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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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of railway sleeper consumption in 2020 were Chile, Belarus and China, together comprising 64% of global consumption.
The countries with the highest volumes of railway sleeper production in 2020 were Chile, Belarus and China, with a combined 68% share of global production.
In value terms, the Czech Republic constituted the largest supplier of railway sleeper to Finland.
In value terms, the Netherlands remains the key foreign market for railway sleeper exports from Finland.
The average railway sleeper export price stood at $656 per cubic meter in 2016, reducing by -12.4% against the previous year.
The average railway sleeper import price stood at $378 per cubic meter in 2019, rising by 17% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the railway sleeper market in Finland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 16103200 - Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of impregnated wood

Country coverage:

  • Finland

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Finland
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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