Automotive Wiper Market Analysis & Forecast 2025-2031

Global Automotive Wiper Market is expected to reach USD 7960.24 million by 2031 with CAGR of 4.7 % between 2025 and 2031

Automotive wipers form a quintessential part for any vehicle. They do the important function of removing water, dirt and snow from the windshield of a vehicle. Usually an Automotive wiper is powered either by an electric motor or is pneumatically powered. All motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, train locomotives, watercraft and so on are equipped with Automotive wipers. An Automotive wiper is a metal arm, hinging at one end and with a long rubber blade attached to its other end. The arm is powered by an electric motor. Other source of power for the metal arm is pneumatic power which is also used in few vehicles.  

The blade swings back and out over the windshield, pushing water or other dust particles away from the surface. The speed adjusted by the driver and has the control settings near the driver seat. One of the most important factors driving the Automotive wipers market is the growing Automobile production worldwide. For example, the world motor vehicle production improved by 4.5% in 2023 over 2022. Rising disposable income is one of the prominent factors complimenting this growth. Moreover, countries such as China and India registered an increase of 14.5% and 7.9% respectively in motor vehicle production in 2023. Another prominent factor aiding the Automotive wipers market growth is the increasing adoption of the rear wiper systems in low-end car segment.  

Earlier, rear wipers found application mostly in SUVs, but off late they are finding extensive application in hatchbacks and compact SUVs. In some vehicles, a windshield washer system is also used. This washer system sprays water or washer fluid on the windshield and helps to remove dirt or dust from the windshield. Use of windshield washer systems when Automotive wipers are unable to remove debris could adversely affect growth of global Automotive wipers market. In winter season, some vehicles employ additional heaters or defroster systems at the windows to keep snow and ice from building up on the windshield. In extreme conditions, small Automotive wipers are installed on headlights.  

By product type, the global Automotive wiper market can be segmented into Traditional Wiper System, and Rain Sensing Wiper System. The traditional type wiper system dominated the market in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024 to 2030. Various design improvements and low cost of repair and maintenance has led to the installation of these products across most of the car segments. The raw material used for its manufacturing includes rubber, aluminium and steel that is easily available at low cost. Thus, it acquires a large market share and are widely used in passenger as well as commercial vehicles.  

Rain sensing systems are expected to emerge as the fastest growing segment due to low cost sensors that forms an essential part of the system thus, enabling its usage in lower segment vehicles. Further development and increase in demand for rain-sensing wiper systems are expected to decrease the price of rain-sensing wiper systems, which in turn is anticipated to boost its penetration in the market. Moreover, these products are expected to raise the functional and aesthetic value of the car thus, stimulating its usage across multiple car segments.  

As per application side, the global Automotive wiper market can be categorized into Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles. Passenger cars is presumed to be the fastest growing application segment and is growing at a CAGR of 4.9% over the coming years. The demand for passenger cars in emerging regions due to increase in disposable income is anticipated to foster the industry growth over the forecast period. Moreover, improved standard of living promotes the demand for Automobile in these regions. Commercial vehicles segment witness remarkable growth over the coming years. The growth is attributed to the development of road infrastructure in developing countries such as India and China. Additionally, emerging commercial transport businesses in these regions such as online taxi and bus services further encourages the industry growth.  

In terms of region, The Asia Pacific region is highest and the fastest fastest-growing region with a CAGR of 5.7% over the forecast period. Growth in GDP has positively influenced the discretionary income that enables people to purchase vehicles. Thus, it stimulates Automobile production in this region thereby, fostering the demand for these products. Europe contributes highly towards the industry growth owing to the presence of various Automobile manufacturing companies that caters to the regional as well as international market. The region presumes to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% over the coming years and expect to contribute in terms of incremental improvements in product design.  

Some of the major players in the industry are Continental, Denso, Delphi, Magna International, Bosch, Automotiveliv, Volvo, Tesla Inc, Daimler AG, ZF TRW, WABCO, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen Group, BMW Group and Honda Motor. The industry is fragmented due to the presence of both local and global players. The global companies dominate the market as they are direct suppliers to Automotive OEMs. The wide availability of these products and online platforms such as e-commerce, pose a significant competition to major market vendors. The industry manufacturers focus mainly on availability, pricing and customer relationship to achieve competitive advantage.  

Global Automotive Wiper Market: Product Type

• Traditional Wiper System
• Rain Sensing Wiper System

Global Automotive Wiper Market: Application

• Passenger Cars
• Commercial Vehicles

Global Automotive Wiper Market: Competitive Analysis

Report includes accurate analysis of key players with Market Value, Company profile, SWOT analysis. The Study consists of following key players in Global Automotive Wiper Market:

• Continental AG
• Magna International
• Delphi Automotivemotive LLP
• Denso Corporation
• Automotiveliv
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• Volvo
• Tesla Inc.
• Daimler AG
• ZF TRW
• WABCO
• Toyota Motor
• Volkswagen Group
• BMW Group
• Honda Motor

Geographical analysis of Global Automotive Wiper Market:

• North America
  • U.S.A.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France
  • Germany
  • Spain
  • UK
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South East Asia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
• Middle East and Africa

Global Automotive Wiper Market Report delivers a comprehensive analysis of the following parameters:

• Market Forecast for 2025-2031
• Market growth drivers
• Challenges and Opportunities
• Emerging and Current market trends
• Market player Capacity, Production, Revenue (Value)
• Supply (Production), Consumption, Export, Import analysis
• End user/application Analysis

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