Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Brazil - 2024

Contents:

1. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Brazil (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Brazil (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Brazil
4. Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Brazil

Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $852 per cubic meter, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($892 per cubic meter), while the price for Argentina totaled $227 per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Paraguay (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $881 per cubic meter, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($991 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the UK stood at $870 per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+13.0%).

Imports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Brazil

In 2022, purchases abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood decreased by -12.5% to 11K cubic meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -31.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 16K cubic meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood expanded rapidly to $9.1M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood to Brazil in 2022:

1. United States (10.0K cubic meters)
2. Argentina (0.6K cubic meters)

Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Brazil

In 2022, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood from Brazil declined rapidly to 417 cubic meters, with a decrease of -23.9% on the year before. In general, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 600 cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood fell slightly to $367K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $491K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood from Brazil in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (380.0 cubic meters)
2. Chile (37.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform