Railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated) by the United States reached $40.3 million in 2024 (75.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 44 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40.3M | 75.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 67.9K t |
| 2022 | $34.7M | 66.0K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 43.4K t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 94.8K t |
| 2019 | $40.6M | 91.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 31.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 7.8K t |
Where the United States exports railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated) to
Canada alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $39.4M | 98% |
| Mexico | $694K | 1.7% |
| Israel | $133K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated) exports (HS 4406.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4406.12: Wood: railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties), not impregnated, non-coniferous.
Common questions
What is the value of railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated) exported by the United States?
The United States exported railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated) worth $40.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 44 countries worldwide, with 37% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($39.4 million), followed by Mexico (2%) and Israel (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $40.3 million in 2024, an increase of 781%. The peak was 2020 at $41.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated)?
The HS code for railway sleepers (non-coniferous, untreated) is subheading 4406.12. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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