Africa: Railway Passenger Coach Market 2024

Railway Passenger Coach Market Size in Africa

After three years of growth, the African railway passenger coach market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a tangible increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Passenger Coach Production in Africa

In value terms, railway passenger coach production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Railway Passenger Coach Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) exported in Africa dropped sharply to X units, falling by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, railway passenger coach exports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X,974% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, amounting to X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X units) and Namibia (X units), together achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to railway passenger coach exports from South Africa stood at X%. Cote d'Ivoire and Namibia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest railway passenger coach supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X,105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood 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 South Africa ($X per unit), while Namibia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Railway Passenger Coach Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) decreased by X% to X units in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, railway passenger coach imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X units) represented the main importer of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled), committing X% of total imports. Mozambique (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Nigeria (X%) and Kenya (X%). Tanzania (X units) and Angola (X units) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Egypt increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Kenya (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Angola (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (X p.p.), Mozambique (X p.p.), Nigeria (X p.p.) and Kenya (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Tanzania saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

In Egypt, railway passenger coach imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mozambique (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while Kenya ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform