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Australia - Railway or Tramway Passenger Coaches (Not Self-Propelled) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Australia: Railway Passenger Coach Market 2025

Railway Passenger Coach Market Size in Australia

For the fifth year in a row, the Australian railway passenger coach market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 4,616% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a significant increase. Railway passenger coach consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Railway Passenger Coach Production in Australia

In value terms, railway passenger coach production reduced markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 308% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Passenger Coach Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, approx. X units of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) were exported from Australia; picking up by 57% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 63,050%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, railway passenger coach exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 234,900%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Papua New Guinea (X units) was the main destination for railway passenger coach exports from Australia, with a 86% share of total exports. Moreover, railway passenger coach exports to Papua New Guinea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X units), eightfold. Ireland (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Papua New Guinea was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-33.3% per year) and Ireland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) exports from Australia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Papua New Guinea ($X), with a 0.6% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Papua New Guinea (0.0% per year) and France (-40.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average railway passenger coach export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 5,054% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Papua New Guinea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-11.3%).

Railway Passenger Coach Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2019, purchases abroad of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) decreased by -11.7% to X units for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 159% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, railway passenger coach imports dropped to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 189%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, India (X units) was the main railway passenger coach supplier to Australia, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled +39.8%.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) to Australia.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from India stood at +54.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average railway passenger coach import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 100% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018, and then declined slightly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +10.2% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) in the world?

Australia constituted the country with the largest volume of railway passenger coach consumption, comprising approx. 98% of total volume.

What are the largest producers of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of railway passenger coach production in 2021 were Germany, China and France, with a combined 52% share of global production. India, Mexico, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, the Dominican Republic, Norway, Hungary and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

What are the leading suppliers of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) to Australia?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of railway passenger coach to Australia.

What is the average import price for railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) in Australia?

The average railway passenger coach import price stood at $57 per unit in 2021, dropping by -5.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the railway passenger coach market in Australia. 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 30203200 - Rail/tramway passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose rail/tramway coaches excluding rail/tramway maintenance/service vehicles, selfpropelled

Country coverage:

Australia

Data coverage:

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

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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. 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. 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. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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. 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. 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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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