Trade Trends
The global export market for windscreen wipers, defrosters, and demisters showed marginal growth, increasing from $1.13B in 2019 to $1.14B in 2023, representing a modest 0.96% rise over five years. The market experienced volatility, with exports dropping sharply to $881.30M in 2020 before recovering to $996.13M in 2021 and $1.02B in 2022.
This resilience highlights the essential role of these products in the automotive supply chain, where safety regulations, vehicle production cycles, and seasonal weather conditions sustain baseline demand. The post-2020 recovery aligns with the rebound in global vehicle manufacturing and cross-border auto component trade. As automotive technology continues to evolve, including advanced driver-assistance systems and climate-adaptive features, the market is positioned for steady and stable demand.
Top Trading Countries
- China emerged as the largest exporter, reaching $244.55M in 2023, up from $226.14M in 2019, reflecting an 8.14% increase. Growth accelerated in 2024, with exports climbing to $295.57M, a 20.87% rise from 2023.
- Mexico followed with $175.37M in exports in 2023, rising from $146.32M in 2019, a 19.85% increase. Exports continued to grow strongly in 2024, reaching $210.58M, up 20.08% from 2023.
- France recorded significant expansion, exporting $43.86M in 2023 compared to $22.53M in 2019, marking a 94.68% increase. Growth continued into 2024, with exports rising to $54.99M, a 25.37% increase from 2023.
- Czech Republic exported $71.94M in 2023, up from $62.70M in 2019, reflecting a 14.74% rise. However, exports declined in 2024 to $51.80M, a 28.0% decrease from 2023.
- United States saw exports decline slightly from $74.69M in 2019 to $71.45M in 2023, a 4.34% drop. Exports rebounded in 2024 to $76.91M, up 7.65% from 2023.
- Germany experienced a notable contraction, with exports falling from $83.82M in 2019 to $59.76M in 2023, a 28.71% decrease. Exports declined further to $57.19M in 2024, down 4.31% from 2023.
On the Rise
While no additional emerging exporters were highlighted in the dataset, France and Mexico stand out for their strong upward trajectories. France nearly doubled its export value between 2019 and 2023 and continued to expand in 2024. Mexico also showed consistent year-on-year growth, reinforcing its role as a key manufacturing and export hub for automotive components.
Disclaimer
These insights are based on available trade data and may not represent the full market reality.
