Northern America: Railway Sleeper Market 2024

Railway Sleeper Market Size in Northern America

The North American railway sleeper market stood at less than $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Sleeper Production in Northern America

In value terms, railway sleeper production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Railway Sleeper Exports

Exports in Northern America

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2016. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper exports shrank to $X in 2016. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2016; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, amounting to X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2016. Canada (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2016, average annual rates of growth with regard to railway sleeper exports from the United States stood at X%. At the same time, Canada (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2016. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest railway sleeper supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the United States, railway sleeper exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2016.

Export Prices by Country

In 2016, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per cubic meter, declining by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2016: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, railway sleeper export price decreased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while Canada totaled $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

Railway Sleeper Imports

Imports in Northern America

For the fifth consecutive year, Northern America recorded growth in supplies from abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, which increased by X% to X cubic meters in 2016. In general, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2016 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, railway sleeper imports dropped to $X in 2016. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2016: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last four-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2016 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Canada dominates imports structure, resulting at X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2016. The United States (X cubic meters) held a minor share of total imports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2016. At the same time, the United States (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood in Northern America, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2016, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per cubic meter), while Canada amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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