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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $795 per cubic meter, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 509% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $1,031 per cubic meter in 2016; however, from 2017 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 ($904 per cubic meter), while the price for Romania totaled $628 per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+39.8%), 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 Turkey (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood stood at $648 per cubic meter in 2022, growing by 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 566% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $718 per cubic meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($661 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Libya stood at $292 per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+2.3%), 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 Turkey

In 2022, approx. 572 cubic meters of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood were imported into Turkey; flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient expansion. The smallest decline of -70.6% was in 2020. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood totaled $455K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 79%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

1. Germany (345.0 cubic meters)
2. Romania (227.0 cubic meters)

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by -55.6% to 190 cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 839% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 554 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 to $123K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 367%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $198K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. United Arab Emirates (184.0 cubic meters)
2. Libya (5.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform