Eastern Europe: Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market 2025

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the East European self-propelled railway coach market, when its value decreased by -32.2% to $X. In general, consumption, however, posted prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +74.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, self-propelled railway coach exports in Eastern Europe skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 113% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 54% of total exports. Belarus (X tons) held a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (13%) and Russia (10%). Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +12.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belarus (+33.0%) and Bulgaria (+19.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +33.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Russia (-2.8%) and the Czech Republic (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Poland, Belarus and Bulgaria increased by +21, +17 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest self-propelled railway coach supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 15% share.

In Poland, self-propelled railway coach exports increased at an average annual rate of +12.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+47.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (-3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+10.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, self-propelled railway coach imports in Eastern Europe amounted to X tons, growing by 4.6% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 35%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach imports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Romania (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented roughly 98% of total imports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +25.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Belarus ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +30.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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