Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Ties, railway or tramway, impregnated wood. In 2023, Ties, railway or tramway, impregnated wood were the world's 3500th most traded product, with a total trade of $249M. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Ties, railway or tramway, impregnated wood decreased by -5.52%, from $264M to $249M. Trade in Ties, railway or tramway, impregnated wood represent 0.0011% of total world trade.
Ties, railway or tramway, impregnated wood are a part of Railroad Ties.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Ties, railway or tramway, impregnated wood were United States ($130M), France ($22.6M), Belgium ($20.5M), Germany ($11.7M), and Sweden ($9.56M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Ties, railway or tramway, impregnated wood were Canada ($110M), Netherlands ($23.3M), Germany ($10.6M), Spain ($8.42M), and Mexico ($8.39M).
Ranking Ties, railway or tramway, impregnated wood ranks 1072nd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Most ties, the long rails that support railroad tracks or streetcar tracks, are made from impregnated wood, usually cedar or pine. This allows the ties to last much longer and not rot as quickly as untreated wood.