Africa: Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market 2024

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market Size in Africa

The African self-propelled railway coach market was estimated at $X in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Production in Africa

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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Self-Propelled Railway Coach Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2023, the amount of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) exported in Africa skyrocketed to X units, jumping by X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach exports declined to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, South Africa (X units), distantly followed by Cameroon (X units), Ghana (X units), Namibia (X units), Rwanda (X units), Senegal (X units) and Zambia (X units) represented the major exporters of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled), together generating X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X) remains the largest self-propelled railway coach supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Ghana totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X,823 per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per unit), while Zambia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled), when their volume decreased by X% to X units. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled), namely Egypt, Nigeria and Tunisia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Algeria (X units), committing an X% share of total imports. Senegal (X units), Mauritius (X units) and Morocco (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main 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, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X,037 per unit in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X,778 per unit. From 2019 to 2023, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X,614 per unit), while Nigeria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform