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

Contents:

  1. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in France (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in France (CIF) - 2023
  3. Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in France
  4. Imports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in France

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

The average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood stood at $272 per cubic meter in 2022, falling by -13.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $509 per cubic meter in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Spain ($594 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($11 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 Switzerland (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In October 2023, the average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $1,132 per cubic meter, picking up by 41% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from October 2022 to October 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.1% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on October 2023 figures, import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood increased by +41.4% against September 2023 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when the average import price increased by 68% against the previous month. The import price peaked in October 2023.

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

From October 2022 to October 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Gabon amounted to +2.8% per month.

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

Exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood from France reached 121K cubic meters in 2022, surging by 6% on the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +13.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +94.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 83%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood dropped to $33M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 13%. The exports peaked at $39M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Belgium8.16.57.18.51.6%
Germany6.96.58.17.52.8%
Italy5.93.34.65.1-4.7%
Switzerland1.71.80.82.29.0%
Czech Republic3.01.72.71.9-14.1%
Hungary1.00.90.41.26.3%
Spain1.81.02.31.2-12.6%
Netherlands2.21.82.50.8-28.6%
United Kingdom2.72.41.40.6-39.4%
LatviaN/AN/AN/A0.40%
JordanN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Others5.55.95.93.6-13.2%
Total38.931.735.832.9-5.4%

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

  1. Belgium (45.4K cubic meters)
  2. Germany (23.3K cubic meters)
  3. Italy (12.5K cubic meters)
  4. Switzerland (9.1K cubic meters)
  5. Czech Republic (5.9K cubic meters)
  6. Latvia (4.0K cubic meters)
  7. Netherlands (3.2K cubic meters)
  8. United Kingdom (2.8K cubic meters)
  9. Hungary (2.7K cubic meters)
  10. Jordan (1.9K cubic meters)
  11. Spain (1.9K cubic meters)

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

In 2022, overseas purchases of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by -7% to 23K cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 61K cubic meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood reduced rapidly to $13M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $23M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Import of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in France (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Belgium11.716.911.08.9-8.7%
Gabon1.42.31.92.012.6%
Germany2.42.92.41.3-18.5%
Spain0.20.20.30.535.7%
Poland0.20.20.20.20.0%
AustriaN/AN/AN/A0.10%
Others0.10.1N/A0.10.0%
Total15.922.715.913.1-6.3%

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

  1. Belgium (14.2K cubic meters)
  2. Gabon (2.9K cubic meters)
  3. Germany (2.9K cubic meters)
  4. Spain (2.2K cubic meters)
  5. Poland (0.5K cubic meters)
  6. Austria (0.4K cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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