MERCOSUR: Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market 2025

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR self-propelled railway coach market decreased by -2.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +34.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 65%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, approx. X tons of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) were exported in MERCOSUR; falling by -59.3% on 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 532% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 445%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 94% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), creating a 5.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to self-propelled railway coach exports from Brazil stood at -28.7%. At the same time, Peru (+8.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +8.7% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Peru increased by +5 percentage points.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest self-propelled railway coach supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

In Brazil, self-propelled railway coach exports contracted by an average annual rate of -26.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 22% against the previous year. Export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, self-propelled railway coach export price increased by +57.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 43%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Peru totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+9.2%).

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, supplies from abroad of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) increased by 21% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 47%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ecuador (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) represented the largest importer of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) in MERCOSUR, constituting 83% of total import. Peru (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Brazil (X tons). All these countries together took near 12% share of total imports. Venezuela (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ecuador (with a CAGR of +69.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest self-propelled railway coach importing markets in MERCOSUR were Ecuador ($X), Chile ($X) and Argentina ($X), together comprising 82% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ecuador, with a CAGR of +77.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform