Africa: Rail Diesel Engine Market 2020

Rail Diesel Engine Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the rail diesel engine market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The rail diesel engine consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when market value increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the rail diesel engine market attained their peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the rail diesel engine market failed to regain its momentum.

Rail Diesel Engine Production in Africa

In 2017, production of rail traction compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel) in Africa amounted to X units, picking up by X% against the previous year. The rail diesel engine production continues to indicate a drastic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the rail diesel engine production attained its maximum volume of X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Rail Diesel Engine Exports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X units of rail traction compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel) were exported in Africa; rising by X% against the previous year. The rail diesel engine exports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the rail diesel engine exports reached their peak volume of X units. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the rail diesel engine exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, rail diesel engine exports amounted to $X in 2017. The rail diesel engine exports continue to indicate a prominent growth. Over the period under review, the rail diesel engine exports attained its maximum level in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Rail Diesel Engine Exports by Country in Africa

The countries with the highest levels of rail diesel engine exports in 2017 were South Africa (X units), together reaching X% of total export.

South Africa was also the fastest growing in terms of the rail traction compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel) exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. While the share of South Africa (-X%) decreased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest rail diesel engine supplier in Africa.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled +X%.

Rail Diesel Engine Export Prices by Country in Africa

The rail diesel engine export price in Africa stood at $X thousand per unit in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. The rail diesel engine export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for rail traction compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel) reached its maximum level of $X thousand per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

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

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by South Africa (+X% per year).

Rail Diesel Engine Imports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X units of rail traction compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel) were imported in Africa; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The rail diesel engine imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the rail diesel engine imports reached their peak volume of X units. From 2011 to 2017, growth of the rail diesel engine imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, rail diesel engine imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the rail diesel engine imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the rail diesel engine imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Rail Diesel Engine Imports by Country in Africa

South Africa was the key importer of rail traction compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel) in Africa, with the volume of imports accounting for X units, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. Sudan (X units) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Algeria (X%), Egypt (X%) and Ethiopia (X%). Kenya (X units) and Mozambique (X units) took the slight share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Mozambique (+X%), Kenya (+X%), Ethiopia (+X%) and Egypt (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest growing importer in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Algeria (-X%) and Sudan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Sudan and Algeria increased by X% and X% percentage points, while Egypt (-X%), Mozambique (-X%), Kenya (-X%), Ethiopia (-X%) and South Africa (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported rail traction compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel) in Africa, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In South Africa, rail diesel engine imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (+X% per year) and Egypt (+X% per year).

Rail Diesel Engine Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the rail diesel engine import price in Africa amounted to $X thousand per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. The rail diesel engine import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked of $X thousand per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Egypt ($X thousand per unit), while Sudan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Sudan (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform