Carbonates and percarbonates market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian carbonates and percarbonates market showed consistent volume growth from 3 249 K t in 2018 to 3 652 K t in 2021. This expansion occurred despite a downturn in the construction industry, which restrained production output in 2018-2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further affected demand in key consuming sectors like construction and automotive. However, a recovery commenced in 2021, fueled by a revival in construction activity and growing production of detergents.

A market restructuring began in 2022 following geopolitical shifts and the imposition of sanctions. Restrictions on imports from EU countries stimulated domestic manufacturing, with major Russian companies like PJSC 'KAZANORGSINTEZ' and JSC 'CARBOGLASS' expanding their production capacities. The policy of import substitution supported the market volume reaching a peak of 3 872 K t in 2022. Concurrently, new labeling requirements were introduced, including the mandatory application of DataMatrix codes on consumer packaging, affecting producers and distributors.

In 2023-2024, the market continued adapting to the new environment. State support for domestic manufacturers persisted and labeling rules were further tightened. Despite this, the market volume contracted to 3 660 K t in 2024, partly due to sustained pressure from energy and raw material costs. Consumer preferences steadily shifted towards eco-friendly and locally produced goods.

Production carbonates and percarbonates in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's production of carbonates and percarbonates has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 4 491 thousand tonnes, marking a 4.8% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 7.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 124 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 1.5%.

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

Exports carbonates and percarbonates from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia's exports of carbonates and percarbonates have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 959 thousand tonnes, showing a modest rise of 4.9% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, exports decreased by 6.5%, averaging an annual decline of 2.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 857 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest drop of 16.4%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the biggest increase at 6.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine were the main destinations for Russia's carbonates and percarbonates exports. Kazakhstan accounted for 32.3% of exports in volume, Belarus for 19.7%, and Ukraine for 7.8%. Together, these three countries made up 59.8% of total exports.

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

After two years of decline, Russia's exports of carbonates and percarbonates have rebounded. In 2021, exports totaled 207.6 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate year-over-year increase of 4.5%. However, from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 14.4%, with an average annual decrease of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 198.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 14.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Ukraine consistently led as the top destinations for Russia's carbonates and percarbonates exports in value terms. Kazakhstan represented 31.3% of export value, Belarus 17.5%, and Ukraine 8.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 57.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports carbonates and percarbonates to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of carbonates and percarbonates have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 135 thousand tonnes, surging by 75.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 190.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 42.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, China, and Finland were the largest sources of carbonates and percarbonates imports to Russia in volume terms. Turkey contributed 43.2% of imports, China 17.4%, and Finland 9.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 69.8% 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

In 2021, Russia imported 106.6 million US dollars worth of carbonates and percarbonates, showing a dramatic year-over-year increase of 28.4%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 16.3%, averaging an annual rise of 5.2%. The lowest import value was in 2020 at 83.0 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 13.4%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Chile, China, and Argentina were the leading suppliers of carbonates and percarbonates to Russia in value terms. Chile accounted for 38.8% of import value, China for 16.3%, and Argentina for 9.4%. Their combined share reached 64.6% of total imports.

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

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