Switzerland: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in Switzerland

In 2021, the Swiss vehicle windscreen wiper market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Vehicle windscreen wiper consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Switzerland skyrocketed to X units, growing by 494% on 2020 figures. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for vehicle windscreen wiper exports from Switzerland, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X units), more than tenfold. Indonesia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +54.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+33.7% per year) and Indonesia (-6.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles exports from Switzerland, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +36.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+34.6% per year) and Indonesia (-9.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vehicle windscreen wiper export price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 28% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 74%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Sweden (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles increased by 18% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +87.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and Belgium (X units) were the main suppliers of vehicle windscreen wiper imports to Switzerland, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Serbia, South Korea, Spain, France, Italy and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +345.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vehicle windscreen wiper suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by Serbia, Spain, Italy, France, Japan and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +334.8%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average vehicle windscreen wiper import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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