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China: Diesel-Electric Locomotive Market 2025

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese diesel-electric locomotive market decreased by -4.3% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -4.6% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Production in China

In value terms, diesel-electric locomotive production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Exports

Export Prices by Country

The average diesel-electric locomotive export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -61.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a 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 Kenya ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($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 Serbia (+50.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, approx. X units of diesel-electric locomotives were imported into China; which is down by -75% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 300%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, diesel-electric locomotive imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 205%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) was the main supplier of diesel-electric locomotive to China, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of diesel-electric locomotives to China.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +4.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average diesel-electric locomotive import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -11.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 55%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to +40.9% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for diesel-electric locomotives in the world?

The country with the largest volume of diesel-electric locomotive consumption was Angola, accounting for 100% of total volume.

What are the largest producers of diesel-electric locomotives in the world?

The United States remains the largest diesel-electric locomotive producing country worldwide, accounting for 63% of total volume. Moreover, diesel-electric locomotive production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, threefold. Russia ranked third in terms of total production with a 3.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of diesel-electric locomotives to China?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of diesel-electric locomotive to China.

What are the leading importers of diesel-electric locomotives from China?

In value terms, the largest markets for diesel-electric locomotive exported from China were Vietnam and Lao People's Democratic Republic.

What is the average export price for diesel-electric locomotives in China?

The average diesel-electric locomotive export price stood at $9,149 per ton in 2021, reducing by -74% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for diesel-electric locomotives in China?

In 2021, the average diesel-electric locomotive import price amounted to $15,806 per ton, dropping by -76.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the diesel-electric locomotive market in China. 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:

China

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
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