Aluminous cement market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian aluminous cement market experienced significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 9 063 t, it grew to 10 465 t in 2019 before contracting sharply to 7 640 t in 2020. This was followed by a strong recovery, with the market expanding to 12 428 t in 2021 and reaching a peak of 16 071 t in 2022.

After the 2022 peak, the market entered a correction phase, declining to 14 942 t in 2023 and further to 13 561 t in 2024. Domestic production mirrored this trajectory, also peaking in 2022 at 13 500 t, while trade flows adjusted to changing market conditions throughout the period.

Production aluminous cement in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Russia produced 10,800 tonnes of aluminous cement, marking a 16.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 24.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 10,900 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 25.3% that year. In contrast, 2020 experienced the most significant decline, with production dropping by 14.7%.

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

Exports aluminous cement from Russia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. In 2020, cross-border shipments of aluminous cement from Russia reached their lowest point at 1,513 tonnes, declining by 6.1% that year. By 2021, exports surged to 2,914 tonnes, reflecting a dramatic 92.7% gain compared to 2020 and representing the peak for the period. Overall, exports showed a 1.9-fold swing between the trough in 2020 and the peak in 2021.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Russia's aluminous cement exports in kind were Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan. Together, they accounted for 88.9% of total export flows, maintaining their central role throughout this period.

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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during these years. In 2020, the value of aluminous cement exports from Russia hit a low of 625 thousand US dollars, declining by 14.2% that year. By 2021, exports peaked at 1,166 thousand US dollars, representing a dramatic 86.5% increase compared to 2020. Overall, export values varied by a 1.9-fold multiple between the low in 2020 and the high in 2021.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Uzbekistan were the main destinations for Russia's aluminous cement exports in value terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 48.7% of exports, Belarus for 17.3%, and Uzbekistan for 16.5%. Together, these three markets absorbed 82.5% of total export value, solidifying their position as the primary directions for trade.

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

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

Imports aluminous cement to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. In 2020, imported volumes of aluminous cement in Russia reached a minimum of 53 tonnes, declining by 96.3% that year. By 2021, imports peaked at 4,143 tonnes, marking a steep increase of 7,782.9% compared to 2020. Overall, imports showed a 79-fold gap between the low in 2020 and the high in 2021.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus dominated Russia's imports of aluminous cement in kind, holding a share of 94.3% of total import flows throughout this period.

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

Volatility was a key feature of the market during these years. In 2020, the value of aluminous cement imports into Russia dropped to a minimum of 20 thousand US dollars, declining by 94.1% that year. By 2021, imports climbed to a maximum of approximately 474 thousand US dollars, representing a 2,288.5% uptick compared to 2020. Overall, import values shifted by a 24-fold multiple between the low in 2020 and the high in 2021.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Belarus and Kazakhstan remained the principal suppliers of aluminous cement to Russia in value terms. Together, they accounted for 99.4% of total imports, underscoring their dominant role in the import structure.

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

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