also provide fuel additives at discounted or lower prices, which attracts consumers who are cost-conscious. While third-party has been dominating the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market, OEMs are also growing significantly and providing fuel additives along with services.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Based on the region, the North American region has the highest market share and CAGR and generates the maximum revenue in the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market; this is due to the increasing number of vehicles and also due to the high fuel and maintenance cost, which caused the consumers to seek fuel additives as solutions for increasing the fuel efficiency. Europe is the fastest-growing market and has a prominent market share in the automotive aftermarket fuel additives market; this is because of growing environmental concerns and an increasing number of consumers owing vehicles. Asia-Pacific also has a significant market size, owing to the growing economy, where consumers are able to afford vehicles and also after services, especially for countries like India and China. Latin America is also seeing steady growth, as there is an increasing demand for high-performance vehicles. The Middle East and Africa regions have the slowest growth and have a low market share compared to other regions.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET FUEL ADDITIVES MARKET

Afton Chemical Corporation, BASF SE, Chemtura Corporation, Chevron Oronite Company LLC, Cummins Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Fuel Performance Solutions, Inc., Infineum International Ltd., Lubrizol Corporation, Total SA, 3M Company, Bardahl Manufacturing Corporation are some of the notable companies In the global automotive aftermarket fuel additives market.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• On 8th December 2020, the Indian Institute of Technology of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, developed a fuel additive that, when used in rockets and mixed with the fuel, boosts the speed and minimizes the weight, which helps them carry more luggage in cargo. The fuel additive called magnesium bromide nanosheets boosted the energy by 80%.

• On 21st April 2022, Afton Chemical, which is a developer and manufacturer of petroleum, diesel, and kerosene additives, developed a diesel fuel detergent called GreenClean 3, which is available in North America. Their aim is to increase the operation of heavy-duty vehicles and off-road engine equipment that has the latest engine technology and emission control devices.

DETAILED SEGMENTATIONOFTHE GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET FUEL ADDITIVES MARKET IS INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global automotive aftermarket fuel additives market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on application, distribution channel, supply mode, and region.

By Application

• Diesel
• Gasoline

By Distribution Channel 

• 4S Stores
• Big Stores
• Gas Stations
• Unauthorized Centers
• E-commerce
• Others

By Supply Mode

• Third-Party
• OEM

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa