Australia: Automotive Lighting Market 2025

Automotive Lighting Market Size in Australia

In 2021, the Australian automotive lighting market increased by 36% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw perceptible growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Automotive Lighting Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of automotive lighting, when their volume increased by 0.7% to X units. In general, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, automotive lighting exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for automotive lighting exports from Australia, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, automotive lighting exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by New Zealand (X units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-14.4% per year) and New Zealand (-11.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for automotive lighting exports from Australia, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by New Zealand, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-0.1% per year) and New Zealand (+3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average automotive lighting export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 38% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to France ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to New Zealand ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Automotive Lighting Imports

Imports into Australia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of automotive lighting increased by 27% to X units in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible decline. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, automotive lighting imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) and Japan (X units) were the main suppliers of automotive lighting imports to Australia, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +13.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest automotive lighting suppliers to Australia, with a combined 61% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +19.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average automotive lighting import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Japan ($X per unit) and Thailand ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) and New Zealand ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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