Germany: Railway Passenger Coach Market Overview 2021

Railway Passenger Coach Market Size in Germany

The German railway passenger coach market reduced dramatically to $X in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Railway passenger coach consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Railway Passenger Coach Production in Germany

In value terms, railway passenger coach production expanded remarkably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2013 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Passenger Coach Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2020, overseas shipments of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway passenger coach exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X units), Austria (X units) and Spain (X units) were the main destinations of railway passenger coach exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for railway passenger coach exports from Germany, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average railway passenger coach export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+X% per year), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Railway Passenger Coach Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2020, the amount of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) imported into Germany dropped rapidly to X units, declining by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, railway passenger coach imports dropped sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Italy (X units) was the main railway passenger coach supplier to Germany, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +X%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of railway passenger coach to Germany.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average railway passenger coach import price stood at $X per unit in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Italy.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of railway passenger coach consumption in 2020 were Angola (2.2M units) and Australia (1.9M units), together comprising 95% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of railway passenger coach production in 2020 were China (13K units), Indonesia (7.8K units) and Japan (7.7K units), with a combined 39% share of global production. The U.S., India, South Korea, Germany, Russia, Brazil, Hungary, Mexico and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

What are the leading suppliers of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) to Germany?

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In value terms, Italy ($588K) constituted the largest supplier of railway passenger coach to Germany.

What are the leading importers of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) from Germany?

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In value terms, the UK ($127M) emerged as the key foreign market for railway passenger coach exports from Germany, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($48M), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 1.7% share.

What is the average export price for railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) in Germany?

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In 2020, the average railway passenger coach export price amounted to $510,380 per unit, rising by 10% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) in Germany?

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In 2020, the average railway passenger coach import price amounted to $466,475 per unit, picking up by 12% against the previous year.