The North America railroad tie market has been negatively affected by COVID-19 outbreak causing the unprecedented harm to industries and businesses associated with it. In various countries in North America, railways had to shut down all of its services during stringent lockdown. In order to recover from the losses during these difficult times, manufacturers operating in the North America railroad tie market have targeted innovative approach to stay in the competition. Lockdown and shutting down businesses have led to disruption in value chain. Rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and increasing government investments in expanding railway network are key factors creating opportunities for the market players in the North America railroad tie market.
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The rising demand for concrete railroad ties due to their strength and reliability creates lucrative revenue opportunities for railroad tie manufacturers. Commonly used to give support to railway tracks, these ties are also efficient for bridges, tunnels and turnouts, etc. Concrete ties are easy to manufacture and need little care & maintenance than wooden ties. Concrete ties are stronger than wooden ties to withstand with harsh climatic conditions and heavy loads. These materials provide high durability and longer lifespan than any other material. Hence, widely used in railway tracks. Apart from these, plastic composite and steel ties can also be used in railway tracks. Easily available hardwood timbers can be a great option for railroad ties.
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The North America railroad tie market is projected to reach the valuation of US$ 1.4 Bn by 2031. The North America railroad tie market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period. Manufacturers operating in the North America railroad tie market are marking their presence to create potential revenue opportunities. Rapid industrialization, economic development, and presence of competitive market contributors are some of the factor contributing to the rising demand for railroad ties in North America. Increasing production of concrete, wooden, plastic railroad ties is driving the North America railroad tie market during the forecast period. The North America railroad tie market is anticipated to register robust growth in terms of revenue during the forecast period, owing to the presence of leading industry players in the region.
Emerging technologies used in development of railway tracks and increasing investments in the expansion of railway network are expected to boost the sales of railroad ties. The increasing subway networks in well-establishes countries of North America such as the U.S. and Canada are also responsible for the railroad tie market growth. In railway, as it is the most economic mode of travel and transportation, there is a surging demand of developing the railway infrastructure. This factor contributes to the increasing production of railroad ties, which is further responsible for the market growth during the forecast period. The rising presence of top manufactures in North America and competition among these players in production and supply of railroad ties is expected to open up growth opportunities for market players.
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Analysts’ Viewpoint
Advanced technologies used manufacturing of railroad ties, and expanding railway network and infrastructure in countries such as the U.S. and Canada are driving the North America railroad tie market. In addition, the expansion of the subway network across the regions in the North America creates beneficial opportunities for the market players. North America railroad tie market is booming after the threatening pandemic. It is expected to witness potential growth opportunities due to collaborations between manufacturers and suppliers. In order to take potential measures to increase the production, stakeholders in the North America railroad tie market are joining forces to improve the product quality. Environmental hazards related to wooden railroad ties hamper the growth of the market in North America. Manufacturing companies must try to overcome challenges in the North America railroad tie market.
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Market Size Value in 2020 (Base Year) |
US$ 921.3 Mn |
Market Forecast Value in 2031 |
US$ 1.4 Bn |
Growth Rate (CAGR) |
4% |
Forecast Period |
2021-2031 |
Quantitative Units |
US$ Mn for Value and Thousand Units for Volume |
Market Analysis |
Global qualitative analysis includes drivers, restraints, opportunities, key trends, cost analysis, litigation risks, procurement analysis, Porter’s Five Forces analysis, value chain analysis, key market indicator, COVID-19 impact analysis, and SWOT analysis, etc. Furthermore, regional level qualitative analysis includes price trends. |
Competition Landscape |
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Format |
Electronic (PDF) + Excel |
Market Segmentation |
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Regions Covered |
North America |
Countries Covered |
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Companies Profiled |
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Customization Scope |
Available upon Request |
Pricing |
Available upon Request |
Railroad Tie Market – Segmentation
TMR’s study on the North America railroad tie market includes information categorized into four sections ― tie type, train type, application, and region. Changing industry trends and other crucial market dynamics associated with these sections of the railroad tie market are discussed in detail.
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The global Railroad Tie Market is projected to reach a value of US$ 1.4 Bn by the end of 2031
Railroad Tie Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period
Rapid industrialization, economic development, and presence of competitive market contributors are some of the factor contributing to the rising demand for railroad ties in North America.
The forecast period considered for the Railroad Tie Market is 2021–2031
Key players in the global Railroad Tie Market include Stella-Jones, Koppers Holdings, Inc., L.B. Foster Co, Narstco Inc., Axion Structural Innovations LLC, TieTek LLC, Gross & Janes Corporation, Atlantic Track & Turnout, Vossloh AG, Integrico Composites Inc., Evertrak LLC, and Missouri Tie, LLC.
1. Preface
1.1. Market Definition and Scope
1.2. Market Segmentation
1.3. Key Research Objectives
1.4. Research Highlights
2. Assumptions
3. Research Methodology
4. Executive Summary
5. Market Overview
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.2. Key Trends Analysis
5.3. Key Market Indicators
5.3.1. U.S. Railway Infrastructure Overview
5.4. Cost Analysis
5.4.1. Tie Cost
5.4.1.1. Standard and Specialty / Turnouts
5.4.1.2. Creosote Treated Hardwood
5.4.1.3. Borate Treated hardwood
5.4.1.4. Concrete
5.4.1.5. Composite
5.4.1.6. Steel
5.4.2. Project Cost
5.4.2.1. Design (client & contractor)
5.4.2.2. Bid Cost (client & contractor)
5.4.2.3. Prelims
5.4.2.4. Delivery
5.4.2.5. Installation
5.4.2.5.1. Labor
5.4.2.5.2. Equipment
5.4.2.5.3. Travel/subsistence/accommodation etc.
5.4.2.6. Tie Hardware
5.4.2.7. Ballast replacement/cleaning/tamping
5.4.2.8. Inspection and sign off (client & contractor)
5.4.2.9. Line downtime/possession costs
5.4.2.10. Other costs
5.4.3. In Service Cost
5.4.3.1. Routine Maintenance
5.4.3.2. Life Extension
5.4.3.3. End of Life Disposal
5.4.3.4. Opportunities for Value Add
5.4.3.5. Cost Variances between Tie Types
5.5. H&S/Litigation Risks
5.6. Procurement Analysis
5.6.1. Unit cost?
5.6.2. Expected life?
5.6.3. Value through life vs unit cost?
5.6.4. Reduced maintenance – tie and track?
5.6.5. Sustainability/environment?
5.6.6. Litigation – e.g. creosote?
5.6.7. What are the major factor influencing the procurement decision
5.7. Global Railroad Market Overview for Ties
5.8. Industry SWOT Analysis
5.9. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.10. Value Chain Analysis
5.11. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5.12. Price Trend Analysis
5.12.1. Weighted Average Selling Price (US$)
5.13. U.S. Railroad Tie Market Analysis and Forecast, 2017 - 2031
5.13.1. Market Revenue Projections (US$ Mn)
5.13.2. Market Revenue Projections (Thousand Units)
6. North America Railroad Tie Market Analysis and Forecast, By Tie Type
6.1. U.S. Railroad Tie Market (US$ Mn and Thousand Units) Forecast, By Tie Type, 2017 - 2031
6.1.1. Wood Tie
6.1.2. Concrete Tie
6.1.3. Composite Tie
6.1.4. Steel Tie
6.2. Incremental Opportunity, By Tie Type
7. North America Railroad Tie Market Analysis and Forecast, By Train Type
7.1. U.S. Railroad Tie Market (US$ Mn and Thousand Units) Forecast, By Train Type, 2017 - 2031
7.1.1. Passenger Trains
7.1.1.1. Long Distance Trains
7.1.1.2. Short Distance Trains
7.1.1.3. Others
7.1.2. Freight Trains
7.2. Incremental Opportunity, By Train Type
8. North America Railroad Tie Market Analysis and Forecast, By Application
8.1. U.S. Railroad Tie Market (US$ Mn and Thousand Units) Forecast, By Application, 2017 - 2031
8.1.1. Tangent
8.1.2. Bridges
8.1.3. Tunnels
8.1.4. Turnouts
8.2. Incremental Opportunity, By Application
9. North America Railroad Tie Market Analysis and Forecast, By Country & Sub-region
9.1. U.S. Railroad Tie Market (US$ Mn and Thousand Units) Forecast, By Country, 2017 - 2031
9.1.1. U.S.
9.1.2. Canada
9.1.3. Rest of North America
9.2. Incremental Opportunity, By Country
10. U.S. Railroad Tie Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Country Snapshot
10.2. Price Trend Analysis
10.3. Railroad Tie Market (US$ Mn and Thousand Units) Forecast, By Tie Type, 2017 - 2031
10.3.1. Wood Tie
10.3.2. Concrete Tie
10.3.3. Composite Tie
10.3.4. Steel Tie
10.4. Railroad Tie Market (US$ Mn and Thousand Units) Forecast, By Train Type, 2017 - 2031
10.4.1. Passenger Trains
10.4.1.1. Long Distance Trains
10.4.1.2. Short Distance Trains
10.4.1.3. Others
10.4.2. Freight Trains
10.5. Railroad Tie Market (US$ Mn and Thousand Units) Forecast, By Application, 2017 - 2031
10.5.1. Tangent
10.5.2. Bridges
10.5.3. Tunnels
10.5.4. Turnouts
10.6. Incremental Opportunity Analysis
11. Canada Railroad Tie Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Country Snapshot
11.2. Price Trend Analysis
11.3. Railroad Tie Market (US$ Mn and Thousand Units) Forecast, By Tie Type, 2017 - 2031
11.3.1. Wood Tie
11.3.2. Concrete Tie
11.3.3. Composite Tie
11.3.4. Steel Tie
11.4. Railroad Tie Market (US$ Mn and Thousand Units) Forecast, By Train Type, 2017 - 2031
11.4.1. Passenger Trains
11.4.1.1. Long Distance Trains
11.4.1.2. Short Distance Trains
11.4.1.3. Others
11.4.2. Freight Trains
11.5. Railroad Tie Market (US$ Mn and Thousand Units) Forecast, By Application, 2017 - 2031
11.5.1. Tangent
11.5.2. Bridges
11.5.3. Tunnels
11.5.4. Turnouts
11.6. Incremental Opportunity Analysis
12. Competition Landscape
12.1. Top Market Player – Competition Dashboard
12.1.1. Sales Revenue, 2020
12.1.2. Market Share Analysis %, 2020
12.1.3. Consumers review about current suppliers and distributors
12.2. Company Profiles (Details – Company Overview, Sales Area/Geographical Presence, Revenue, Strategy & Business Overview)
12.2.1. Axion Structural Innovations LLC
12.2.1.1. Company Overview
12.2.1.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.1.3. Revenue
12.2.1.4. Strategy & Business Overview
12.2.2. CXT, Inc.
12.2.2.1. Company Overview
12.2.2.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.2.3. Revenue
12.2.2.4. Strategy & Business Overview
12.2.3. Evertrak
12.2.3.1. Company Overview
12.2.3.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.3.3. Revenue
12.2.3.4. Strategy & Business Overview
12.2.4. IntegriCo
12.2.4.1. Company Overview
12.2.4.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.4.3. Revenue
12.2.4.4. Strategy & Business Overview
12.2.5. Koppers Inc.
12.2.5.1. Company Overview
12.2.5.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.5.3. Revenue
12.2.5.4. Strategy & Business Overview
12.2.6. Missouri Tie, LLC.
12.2.6.1. Company Overview
12.2.6.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.6.3. Revenue
12.2.6.4. Strategy & Business Overview
12.2.7. Narstco, Inc.
12.2.7.1. Company Overview
12.2.7.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.7.3. Revenue
12.2.7.4. Strategy & Business Overview
12.2.8. Norman Lumber Company
12.2.8.1. Company Overview
12.2.8.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.8.3. Revenue
12.2.8.4. Strategy & Business Overview
12.2.9. Rail 1 LLC.
12.2.9.1. Company Overview
12.2.9.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.9.3. Revenue
12.2.9.4. Strategy & Business Overview
12.2.10. Rocla Concrete Tie, Inc.
12.2.10.1. Company Overview
12.2.10.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.10.3. Revenue
12.2.10.4. Strategy & Business Overview
12.2.11. Stella-Jones
12.2.11.1. Company Overview
12.2.11.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.11.3. Revenue
12.2.11.4. Strategy & Business Overview
12.2.12. TieTek LLC.
12.2.12.1. Company Overview
12.2.12.2. Sales Area/Geographical Presence
12.2.12.3. Revenue
12.2.12.4. Strategy & Business Overview
13. Key Takeaways
13.1. Understanding the Procurement Process of Customers
13.2. Prevailing Market Risks
List of Tables
Table 1: North America Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Table 2: North America Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Table 3: North America Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Train Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Table 4: North America Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Train Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Table 5: North America Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Application, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Table 6: North America Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Application, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Table 7: North America Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Country, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Table 8: North America Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Country, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Table 9: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Table 10: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Table 11: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Train Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Table 12: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Train Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Table 13: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Application, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Table 14: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Application, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Table 15: Canada Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Table 16: Canada Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Table 17: Canada Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Train Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Table 18: Canada Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Train Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Table 19: Canada Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Application, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Table 20: Canada Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Application, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
List of Figures
Figure 1: North America Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Figure 2: North America Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 3: North America Railroad Tie Market Incremental Opportunity, By Tie Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 4: North America Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Figure 5: North America Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Train Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 6: North America Railroad Tie Market Incremental Opportunity, By Train Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 7: North America Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Train Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Figure 8: North America Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Application, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 9: North America Railroad Tie Market Incremental Opportunity, By Application, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 10: North America Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Application, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Figure 11: North America Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Country, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 12: North America Railroad Tie Market Incremental Opportunity, By Country, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 13: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Country, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Figure 14: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 15: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Incremental Opportunity, By Tie Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 16: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Figure 17: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Train Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 18: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Incremental Opportunity, By Train Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 19: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Train Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Figure 20: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Application, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 21: U.S. Railroad Tie Market Incremental Opportunity, By Application, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 22: Canada Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Application, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Figure 23: Canada Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 24: Canada Railroad Tie Market Incremental Opportunity, By Tie Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 25: Canada Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Tie Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Figure 26: Canada Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Train Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 27: Canada Railroad Tie Market Incremental Opportunity, By Train Type, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 28: Canada Railroad Tie Market Volume Size and Forecast, By Train Type, Thousand Units, 2017 - 2031
Figure 29: Canada Railroad Tie Market Value Size and Forecast, By Application, US$ Mn, 2017 - 2031
Figure 30: Canada Railroad Tie Market Incremental Opportunity, By Application, US$ Mn, 2017 – 2031