The forecast for the import of non-impregnated wooden railway or tramway sleepers to France shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. The import volume starts at 20.742 million kilograms in 2024 and decreases annually, reaching 19.887 million kilograms by 2028. Compared to 2023, the import volume was higher at 21 million kilograms, indicating a steady negative trend.
Key variations to note include:
- From 2024 to 2025, there is a slight decrease of approximately 1.06%.
- From 2025 to 2026, the decline is around 1.05%.
- 2026 to 2027 sees a reduction of about 1.05%.
- From 2027 to 2028, the decrease is approximately 1.03%.
Over the forecasted period, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) averages a decline of roughly 1.08% per year.
A future trend to monitor is the impact of evolving railway infrastructure policies in France, especially concerning sustainability initiatives, which may influence demand for non-impregnated wood. Additionally, potential changes in global timber trade policies could affect import volumes.
