MENA: Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market 2025

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market Size in MENA

In 2021, the MENA's self-propelled railway coach market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +59.1% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Production in MENA

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +67.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 62%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2021, approx. X tons of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) were exported in MENA; rising by 469% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 738%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 93% of total exports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of -12.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+17.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +17.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-6.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkey saw its share reduced by -4.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest self-propelled railway coach supplier in MENA, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 1.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled -6.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+9.9% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, rising by 96% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 674%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2021, overseas purchases of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) increased by 40% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +61.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 45%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +26.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Israel was the key importer of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) in MENA, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 34% of total imports in 2021. Egypt (X tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Tunisia (12%), Iran (11%), Algeria (9.8%), the United Arab Emirates (6.4%) and Turkey (4.6%).

Israel was also the fastest-growing in terms of the railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) imports, with a CAGR of +60.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Tunisia (+32.7%), Egypt (+22.8%), the United Arab Emirates (+12.0%) and Iran (+9.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Algeria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Turkey (-20.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Israel (+33 p.p.), Tunisia (+11 p.p.), Egypt (+10 p.p.), Iran (+3.5 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Algeria (-3.7 p.p.) and Turkey (-51.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest self-propelled railway coach importing markets in MENA were Israel ($X), Egypt ($X) and Iran ($X), together comprising 57% of total imports.

Israel, with a CAGR of +53.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -18.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform