Strategic Analysis of the Chinese Automotive Aftermarket
Nearly 150 Million More Vehicles Will Require Parts and Service
23-Feb-2015
Asia Pacific
Market Research
NE8E-01-00-00-00
AU00985-AP-MR_15486
This research service analyzes the automotive aftermarket in China. It includes vehicles in operation analyses, discussions of key industry trends, and identifies major market participants. In addition, it provides manufacturer-level revenue forecasts and analyses of wholesale parts and service channels. Consumer trends and key conclusions are also presented. The base year is 2014, and forecasts are provided from 2015 through 2021. The vehicle scope is passenger cars and light trucks. The objective is to provide strategic insight for decision makers and potential new entrants. High growth in vehicles in operation will create opportunities for companies to sell parts and service.
Key Findings
Vehicle Sales and VIO by Type
Vehicle Age and Vehicle Kilometers Travelled
Auto Replacement Parts—Market Snapshot
Main Service Channels
PESTLE Analysis
Key Findings and Future Outlook
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Research Background
Research Methodology
Key OEMs or Auto Parts Manufacturers Compared in this Study
Vehicle Segmentation
Vehicle Segmentation Definitions
China Overview—Nation Highlights
Demographic Overview—Population Analysis
Economic Overview—Wealth Analysis
Transportation Overview—Travel Pattern Analysis
Total Automotive Aftermarket Revenue at End-User Level
Vehicle Sales Analysis and Outlook
Used Car Sales Analysis
Service Channels
Key Policies and Regulations
Key Policies and Regulations (continued)
Key Policies and Regulations (continued)
Key Policies and Regulations (continued)
Vehicles in Operation (VIO) by Type
Vehicles in Operation (VIO) by Segment
Vehicles in Operation (VIO) by Brand
Vehicles in Operation (VIO) by Age
Vehicle Kilometers Travelled (VKT)
Auto Parts Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
Distribution Structure
OE Supply Channel—Major Channel
OE Supply Channel—Emerging Channel
IAM Channel—Major Channel
IAM Channel—Emerging Channel
IAM Channel Parts Sourcing—Auto Parts Cities
IAM Channel—Main Auto Parts Cities
IAM Channel—Main Auto Parts Cities (continued)
IAM Channel—Main Auto Parts Cities (continued)
IAM Channel—New Sourcing Channel
Parts Types Analysis
Manufacturer-level Market Size
Service Channel Overview
Main Service Channels
Main Service Channels (continued)
Main Service Channels (continued)
OE Service Channel Analysis—Number of Dealerships
OE Service Channel Analysis—Dealership Distribution
OE Service Channel Analysis—Alternative Service Channels
OE Service Channel Analysis—Warranties in the Aftermarket
Growing Internet Usage
Increasing eCommerce Activity
Online-to-offline (O2O) Parts Distribution Channel
Used Car eCommerce
Car Purchasing Trend
Maintenance and Repair Services Trend
Key Conclusions and Future Outlook
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Table of Acronyms Used
Appendix—Economic Analysis of 35 Main Cities
Research in Progress
Market Engineering Methodology
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| Author | Will Wong |
| Industries | Automotive |
| WIP Number | NE8E-01-00-00-00 |
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