Africa: Railway Sleeper Market 2024

Railway Sleeper Market Size in Africa

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was growth in the African railway sleeper market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, faced a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Railway Sleeper Production in Africa

In value terms, railway sleeper production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Railway Sleeper Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, after six years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, when their volume increased by X% to X cubic meters. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Gabon represented the major exporting country with an export of around X cubic meters, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X cubic meters), comprising an X% share of total exports. Swaziland (X cubic meters) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to railway sleeper exports from Gabon stood at X%. At the same time, Ghana (X%) and Swaziland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Gabon (X p.p.), Ghana (X p.p.) and Swaziland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Gabon ($X) remains the largest railway sleeper supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Gabon stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per cubic meter, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per cubic meter), while Ghana ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Railway Sleeper Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood were finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X cubic meters) and Djibouti (X cubic meters) represented the key importers of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood in Africa, together achieving X% of total imports. Algeria (X cubic meters) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Liberia (X%), Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (X%), Guinea (X%) and Nigeria (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Djibouti ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Liberia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

In Djibouti, railway sleeper imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Liberia (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Djibouti ($X per cubic meter), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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