Middle East & Africa Rolling Stock Market Size & Outlook

The rolling stock market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 13,231.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa rolling stock market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$8,168.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$13,231.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.1%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA rolling stock market highlights

  • The MEA rolling stock market generated a revenue of USD 8,168.3 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, locomotive was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Rapid Transit vehicle is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 8,168.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 13,231.5 million
Growth rate7.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentLocomotive
Fastest growing segmentRapid Transit vehicle
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLocomotive, Rapid Transit vehicle, Wagons
Key market players worldwideAlstom SA, CRRC Corp Ltd ADR, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp, Hitachi Ltd, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, Siemens AG, Stadler Rail AG Registered Shares, Greenbrier Companies Inc, Trinity Industries Inc, Hyundai Rotem


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 12.7% of the global rolling stock market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • MEA is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 13,231.5 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa rolling stock market outlook

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Locomotive was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46.87% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa rolling stock market based on locomotive, rapid transit vehicle, wagons covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The oil & gas industry happens to be the largest user of rolling stock in the Middle East. Tank wagons are the most-commonly used rail vehicles in the oil & gas industry for hauling oil. Reliability, safety, and cost-efficiency, are some of the benefits that would encourage the region to adopt the rolling stock for transportation of goods.

Demand for electric locomotive and locomotives fitted with turbochargers is expected to grow significantly as a result of the rising demand for energy-efficient rail vehicles. Automation of railway systems and convergence of different technologies to achieve the automation would also gain traction over the forecast period.

Although several industrial development projects are underway in the Middle East, the demand for rolling stock will increase as these projects are accomplished and start shipping goods. Most of the demand is expected to emerge from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

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