Japan: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in Japan

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Japanese vehicle windscreen wiper market, when its value decreased by -5.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Vehicle windscreen wiper consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Production in Japan

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2021, overseas shipments of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles increased by 212% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Japan, accounting for a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X units), twofold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+28.2% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-6.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles exports from Japan, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at +20.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+0.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+22.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vehicle windscreen wiper export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -28.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 132% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Mexico (+31.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2021, approx. X units of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles were imported into Japan; with an increase of 23% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 106%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Indonesia (X units) constituted the largest supplier of vehicle windscreen wiper to Japan, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), twofold. Vietnam (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia amounted to +126.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-15.4% per year) and Vietnam (+332.3% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles to Japan, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia stood at +109.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-13.8% per year) and Vietnam (+277.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vehicle windscreen wiper import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Indonesia ($X per unit) and Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and Belgium ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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