Argentina: Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market 2025

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market Size in Argentina

In 2021, the Argentinian self-propelled railway coach market increased by 4.8% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Self-propelled railway coach consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, approx. X kg of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) were exported from Argentina; shrinking by -20.5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous curtailment. The smallest decline of -19.4% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a sharp curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Japan (X kg) was the main destination for self-propelled railway coach exports from Argentina, with a approx. 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Japan was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average self-propelled railway coach export price stood at $X per ton in 2016, dropping by -10.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price decreased by -5.3%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Japan.

From 2012 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Japan amounted to 0.0% per year.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, purchases abroad of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) increased by 5.9% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 117%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 211%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-propelled railway coach imports to Argentina, together comprising 99% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +21.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest self-propelled railway coach suppliers to Argentina, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +16.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average self-propelled railway coach import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 51% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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