Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Sweden - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Sweden (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Sweden (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Sweden
4. Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Sweden

Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Sweden (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood stood at $161 per cubic meter in 2022, growing by 5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 181% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $592 per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($573 per cubic meter), while the price for Norway ($8.7 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+22.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Sweden (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood stood at $968 per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by 94% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Norway amounted to +6.0% per year.

Imports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Sweden

In 2022, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood into Sweden contracted notably to 9.4K cubic meters, shrinking by -35.2% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at 17K cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood reduced markedly to $1.5M in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 129% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.2M, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood to Sweden in 2022:

1. Norway (5.7K cubic meters)
2. France (1.9K cubic meters)
3. Poland (1.0K cubic meters)
4. Netherlands (0.8K cubic meters)

Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Sweden

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, when their volume decreased by -68% to 230 cubic meters. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at 719 cubic meters in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood dropped significantly to $223K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 146%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $428K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood from Sweden in 2022:

1. Norway (230.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform