The forecasted import of railway or tramway sleepers of wood to Germany shows a steady increase from 20.15 thousand cubic meters in 2024, growing by approximately 2.4% annually to reach 22.01 thousand cubic meters by 2028. Compared to 2023, where the import volume stood at 19.68 thousand cubic meters, this reflects a year-on-year increase of 2.4% in 2024.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential shifts in transport infrastructure investments impacting demand for wooden sleepers.
Environmental policies influencing the choice of materials for sleeper production and imports.
Fluctuations in global timber supply affecting availability and prices.