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Pakistan: Railway Sleeper Market 2024

Railway Sleeper Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani railway sleeper market fell to $X in 2021, dropping by -6.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, posted a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Railway Sleeper Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, overseas shipments of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by -11.3% to X cubic meters, falling for the seventh year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 739%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 658% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters) was the main destination for railway sleeper exports from Pakistan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +15.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +13.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average railway sleeper export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, shrinking by -7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 52%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to +58.2% per year.

Railway Sleeper Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood imported into Pakistan fell to X cubic meters, with a decrease of -12.3% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 468% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X cubic meters. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper imports declined slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 1,416% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X cubic meters) constituted the largest railway sleeper supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, railway sleeper imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X cubic meters), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +7.8%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood to Pakistan, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +25.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average railway sleeper import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 167% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+30.8%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of railway sleeper consumption in 2020 were Chile, Belarus and China, together accounting for 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, Germany and China appeared to be the largest railway sleeper suppliers to Pakistan.
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates remains the key foreign market for railway sleeper exports from Pakistan.
The average railway sleeper export price stood at $247 per cubic meter in 2020, with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average railway sleeper import price amounted to $182 per cubic meter, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the railway sleeper market in Pakistan. 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:

  • Pakistan

Data coverage:

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

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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
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  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

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    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

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    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 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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