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

Contents:

1. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Cameroon
4. Imports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Cameroon

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

The average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood stood at $1,170 per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 87% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,295 per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($2,683 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($759 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 Algeria (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $67 per cubic meter, which is down by -11.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 56%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $397 per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($74 per cubic meter), while the price for China amounted to $55 per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-17.9%).

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

In 2022, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood from Cameroon soared to 238 cubic meters, rising by 107% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at 366 cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood skyrocketed to $278K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The exports peaked at $427K in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood from Cameroon in 2022:

1. Egypt (154.0 cubic meters)
2. Belgium (27.0 cubic meters)
3. Italy (17.0 cubic meters)
4. United States (17.0 cubic meters)
5. France (8.0 cubic meters)
6. Algeria (7.0 cubic meters)
7. New Zealand (7.0 cubic meters)

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

Imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood into Cameroon soared to 3 cubic meters in 2022, growing by 50% against the previous year. In general, imports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 100%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood soared to $202 in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at $324 in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

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

1. France (2.0 cubic meters)
2. China (1.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform