Russian Federation: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2024

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in the Russian Federation

In 2021, the Russian vehicle windscreen wiper market increased by 6.8% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Vehicle windscreen wiper consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

Vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Russia surged to X units in 2021, increasing by 114% on 2020. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X units), Belarus (X units) and Kazakhstan (X units) were the main destinations of vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Russia, together comprising 89% of total exports. Armenia, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.5%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Armenia (with a CAGR of +38.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the key foreign market for windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles exports from Russia, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belarus amounted to -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (-0.1% per year) and Ukraine (-9.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vehicle windscreen wiper export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -13.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 57%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($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 Kazakhstan (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

Vehicle windscreen wiper imports into Russia expanded significantly to X units in 2021, increasing by 9% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Korea (X units) constituted the largest supplier of vehicle windscreen wiper to Russia, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold. Slovakia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Korea stood at +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.7% per year) and Slovakia (+0.6% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles to Russia, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea stood at +1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (+49.7% per year) and China (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vehicle windscreen wiper import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per unit), while the price for Romania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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