Windscreen wipers and defrosters trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in windscreen wipers and defrosters was worth $1.12 billion in 2024, about 83.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $1.12B | 83.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.07B | 80.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.04B | 81.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.02B | 73.1K t |
| 2020 | $905.0M | 63.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.09B | 71.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.26B | 76.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.26B | 79.1K t |
Top windscreen wipers and defrosters exporting countries
Exports are led by China (19%), Mexico (8%) and Germany (7%). 149 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 35%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $217.1M | 20% |
| Mexico | $90.9M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $79.2M | 7.1% |
| France | $64.8M | 5.8% |
| Czech Republic | $54.6M | 4.9% |
| United States | $52.3M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $51.4M | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $49.7M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $49.0M | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $45.9M | 4.1% |
| Serbia | $43.3M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $33.1M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 209 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $115.1M | 10% |
| United States | $110.3M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $73.3M | 6.6% |
| China | $61.5M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $53.5M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $51.1M | 4.6% |
| Poland | $44.9M | 4% |
| Belgium | $38.4M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $36.2M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $36.1M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $31.0M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $25.6M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $20.01 per kg and China $7.81 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 8512.40: Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: electrical, of kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles. HS 8512 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most windscreen wipers and defrosters?
China exported $217.1 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Mexico (8%) and Germany (7%). In all, 149 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most windscreen wipers and defrosters?
France imported $115.1 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in windscreen wipers and defrosters?
It was worth $1.12 billion in 2024, about 83.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.26 billion. 149 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of windscreen wipers and defrosters per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $20.01 per kg and China $7.81 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for windscreen wipers and defrosters?
The HS code for windscreen wipers and defrosters is subheading 8512.40, 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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