
Germany - Railway or Tramway Maintenance or Service Vehicles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Railway Maintenance Vehicle Market Size in Germany
In 2021, the German railway maintenance vehicle market decreased by -23.8% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Railway maintenance vehicle consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Railway Maintenance Vehicle Production in Germany
In value terms, railway maintenance vehicle production shrank remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.
Railway Maintenance Vehicle Exports
Exports from Germany
In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles, when their volume increased by 24% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, railway maintenance vehicle exports fell to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -19.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 66%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Ireland (X units), Switzerland (X units) and Austria (X units) were the main destinations of railway maintenance vehicle exports from Germany, with a combined 57% share of total exports. Moreover, railway maintenance vehicle exports in Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, Switzerland, twofold.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +136.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Japan ($X) and China ($X) were the largest markets for railway maintenance vehicle exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 55% of total exports.
Japan, with a CAGR of +158.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2021, the average railway maintenance vehicle export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -23.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 160%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+289.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Railway Maintenance Vehicle Imports
Imports into Germany
In 2021, purchases abroad of railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles decreased by -28.9% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 923%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, railway maintenance vehicle imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 848% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
France (X units), the UK (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of railway maintenance vehicle imports to Germany, together accounting for 84% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +96.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Austria ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest railway maintenance vehicle suppliers to Germany, with a combined 93% share of total imports.
In terms of the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +42.4%, 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 railway maintenance vehicle import price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -64% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 440%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+147.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the railway maintenance vehicle market in Germany. 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 30203100 - Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles (including workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, track-liners, t esting coaches and track inspection vehicles)
Country coverage:
- Germany
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Germany
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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