Africa: Market for Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives 2024

Market Size for Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives in Africa

In 2022, the African diesel-electric and other locomotive market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, recorded noticeable growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives in Africa

In value terms, diesel-electric and other locomotive production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of diesel-electric and other locomotives were exported in Africa; with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, diesel-electric and other locomotive exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia was the key exporter of diesel-electric and other locomotives in Africa, with the volume of exports recording X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Botswana (X units) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Algeria (X%) and Tanzania (X%). The following exporters - Kenya (X units), Malawi (X units), Mozambique (X units), Niger (X units), South Africa (X units), Zimbabwe (X units), Uganda (X units), Egypt (X units) and Zambia (X units) - each amounted to a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to diesel-electric and other locomotive exports from Ethiopia stood at X%. At the same time, Botswana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Niger, Kenya, Mozambique and Zambia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Algeria (X%), Tanzania (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ethiopia, Botswana, Niger and Zambia increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) remains the largest diesel-electric and other locomotive supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In Ethiopia, diesel-electric and other locomotive exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per unit), while Niger ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of diesel-electric and other locomotives decreased by X% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, diesel-electric and other locomotive imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Congo (X units) and Mozambique (X units) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Kenya (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Senegal (X%), Angola (X%) and Nigeria (X%). Djibouti (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Congo ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported diesel-electric and other locomotives in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Angola, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Congo stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (X% per year) and Angola (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, diesel-electric and other locomotive import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, 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 Angola ($X per unit), while Djibouti ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Djibouti (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform