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Thailand: Diesel-Electric Locomotive Market 2025

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Market Size in Thailand

In 2022, the Thai diesel-electric locomotive market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a precipitous setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Production in Thailand

In value terms, diesel-electric locomotive production shrank markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. Diesel-electric locomotive production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Diesel-Electric Locomotive Imports

Imports into Thailand

In value terms, diesel-electric locomotive imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 6,185%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of diesel-electric locomotives to Thailand.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled -57.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average diesel-electric locomotive import price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 101% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 73,630% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Japan amounted to -42.6% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for diesel-electric locomotives in the world?

Angola remains the largest diesel-electric locomotive consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 100% of total volume.

What are the largest producers of diesel-electric locomotives in the world?

The United States remains the largest diesel-electric locomotive producing country worldwide, accounting for 63% of total volume. Moreover, diesel-electric locomotive production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 3.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of diesel-electric locomotives to Thailand?

In value terms, Japan constituted the largest supplier of diesel-electric locomotive to Thailand.

What are the leading importers of diesel-electric locomotives from Thailand?

In value terms, Malaysia remains the key foreign market for diesel-electric locomotive exports from Thailand, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bangladesh, with a 33% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for diesel-electric locomotives in Thailand?

In 2020, the average diesel-electric locomotive export price amounted to $19,021 per ton, dropping by -17.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for diesel-electric locomotives in Thailand?

In 2021, the average diesel-electric locomotive import price amounted to $6,918 per ton, which is down by -62.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the diesel-electric locomotive market in Thailand. 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 30201200 - Diesel-electric locomotives

Country coverage:

Thailand

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Thailand
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