Latin America and the Caribbean - Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Railway Sleeper Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Latin American railway sleeper market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.
Railway Sleeper Production in Latin America and the Caribbean
In value terms, railway sleeper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Railway Sleeper Exports
Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean
In 2022, shipments abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, railway sleeper exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
The shipments of the one major exporters of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, namely Honduras, represented more than two-thirds of total export.
Honduras was also the fastest-growing in terms of the railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Honduras increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Honduras ($X) also remains the largest railway sleeper supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Honduras totaled X%.
Export Prices by Country
The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Honduras.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Honduras amounted to X% per year.
Railway Sleeper Imports
Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean
After two years of growth, overseas purchases of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, railway sleeper imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Saint Kitts and Nevis (X cubic meters) represented the main importer of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Haiti (X cubic meters) and Venezuela (X cubic meters), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Aruba (X cubic meters) held a little share of total imports.
Imports into Saint Kitts and Nevis increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Haiti (X%) and Aruba (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Haiti emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Venezuela (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Haiti, Venezuela and Aruba increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest railway sleeper importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Haiti ($X), Saint Kitts and Nevis ($X) and Aruba ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.
Aruba, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.
Import Prices by Country
The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Aruba ($X per cubic meter), while Saint Kitts and Nevis ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Aruba (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the railway sleeper market in Latin America and the Caribbean. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 16103200 - Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of impregnated wood
Country coverage:
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
- French Guiana
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Montserrat
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Suriname
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in Latin America and the Caribbean, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in Latin America and the Caribbean
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
- French Guiana
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Montserrat
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
- Suriname
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- Puerto Rico
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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