Eastern Europe: Railway Sleeper Market 2024

Railway Sleeper Market Size in Eastern Europe

After five years of growth, the East European railway sleeper market decreased by -6.9% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +74.0% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Railway Sleeper Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, railway sleeper production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +77.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 29%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Railway Sleeper Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood in Eastern Europe was estimated at X cubic meters, stabilizing at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 16% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus prevails in exports structure, resulting at X cubic meters, which was near 95% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Ukraine (X cubic meters), achieving a 5% share of total exports.

Belarus was also the fastest-growing in terms of the railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood exports, with a CAGR of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021. Ukraine (-31.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Belarus increased by +88 percentage points.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the largest railway sleeper supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 4.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belarus totaled +3.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per cubic meter), while Ukraine stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+1.3%).

Railway Sleeper Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, supplies from abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by -2.5% to X cubic meters, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Ukraine represented the major importer of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X cubic meters, which was near 61% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Moldova (X cubic meters), generating a 39% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Moldova (with a CAGR of +7.1%).

In value terms, the largest railway sleeper importing markets in Eastern Europe were Ukraine ($X) and Moldova ($X).

Among the main importing countries, Moldova, with a CAGR of +6.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per cubic meter, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the import price increased by 10% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per cubic meter), while Ukraine totaled $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (-0.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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