France: Railway Goods Wagon Market Overview 2020

Railway Goods Wagon Market Size in France

The revenue of the railway goods wagon market in France amounted to $X in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, railway goods wagon consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the railway goods wagon market attained its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the railway goods wagon market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Goods Wagon Production in France

In value terms, railway goods wagon production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, railway goods wagon production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, railway goods wagon production attained its peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2018, railway goods wagon production growth remained at a lower figure.

Railway Goods Wagon Exports

Exports from France

In 2018, approx. X units of railway or tramway goods vans and wagons (not self-propelled) were exported from France; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, railway goods wagon exports continue to indicate a drastic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, railway goods wagon exports reached their peak of X units. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of railway goods wagon exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, railway goods wagon exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, railway goods wagon exports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, railway goods wagon exports reached their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of railway goods wagon exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units) was the main destination for railway goods wagon exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, railway goods wagon exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Congo (X units), twofold. Bulgaria (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Congo (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (+X% per year).

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for railway goods wagon exports from France, comprising X% of total railway goods wagon exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Bulgaria (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average railway goods wagon export price stood at $X per unit in 2018, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the railway goods wagon export price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for railway or tramway goods vans and wagons (not self-propelled) reached their maximum at $X per unit in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Congo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Railway Goods Wagon Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, the amount of railway or tramway goods vans and wagons (not self-propelled) imported into France totaled X units, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, railway goods wagon imports continue to indicate an abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, railway goods wagon imports reached their peak of X units. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of railway goods wagon imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway goods wagon imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, railway goods wagon imports continue to indicate an abrupt reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X units), India (X units) and Romania (X units) were the main suppliers of railway goods wagon imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest railway goods wagon suppliers to France were Romania ($X), Germany ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Croatia, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia, Turkey, Canada and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, Slovenia (+X% per year) experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average railway goods wagon import price stood at $X per unit in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the railway goods wagon import price continues to indicate remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for railway or tramway goods vans and wagons (not self-propelled) reached their peak level of $X per unit. From 2010 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for railway or tramway goods vans and wagons (not self-propelled) remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+X% per year), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform