EU: Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market 2025

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market Size in the EU

After three years of growth, the EU self-propelled railway coach market decreased by -1.9% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +70.1% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Production in the EU

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 28%. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, exports of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) in the European Union surged to X tons, with an increase of 21% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 46%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly 66% of total exports in 2021. Germany (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by the Czech Republic (7.7%). Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-propelled railway coach supplying countries in the European Union were Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 80% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 18%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +17.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 16% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Imports

Imports in the EU

Self-propelled railway coach imports declined modestly to X tons in 2021, standing approx. at 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 76%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest importer of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) in the European Union, making up 62% of total import. Sweden (X tons) took a 7.2% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Poland (4.7%). Slovenia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Italy (X tons), Romania (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +178.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-propelled railway coach importing markets in the European Union were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 71% of total imports. Sweden, Slovenia, Poland, Bulgaria, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +212.4%, 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

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Austria ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+12.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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