United Kingdom: Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market 2025

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Market Size in the UK

In 2021, the UK vehicle windscreen wiper market decreased by less than 0.1% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decline. Vehicle windscreen wiper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Production in the UK

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Exports

Exports from the UK

For the fourth consecutive year, the UK recorded decline in overseas shipments of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles, which decreased by -30.7% to X units in 2021. In general, exports recorded a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 20%. 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, vehicle windscreen wiper exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 66%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X units), the United States (X units) and China (X units) were the main destinations of vehicle windscreen wiper exports from the UK, with a combined 28% share of total exports. These countries were followed by India, Germany, France, Italy, Norway, Poland, Australia, Singapore, Spain and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of -8.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for vehicle windscreen wiper exported from the UK were the Netherlands ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 29% of total exports. India, Germany, France, Italy, Norway, Poland, Australia, Singapore, Spain and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

India, with a CAGR of +28.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vehicle windscreen wiper export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 175%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to South Korea ($X per unit) and Spain ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to France ($X per unit) and the Netherlands ($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 South Korea (+40.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vehicle Windscreen Wiper Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for motorcycles or motor vehicles, when their volume increased by 20% to X units. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 77%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vehicle windscreen wiper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), France (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main suppliers of vehicle windscreen wiper imports to the UK, with a combined 58% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +31.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vehicle windscreen wiper suppliers to the UK were the Czech Republic ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 58% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +24.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vehicle windscreen wiper import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Vietnam ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Hungary ($X per unit) and Italy ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (-5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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