Cast iron tubes, pipes and hollow profiles market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for cast iron tubes, pipes and hollow profiles in Russia expanded significantly in 2019, reaching 68 228 tons. This growth was driven by increased oil extraction and drilling activity, which boosted demand from the oil and gas sector. Regulatory changes from 2017 that restricted the use of second-hand pipes in construction also channeled demand toward new products. However, the market volume contracted to 54 712 tons in 2020 as new orders dwindled and demand for large-diameter pipes fell, a trend reinforced by the formal ban on used pipes in critical buildings.

After declining to 49 827 tons in 2021, the market surged to 72 225 tons in 2022. This rebound was fueled by robust demand from the oil and gas industry despite international sanctions, alongside a shift in order portfolios toward heavy-grade and large-diameter pipes. Production of cast iron pipes alone grew by 31.4% that year. The market then corrected in 2023 and 2024, falling to 51 805 tons and then 37 420 tons, as the market became oversupplied and oil production cuts under OPEC+ agreements reduced key industrial demand.

Production cast iron tubes, pipes and hollow profiles in Russia

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Russia's production of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles rebounded after two consecutive years of decline. In 2020, output hit its lowest point at 43 713 tonnes, marking a 9.5% drop from the previous year. However, production recovered in 2021, reaching 49 167 tonnes—a solid 12.5% increase compared to 2020.

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Exports cast iron tubes, pipes and hollow profiles from Russia

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Russia's exports of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles have been declining for three straight years. In 2021, export volume stood at 8 182 tonnes, down 10.2% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 30.1%, averaging an annual decrease of 11.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Belarus, and Kazakhstan were the top destinations for Russia's exports of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in volume terms. Poland accounted for 35.8% of exports, Belarus for 18.4%, and Kazakhstan for 9.1%. Together, these three countries made up 63.3% 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 value of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles turned positive after two years of losses. In 2020, exports hit a low of 7 764 thousand US dollars, declining by 14.3% from the previous year. In 2021, exports rose to 8 391 thousand US dollars, a moderate 8.1% increase year-over-year. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, export value decreased by 18.1%, with an average annual decline of 6.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Belarus, and Kazakhstan led as the main buyers of Russian cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in value terms. Poland held a 30.1% share of exports, Belarus 23.1%, and Kazakhstan 12.8%. Combined, these three countries represented 66.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports cast iron tubes, pipes and hollow profiles to Russia

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Russia's import volume of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2021. In 2018, imports were at their lowest, then surged to a peak of 29 751 tonnes in 2019—a massive 259.2% increase. By 2021, imports had fallen to 9 335 tonnes, down 50.6% from 2020. Overall, the swing between the 2018 low and 2019 high was 3.6-fold.

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From 2018 to 2021, China dominated Russia's imports of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in volume terms, accounting for 78.6% of total flows. Other trading partners played much smaller roles during 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

Russia's import value of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles experienced sharp fluctuations from 2018 to 2021. In 2018, imports were at their lowest, then jumped to a high of 23 245 thousand US dollars in 2019—a 100.3% increase. In 2020, imports fell by 28.4%, before declining further to 15 434 thousand US dollars in 2021, down 7.3% from the previous year. The gap between the 2018 low and 2019 high was two-fold.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, China, Ukraine, and Germany were the leading sources for Russia's imports of cast iron tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in value terms. China accounted for 59.1% of imports, Ukraine for 13.1%, and Germany for 10.4%. Together, these three countries made up 82.7% of total import flows.

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

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