The used car market in India is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 248,422.5 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 9.9% is expected of India used car market from 2026 to 2033.
The India used car market generated a revenue of USD 115,519.0 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 248,422.5 million by 2033.
The India market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, conventional was the largest revenue generating vehicle type in 2025.
Electric is the most lucrative vehicle type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Used car market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 115,519.0 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 248,422.5 million
Growth rate
9.9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Conventional
Fastest growing segment
Electric
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Hybrid, Conventional, Electric
Key market players worldwide
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd ADR, CarMax Inc, Asbury Automotive Group Inc, TrueCar Inc, Scout24 SE, Lithia Motors Inc Class A, Group 1 Automotive Inc, EBay Inc, AutoNation Inc, Hendrick Automotive Group
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, India accounted for 5.7% of the used car market in 2025.
Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Asia Pacific, India used car market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
South Korea is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 125,263.8 million by 2033.
In 2019, India accounted for 18.9% of the volume share in the Asia Pacific used car market. The country is anticipated to exceed its total used car business by double in the coming years. The growth can be attributed to the nation’s rapidly growing economy and large consumer base.
Rise in disposable income levels, growing demand for economical compact cars in middle-class families, and revision of the GST rate on used vehicles from 28% to 12-18% is driving the demand for mid-sized used cars in the country. In India, the mid-sized used car is expected to grow at 10.8% compounding rate year-on-year.
The OLX, a C2C online used car platform, stated that the used car demand has increased by 25% in July 2020, owing to the rising demand for private transportation mode at a cheaper cost. Further, the rising demand can be attributed to the spread of coronavirus and safety measures issued by the government authorities.
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Conventional was the largest segment with a revenue share of 54.59% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the India used car market based on hybrid, conventional, electric covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
In 2019, India accounted for 18.9% of the volume share in the Asia Pacific used car market. The country is anticipated to exceed its total used car business by double in the coming years. The growth can be attributed to the nation’s rapidly growing economy and large consumer base.
Rise in disposable income levels, growing demand for economical compact cars in middle-class families, and revision of the GST rate on used vehicles from 28% to 12-18% is driving the demand for mid-sized used cars in the country. In India, the mid-sized used car is expected to grow at 10.8% compounding rate year-on-year.
The OLX, a C2C online used car platform, stated that the used car demand has increased by 25% in July 2020, owing to the rising demand for private transportation mode at a cheaper cost. Further, the rising demand can be attributed to the spread of coronavirus and safety measures issued by the government authorities.
India Used Car Market Vehicle Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Hybrid
Conventional
Electric
India Used Car Market Vendor Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Organized
Unorganized
India Used Car Market Fuel Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Diesel
Petrol
Others
India Used Car Market Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Compact
Mid-Sized
SUV
India Used Car Market Sales Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Offline
Online
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