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Egypt: Railway Track Fixture Market 2025

Railway Track Fixture Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian railway track fixture market declined markedly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -28.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a resilient increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Railway Track Fixture Exports

Exports from Egypt

For the third consecutive year, Egypt recorded decline in shipments abroad of railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings, which decreased by -68.1% to X kg in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3,485% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway track fixture exports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 3,923%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X kg) was the main destination for railway track fixture exports from Egypt, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sudan amounted to +1.5%.

In value terms, Sudan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings exports from Egypt.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Sudan totaled +6.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average railway track fixture export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sudan amounted to +5.1% per year.

Railway Track Fixture Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, railway track fixture imports into Egypt fell significantly to X tons, shrinking by -20.6% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 279% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, railway track fixture imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 178% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of railway track fixture imports to Egypt, with a combined 42% share of total imports. India, Italy, Germany, Austria and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +76.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest railway track fixture suppliers to Egypt were Spain ($X), South Korea ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together accounting for 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Austria, Italy, India and France, which together accounted for a further 25%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +54.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average railway track fixture import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -33.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 45%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings in the world?

The country with the largest volume of railway track fixture consumption was the United States, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, railway track fixture consumption in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the UK, more than tenfold. Spain ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.3% share.

What are the largest producers of railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings in the world?

The United States remains the largest railway track fixture producing country worldwide, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, railway track fixture production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, more than tenfold. The UK ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings to Egypt?

In value terms, Spain, Belgium and Germany were the largest railway track fixture suppliers to Egypt, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings from Egypt?

In value terms, Spain remains the key foreign market for railway track fixture exports from Egypt.

What is the average export price for railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings in Egypt?

The average railway track fixture export price stood at $24,340 per ton in 2021, growing by 45% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings in Egypt?

The average railway track fixture import price stood at $14,988 per ton in 2021, falling by -10.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the railway track fixture market in Egypt. 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 399900Z5 - Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings (excluding sleepers of wood, concrete or steel, sections of track and other track fixtures not yet assembled and railway or tramway track construction material), mechanical, including electromechanical, signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, p arking facilities, port installations or airfields, parts of the foregoing
Prodcom 25992910 - Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof
Prodcom 30204050 - Mechanical or electromechanical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields
Prodcom 30204060 - Mechanical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways or tramways, parts of mechanical (including electromechanical), signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, p arking facilities, port installations or airfields

Country coverage:

Egypt

Data coverage:

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