Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in South Africa - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in South Africa
- Imports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in South Africa
Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average export price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $27 per cubic meter, reducing by -74.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 109% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $107 per cubic meter in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($163 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha ($2.4 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 Kenya (+45.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average import price for railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood amounted to $6.5 per cubic meter, shrinking by -53.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 1,503% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $14 per cubic meter, and then fell rapidly in the following year.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Mozambique.
From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Mozambique amounted to +2.7% per year.
Exports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in South Africa
Exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood from South Africa soared to 18K cubic meters in 2022, surging by 915% compared with 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, exports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood surged to $475K in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 218%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Namibia | 64.4 | 45.7 | 150 | 160 | 35.4% |
| Ghana | N/A | N/A | N/A | 157 | 0% |
| Botswana | 32.2 | 6.9 | 2.2 | 147 | 65.9% |
| Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.8 | 0% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 23.9 | 0.4 | N/A | N/A | -98.3% |
| Others | 48.2 | 5.8 | 34.6 | 5.6 | -51.2% |
| Total | 169 | 58.8 | 187 | 475 | 41.1% |
Top Export Markets for Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood from South Africa in 2022:
- Ghana (12.8K cubic meters)
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (2.4K cubic meters)
- Namibia (1.3K cubic meters)
- Botswana (0.9K cubic meters)
Imports of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in South Africa
In 2022, approx. 30K cubic meters of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood were imported into South Africa; with an increase of 12% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 81%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 97K cubic meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, imports of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood declined remarkably to $194K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 341% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $384K in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| Import of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Mozambique | 157 | 70.2 | 159 | 181 | 4.9% |
| Others | 228 | 14.8 | 216 | 13.0 | -61.5% |
| Total | 384 | 85.0 | 375 | 194 | -20.4% |
Top Suppliers of Railway or Tramway Sleepers (Cross-Ties) of Wood to South Africa in 2022:
- Mozambique (29.7K cubic meters)
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