Ireland: Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market 2025

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market Size in Ireland

The Irish self-propelled railway coach market totaled $X in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Production in Ireland

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -0.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. Self-propelled railway coach production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2021, overseas shipments of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) decreased by 0% to X kg, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 406%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach exports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 348% against the previous year. 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

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for self-propelled railway coach exports from Ireland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled -9.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled -8.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average self-propelled railway coach export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +0.6% per year.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled), when their volume increased by 612% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 2,492%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) was the main self-propelled railway coach supplier to Ireland, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, self-propelled railway coach imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +52.0%.

In value terms, the largest self-propelled railway coach suppliers to Ireland were the UK ($X) and the United States ($X).

The UK, with a CAGR of +25.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average self-propelled railway coach import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -29.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 333% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the UK amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+41.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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