South-Eastern Asia: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Southeast Asian vehicle windscreen wiper market, when its value decreased by -2.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the amount of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles exported in South-Eastern Asia surged to X units, jumping by 48% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X units) represented the major exporter of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles, committing 76% of total exports. Indonesia (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Thailand (X units). All these countries together held near 20% share of total exports. Malaysia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Vietnam was also the fastest-growing in terms of the windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles exports, with a CAGR of +34.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Malaysia (+28.5%) and Thailand (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Indonesia (-22.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (+73 p.p.), Thailand (+3.6 p.p.) and Malaysia (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Indonesia (-74.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the largest vehicle windscreen wiper supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Vietnam totaled +16.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-3.6% per year) and Malaysia (+12.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+24.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles were finally on the rise to reach X units after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X units) and Malaysia (X units) represented roughly 63% of total imports in 2021. Vietnam (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by Indonesia (13%) and Singapore (4.9%).

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vehicle windscreen wiper importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Indonesia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together accounting for 75% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +10.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (-0.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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