Germany: Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market 2025

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market Size in Germany

In 2021, the German self-propelled railway coach market decreased by -8.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed measured growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Production in Germany

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach production dropped sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 67%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, shipments abroad of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) decreased by -53.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 65%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of self-propelled railway coach exports from Germany, with a combined 58% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Turkey and the UK, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +138.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Denmark ($X), Israel ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest markets for self-propelled railway coach exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 74% share of total exports. Mexico, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Romania and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +759.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average self-propelled railway coach export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Israel (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) imported into Germany declined notably to X tons, falling by -26.2% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 120%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach imports shrank notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 123% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-propelled railway coach imports to Germany, with a combined 86% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Serbia and Spain, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +1,790.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and Switzerland ($X) were the largest self-propelled railway coach suppliers to Germany, together comprising 85% of total imports. Serbia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Among the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +1,771.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 self-propelled railway coach import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 9.5%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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