Scandinavia: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia vehicle windscreen wiper market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 17% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -8.0% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, the amount of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles exported in Scandinavia surged to X units, jumping by 74% on the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Denmark (X units) and Sweden (X units) represented the main exporters of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles in Scandinavia, together resulting at approx. 86% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Finland (X units), committing a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +27.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the largest vehicle windscreen wiper supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

In Sweden, vehicle windscreen wiper exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Denmark (+8.7% per year) and Finland (+6.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, waning by -25.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 54%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+27.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles increased by 59% to X units in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden was the major importer of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports amounting to X units, which was approx. 71% of total imports in 2021. Denmark (X units) held a 12% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Finland (11%). Norway (X units) and Iceland (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles imports, with a CAGR of +14.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Denmark (+13.3%), Iceland (+7.0%) and Finland (+6.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Norway (-6.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Sweden and Denmark increased by +19 and +2.4 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles in Scandinavia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Sweden was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (-3.5% per year) and Denmark (+1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -15.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 9.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per unit), while Sweden ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform