Wiper Systems: Market Research Report

January 2019 | 170 pages | ID: W964C95D790EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Wiper Systems in US$ Million.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 37 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Albany Magneto Equipment Inc.
• Cardone Industries, Inc.
• Denso Corporation
• DOGA S.A
• Federal-Mogul Corporation
• HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Windshield Wipers: A Standard Equipment on all Vehicles
A Review of Major Trends & Drivers
As New Car Sales Decline in Developed Markets & the Global Passenger Car Industry Heads Towards a Plateau, Tier 1 Auto Component Suppliers to the OEM Market Begin to Feel the Heat

Table 1. With the Auto Industry Moving Past the Recovery Boom Period and Heading Towards a Plateau, Tier 1 OE Parts Suppliers Face the Risk of Stagnant Opportunities: Global Sales of Passenger Cars (In 000 Units) for the Years 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Flat to Stagnant Growth in New Car Sales Drives Auto Parts Suppliers to Focus on Opportunities Offered by the Aftermarket

Table 2. Rising Passenger Car Density Expands the Addressable Market for Wiper Systems & Components in the Aftermarket: Global Passenger Car Population by Type (in Million Units) for the years 2017 and 2035 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Heavy Duty Usage Drives Replacement Demand for Wipers in Commercial Vehicles
Rise in the Number of Automotive Accidents Fuels the Emphasis on Developing Advanced Wiper Systems & Highlights the Importance of Regular Replacements

Table 3. With Millions Continuing to Die in Preventable Road Accidents, the Focus on Automobile Safety Has Never Been Higher: Number of Deaths Caused by Road Accidents Worldwide by Region for the Years 2017 & 2030 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Demand for Smarter Auto Components Fuels the Use of Sensors in Wiper System Assembly

Table 4. Increasing Electronic Content in Automobiles Provides the Platform for the Growth of Smart & Intelligent Automotive Components and Subassemblies: % Breakdown of the Total cost of Electronics in an Automobile for the Years 1970, 1980, 2000, 2017, 2020 and 2030 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. With the Future of all Automotive Innovations Driven by Electronics, Falling Sensor Prices Ranks as a Key Catalyst for the Proliferation of Automatic Rain Sensors Wipers in Cars: Global Average Price of Sensors (In US$ Per Unit) for the Years 2010, 2015, 2018 and 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Continuous Technology Innovation in a Seemingly Unremarkable Auto Component Benefits Market Growth
Wiper Motor Kinetics Takes the Center Stage of Innovation
Quieter Operation Gains Research Preeminence
New Materials Make Headway in the Competitive Battle to Enhance Durability of Wiper Systems
Salient Features of Leading Windshield Wiper Blade Brands
Integrated Wiper & Washer Systems Grow in Popularity
New Reversible Dual Windshield Wipers Make Replacement of Wiper Blades Easy & Cost Effective

Table 6. Growing Automotive R&D Spending in the Wake of the Industry’s Migration Towards Smart Cars Bodes Well for Healthy Innovation in Wiper Systems: Global Spending on Automotive Research and Development (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2012, 2015, 2018, and 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Expanding Middle Class Population in Developing Countries to Boost Demand for High-End Intelligent and Integrated Wiper Systems

Table 7. As the Key Demographic Driver of Innovative Automotive Technologies, Growing Middle Class Population to Drive Demand for Intelligent Rain Sensing Wiper Systems: Global Middle Class Population (In Million) by Geographic Region for the Years 2017, 2022 & 2030 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. Breakdown of World Middle Class Spending (In US$ Trillion) by Region for the Years 2016 & 2030 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Stringent Regulations Influence Design Ideas of Windscreen Wiper Systems
Vehicle Production Gains in China to Drive Growth in the Asian Market

Table 9. With Over 23 Million Automobiles Rolling off the Assembly Line, Robust Production in China Offers a Fertile Environment for the Growth of Wiper Systems in the OEM Market: Global Top Automotive Manufacturing Countries (Production in 000 Units) for the Years 2015, 2016 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Wiper System Manufacturing Shifts to Asia

Table 10. A Review of Leading Exporters of Auto Parts & Components Worldwide for the Year 2017, Ranked by Each Country’s Share in Total Global Exports (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Rising Preference for Small Cars and Hatchbacks Spurs Demand for Rear Window Wiper Systems

Table 11. With All Major OEMs Scrambling to Design Smaller Cars as the Only Sustainable Route to Urban Transportation, Rear Window Wipers are Poised to Witness Attractive Market Gains: Global Breakdown of Light Vehicle Sales (In 000 Units) by Category for the Years 2016, 2019 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Headlight Wipers for Better Lighting Luminosity
Market Outlook

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Definition
When Were the First Wipers Made?
Product Types
Continuous Wiper Systems
Intermittent Wiper Systems
Intelligent Wiper Systems (Sensor-based)
Wiper Variants
Hidden Wipers
Rear Wipers
Headlight Wipers
Rain-sensing Wipers
Components
Wiper System Motors
Wiper System Arms
Wiper System Blades
Precautions to be Taken
Installation Hurdles Aggravate the Problem
Wiper Pulse Board
Wiper System Blade Refills
Wiper System Linkages
Replacement of Wiper Blades/Refills
Bent Refill Vertebra
Bent Wiper Frame
Chattering
Split Rubber
Streaking
Worn Rubber

3. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

Federal-Mogul Releases Range of Conventional Wiper Blades
Michelin Introduces Novel Range of Wiper Blades
Michelin Introduces Novel Range of Wiper Blades
Bosch Launches ENVISION, Premium Windshield Wiper Blade
TRICO Adds Novel Part Numbers to Exact Fit Wiper Blades
DENSO Unveils EnduroVision Line of Wiper Blades Range

4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Pricol Inks Agreement to Acquire Wiping Systems Business of PMP
Icahn Acquires Federal-Mogul
Denso Inks Business Integration Agreement with ASMO

5. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Albany Magneto Equipment Inc. (USA)
Cardone Industries, Inc. (USA)
Denso Corporation (Japan)
DOGA S. A (Spain)
Federal-Mogul Corporation (USA)
HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Hepworth and Company Limited (UK)
Johnson Electric (Hong Kong)
Magneti Marelli S. p. A (Italy)
Mitsuba Corporation (Japan)
PMP Auto Components Pvt. Ltd. (India)
Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany)
Saver Automotive Products, Inc. (USA)
Screen Wiper Solutions (New Zealand)
Syndicate Wiper Systems (P) Ltd. (India)
The Matador Company Ltd. (UK)
Trico Products Corporation (USA)
Valeo S. A. (France)
WEXCO Industries Inc. (USA)

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 12. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World Historic Review for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World 14-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East & Africa and Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 15. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. US Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 17. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. Canadian Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 19. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Japanese Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 21. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. European Historic Review for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. European 14-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Valeo S. A. – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 24. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. French Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 26. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. German Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Magneti Marelli S. p. A – A Leading Italian Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 28. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. Italian Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 30. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. UK Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
DOGA S. A – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 32. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. Spanish Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Market Primer
End User Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 34. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. Russian Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 36. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Huge Automotive Manufacturing Activity Makes Asia-Pacific a Lucrative Market for Wiper Systems
Rising Income Levels to Propel Wiper Systems Market in China and India
B. Market Analytics

Table 38. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5A. CHINA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 41. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. Chinese Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5B. INDIA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Domestic Automotive Market: A Primer
Overview of Automotive Wiper Systems Market
Auto Parts Manufacturing – A Review
Auto Part Quality – Conforming to Global Standards
Transition Towards Being an Integrated Systems Supplier
Joint Ventures on Rise
Competitive Scenario
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 43. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. Indian Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5C. SOUTH KOREA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 45. South Korean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. South Korean Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5D. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 47. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. THE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 49. Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 51. Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. Latin America Historic Review for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53. Latin America 14-Year Perspective for Wiper Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7A. BRAZIL

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 54. Brazil Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55. Brazil Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7B. MEXICO

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 56. Mexico Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. Mexico Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7C. REST OF LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 58. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59. Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Wiper Systems Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 37 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 48)
The United States (13)
Japan (3)
Europe (25)
  France (2)
  Germany (5)
  The United Kingdom (6)
  Italy (3)
  Spain (3)
  Rest of Europe (6)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (7)