Product intelligence · HS 851290 · 2024 data

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

Global exports of 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 totalled $9,094,544,710 in 2024, a -2.5% change from the previous year. Traded by 175 countries across 6,539 bilateral corridors, with demand from 198 importing markets. The long-term trend is stable.

Data: OECD BIMTS · Coverage: 19952024 · Updated: 2026-07-17

Global trade

$9.1B

-2.5% YoY

3Y / 5Y CAGR

+0.3%

5Y: +0.9%

Supply structure

Diversified

HHI 0.071

Volatility

Low

Score 2/100

1.

Market movement

In 2024, 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 trade exhibited slight decline, with global flows reaching $9,094,544,710 and a three-year compound annual growth rate of +0.3% (five-year: +0.9%). The all-time peak of $9,327,311,434 was recorded in 2023; the current level is 2% below that high-water mark.

Over the 30-year observation window (19952024), 76% of years recorded positive growth, indicating a predominantly expanding market. Trend momentum is steady (-3.0% acceleration).

The World Trade Flows Characterization classifies 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 as "Two-way trade" in the medium price range price segment, providing additional context for market positioning and competitive dynamics.

2.

Supply & demand structure

The supply side is diversified (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index 0.071). The three largest exporters — China ($1.5B), Mexico ($1.0B), and Germany ($1.0B) — collectively dominate supply flows. The leading exporter has grown at +2.2% over the last three years.

On the demand side, importer concentration is diversified (HHI 0.074). The three largest import markets are United States ($1.9B), Mexico ($924.2M), and Germany ($718.6M). The largest importing market sources from 69 different supplying countries.

Estimated substitution elasticity: -3.51. Buyers have moderate flexibility to shift sourcing, but face some switching costs.

The dominant trade corridor is Mexico → United States at $939.4M, representing 49.8% of the importer's total demand.

3.

Risk profile & trade outlook

The volatility score for 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 is 2 out of 100, classified as low. Trade flows are relatively stable compared to other HS6 products, suggesting mature supply chains and predictable demand.

For market entrants, contracting demand signals caution before committing resources. The diversified supply landscape means many competitors but also multiple entry points and buyer relationships to target.

Data confidence is rated "High" based on reporting coverage and consistency across OECD member and partner countries.

Historical evidence

Annual trade value 19952024

Peak: $9,327,311,434 in 2023. Currently 2% below peak.

YearGlobal trade (USD)YoY growth
2015$6,721,868,449+2.0%
2016$7,265,426,344+8.1%
2017$7,897,888,419+8.7%
2018$8,923,132,983+13.0%
2019$8,678,145,613-2.7%
2020$7,788,751,671-10.2%
2021$9,016,894,146+15.8%
2022$8,874,644,221-1.6%
2023$9,327,311,434+5.1%
2024$9,094,544,710-2.5%

Top exporting countries

Ranked by export value of 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 in 2024.

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Top importing markets

Largest import destinations for 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.

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Leading trade corridors

Largest bilateral export flows for 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, ranked by value. Click any country to view its full profile.

#ExporterImporterValue 20243Y CAGR
1MexicoUnited States$939.4M+3.8%
2United StatesMexico$313.7M+13.5%
3ChinaJapan$196.9M+0.6%
4ChinaMexico$195.9M+4.9%
5TaiwanUnited States$167.2M+21.0%
6PolandCzechia$140.0M+18.1%
7South KoreaUnited States$137.6M+8.0%
8ChinaUnited States$120.8M-10.5%

Showing top 8 of 10 corridors with available data for 2024.

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Sources, definitions & methodology

Data source

OECD Bilateral International Merchandise Trade Statistics (BIMTS). Aggregated from 312M+ reported trade records across 200+ countries and 5,300+ HS6 product codes. Coverage: 19952024.

Key indicators

HHI (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index): market concentration, 0 = fully diversified, 1 = single player. CAGR: compound annual growth rate over a stated period. Volatility score: trade value variability, 0–100 scale.

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All statistical content on this page is data-driven, composed programmatically from live OECD trade records. No generic AI-generated prose is used. Analytical paragraphs combine real data points with factual interpretation. This page was last refreshed on 2026-07-17.