Africa: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in Africa

In 2021, the African vehicle windscreen wiper market decreased by -3.2% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Production in Africa

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports in Africa

For the fifth year in a row, Africa recorded decline in overseas shipments of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles, which decreased by -8.5% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 689%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 92% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Morocco was the major exporting country with an export of around X units, which finished at 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units), making up a 26% share of total exports. Sierra Leone (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Morocco stood at -12.2%. At the same time, Sierra Leone (+12.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sierra Leone emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +12.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, South Africa (-10.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (+3.5 p.p.) and Sierra Leone (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Morocco saw its share reduced by -5.4% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest vehicle windscreen wiper supplier in Africa, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

In Morocco, vehicle windscreen wiper exports increased at an average annual rate of +22.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (-15.2% per year) and Sierra Leone (+23.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 286% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sierra Leone ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+39.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -14.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X units), distantly followed by Algeria (X units), Egypt (X units), Guinea (X units), Mauritius (X units) and Morocco (X units) represented the major importers of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles, together achieving 67% of total imports. The following importers - Ghana (X units), Botswana (X units), Namibia (X units), Angola (X units), Tunisia (X units), Mauritania (X units) and Zimbabwe (X units) - together made up 19% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritania (with a CAGR of +38.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Morocco ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 44% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Egypt, Ghana, Mauritius, Tunisia, Guinea, Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mauritania, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Mauritania, with a CAGR of +30.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per unit), while Guinea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+8.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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