SADC: Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market 2025

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market Size in SADC

The SADC self-propelled railway coach market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, increasing by 9.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a tangible increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Production in SADC

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 decreased by -8.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, overseas shipments of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 451%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 517% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the key exporter of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) in SADC, generating 100% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) exports, with a CAGR of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest self-propelled railway coach supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, self-propelled railway coach exports plunged by an average annual rate of -3.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -24.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 60%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to -6.5% per year.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, the amount of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) imported in SADC soared to X tons, rising by 21% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 723,083%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 388% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the main importer of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled), mixing up 75% of total imports. Mauritius (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 18% share, followed by Tanzania (5%). Zambia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) imports, with a CAGR of +81.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Mauritius (+58.5%) and Zambia (+22.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Tanzania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. South Africa (+53 p.p.) and Tanzania (+5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Zambia saw its share reduced by -15.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) in SADC, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to +103.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (+66.4% per year) and Tanzania (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 90,898% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Zambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+12.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform