SADC: Market for Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives 2024

Market Size for Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives in SADC

The SADC diesel-electric and other locomotive market dropped rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives in SADC

In value terms, diesel-electric and other locomotive production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives

Exports in SADC

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of diesel-electric and other locomotives decreased by X% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, diesel-electric and other locomotive exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Botswana was the main exporting country with an export of about X units, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X units), Malawi (X units), Mozambique (X units), South Africa (X units), Zimbabwe (X units) and Zambia (X units), together making up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) remains the largest diesel-electric and other locomotive supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Tanzania totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained 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 Tanzania ($X per unit), while Zambia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Diesel-Electric and Other Locomotives

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of diesel-electric and other locomotives decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, diesel-electric and other locomotive imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mozambique was the largest importing country with an import of around X units, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Angola (X units) and Tanzania (X units), together creating a X% share of total imports. Namibia (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Mozambique was also the fastest-growing in terms of the diesel-electric and other locomotives imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Angola (X%) and Namibia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Mozambique (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Angola 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, the largest diesel-electric and other locomotive importing markets in SADC were Mozambique ($X), Angola ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per unit, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X,530 per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform