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

Contents:

1. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Switzerland
4. Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in Switzerland

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

In December 2023, the average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $543 per cubic meter, increasing by 29% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from December 2022 to December 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.8% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on December 2023 figures, import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood increased by +28.9% against November 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2023 an increase of 37% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $635 per cubic meter in September 2023; however, from October 2023 to December 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +3.8% per month.

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

In 2022, the average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $530 per cubic meter, dropping by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 17%. The export price peaked at $546 per cubic meter in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($1,108 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to France ($484 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+49.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood into Switzerland skyrocketed to 6.8K cubic meters, growing by 56% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. Imports peaked at 11K cubic meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood surged to $3.6M in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 66%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $6.5M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

1. France (5.2K cubic meters)
2. Germany (1.5K cubic meters)

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

For the third year in a row, Switzerland recorded decline in shipments abroad of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood, which decreased by -71.2% to 185 cubic meters in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of -12.8% was in 2021. The exports peaked at 1.1K cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood reduced notably to $98K in 2022. Overall, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1.3%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $470K 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 Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (154.0 cubic meters)
2. France (27.0 cubic meters)
3. Austria (4.0 cubic meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform