U.S.: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2024

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in the U.S.

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was decline in the U.S. vehicle windscreen wiper market, when its value decreased by -2% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Production in the U.S.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper production declined slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X units of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles were exported from the United States; approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper exports rose modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X units) was the main destination for vehicle windscreen wiper exports from the United States, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X units), twofold. Australia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada amounted to -26.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-19.5% per year) and Australia (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the key foreign market for windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles exports from the United States, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada stood at -5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+26.1% per year) and China (+38.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vehicle windscreen wiper export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 68%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($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 Japan (+48.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, approx. X units of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles were imported into the United States; rising by 75% compared with 2020. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X units) constituted the largest supplier of vehicle windscreen wiper to the United States, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, vehicle windscreen wiper imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), fourfold. Indonesia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam stood at +55.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.8% per year) and Indonesia (+120.3% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Mexico ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest vehicle windscreen wiper suppliers to the United States, with a combined 72% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese) and Germany, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +78.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average vehicle windscreen wiper import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -28.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs 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 Mexico ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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