Railroad Ties in United States | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, United States exported $132M in Railroad Ties, making it the 1st largest exporter of Railroad Ties in the world. At the same year, Railroad Ties was the 686th most exported product in United States. The main destination of Railroad Ties exports from United States are: Canada ($112M), Brazil ($8.35M), Mexico ($7.47M), Jamaica ($1.18M), and Egypt ($703k).

The fastest growing export markets for Railroad Ties of United States between 2021 and 2022 were Canada ($13M), Brazil ($1.79M), and Egypt ($503k).

Imports In 2022, United States imported $2.9M in Railroad Ties, becoming the 25th largest importer of Railroad Ties in the world. At the same year, Railroad Ties was the 1171st most imported product in United States. United States imports Railroad Ties primarily from: Canada ($2.88M), Mexico ($18.1k), United Kingdom ($1.14k), and China ($133).

The fastest growing import markets in Railroad Ties for United States between 2021 and 2022 were Canada ($448k), United Kingdom ($1.14k), and China ($133).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as GLOBAL ETRADE SERVICES INC (1) were at the forefront of shipping Railroad Ties to the United States.

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February 2024

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Overview In February 2024 United States' Railroad Ties exports accounted up to $14.9M and imports accounted up to $136k, resulting in a positive trade balance of $14.8M. Between February 2023 and February 2024 the exports of United States' Railroad Ties have increased by $642k (4.5%) from $14.3M to $14.9M, while imports increased by $41.4k (43.6%) from $95k to $136k.

Destinations In February 2024, Railroad Ties were exported mostly to Canada ($10.8M), Mexico ($3.94M), Israel ($136k), Chinese Taipei ($37.5k), and Cayman Islands ($17k), and were imported mostly from Canada ($136k).

Growth In February 2024, the increase in Railroad Ties's year-by-year exports was explained primarily by an increase in exports to Canada ($4.52M or 88.2%), Mexico ($508k or 53.2%), and Brazil ($359k or 33.3%). In February 2024, the increase in Railroad Ties's year-by-year imports was explained primarily by an increase in imports from Canada ($13.6k or 44.5%).

Subnational Monthly Trade

Time Scale

Year

Quarter

Month

Flow

Exports

Imports

Color

Trade Value

Growth

Growth (%)

EXPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)$642k(4.5%)

IMPORT GROWTH (February 2023 - February 2024)$41.4k(43.6%)

MAIN EXPORTER (February 2024)Wisconsin$6.41M

MAIN DESTINATION (February 2024)Canada$10.8M

This section shows Railroad Ties's exports and imports data at subnational level for United States. Click any date in the line plot, any subnational region in the geomap, or any destination or origin country to explore the exports or imports behavior of Railroad Ties over time.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

Color

Trade Value

Growth

Growth (%)

Year

EXPORTS (2022)$132M

IMPORTS (2022)$2.9M

NET TRADE (2022)$129M

In 2022, United States exported $132M in Railroad Ties. The main destinations of United States exports on Railroad Ties were Canada ($112M), Brazil ($8.35M), Mexico ($7.47M), Jamaica ($1.18M), and Egypt ($703k).

In 2022, United States imported $2.9M in Railroad Ties, mainly from Canada ($2.88M), Mexico ($18.1k), United Kingdom ($1.14k), and China ($133).

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