Al2O3 artificial corundum market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian aluminium oxide artificial corundum market volume grew from 98.7 тыс. т in 2018 to 113.5 тыс. т in 2019, supported by state procurement programs that generated steady demand and by international sanctions which began reshaping trade flows, reducing exports and bolstering domestic availability. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, contributing to a market contraction to 105.5 тыс. т even as domestic production capacity expanded slightly.

Production surged to 116.9 тыс. т in 2021 due to substantial investment in modernizing production facilities by major companies and continued state purchasing activity. However, the total market volume remained near 104 тыс. т as a sharp rise in exports and a drop in imports offset the higher output. The following year, intensified sanction pressure severely restricted both imports of raw materials and exports of finished products, leading to a market increase to 108.0 тыс. т as a larger share of production was retained for domestic consumption.

Market volume continued to grow, reaching 119.0 тыс. т in 2023 and 120.4 тыс. т in 2024, reflecting sustained domestic demand. Production showed volatility during this period, recovering to 99.6 тыс. т in 2024 before falling to 79.0 тыс. т in 2025.

Production Al2O3 artificial corundum in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's production of Al₂O₃ artificial corundum has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 116.9 thousand tons, marking a 23.1% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 24.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 93.1 thousand tons, with the largest decline that year at 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports Al2O3 artificial corundum from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of Al₂O₃ artificial corundum have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 53,434 tons, showing a significant jump of 36.7% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 41.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 30,197 tons, when the largest decline of 19.9% occurred.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Russia's Al₂O₃ artificial corundum exports were Germany, accounting for 31.6% of the volume, the United Kingdom with 16.6%, and Poland at 11.5%. Together, these three countries represented 59.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Russia's export revenue from Al₂O₃ artificial corundum has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 36,417 thousand US dollars, up 23.8% from the prior year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value increased by 19.9%, averaging 6.2% per year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 24,646 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 18.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland were the top three markets for Russia's Al₂O₃ artificial corundum exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 58.5% of total export revenue.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports Al2O3 artificial corundum to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of Al₂O₃ artificial corundum have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 42,895 tons, reflecting a sharp drop of 14.6% compared to 2020. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 51,107 tons, when the largest increase of 20.1% was recorded.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, China, Kazakhstan, and Germany were the leading suppliers of Al₂O₃ artificial corundum to Russia by volume. China contributed 26.8% of imports, Kazakhstan 25.0%, and Germany 16.5%, together making up 68.4% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Russia's import spending on Al₂O₃ artificial corundum reached 49,624 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 13.2% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 3.1%, with an average annual rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 43,853 thousand US dollars, when the largest decline of 18.8% occurred, while the highest value was in 2019 at 54,015 thousand US dollars.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, China, Germany, and Kazakhstan were the largest suppliers of Al₂O₃ artificial corundum to Russia in value terms. China accounted for 32.2% of import spending, Germany for 25.2%, and Kazakhstan for 16.9%, together representing 74.3% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021