United Kingdom: Automotive Lighting Market 2025

Automotive Lighting Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK automotive lighting market increased by 28% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Automotive lighting consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Automotive Lighting Production in the UK

In value terms, automotive lighting production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 12%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Automotive Lighting Exports

Exports from the UK

Automotive lighting exports from the UK contracted rapidly to X units in 2021, which is down by -18.2% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, automotive lighting exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for automotive lighting exports from the UK, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, automotive lighting exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), threefold. France (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled -11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-12.0% per year) and France (-18.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for automotive lighting exports from the UK, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+15.8% per year) and France (+7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average automotive lighting export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 72% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 72% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual 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 the Netherlands ($X per unit) and Norway ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Finland ($X per unit) and China ($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 the Netherlands (+31.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Automotive Lighting Imports

Imports into the UK

After six years of decline, overseas purchases of automotive lighting increased by 15% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, automotive lighting imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 decreased by -27.2% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of automotive lighting imports to the UK, together comprising 47% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Spain, Taiwan (Chinese), Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Japan, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest automotive lighting suppliers to the UK, with a combined 47% share of total imports. China, Spain, Taiwan (Chinese), Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Japan, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +18.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average automotive lighting import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, growing by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Japan ($X per unit) and China ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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