Hong Kong SAR, China: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong vehicle windscreen wiper market amounted to $X in 2021, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Production in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -5.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2021, overseas shipments of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles increased by 9.5% to X units for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 417%. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 288%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Hong Kong SAR, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Singapore (X units), with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to -7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+30.0% per year) and Singapore (+154.7% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles exports from Hong Kong SAR, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore amounted to +176.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-9.1% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+16.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vehicle windscreen wiper export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted strong growth. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Philippines (+170.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2021, overseas purchases of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles increased by 51% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, faced a dramatic descent. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 52%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest vehicle windscreen wiper supplier to Hong Kong SAR, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X units), tenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -23.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+4.5% per year) and Germany (-10.2% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles to Hong Kong SAR, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at +19.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-15.5% per year) and China (-25.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vehicle windscreen wiper import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -47.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 116% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 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 the UK ($X per unit), while the price for China ($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 UK (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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