Finland: Railway Sleeper Market 2025

Railway Sleeper Market Size in Finland

The Finnish railway sleeper market totaled $X in 2021, rising by 7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Railway Sleeper Production in Finland

In value terms, railway sleeper production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 44%. Railway sleeper production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Railway Sleeper Exports

Exports from Finland

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by -75% to X cubic meters in 2016. In general, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2016, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2016. Overall, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 382% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X cubic meters) was the main destination for railway sleeper exports from Finland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled -75.0%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood exports from Finland.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to -98.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average railway sleeper export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, reducing by -95.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 93%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2015, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Denmark amounted to +92.9% per year.

Railway Sleeper Imports

Imports into Finland

For the fifth year in a row, Finland recorded growth in overseas purchases of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, which increased by 19% to X cubic meters in 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 136%. Imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, railway sleeper imports reduced notably to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 68%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the Czech Republic (X cubic meters) was the main supplier of railway sleeper to Finland, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic stood at +24.9%.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood to Finland.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic totaled -8.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average railway sleeper import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2019, shrinking by -32.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Czech Republic.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Estonia amounted to +155.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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