Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in the United Arab Emirates - 2022

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

Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood stood at $395 per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of 7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 40%. The import price peaked at $398 per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($523 per cubic meter), while the price for the UK ($118 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+14.4%), 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 the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $357 per cubic meter, reducing by -39.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 149%. The export price peaked at $756 per cubic meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($8,850 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia totaled $212 per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+515.7%), 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 the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas purchases of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by -29% to 821 cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 159% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.7K 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 $324K in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 130% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $715K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in the United Arab Emirates (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey16.13.611.4283160.0%
United Kingdom0.90.30.330.7224.3%
Germany22.027.419.69.9-23.4%
New Zealand19.274.770.1N/A91.1%
China1202826.4N/A-76.9%
Kuwait15.923.426.1N/A28.1%
Saudi Arabia28.9164154N/A130.8%
Others88.21401391.0-77.5%
Total3117154263241.4%

Top Suppliers of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood to the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Turkey (540.0 cubic meters)
  2. United Kingdom (259.0 cubic meters)
  3. Germany (21.0 cubic meters)

Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas shipments of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by -53.6% to 121 cubic meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 408%. The exports peaked at 261 cubic meters in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood shrank markedly to $43K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 329%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $154K, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Export of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in the United Arab Emirates (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Saudi Arabia0.71.00.325.0229.3%
ChinaN/AN/AN/A17.70%
Kuwait5.116.638.2N/A173.7%
Oman1.210.692.7N/A778.9%
Netherlands1.97.322.2N/A241.8%
Others0.20.40.80.535.7%
Total9.135.915443.268.1%

Top Export Markets for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood from the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Saudi Arabia (118.0 cubic meters)
  2. China (2.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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