Austria: Automotive Lighting Market 2025

Automotive Lighting Market Size in Austria

The Austrian automotive lighting market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 123% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Automotive Lighting Production in Austria

In value terms, automotive lighting production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Automotive Lighting Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of automotive lighting, when their volume increased by 13% to X units. In general, exports, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, automotive lighting exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for automotive lighting exports from Austria, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, automotive lighting exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovakia (X units), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+30.3% per year) and Slovakia (+44.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for automotive lighting exports from Austria, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at -1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+33.3% per year) and Slovakia (+48.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average automotive lighting export price amounted to $X per unit, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, automotive lighting export price decreased by -4.3% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per unit) and Hungary ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per unit) and France ($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 Poland (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Automotive Lighting Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of automotive lighting increased by 65% to X units, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, automotive lighting imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), Portugal (X units) and Slovenia (X units) were the main suppliers of automotive lighting imports to Austria, together comprising 57% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +51.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest automotive lighting suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Portugal ($X) and Slovenia ($X), together comprising 57% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +47.0%, recorded 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, shrinking by -11.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Hungary ($X per unit) and Slovenia ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (-2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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