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

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

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

In October 2023, the average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $389 per cubic meter, with a decrease of -75.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in December 2022 an increase of 95% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,570 per cubic meter in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to October 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Norway ($2,374 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the UK ($201 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+36.8%), 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 Germany (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $164 per cubic meter, waning by -69.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 25% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $683 per cubic meter in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to August 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($661 per cubic meter), while the price for Austria ($123 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by -5% to 23K cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -25.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 64%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 31K cubic meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood contracted modestly to $16M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $18M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Norway2.11.32.03.417.4%
Austria3.12.14.12.9-2.2%
Denmark0.62.12.02.663.0%
Czech Republic0.40.40.41.968.1%
Switzerland2.14.51.51.4-12.6%
France2.72.82.71.0-28.2%
Netherlands0.63.01.20.810.1%
United Kingdom0.20.3N/A0.426.0%
Spain0.10.30.50.458.7%
Belgium0.10.20.20.10.0%
Others1.10.91.91.22.9%
Total13.017.916.516.17.4%

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

  1. Netherlands (5.7K cubic meters)
  2. Czech Republic (3.1K cubic meters)
  3. Spain (2.8K cubic meters)
  4. Denmark (2.4K cubic meters)
  5. Austria (2.2K cubic meters)
  6. France (1.7K cubic meters)
  7. United Kingdom (1.5K cubic meters)
  8. Norway (1.4K cubic meters)
  9. Switzerland (1.2K cubic meters)
  10. Belgium (0.4K cubic meters)

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

In 2022, the amount of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood imported into Germany dropped significantly to 21K cubic meters, reducing by -26.9% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 29K cubic meters, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood reduced rapidly to $12M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $16M, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Import of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France6.26.88.06.1-0.5%
Belgium0.50.81.72.366.3%
Netherlands2.73.23.71.4-19.7%
Czech Republic1.11.10.81.10.0%
Poland0.50.71.10.50.0%
Austria0.70.60.30.5-10.6%
Switzerland0.50.30.20.1-41.5%
Others0.40.4N/AN/A0.0%
Total12.513.815.712.0-1.4%

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

  1. France (9.7K cubic meters)
  2. Netherlands (3.3K cubic meters)
  3. Belgium (3.1K cubic meters)
  4. Czech Republic (1.9K cubic meters)
  5. Austria (1.4K cubic meters)
  6. Poland (1.2K cubic meters)
  7. Switzerland (0.3K cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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