France: Railway Sleeper Market 2024

Railway Sleeper Market Size in France

The French railway sleeper market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Railway Sleeper Production in France

In value terms, railway sleeper production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Railway Sleeper Exports

Exports from France

In 2016, the amount of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood exported from France surged to X cubic meters, rising by X% against 2015. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2016: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last four years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, railway sleeper exports contracted to $X in 2016. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2016; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of railway sleeper exports from France, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Slovakia, Romania, the Netherlands, Sweden and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for railway sleeper exported from France were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Spain, Slovakia, Romania, the Netherlands, Sweden and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average railway sleeper export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2015 to 2016, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per cubic meter) and Austria ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per cubic meter) and Slovakia ($X per cubic meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Railway Sleeper Imports

Imports into France

Railway sleeper imports into France skyrocketed to X cubic meters in 2016, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, railway sleeper imports soared to $X in 2016. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Belgium (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of railway sleeper to France, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, railway sleeper imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X cubic meters), threefold.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average railway sleeper import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2016, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Spain ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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