France: Electric Rail Locomotive Market 2025

Electric Rail Locomotive Market Size in France

The French electric rail locomotive market was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Electric Rail Locomotive Production in France

In value terms, electric rail locomotive production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 2.9%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Electric Rail Locomotive Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of electric rail locomotives increased by 33% to X units, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 3,583,700% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electric rail locomotive exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,443%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units) was the main destination for electric rail locomotive exports from France, accounting for a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, electric rail locomotive exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X units), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled +379.6%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for electric rail locomotives exports from France, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium amounted to +854,949.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average electric rail locomotive export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 126,097% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Spain stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+74,194.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Electric Rail Locomotive Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of electric rail locomotives increased by 329% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 1,082,000% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, electric rail locomotive imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 599,650%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X units), Belgium (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of electric rail locomotive imports to France, together comprising 87% of total imports. Switzerland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +100.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electric rail locomotives to France, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Switzerland stood at +48.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (0.0% per year) and China (-4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average electric rail locomotive import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 229% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 26,749%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for South Korea ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+305,767.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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