Portugal: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in Portugal

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Portuguese vehicle windscreen wiper market, when its value decreased by -5.3% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Production in Portugal

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, approx. X units of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles were exported from Portugal; dropping by -86.5% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of -10.8% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of -1.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units) was the main destination for vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Portugal, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X units), threefold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled -52.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (-12.3% per year) and France (-52.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles exports from Portugal, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Spain amounted to -45.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (+0.4% per year) and France (-45.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vehicle windscreen wiper export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -25.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 57%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per unit) and Angola ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and Denmark ($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 Angola (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, purchases abroad of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles increased by 32% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 126%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 30%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units), Morocco (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of vehicle windscreen wiper imports to Portugal, together comprising 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Belgium, the UK, Turkey and Germany, which together accounted for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +168.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Morocco ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest vehicle windscreen wiper suppliers to Portugal, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Belgium, the UK, Turkey and Germany, which together accounted for a further 12%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +136.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, which is down by -20.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Morocco ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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