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

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $270 per cubic meter, growing by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood increased by +85.3% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($547 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($236 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 Georgia (+10.4%), 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 Ukraine (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $475 per cubic meter, picking up by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded resilient growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belarus amounted to +6.2% per year.

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

In 2022, shipments abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood increased by 40% to 4.4K cubic meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic downturn. The exports peaked at 9.7K cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood soared to $1.2M in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $1.5M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Export of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Ukraine (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Poland1,098742247885-6.9%
Moldova59.520.778.319949.5%
RomaniaN/AN/AN/A86.70%
Georgia70.156.322.016.4-38.4%
EstoniaN/A10045.4N/A-54.6%
Czech Republic15878.729.0N/A-57.2%
Others94.868.9140N/A21.5%
Total1,4801,0675611,186-7.1%

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

  1. Poland (3.7K cubic meters)
  2. Moldova (0.4K cubic meters)
  3. Romania (0.2K cubic meters)

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

In 2022, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood into Ukraine shrank remarkably to 608 cubic meters, with a decrease of -94.9% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at 12K cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood reduced sharply to $289K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $3.4M, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Import of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Ukraine (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Belarus1.21.62.10.3-37.0%
Russia1.61.11.2N/A-13.4%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total2.82.73.40.3-52.5%

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

  1. Belarus (608.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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