Singapore: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in Singapore

In 2021, the Singaporean vehicle windscreen wiper market decreased by -7.3% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Production in Singapore

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports from Singapore

Vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Singapore skyrocketed to X units in 2021, jumping by 19% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. The exports peaked 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. In general, exports, however, saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X units) was the main destination for vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Singapore, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Malaysia (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X units), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia stood at -5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-26.6% per year) and China (-42.5% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles exports from Singapore, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 5.5% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Indonesia totaled +22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-4.6% per year) and China (-25.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vehicle windscreen wiper export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Indonesia ($X per unit) and Malaysia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per unit) and the Philippines ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+30.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports into Singapore

In 2021, the amount of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles imported into Singapore skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 105% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 91%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Malaysia (X units) constituted the largest vehicle windscreen wiper supplier to Singapore, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), threefold. The UK (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Malaysia amounted to +32.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-7.9% per year) and the UK (+3.9% per year).

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles to Singapore, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Malaysia stood at +17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-18.0% per year) and the UK (-7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average vehicle windscreen wiper import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, reducing by -13.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Vietnam ($X per unit), while the price for Thailand ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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