Colombia: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian vehicle windscreen wiper market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a noticeable setback. Vehicle windscreen wiper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, approx. X units of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles were exported from Colombia; shrinking by -76.2% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 480%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 632%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Venezuela (X units) was the main destination for vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Colombia, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper exports to Venezuela exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), fourfold. Guatemala (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Venezuela amounted to -22.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and Guatemala (-20.6% per year).

In value terms, Panama ($X), Germany ($X) and Mexico ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for vehicle windscreen wiper exported from Colombia worldwide, with a combined 50% share of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +72.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vehicle windscreen wiper export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 40% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 161% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Panama ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($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 Paraguay (+210.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports into Colombia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles decreased by -18.8% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 115%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a slight setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of vehicle windscreen wiper to Colombia, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), fourfold. Vietnam (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-8.9% per year) and Vietnam (+18.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles to Colombia, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an 8.7% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-8.7% per year) and Vietnam (+10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vehicle windscreen wiper import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 107% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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