Canada: Automotive Lighting Market 2025

Automotive Lighting Market Size in Canada

For the fifth year in a row, the Canadian automotive lighting market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 0.9% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Automotive Lighting Production in Canada

In value terms, automotive lighting production declined notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 476%. Automotive lighting production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Automotive Lighting Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, automotive lighting exports from Canada shrank markedly to X units, waning by -17.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, automotive lighting exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for automotive lighting exports from Canada, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, automotive lighting exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X units), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at -11.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+44.2% per year) and the UK (-36.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for automotive lighting exports from Canada, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+76.8% per year) and the UK (-21.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average automotive lighting export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Automotive Lighting Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2021, overseas purchases of automotive lighting decreased by -13.1% to X units, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, automotive lighting imports shrank to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 -35.3% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X units) constituted the largest supplier of automotive lighting to Canada, accounting for a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, automotive lighting imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X units), fourfold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to -11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (-1.4% per year) and China (-11.0% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of automotive lighting to Canada, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+11.4% per year) and China (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average automotive lighting import price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 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 Mexico ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit), while the price for Japan ($X per unit) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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