Malta: Railway Goods Wagon Market 2020

Railway Goods Wagon Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the railway goods wagon market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, railway goods wagon consumption continues to indicate a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the railway goods wagon market reached its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the railway goods wagon market remained at a lower figure.

Railway Goods Wagon Production in Malta

In value terms, railway goods wagon production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, railway goods wagon production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, railway goods wagon production reached its peak figure level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Goods Wagon Exports

Exports by Country

In 2018, Mexico (X units), Malaysia (X units), Ukraine (X units), Russia (X units), the U.S. (X units) and China (X units) were the largest exporters of railway or tramway goods vans and wagons (not self-propelled) in the world, committing X% of total export. Slovakia (X units) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest railway goods wagon supplier from Malta, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

In Mexico, railway goods wagon exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Slovakia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the railway goods wagon export price in Malta amounted to $X per unit, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the railway goods wagon export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices for railway or tramway goods vans and wagons (not self-propelled) attained their peak figure at $X per unit in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per unit), while Malaysia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Railway Goods Wagon Imports

Imports into Malta

Railway goods wagon imports into Malta amounted to X units in 2018, going down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, railway goods wagon imports continue to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, railway goods wagon imports attained their peak of X units. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of railway goods wagon imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway goods wagon imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, railway goods wagon imports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, railway goods wagon imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Botswana was the main importing country with an import of around X units, which reached X% of total imports. Russia (X units) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Canada (X%) and Ukraine (X%). Germany (X units), Slovakia (X units), Kazakhstan (X units), Kenya (X units), Mexico (X units) and Australia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Botswana was also the fastest-growing in terms of the railway or tramway goods vans and wagons (not self-propelled) imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Kenya (+X%), Ukraine (+X%), Slovakia (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Australia (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-X%), Germany (-X%) and Russia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Botswana (+X p.p.), Ukraine (+X p.p.), Canada (+X p.p.), Slovakia (+X p.p.) and Kenya (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Germany and Russia saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2018, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Germany ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Kenya, Russia, Australia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Botswana and Malta, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Kenya recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the railway goods wagon import price in Malta amounted to $X per unit, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the railway goods wagon import price continues to indicate a deep descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for railway or tramway goods vans and wagons (not self-propelled) reached their maximum at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while Botswana ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform