Monthly Trends will allow you to examine a variety of different issues about which the RTA routinely collects information.  Our intent is to supply industries such as the Class 1 Railroads, Short Line Railroads, Tie Production companies, Crosstie Treating facilities, and many others with the latest purchase and production information available.

The Purchases Report contains monthly production and inventory data from 1987 to the current month for which RTA producers report.  It also provides several key moving averages, sale to inventory ratios, quarterly data, and select comparative data.  Purchases are calculated based on the difference between monthly production and the change in inventory.  This is the most important producer information that RTA uses in its econometric forecasting process for tie demand.

RTA Production (Trends) Report has undergone a revision.  The Quick Glance report is a snapshot of regional log availability, sawn hardwood product market conditions, and a production outlook.  The Reporters' Forum has recently been unveiled and is a members-only forum where a running commentary is vewable with more in-depth information on what is occurring in the marketplace.

The Class 1 Tie Report contains monthly data submitted by Class 1 railroads on inventory and tie demand estimates from six US and Canadian Class 1 railroads.  These data allow the reader to see how many ties (green and treated) the Class 1s say they have committed compared to their estimates for demand over the ensuing 12-month period.

Tie Trends State Profile provides a look the economic impact of both the forest products industry and the railroad industry in a selected US state.  This information is helpful when explaining the importance of these two vital industries to a state or national elected or appointed official.  If your state is not the state currently profiled, you may contact RTA for that information at www.rta.org.

Purchases Report

Production (Trends) Report

Class 1 Tie Report

Tie Trends State Profile