SADC: Railway Maintenance Vehicle Market 2025

Railway Maintenance Vehicle Market Size in SADC

The SADC railway maintenance vehicle market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 24% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Railway Maintenance Vehicle Production in SADC

In value terms, railway maintenance vehicle production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable 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, production decreased by -8.2% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Maintenance Vehicle Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles, when their volume increased by 30% to X units. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 661%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, railway maintenance vehicle exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X units) and Malawi (X units) dominates exports structure, together achieving 91% of total exports. Namibia (X units) and Botswana (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Malawi (with a CAGR of +31.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest railway maintenance vehicle supplier in SADC, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malawi ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 1.2% share.

In South Africa, railway maintenance vehicle exports increased at an average annual rate of +46.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malawi (+20.6% per year) and Namibia (-14.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 105%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while Namibia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+30.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Railway Maintenance Vehicle Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, approx. X units of railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles were imported in SADC; reducing by -21.5% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 314%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, railway maintenance vehicle imports contracted notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 399% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tanzania represented the largest importing country with an import of about X units, which resulted at 62% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Mauritius (X units), achieving a 28% share of total imports. Mozambique (X units) and South Africa (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Tanzania increased at an average annual rate of +22.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mozambique (+39.9%) and Mauritius (+32.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +39.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, South Africa (-47.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tanzania (+61 p.p.), Mauritius (+28 p.p.) and Mozambique (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -71.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles in SADC, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Tanzania totaled +61.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (+102.0% per year) and Mauritius (+62.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per unit in 2021, falling by -5.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 1,394% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per unit), while South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+45.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform