Ireland: Railway Sleeper Market Overview 2020

Railway Sleeper Market Size in Ireland

The revenue of the railway sleeper market in Ireland amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, railway sleeper consumption continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Railway sleeper consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Railway Sleeper Production in Ireland

In value terms, railway sleeper production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, railway sleeper production continues to indicate a deep decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Railway sleeper production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Railway Sleeper Exports

Exports from Ireland

Railway sleeper exports from Ireland stood at X cubic meters in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, railway sleeper exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, railway sleeper exports attained their maximum at X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, railway sleeper exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, railway sleeper exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X cubic meters) was the main destination for railway sleeper exports from Ireland, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for railway sleeper exports from Ireland.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average railway sleeper export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the railway sleeper export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the average export prices for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood attained their peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood failed to regain its momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -X% per year.

Railway Sleeper Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2018, the amount of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood imported into Ireland amounted to X cubic meters, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, railway sleeper imports continue to indicate outstanding growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, railway sleeper imports reached their peak of X cubic meters. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of railway sleeper imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, railway sleeper imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, railway sleeper imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X cubic meters), Poland (X cubic meters) and the Netherlands (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of railway sleeper imports to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest railway sleeper suppliers to Ireland, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average railway sleeper import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, railway sleeper import price decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood reached their maximum at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Estonia ($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 Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform