The import of railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of not impregnated wood to Germany is forecasted to grow steadily from 2024 to 2028. The year-on-year percentage changes for this period indicate a consistent increase in value: from 2024 to 2025, there is a 3.12% rise; from 2025 to 2026, a 2.96% increase; from 2026 to 2027, a growth of 2.82%; and from 2027 to 2028, the forecasted rise is 2.68%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years stands at approximately 2.89%.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impacts of environmental policies regulating the use of non-impregnated wood, prompting shifts towards more sustainable materials.
Technological advancements in railway infrastructure that may affect the demand for traditional wooden sleepers.
Currency fluctuations affecting import costs and market competitiveness.