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World - Diesel And Diesel-Electric Locomotives - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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May 28, 2018

Which Country Imports the Most Diesel and Diesel-Electric Locomotives in the World?

IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Diesel And Diesel-Electric Locomotives - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, the amount of diesel locomotive imported worldwide stood at X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year level. In general, diesel locomotive imports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% against the previous year level. In that year, global diesel locomotive imports attained its maximum volume of X tons. From 2009 to 2016, growth of global diesel locomotive imports failed to regain its strength.

In value terms, diesel locomotive imports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, diesel locomotive imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, global diesel locomotive imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2013- however, from 2014 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Diesel Locomotive Importing Countries in the World

X. USA (X million USD)

X. Mexico (X million USD)

X. United Kingdom (X million USD)

X. France (X million USD)

X. Germany (X million USD)

X. China (X million USD)

X. Ukraine (X million USD)

X. India (X million USD)

X. Sweden (X million USD)

X. South Korea (X million USD)

X. Spain (X million USD)

Diesel Locomotive Imports By Country

The U.S. (X tons) represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Ukraine (X tons) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by the UK (X tons), and China (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Germany (X tons), India (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Sweden (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), and South Korea (X tons) occupied the minor share of total imports.

The U.S. experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. At the same time, Sweden (+X%), and India (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2016. Germany, France, China, South Korea, Ukraine, and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (-X%), and Mexico (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mexico (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the U.S. saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2016, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest diesel locomotive markets worldwide were the U.S. ($X), Mexico ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. These countries were followed by France, Germany, China, Ukraine, India, Sweden, South Korea and Spain, which together accounted for a further X%.

Sweden (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to the diesel locomotive imports, among the main importing countries, over the last X years, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Diesel Locomotive Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for diesel locomotive amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, diesel locomotive import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012, an increase of X% from the previous year level. Over the period under review, average diesel locomotive import price reached its maximum level of $X per ton in 2013- however, from 2014 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was Mexico ($X per kg), while Spain ($X per ton) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of diesel locomotive import prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Do you want to know more about global diesel locomotive market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on

  • diesel locomotive market share
  • diesel locomotive prices
  • diesel locomotive industry
  • diesel locomotive sales
  • diesel locomotive import
  • diesel locomotive export
  • diesel locomotive market forecast
  • diesel locomotive price forecast
  • key diesel locomotive producers

All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code X - Rail locomotives- (other than those of heading no. X), locomotive tenders.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for diesel-electric and other locomotive. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 30201200 - Diesel-electric locomotives
  • Prodcom 30201300 - Other rail locomotives, locomotive tenders

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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