Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Serbia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Serbia (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Serbia (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Serbia
4. Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Serbia

Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Serbia (CIF) - 2023

The average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood stood at $1,370 per cubic meter in November 2023, with a decrease of -14.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 85% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,637 per cubic meter; afterwards, it flattened through to November 2023.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($1,594 per cubic meter), while the price for Poland amounted to $1,124 per cubic meter.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Serbia (FOB) - 2023

The average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood stood at $319 per cubic meter in November 2023, remaining stable against the previous month. Over the period from November 2022 to November 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2023 an increase of 12% m-o-m. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $337 per cubic meter. From August 2023 to November 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to +1.4% per month.

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

In 2022, the amount of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood imported into Serbia fell to 2.4K cubic meters, dropping by -2.6% on 2021. Overall, imports faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 40%. Imports peaked at 7.4K 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 reduced to $2M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 92%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $4.4M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

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

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (2170.0 cubic meters)
2. Slovenia (123.0 cubic meters)
3. Belgium (102.0 cubic meters)

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

In 2022, the amount of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood exported from Serbia fell remarkably to 4.8K cubic meters, waning by -18.1% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -5% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at 9.4K cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood shrank significantly to $1.3M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 3.7% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $2.1M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina (4.6K cubic meters)
2. Albania (0.1K cubic meters)
3. Montenegro (0.1K cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform