Ghana: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in Ghana

The Ghanian vehicle windscreen wiper market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 65% 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 recorded a significant increase. Vehicle windscreen wiper consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports from Ghana

In 2021, approx. X units of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles were exported from Ghana; shrinking by -43.7% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 617% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 493%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Ghana, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Burkina Faso (X units), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +53.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+5.2% per year) and Burkina Faso (-11.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles exports from Ghana, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 5.4% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +108.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+23.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+47.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vehicle windscreen wiper export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, surging by 62% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 191%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Cote d'Ivoire (+36.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports into Ghana

Vehicle windscreen wiper imports into Ghana surged to X units in 2021, growing by 88% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 208% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 188%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) was the main supplier of vehicle windscreen wiper to Ghana, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland (X units), with a 1.5% share of total imports. Japan (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +64.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+22.4% per year) and Japan (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles to Ghana, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with a 2.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +38.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+9.9% per year) and Belgium (-19.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vehicle windscreen wiper import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -38.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the price for Japan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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