Chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, production of chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in Russia showed steady growth, reaching 966.7 thousand tons in 2021. This expansion was driven by the active role of state-owned companies, particularly in the Volga Federal District, and a consistent import substitution policy that strengthened domestic manufacturers. The launch of new production facilities and an increase in government procurement for the B2G segment to over 420 million rubles in 2021 directly contributed to higher output.

A sharp downturn occurred in 2022 when production fell to 845.6 thousand tons and market volume dropped to 844.2 thousand tons. This decline was primarily caused by sanctions and geopolitical events that disrupted supply chains and trade flows, coupled with a 33.9% decrease in producer prices in August 2022. While imports from China reached record levels, the overall market contracted significantly.

Production stabilized at 824.6 thousand tons in 2023, supported by further growth in government B2G purchases exceeding 560 million rubles. By 2024, output recovered to 907.2 thousand tons due to continued development of production capacities in the Volga Federal District and increased domestic manufacturing. However, production decreased to 750.8 thousand tons in 2025.

Production chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon derivatives in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's production of chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons has been growing for three consecutive years. In 2021, output reached 966.7 K t, marking a 1.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 5.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%.

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

Exports chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon derivatives from Russia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Russia's exports of chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons declined. In 2021, exports totaled 22 482 t, which is 16.1% lower than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 65.9%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 18.4%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 26 787 t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 59.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia's exports of chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. The British Virgin Islands (15.2% of exports in kind), Cyprus (15.0%), and Turkey (13.2%) together accounted for 43.3% of total export volumes.

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

The export market for chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons showed volatility during the observed period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018, while the highest was in 2021, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports reached 15 257 K $ US, representing a 71.6% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 8.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia's exports of chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in value terms were spread across a broad partner portfolio. Brazil (14.1% of exports in value terms), the British Virgin Islands (11.7%), and Turkey (11.6%) together made up 37.4% 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 chlorinated acyclic hydrocarbon derivatives to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons have decreased for three consecutive years. In 2021, import volume stood at 12 405 t, reflecting a significant decline of 10.5% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 14.6%, equating to an average annual decrease of 5.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for Russia's imports of chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in kind were China (28.2% of imports in kind), Germany (27.4%), and Czechia (18.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 74.4% of total import volumes.

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

After two years of decline, Russia's imports of chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in value terms increased. In 2021, import value reached 14 529 K $ US, which is 16.8% higher than the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 12 438 K $ US, with the largest annual decline also occurring in 2020 at 7.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Germany, China, and Czechia—together represented 78.0% of Russia's total imports of chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons in value terms.

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

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