Vehicle lighting and wiper parts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vehicle lighting and wiper parts was worth $9.04 billion in 2024, about 468.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and down 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.04B | 468.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.29B | 447.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.97B | 460.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.11B | 425.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.97B | 374.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.05B | 498.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.10B | 366.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.05B | 379.8K t |
Top vehicle lighting and wiper parts exporting countries
Exports are led by China (17%), Germany (11%) and Mexico (11%). 164 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 39%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.56B | 17% |
| Germany | $989.8M | 11% |
| Mexico | $951.1M | 11% |
| United States | $500.9M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $457.7M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $428.1M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $338.3M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $304.6M | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $290.9M | 3.2% |
| France | $276.6M | 3.1% |
| Taiwan | $247.7M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $238.5M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (21%), Mexico (10%) and Germany (8%). 216 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.86B | 21% |
| Mexico | $904.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $721.8M | 8% |
| Czech Republic | $584.2M | 6.5% |
| Poland | $351.8M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $350.4M | 3.9% |
| China | $291.0M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $283.0M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $240.6M | 2.7% |
| India | $221.4M | 2.5% |
| France | $191.8M | 2.1% |
| Romania | $187.8M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $19.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $35.97 per kg and China $13.42 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8512.90: Lighting or signalling equipment: electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: parts, of those kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles. HS 8512 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
China exported $1.56 billion in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and Mexico (11%). In all, 164 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
The United States imported $1.86 billion in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (10%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
It was worth $9.04 billion in 2024, about 468.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $9.29 billion. 164 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of vehicle lighting and wiper parts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $19.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $35.97 per kg and China $13.42 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
The HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts is subheading 8512.90, in chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8512 page.
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