Germany: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in Germany

The German vehicle windscreen wiper market shrank to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -12.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Production in Germany

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 30%. Vehicle windscreen wiper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles increased by 44% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X units), Belgium (X units) and Sweden (X units) were the main destinations of vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Germany, with a combined 37% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Belgium ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest markets for vehicle windscreen wiper exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 37% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +21.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vehicle windscreen wiper export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -32.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 558%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Japan ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) and Italy ($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 Japan (+21.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles increased by 21% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), France (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of vehicle windscreen wiper imports to Germany, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Hungary, Serbia, China, Italy, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Spain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +154.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest vehicle windscreen wiper suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, China, Italy, Serbia, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Spain and the United States, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +274.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vehicle windscreen wiper import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -19.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Serbia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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