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South Africa - Railway or Tramway Passenger Coaches (Not Self-Propelled) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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South Africa: Railway Passenger Coach Market 2024

Railway Passenger Coach Market Size in South Africa

After three years of decline, the South African railway passenger coach market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a deep setback. Railway passenger coach consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Passenger Coach Production in South Africa

In value terms, railway passenger coach production shrank significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Railway Passenger Coach Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) decreased by X% to X units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, railway passenger coach exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X,716% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X units), Swaziland (X units) and Lesotho (X units) were the main destinations of railway passenger coach exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Namibia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the key foreign market for railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Angola ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mozambique stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average railway passenger coach export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X,716%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Zambia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Railway Passenger Coach Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X units of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) were imported into South Africa; shrinking by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports faced a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway passenger coach imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X,312%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X units) was the main supplier of railway passenger coach to South Africa, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK was relatively modest.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of railway or tramway passenger coaches (not self-propelled) to South Africa.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average railway passenger coach import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the railway passenger coach market in South Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 30203200 - Rail/tramway passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose rail/tramway coaches excluding rail/tramway maintenance/service vehicles, selfpropelled

Country coverage:

South Africa

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023