Middle East: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern vehicle windscreen wiper market was estimated at $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a moderate increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Production in the Middle East

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles, when their volume increased by 10% to X units. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, accounting for X units, which was approx. 75% of total exports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Kuwait (X units) and Oman (X units). All these countries together held approx. 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Turkey stood at -21.9%. At the same time, Kuwait (+37.3%) and Oman (+8.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +37.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-14.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kuwait (+8 p.p.), Oman (+5.4 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Turkey (-19.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest vehicle windscreen wiper supplier in the Middle East, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 4% share.

In Turkey, vehicle windscreen wiper exports increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+4.8% per year) and Oman (+9.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, surging by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Kuwait ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+29.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X units of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles were imported in the Middle East; rising by 22% against 2020 figures. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +119.9% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -35.8% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the largest importing country with an import of around X units, which reached 59% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), Israel (X units), Iraq (X units) and Kuwait (X units), together achieving a 37% share of total imports. Iran (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles imports, with a CAGR of +28.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kuwait (+15.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-7.7%), Iraq (-8.2%) and Iran (-15.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+51 p.p.) and Kuwait (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Israel, Iran, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -2.5%, -8.1%, -11.4% and -32.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles in the Middle East, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +6.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+9.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 51% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per unit), while Iraq ($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 United Arab Emirates (+12.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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