Asphalt or similar material articles in rolls market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

In the early part of the period, the market for asphalt roll materials in Russia experienced moderate fluctuations. In 2018, growth was supported by capital investments and rising real incomes, which stimulated consumption. However, in 2019, market volume slightly declined despite increased revenue and profitability among leading producers. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 introduced instability, driving up prices for construction materials, but producers responded by expanding capacity and building up inventories, which helped restore market volume.

From 2021 onward, significant structural changes began. The exit of some foreign companies, such as Holcim, and the transfer of their assets to local management were accompanied by the entry of new players and an expansion of product ranges. In 2022, the introduction of state price controls from March 1, coupled with Western sanctions, led to a halt in supplies of many foreign materials and accelerated import substitution. This, along with the growth of online sales via marketplaces, supported domestic demand. Despite a drop in roll material production in 2022, market volume increased due to a sharp contraction in exports.

In 2023 and 2024, the market continued to grow, reaching 453.5 million m² by 2024. This growth was fueled by the launch of new production facilities, such as plants for roofing materials in the Moscow region, and sustained investment in technology to improve product quality. Import substitution remained a key driver, and market stabilization despite political challenges allowed producers to adapt and increase output.

Production asphalt articles in rolls in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, M m²

Russia's production of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Russia produced 491.5 million square meters of these materials, marking a moderate rise of 4.9% compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 442.2 million square meters, which saw the largest decline of 1.4%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 6.0% growth. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 9.5%, translating to an annualized rate of 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, M m²

Exports asphalt articles in rolls from Russia

Exports in kind, M m²

Russia's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 142.3 million square meters, showing a strong increase of 21.7% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 35.3%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, M m²

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. Kazakhstan accounted for 22.8% of exports in kind, Poland for 11.1%, and Lithuania for 5.2%. Together, these three countries made up only 39.1% of total export flows, indicating a diversified market.

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, M $ US

In 2021, Russia's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls reached 197.4 million US dollars, a 28.2% increase from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 0.2%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 46.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 13.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of Russia's exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Poland accounted for 14.5% of exports in value terms, Kazakhstan for 13.9%, and Lithuania for 5.9%. Combined, these three countries represented only 34.3% of total flows, while a long tail of smaller markets contributed the remaining 65.7%.

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

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

Imports asphalt articles in rolls to Russia

Imports in kind, M m²

Russia's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 1.0 million square meters, reflecting a strong improvement of 16.3% from 2020. The lowest import level was recorded in 2019 at 0.9 million square meters, which also saw the largest decline of 58.9%. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 51.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -21.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, M m²

Between 2018 and 2021, Finland was the largest source of Russia's imports in kind, accounting for 39.1%, followed by France at 20.7% and Belarus at 19.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 79.0% of total import flows.

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, M $ US

After a two-year reduction, Russia's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls increased in 2021. Imports totaled 2.9 million US dollars, marking a robust uptick of 20.2% over the past year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2.4 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 53.9%. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 56.5%, with an annualized rate of -24.2%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, France was the leading source of Russia's imports in value terms, accounting for 40.9%, followed by Finland at 23.6% and the Netherlands at 8.0%. These three countries formed the core of imports, together taking 72.5% of total flows.

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

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