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

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

The average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood stood at $421 per cubic meter in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 148%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $696 per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malaysia amounted to +313.8% per year.

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

For the fourth year in a row, Jordan recorded growth in purchases abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, which increased by 8.2% to 79 cubic meters in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 16%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood rose rapidly to $33K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.