CIS: Railway Track Fixture Market 2025

Railway Track Fixture Market Size in CIS

The CIS railway track fixture market surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 49% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Railway Track Fixture Production in CIS

In value terms, railway track fixture production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Railway Track Fixture Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, approx. X tons of railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings were exported in the CIS; increasing by 6.8% compared with the year before. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +62.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 37%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, railway track fixture exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 90% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), achieving an 8.4% share of total exports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings exports, with a CAGR of +5.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belarus (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Russia (+6.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Belarus saw its share reduced by -2.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest railway track fixture supplier in the CIS, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

In Russia, railway track fixture exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-4.6%).

Railway Track Fixture Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, approx. X tons of railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings were imported in the CIS; rising by 71% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a tangible expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, railway track fixture imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 42% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together creating a 54% share of total imports. Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +18.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Belarus ($X) and Russia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, which together accounted for a further 15%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +22.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -15.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 43%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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