European Motorcycle Oil Manufacturers Dominating Vietnam's Market

It is not difficult to see European motorcycle oil and lubricant brands such as Repsol, Castrol, Motul, and Shell commonly appearing in shops, garages, and repair shops across Vietnam. What is the reason that domestic consumers trust these brands so much?

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Castrol is one of the familiar European brands in the Vietnamese lubricant market.

1. Vietnamese Consumers Prefer Imported Oils, Especially from Europe

According to a market research report by Ken Research, international companies accounted for more than half of the lubricant demand in Vietnam in 2018. Although domestic motorcycle oil manufacturers are still limited, they maintain a presence in the market and serve suitable customer segments for their various product lines.

Most of the lubricants imported from international companies in Europe come from countries like Poland, Germany, and the UK, as well as some regional countries like China and Japan. Part of this is due to the strong growth rate of lubricant consumption in Vietnam, which stimulates the entry of international companies. In 2018, the joint venture between Castrol BP Petco and Petrolimex (Vietnam) led the domestic market in terms of consumption volume.

This indicates that the Vietnamese market still favors imported motorcycle lubricants, particularly those from Europe.

2. Popular European Lubricant Brands in Vietnam

Below are some popular European lubricant brands in Vietnam, along with Huynh Chau highlighting the advantages that make these brands widely chosen.

2.1. Shell

Entering the Vietnamese market since 1948, Shell is certainly a familiar name on the shelves of motorcycle lubricant shops. Currently, Shell is a world leader in energy, operating in over 100 countries, including Vietnam.

The most popular lubricant line in our country is Shell Advance, which includes the following advantages:

• A diverse range of products suitable for 2-stroke and 4-stroke gasoline engines, as well as scooters.
• Optimizes vehicle performance, ensuring engine stability throughout the oil change cycle.
• Minimizes the formation of sludge, reduces friction and wear on machine components, saving fuel during operation.
• Tests on Honda Wave 125cc show that Shell oil can be changed every 6000 km.

Shell Advance is suitable for many types of gasoline engines currently available.

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2.2. Motul

Motul S.A is one of the leading motorcycle lubricant companies in Europe and the Americas. Currently,