U.S. Locomotives, Train And Train Cars Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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Locomotive, Train And Train Car Prices in the United States

U.S. Locomotive, Train And Train Car Export Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the average export price for locomotives, train and train cars amounted to $44 per unit, picking up by 46% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $47 per unit in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to August 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Australia ($190 per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($22 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+35.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Locomotive, Train And Train Car Exports

In August 2022, the amount of locomotives, train and train cars exported from the United States soared to 7.2M units, jumping by 19% against the previous month's figure. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +5.7% from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 31% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in August 2022.

In value terms, locomotive, train and train car exports skyrocketed to $315M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from January 2022 to August 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +6.7% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, exports decreased by -2.1% against June 2022 indices. The exports peaked at 322M units in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to August 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

U.S. Locomotive, Train And Train Car Exports by Country

Canada (66M units), Mexico (52M units) and Australia (2.8M units) were the main destinations of locomotive, train and train car exports from the United States, together accounting for 84% of total exports.

From 2013 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada, while exports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for locomotive, train and train car exported from the United States were Canada ($863M), Mexico ($529M) and Australia ($51M), with a combined 68% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Canada recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for locomotive, train and train car in the U.S.. 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:

  • NAICS 336510 - Railroad rolling stock manufacturing

Companies mentioned:

  • Trinity Industries
  • Knorr Brake Truck Systems Company
  • Amsted Rail Company
  • Ansaldo STS Usa
  • Wabtec Corporation
  • The Greenbrier Companies
  • American Railcar Industries
  • Conglobal Industries
  • Bombardier Transportation (holdings) USA
  • Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
  • Siemens Rail Automation Corporation
  • Standard Car Truck Company
  • Johnstown America Corporation
  • Freightcar America
  • National Railway Equipment Co
  • Gunderson
  • G. K. Enterprises
  • Motivepower
  • Plasser American Corporation
  • Rescar Industries
  • Knorr Brake Holding Corporation
  • Union Tank Car Company
  • Loram Maintenance of Way
  • Marmon Industrial
  • Starfire Holding Corporation
  • Buffalo Investors Corp
  • Highcrest Investors
  • Gunderson Rail Services
  • Railworks Transit Systems
  • Acf Industries Holding Corp.
  • Powerplus Group Inc.USA

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  • 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. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. 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

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    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

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    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. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    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

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  11. 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 In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

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