New Zealand: Railway Sleeper Market 2024

Railway Sleeper Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand railway sleeper market stood at less than $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Railway Sleeper Production in New Zealand

In value terms, railway sleeper production amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Railway Sleeper Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2016, approx. X cubic meters of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood were exported from New Zealand; increasing by X% on 2015 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, railway sleeper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2016. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X cubic meters) was the main destination for railway sleeper exports from New Zealand, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, railway sleeper exports to the Philippines exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Tonga (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Philippines was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Tonga (X% per year).

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Cook Islands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Philippines was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Cook Islands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average railway sleeper export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2016, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per cubic meter, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2016, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Tonga ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cook Islands (X%).

Railway Sleeper Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2016, the amount of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood imported into New Zealand contracted remarkably to X cubic meters, falling by X% against the year before. In general, imports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, railway sleeper imports shrank sharply to $X in 2016. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2016, Australia (X cubic meters) constituted the largest supplier of railway sleeper to New Zealand, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, railway sleeper imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X cubic meters), threefold.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood to New Zealand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2016, the average railway sleeper import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep contraction. The import price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2016, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while the price for the United States ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2016, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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