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South Africa - Railway Or Tramway Track Fixtures And Fittings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Railway Track Fixture Price in South Africa - 2023

Railway Track Fixture Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022

The average railway track fixture export price stood at $9,495 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $11,577 per ton in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($29,940 per ton), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($2,041 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Railway Track Fixture Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022

The average railway track fixture import price stood at $16,241 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $26,747 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($119,835 per ton), while the price for China ($5,064 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+29.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Railway Track Fixture Exports in South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings decreased by -3.7% to 151 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +25.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +95.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 73% against the previous year.

In value terms, railway track fixture exports contracted significantly to $1.4M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 102% against the previous year.

Export of Railway Track Fixture in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	103	161	424	584	78.3%
United Kingdom	23.2	0.2	N/A	217	110.7%
Zimbabwe	5.8	63.6	109	129	181.2%
Mozambique	44.7	577	390	69.6	15.9%
Australia	19.0	25.6	351	66.9	52.1%
Zambia	67.0	45.3	108	65.0	-1.0%
Namibia	14.2	N/A	0.1	57.3	59.2%
China	6.8	227	24.6	23.2	50.5%
Kenya	116	15.9	52.4	13.5	-51.2%
Ghana	35.2	26.6	11.8	4.1	-51.2%
Botswana	18.2	15.3	7.6	2.2	-50.6%
Others	233	227	339	205	-4.2%
Total	686	1,385	1,817	1,435	27.9%

Top Export Markets for Railway Track Fixture from South Africa in 2022:

Zimbabwe (37.1 tons)
Namibia (28.1 tons)
United States (19.5 tons)
United Kingdom (17.5 tons)
Zambia (13.4 tons)
Mozambique (10.9 tons)
Australia (6.2 tons)
China (1.4 tons)
Botswana (0.6 tons)
Kenya (0.3 tons)
Ghana (0.1 tons)

Railway Track Fixture Imports in South Africa

In 2022, the amount of railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings imported into South Africa soared to 192 tons, with an increase of 108% against 2021. Overall, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, railway track fixture imports surged to $3.1M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Railway Track Fixture in South Africa (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	63.1	257	41.0	771	130.3%
China	196	152	274	715	53.9%
Germany	1,586	413	119	452	-34.2%
Bulgaria	158	194	78.5	353	30.7%
India	400	1,002	392	271	-12.2%
Austria	126	190	218	225	21.3%
United Kingdom	16.1	33.4	8.1	57.7	53.0%
Others	407	665	230	274	-12.4%
Total	2,952	2,907	1,360	3,119	1.9%

Top Suppliers of Railway Track Fixture to South Africa in 2022:

China (141.3 tons)
India (13.2 tons)
Bulgaria (12.6 tons)
United States (8.8 tons)
Austria (4.5 tons)
United Kingdom (4.3 tons)
Germany (3.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the railway track fixture market in South Africa. 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 399900Z5 - Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings (excluding sleepers of wood, concrete or steel, sections of track and other track fixtures not yet assembled and railway or tramway track construction material), mechanical, including electromechanical, signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, p arking facilities, port installations or airfields, parts of the foregoing
Prodcom 25992910 - Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof
Prodcom 30204050 - Mechanical or electromechanical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields
Prodcom 30204060 - Mechanical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways or tramways, parts of mechanical (including electromechanical), signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, p arking facilities, port installations or airfields

Country coverage:

South Africa

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023