Romania: Railway Passenger Coach Market 2025

Railway Passenger Coach Market Size in Romania

For the eighth consecutive year, the Romanian railway passenger coach market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -21.7% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt slump. Railway passenger coach consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Passenger Coach Production in Romania

In value terms, railway passenger coach production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a drastic downturn. Railway passenger coach production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Passenger Coach Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) decreased by 0% to X units, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 168,650% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, railway passenger coach exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 653,061% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X units) was the main destination for railway passenger coach exports from Romania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia totaled +18.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average railway passenger coach export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 2,794%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, 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 Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +3,855.3% per year.

Railway Passenger Coach Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X units of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) were imported into Romania; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 225% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway passenger coach imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 670%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Switzerland (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of railway passenger coach imports to Romania. Moreover, railway passenger coach imports in Switzerland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) to Romania, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Switzerland amounted to +7.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average railway passenger coach import price amounted to $X per unit, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a precipitous slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 208% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the price for Germany totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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