Netherlands: Railway Maintenance Vehicle Market 2025

Railway Maintenance Vehicle Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch railway maintenance vehicle market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Maintenance Vehicle Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, railway maintenance vehicle production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 4,491%. Railway maintenance vehicle production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Railway Maintenance Vehicle Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Railway maintenance vehicle exports from the Netherlands declined notably to X units in 2021, with a decrease of -68.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 25,638% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, railway maintenance vehicle exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 1,530% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X units), Austria (X units) and Estonia (X units) were the main destinations of railway maintenance vehicle exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 20% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

It was followed by France, with less than 0.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled -19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (-63.2% per year) and France (-9.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average railway maintenance vehicle export price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -47% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 11,107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Belgium (+52.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Railway Maintenance Vehicle Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, imports of railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles into the Netherlands shrank rapidly to X units, reducing by -39.5% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 10,900%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, railway maintenance vehicle imports declined modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 277%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X units), Austria (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of railway maintenance vehicle imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 54% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Hungary, Mexico, China, Portugal, Denmark, Spain, Germany and Italy, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles to the Netherlands, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +36.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+14.1% per year) and Austria (+79.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average railway maintenance vehicle import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 5,791% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for Mexico ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+87.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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