Central Asia: Market for Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives 2025

Market Size for Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives in Central Asia

The Central Asian diesel-electric and other locomotive market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 173% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives in Central Asia

In value terms, diesel-electric and other locomotive production reduced rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 234,727,600% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X units of diesel-electric and other locomotives were exported in Central Asia; shrinking by -51.9% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 122% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, diesel-electric and other locomotive exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 52%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X units) and Kazakhstan (X units) prevails in exports structure, together generating 85% of total exports. Mongolia (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Uzbekistan (X units). All these countries together held near 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Mongolia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Central Asia amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mongolia (-9.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, imports of diesel-electric and other locomotives in Central Asia soared to X units, growing by 338% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, diesel-electric and other locomotive imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan prevails in imports structure, resulting at X units, which was approx. 89% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X units), mixing up a 4.6% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X units) and Kyrgyzstan (X units) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to diesel-electric and other locomotive imports into Kazakhstan stood at +11.2%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+27.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +27.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mongolia (-3.3%) and Kyrgyzstan (-13.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kazakhstan (+37 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Mongolia (-6.4 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (-14.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest diesel-electric and other locomotive importing markets in Central Asia were Kazakhstan ($X), Mongolia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +176.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -72.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per unit), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+117.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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