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Australia and Oceania: Diesel-Electric Locomotive Market 2022

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Market Size in Australia and Oceania

For the fifth consecutive year, the diesel-electric locomotive market in Australia and Oceania recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2.6% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +48.0% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, diesel-electric locomotive production fell dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 470% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas shipments of diesel-electric locomotives increased by 50% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,000% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, diesel-electric locomotive exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 519% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X units) represented the main exporter of diesel-electric locomotives in Australia and Oceania, constituting 100% of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the diesel-electric locomotives exports, with a CAGR of +4.6% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest diesel-electric locomotive supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In Australia, diesel-electric locomotive exports contracted by an average annual rate of -11.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, waning by -28.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 203% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to -16.2% per year.

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, diesel-electric locomotive imports in Australia and Oceania skyrocketed to X units, with an increase of 85% on 2020. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, diesel-electric locomotive imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 92% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X units), comprising an 8.3% share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the diesel-electric locomotives imports, with a CAGR of -7.2% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand (-8.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported diesel-electric locomotives in Australia and Oceania, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia totaled -11.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per unit, falling by -23.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per unit), while Australia totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+16.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Australia remains the largest diesel-electric locomotive consuming country in Australia and Oceania, accounting for 90% of total volume. Moreover, diesel-electric locomotive consumption in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, New Zealand, ninefold.
In value terms, Australia and New Zealand were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.
In value terms, Australia constitutes the largest market for imported diesel-electric locomotives in Australia and Oceania, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand, with an 11% share of total imports.
In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $8,542 per ton, surging by 2.5% against the previous year.
In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $13,366 per ton, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the diesel-electric locomotive market in Australia and Oceania. 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

Country coverage:

  • Australia
  • Cook Islands
  • Fiji
  • French Polynesia
  • Kiribati
  • Marshall Islands
  • Micronesia
  • New Caledonia
  • New Zealand
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Samoa
  • Solomon Islands
  • Tokelau
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Vanuatu
  • Wallis and Futuna Islands
  • American Samoa
  • Nauru
  • Niue
  • Guam

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Australia and Oceania, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia and Oceania
  • 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. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. 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. 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
    • Australia
    • Cook Islands
    • Fiji
    • French Polynesia
    • Kiribati
    • Marshall Islands
    • Micronesia
    • New Caledonia
    • New Zealand
    • Northern Mariana Islands
    • Palau
    • Papua New Guinea
    • Samoa
    • Solomon Islands
    • Tokelau
    • Tonga
    • Tuvalu
    • Vanuatu
    • Wallis and Futuna Islands
    • American Samoa
    • Nauru
    • Niue
    • Guam

  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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