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New Zealand - Railway or Tramway Maintenance or Service Vehicles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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New Zealand: Railway Maintenance Vehicle Market 2025

Railway Maintenance Vehicle Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand railway maintenance vehicle market shrank markedly to $X in 2021, waning by -40.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, posted a noticeable expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Railway Maintenance Vehicle Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles, when their volume decreased by -80% to X units. Overall, exports recorded a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 400% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway maintenance vehicle exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 380% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X units) was the main destination for railway maintenance vehicle exports from New Zealand, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles exports from New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Australia totaled -4.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average railway maintenance vehicle export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 183% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to +323.0% per year.

Railway Maintenance Vehicle Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, approx. X units of railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles were imported into New Zealand; with a decrease of -41.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 8,547%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway maintenance vehicle imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 901% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest railway maintenance vehicle supplier to New Zealand, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, railway maintenance vehicle imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X units), threefold. Australia (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +59.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+12.5% per year) and Australia (-22.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest railway maintenance vehicle suppliers to New Zealand were Sweden ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 51% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +58.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average railway maintenance vehicle import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 308%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood 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 Italy ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+39.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of railway maintenance vehicle consumption in 2021 were Malaysia, the United States and Canada, with a combined 38% share of global consumption. Switzerland, the Philippines, Japan, Belgium, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Mozambique, the UK and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

What are the largest producers of railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles in the world?

The country with the largest volume of railway maintenance vehicle production was the United States, accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, railway maintenance vehicle production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Spain, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Austria, with a 15% share.

What are the leading suppliers of railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles to New Zealand?

In value terms, the largest railway maintenance vehicle suppliers to New Zealand were Sweden, Italy and Australia, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles from New Zealand?

In value terms, Australia remains the key foreign market for railway maintenance vehicle exports from New Zealand.

What is the average export price for railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles in New Zealand?

The average railway maintenance vehicle export price stood at $33,893 per unit in 2021, reducing by -24.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles in New Zealand?

In 2021, the average railway maintenance vehicle import price amounted to $8,145 per unit, which is down by -36.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the railway maintenance vehicle market in New Zealand. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 30203100 - Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles (including workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, track-liners, t esting coaches and track inspection vehicles)

Country coverage:

New Zealand

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in New Zealand
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024