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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood stood at $299 per cubic meter in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 8.2%. The import price peaked at $371 per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($342 per cubic meter), while the price for Sweden totaled $249 per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.8%), 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 Finland (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood stood at $1 per cubic meter in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($1 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands stood at $1 per cubic meter.

From 2021 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by -39% to 7.3K cubic meters in 2022. In general, imports saw a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked at 12K cubic meters in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood contracted significantly to $2.2M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 39%. Imports peaked at $3.6M in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

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

1. Germany (3.9K cubic meters)
2. Sweden (3.3K cubic meters)

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

In 2022, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood from Finland dropped notably to 2 cubic meters, shrinking by -60% against the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The exports peaked at 5 cubic meters in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood fell markedly to $2 in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous decline. The exports peaked at $5 in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

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

1. Denmark (1.0 cubic meters)
2. Netherlands (1.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform