Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Italy - 2023

Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Italy (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $592 per cubic meter, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $592 per cubic meter in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($718 per cubic meter), while the price for Romania ($398 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Italy (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $84 per cubic meter, waning by -2.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 173% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,110 per cubic meter. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,707 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Austria ($67 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+32.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Italy

In 2022, the amount of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood imported into Italy contracted to 13K cubic meters, waning by -12.1% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +55.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 15K cubic meters, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood declined to $7.7M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +68.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 92%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $8.8M, and then dropped in the following year.

Import of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	6.1	3.9	5.3	6.1	0.0%
Germany	N/A	0.2	1.4	0.6	73.2%
Austria	0.1	0.4	1.7	0.5	71.0%
Romania	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.3	0%
Croatia	N/A	0.1	0.1	0.2	41.4%
Slovenia	0.2	N/A	0.2	0.1	-20.6%
Others	0.2	N/A	0.1	N/A	-29.3%
Total	6.8	4.6	8.8	7.7	4.2%

Top Suppliers of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood to Italy in 2022:

France (10.2K cubic meters)
Germany (0.9K cubic meters)
Austria (0.8K cubic meters)
Romania (0.6K cubic meters)
Croatia (0.4K cubic meters)
Slovenia (0.2K cubic meters)

Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Italy

In 2022, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood from Italy soared to 2.4K cubic meters, with an increase of 48% against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 6,681% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 3.3K cubic meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood skyrocketed to $198K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,140%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $381K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.