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Global Wiper Market Analysis 2016-2020 and Forecast 2021-2026

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Wiper is a device used to remove rain, snow, ice and debris from a windscreen or windshield. Almost all motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, train locomotives, watercraft with a cabin and some aircraft, are equipped with such wipers, which are usually a legal requirement.

The global Wiper market size is estimated at xxx million USD with a CAGR xx% from 2016-2020 and is expected to reach xxx Million USD in 2021 with a CAGR xx% from 2021 to 2026. The report begins from overview of Industry Chain structure, and describes industry environment, then analyses market size and forecast of Wiper by product, region and application, in addition, this report introduces market competition situation among the vendors and company profile, besides, market price analysis and value chain features are covered in this report.

Product Type Coverage (Market Size & Forecast, Major Company of Product Type etc.):
  • OEM
  • Aftermarket
Company Coverage (Company Profile, Sales Revenue, Price, Gross Margin, Main Products etc.):
  • Valeo
  • Bosch
  • Denso
  • TRICO Products
  • Federal-Mogul
  • Mitsuba
  • Dongyang Mechatronics
  • KCW
  • AIDO
  • Gates
  • Hella KGaA Hueck
  • ITW
  • Sandolly
  • Guoyu
  • Lukasi
  • ICHIKOH
  • CAP
  • DOGA
  • Bosson
  • OSLV Italia
  • WEXCO Industries
  • AM Equipment
  • Xiamen Meto Auto Parts
  • B. Hepworth
Application Coverage (Market Size & Forecast, Different Demand Market by Region, Main Consumer Profile etc.):
  • Passenger Vehicle
  • Commercial Vehicle
Region Coverage (Regional Production, Demand & Forecast by Countries etc.):
  • North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain etc.)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia etc.)
  • South America (Brazil, Argentina etc.)
  • Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa etc.)
1 INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

1.1 Wiper Industry
Figure Wiper Industry Chain Structure
  1.1.1 Overview
  1.1.2 Development of Wiper
1.2 Market Segment
  1.2.1 Upstream
Table Upstream Segment of Wiper
  1.2.2 Downstream
Table Application Segment of Wiper
Table Global Wiper Market 2016-2026, by Application, in USD Million
  1.2.3 COVID-19 Impact
1.3 Cost Analysis

2 INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT (PEST ANALYSIS)

2.1 Policy
2.2 Economics
2.3 Sociology
2.4 Technology

3 WIPER MARKET BY TYPE

3.1 By Type
  3.1.1 OEM
Table Major Company List of OEM
  3.1.2 Aftermarket
Table Major Company List of Aftermarket
3.2 Market Size
Table Global Wiper Market 2016-2020, by Type, in USD Million
Figure Global Wiper Market Growth 2016-2020, by Type, in USD Million
Table Global Wiper Market 2016-2020, by Type, in Volume
Figure Global Wiper Market Growth 2016-2020, by Type, in Volume
3.3 Market Forecast
Table Global Wiper Market Forecast 2021-2026, by Type, in USD Million
Table Global Wiper Market Forecast 2021-2026, by Type, in Volume

4 MAJOR COMPANIES LIST

4.1 Valeo (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.1.1 Valeo Profile
Table Valeo Overview List
  4.1.2 Valeo Products & Services
  4.1.3 Valeo Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Valeo (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.2 Bosch (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.2.1 Bosch Profile
Table Bosch Overview List
  4.2.2 Bosch Products & Services
  4.2.3 Bosch Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Bosch (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.3 Denso (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.3.1 Denso Profile
Table Denso Overview List
  4.3.2 Denso Products & Services
  4.3.3 Denso Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Denso (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.4 TRICO Products (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.4.1 TRICO Products Profile
Table TRICO Products Overview List
  4.4.2 TRICO Products Products & Services
  4.4.3 TRICO Products Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of TRICO Products (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.5 Federal-Mogul (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.5.1 Federal-Mogul Profile
Table Federal-Mogul Overview List
  4.5.2 Federal-Mogul Products & Services
  4.5.3 Federal-Mogul Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Federal-Mogul (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.6 Mitsuba (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.6.1 Mitsuba Profile
Table Mitsuba Overview List
  4.6.2 Mitsuba Products & Services
  4.6.3 Mitsuba Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Mitsuba (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.7 Dongyang Mechatronics (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.7.1 Dongyang Mechatronics Profile
Table Dongyang Mechatronics Overview List
  4.7.2 Dongyang Mechatronics Products & Services
  4.7.3 Dongyang Mechatronics Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Dongyang Mechatronics (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.8 KCW (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.8.1 KCW Profile
Table KCW Overview List
  4.8.2 KCW Products & Services
  4.8.3 KCW Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of KCW (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.9 AIDO (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.9.1 AIDO Profile
Table AIDO Overview List
  4.9.2 AIDO Products & Services
  4.9.3 AIDO Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of AIDO (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.10 Gates (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.10.1 Gates Profile
Table Gates Overview List
  4.10.2 Gates Products & Services
  4.10.3 Gates Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Gates (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.11 Hella KGaA Hueck (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.11.1 Hella KGaA Hueck Profile
Table Hella KGaA Hueck Overview List
  4.11.2 Hella KGaA Hueck Products & Services
  4.11.3 Hella KGaA Hueck Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Hella KGaA Hueck (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.12 ITW (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.12.1 ITW Profile
Table ITW Overview List
  4.12.2 ITW Products & Services
  4.12.3 ITW Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of ITW (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.13 Sandolly (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.13.1 Sandolly Profile
Table Sandolly Overview List
  4.13.2 Sandolly Products & Services
  4.13.3 Sandolly Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Sandolly (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.14 Guoyu (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.14.1 Guoyu Profile
Table Guoyu Overview List
  4.14.2 Guoyu Products & Services
  4.14.3 Guoyu Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Guoyu (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.15 Lukasi (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.15.1 Lukasi Profile
Table Lukasi Overview List
  4.15.2 Lukasi Products & Services
  4.15.3 Lukasi Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Lukasi (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.16 ICHIKOH (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.16.1 ICHIKOH Profile
Table ICHIKOH Overview List
  4.16.2 ICHIKOH Products & Services
  4.16.3 ICHIKOH Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of ICHIKOH (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.17 CAP (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.17.1 CAP Profile
Table CAP Overview List
  4.17.2 CAP Products & Services
  4.17.3 CAP Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of CAP (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.18 DOGA (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.18.1 DOGA Profile
Table DOGA Overview List
  4.18.2 DOGA Products & Services
  4.18.3 DOGA Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of DOGA (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.19 Bosson (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.19.1 Bosson Profile
Table Bosson Overview List
  4.19.2 Bosson Products & Services
  4.19.3 Bosson Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Bosson (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.20 OSLV Italia (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.20.1 OSLV Italia Profile
Table OSLV Italia Overview List
  4.20.2 OSLV Italia Products & Services
  4.20.3 OSLV Italia Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of OSLV Italia (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.21 WEXCO Industries (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.21.1 WEXCO Industries Profile
Table WEXCO Industries Overview List
  4.21.2 WEXCO Industries Products & Services
  4.21.3 WEXCO Industries Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of WEXCO Industries (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.22 AM Equipment (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.22.1 AM Equipment Profile
Table AM Equipment Overview List
  4.22.2 AM Equipment Products & Services
  4.22.3 AM Equipment Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of AM Equipment (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.23 Xiamen Meto Auto Parts (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.23.1 Xiamen Meto Auto Parts Profile
Table Xiamen Meto Auto Parts Overview List
  4.23.2 Xiamen Meto Auto Parts Products & Services
  4.23.3 Xiamen Meto Auto Parts Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of Xiamen Meto Auto Parts (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
4.24 B. Hepworth (Company Profile, Sales Data etc.)
  4.24.1 B. Hepworth Profile
Table B. Hepworth Overview List
  4.24.2 B. Hepworth Products & Services
  4.24.3 B. Hepworth Business Operation Conditions
Table Business Operation of B. Hepworth (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)

5 MARKET COMPETITION

5.1 Company Competition
Table Global Wiper Sales Revenue 2016-2020, by Company, in USD Million
Table Global Wiper Sales Revenue Share 2016-2020, by Company, in USD Million
Figure Global Wiper Sales Revenue Share in 2020, by Company, in USD Million
Table Global Wiper Sales Volume 2016-2020, by Company, in Volume
Table Global Wiper Sales Volume Share 2016-2020, by Company, in Volume
Figure Global Wiper Sales Volume Share in 2020, by Company, in Volume
5.2 Regional Market by Company
Figure North America Wiper Market Concentration, in 2020
Figure Europe Wiper Market Market Concentration, in 2020
Figure Asia-Pacific Wiper MMarket Concentration, in 2020
Figure South America Wiper Market Concentration, in 2020
Figure Middle East & Africa Wiper Market Concentration, in 2020

6 DEMAND BY END MARKET

6.1 Demand Situation
  6.1.1 Demand in Passenger Vehicle
Figure Wiper Demand in Passenger Vehicle, 2016-2020, in USD Million
Figure Wiper Demand in Passenger Vehicle, 2016-2020, in Volume
  6.1.2 Demand in Commercial Vehicle
Figure Wiper Demand in Commercial Vehicle, 2016-2020, in USD Million
Figure Wiper Demand in Commercial Vehicle, 2016-2020, in Volume
6.2 Regional Demand Comparison
Table Regional Demand Comparison List
Table Major Application in Different Regions
6.3 Demand Forecast
Table Wiper Demand Forecast 2021-2026, by Application, in USD Million
Figure Wiper Market Growth 2021-2026, by Application, in USD Million
Figure Wiper Market Share in 2026, by Application, in USD Million
Table Wiper Demand Forecast 2021-2026, by Application, in Volume
Table Wiper Market Growth 2021-2026, by Application, in Volume
Table Wiper Market Share in 2026, by Application, in Volume
6.4 Impact of the COVID-19 on the Demand

7 REGION OPERATION

7.1 Regional Production
Table Wiper Production 2016-2020, by Region, in USD Million
Table Wiper Production 2016-2020, by Region, in Volume
7.2 Regional Market
Table Global Wiper Market 2016-2020, by Region, in USD Million
Table Global Wiper Market Share 2016-2020, by Region, in USD Million
Table Global Wiper Market 2016-2020, by Region, in Volume
Table Global Wiper Market Share 2016-2020, by Region, in Volume
7.3 by Region
  7.3.1 North America
    7.3.1.1 Overview
Figure North America Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in USD Million
Figure North America Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in Volume
    7.3.1.2 by Country (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Table North America Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in USD Million
Table North America Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in Volume
  7.3.2 Europe
    7.3.2.1 Overview
Figure Europe Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in USD Million
Figure Europe Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in Volume
    7.3.2.2 by Country (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain etc.)
Table Europe Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in USD Million
Table Europe Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in Volume
  7.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    7.3.3.1 Overview
Figure Asia-Pacific Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in USD Million
Figure Asia-Pacific Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in Volume
    7.3.3.2 by Country (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia etc.)
Table Asia-Pacific Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in USD Million
Table Asia-Pacific Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in Volume
  7.3.4 South America
    7.3.4.1 Overview
Figure South America Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in USD Million
Figure South America Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in Volume
    7.3.4.2 by Country (Brazil, Argentina etc.)
Table South America Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in USD Million
Table South America Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in Volume
  7.3.5 Middle East & Africa
    7.3.5.1 Overview
Figure Middle East & Africa Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in USD Million
Figure Middle East & Africa Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in Volume
    7.3.5.2 by Country (Saudi Arabia, South Africa etc.)
Table Middle East & Africa Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in USD Million
Table Middle East & Africa Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in Volume
7.4 Regional Import & Export
7.5 Regional Forecast
Table Wiper Market Forecast 2021-2026, by Region, in USD Million
Table Wiper Market Forecast 2021-2026, by Region, in Volume

8 MARKETING & PRICE

8.1 Price and Margin
  8.1.1 Price Trends
  8.1.2 Factors of Price Change
Table Price Factors List
  8.1.3 Manufacturers Gross Margin Analysis
8.2 Marketing Channel
Figure Marketing Channels Overview

9 RESEARCH CONCLUSION
LIST OF TABLES
1. Table Upstream Segment of Wiper
2. Table Application Segment of Wiper
3. Table Global Wiper Market 2016-2026, by Application, in USD Million
4. Table Major Company List of Aftermarket
5. Table Global Wiper Market 2016-2020, by Type, in USD Million
6. Table Global Wiper Market 2016-2020, by Type, in Volume
7. Table Global Wiper Market Forecast 2021-2026, by Type, in USD Million
8. Table Global Wiper Market Forecast 2021-2026, by Type, in Volume
9. Table Valeo Overview List
10. Table Business Operation of Valeo (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
11. Table Bosch Overview List
12. Table Business Operation of Bosch (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
13. Table Denso Overview List
14. Table Business Operation of Denso (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
15. Table TRICO Products Overview List
16. Table Business Operation of TRICO Products (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
17. Table Federal-Mogul Overview List
18. Table Business Operation of Federal-Mogul (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
19. Table Mitsuba Overview List
20. Table Business Operation of Mitsuba (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
21. Table Dongyang Mechatronics Overview List
22. Table Business Operation of Dongyang Mechatronics (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
23. Table KCW Overview List
24. Table Business Operation of KCW (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
25. Table AIDO Overview List
26. Table Business Operation of AIDO (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
27. Table Gates Overview List
28. Table Business Operation of Gates (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
29. Table Hella KGaA Hueck Overview List
30. Table Business Operation of Hella KGaA Hueck (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
31. Table ITW Overview List
32. Table Business Operation of ITW (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
33. Table Sandolly Overview List
34. Table Business Operation of Sandolly (Sales Revenue, Sales Volume, Price, Cost, Gross Margin)
35. Table Guoyu Overview List
36. Table Business Operation of Guoyu (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
37. Table Lukasi Overview List
38. Table Business Operation of Lukasi (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
39. Table ICHIKOH Overview List
40. Table Business Operation of ICHIKOH (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
41. Table CAP Overview List
42. Table Business Operation of CAP (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
43. Table DOGA Overview List
44. Table Business Operation of DOGA (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
45. Table Bosson Overview List
46. Table Business Operation of Bosson (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
47. Table OSLV Italia Overview List
48. Table Business Operation of OSLV Italia (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
49. Table WEXCO Industries Overview List
50. Table Business Operation of WEXCO Industries (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
51. Table AM Equipment Overview List
52. Table Business Operation of AM Equipment (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
53. Table Xiamen Meto Auto Parts Overview List
54. Table Business Operation of Xiamen Meto Auto Parts (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
55. Table B. Hepworth Overview List
56. Table Business Operation of B. Hepworth (Sales Revenue, Cost, Gross Margin)
57. Table Global Wiper Sales Revenue 2016-2020, by Company, in USD Million
58. Table Global Wiper Sales Revenue Share 2016-2020, by Company, in USD Million
59. Table Global Wiper Sales Volume 2016-2020, by Company, in Volume
60. Table Global Wiper Sales Volume Share 2016-2020, by Company, in Volume
61. Table Regional Demand Comparison List
62. Table Major Application in Different Regions
63. Table Wiper Demand Forecast 2021-2026, by Application, in USD Million
64. Table Wiper Demand Forecast 2021-2026, by Application, in Volume
65. Table Wiper Market Growth 2021-2026, by Application, in Volume
66. Table Wiper Market Share in 2026, by Application, in Volume
67. Table Wiper Production 2016-2020, by Region, in USD Million
68. Table Wiper Production 2016-2020, by Region, in Volume
69. Table Global Wiper Market 2016-2020, by Region, in USD Million
70. Table Global Wiper Market Share 2016-2020, by Region, in USD Million
71. Table Global Wiper Market 2016-2020, by Region, in Volume
72. Table Global Wiper Market Share 2016-2020, by Region, in Volume
73. Table North America Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in USD Million
74. Table North America Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in Volume
75. Table Europe Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in USD Million
76. Table Europe Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in Volume
77. Table Asia-Pacific Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in USD Million
78. Table Asia-Pacific Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in Volume
79. Table South America Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in USD Million
80. Table South America Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in Volume
81. Table Middle East & Africa Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in USD Million
82. Table Middle East & Africa Wiper Market Size 2016-2020, by Country, in Volume
83. Table Wiper Market Forecast 2021-2026, by Region, in USD Million
84. Table Wiper Market Forecast 2021-2026, by Region, in Volume
85. Table Price Factors List
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Figure Wiper Industry Chain Structure
2. Figure Global Wiper Market Growth 2016-2020, by Type, in USD Million
3. Figure Global Wiper Market Growth 2016-2020, by Type, in Volume
4. Figure Global Wiper Sales Revenue Share in 2020, by Company, in USD Million
5. Figure Global Wiper Sales Volume Share in 2020, by Company, in Volume
6. Figure North America Wiper Market Concentration, in 2020
7. Figure Europe Wiper Market Market Concentration, in 2020
8. Figure Asia-Pacific Wiper MMarket Concentration, in 2020
9. Figure South America Wiper Market Concentration, in 2020
10. Figure Middle East & Africa Wiper Market Concentration, in 2020
11. Figure Wiper Demand in Passenger Vehicle, 2016-2020, in USD Million
12. Figure Wiper Demand in Passenger Vehicle, 2016-2020, in Volume
13. Figure Wiper Demand in Commercial Vehicle, 2016-2020, in USD Million
14. Figure Wiper Demand in Commercial Vehicle, 2016-2020, in Volume
15. Figure Wiper Market Growth 2021-2026, by Application, in USD Million
16. Figure Wiper Market Share in 2026, by Application, in USD Million
17. Figure North America Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in USD Million
18. Figure North America Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in Volume
19. Figure Europe Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in USD Million
20. Figure Europe Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in Volume
21. Figure Asia-Pacific Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in USD Million
22. Figure Asia-Pacific Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in Volume
23. Figure South America Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in USD Million
24. Figure South America Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in Volume
25. Figure Middle East & Africa Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in USD Million
26. Figure Middle East & Africa Wiper Market Size and Growth 2016-2020, in Volume
27. Figure Marketing Channels Overview


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