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

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

In 2022, the average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $59 per cubic meter, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 62% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $365 per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($89 per cubic meter), while the price for France ($55 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (-4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood increased by 144% to 2.1K cubic meters in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a sharp reduction. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at 5.2K cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood soared to $121K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a sharp descent. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $425K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.