Russian Federation: Railway Sleeper Market 2024

Railway Sleeper Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian railway sleeper market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Sleeper Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, railway sleeper production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Railway Sleeper Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2016, overseas shipments of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2016, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper exports fell markedly to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp downturn. The smallest decline of X% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X cubic meters), Tajikistan (X cubic meters) and Uzbekistan (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of railway sleeper exports from Russia, together comprising X% of total exports. Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Latvia, Turkmenistan, Armenia and Democratic People's Republic of Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2016, the biggest increases were recorded for Georgia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for railway sleeper exported from Russia were Kazakhstan ($X), Tajikistan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Armenia and Democratic People's Republic of Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Georgia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Railway Sleeper Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2016, supplies from abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, imports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2016, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper imports declined rapidly to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2016, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Belarus (X cubic meters) was the main railway sleeper supplier to Russia, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X cubic meters), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belarus totaled X%.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) constituted the largest supplier of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood to Russia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value from Belarus was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average railway sleeper import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient increase 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 import price increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2016 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the Netherlands stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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