Global Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market 2025

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market Size

In 2021, the global self-propelled railway coach market increased by 1.4% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +18.9% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Production

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Exports

Exports

In 2021, approx. X tons of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) were exported worldwide; with an increase of 13% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The global exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), distantly followed by Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the key exporters of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled), together making up 74% of total exports. Belarus (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Russia (X tons), India (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +117.4%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-propelled railway coach supplying countries worldwide were Austria ($X), China ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 45% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Switzerland, South Korea, Germany, Japan, Belarus, the Czech Republic, India, Mexico, Russia and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further 46%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, India, with a CAGR of +130.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average self-propelled railway coach export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 25%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+13.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Imports

Imports

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) decreased by -2.2% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports showed a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 870% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight descent. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of self-propelled railway coach imports in 2021 were Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons), Israel (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Australia (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Norway (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons), together accounting for 52% of total import. Sweden (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of +285.4%), while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-propelled railway coach importing markets worldwide were Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Australia ($X), together accounting for 24% of global imports. The Netherlands, Israel, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan (Chinese), Egypt, the Philippines, Thailand, Norway, Sweden and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

The Philippines, with a CAGR of +356.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average self-propelled railway coach import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 1,089% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Austria ($X per ton), while Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+18.5%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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