Denmark: Railway Sleeper Market Overview 2020

Railway Sleeper Market Size in Denmark

The revenue of the railway sleeper market in Denmark amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, railway sleeper consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the railway sleeper market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Railway Sleeper Exports

Exports from Denmark

Railway sleeper exports from Denmark stood at X cubic meters in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, railway sleeper exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, railway sleeper exports reached their peak of X cubic meters. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of railway sleeper exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, railway sleeper exports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, railway sleeper exports attained their peak of $X. From 2013 to 2018, the growth of railway sleeper exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X cubic meters) was the main destination for railway sleeper exports from Denmark, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, railway sleeper exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X cubic meters), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-X% per year) and Latvia (-X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for railway sleeper exports from Denmark, comprising X% of total railway sleeper exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Latvia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average railway sleeper export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the railway sleeper export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood reached their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to France ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Railway Sleeper Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2018, approx. X cubic meters of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood were imported into Denmark; surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, railway sleeper imports continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, railway sleeper imports reached their maximum at X cubic meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, railway sleeper imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, railway sleeper imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) constituted the largest railway sleeper supplier to Denmark, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, railway sleeper imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X cubic meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of railway sleeper to Denmark, comprising X% of total railway sleeper imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average railway sleeper import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the railway sleeper import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Poland ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform