Compounded unvulcanised rubber market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, government support and the involvement of large state-owned companies helped increase the production of compounded unvulcanised rubber. The following year, further growth was reinforced by the increased localization of production, using more domestic rubbers and components, and the launch of new manufacturing capacities. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted logistics and raw material supplies, leading to a contraction in both output and market volume.

A strong recovery took place in 2021, driven by the expansion of high-tech rubber compounds developed for specific industry standards and the continued localization of raw materials. In 2022, the market was further supported by the November launch of a new modern mixing shop by RTI-Component, which added production capacity amidst a broader industrial expansion of compounds.

After 2022, production continued to rise, reaching 165.9 thousand tons in 2024 before declining to 125.2 thousand tons in 2025. The market volume followed a similar pattern, growing to 155.3 thousand tons in 2024.

Production compounded unvulcanised rubber in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Russia produced 124.2 thousand tonnes of compounded unvulcanised rubber, marking a 19.6% increase compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2020 at 103.9 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 7.1%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 18%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Exports compounded unvulcanised rubber from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of compounded unvulcanised rubber have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 14,650 tonnes, showing a 2.7% year-over-year advance. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 60.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the country composition of Russia's exports in kind was dispersed. Kazakhstan accounted for 16.0% of exports, Belarus for 15.4%, and the United States for 12.7%, together forming just 44.1% of total flows. The remaining 55.9% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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, compounded unvulcanised rubber deliveries from Russia amounted to 23.3 million US dollars, representing a substantial 21.5% year-over-year advance. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 27.9%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 3.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 49.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the partner landscape for Russia's exports in value terms was wide. The United States accounted for 20.6% of exports, Belarus for 14.9%, and Kazakhstan for 14.2%, together forming only 49.7% of total flows. A substantial 50.3% was supplied to many other countries.

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

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

Imports compounded unvulcanised rubber to Russia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year drop, Russia's imports of compounded unvulcanised rubber increased in 2021, totalling 32,955 tonnes, up by 29.0% compared to the previous year. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 25,538 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 13.4%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 5.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.9%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Poland, France, and Germany formed the core group of markets for Russia's imports in kind. Poland accounted for 27.9% of imports, France for 17.6%, and Germany for 12.4%, together representing 57.9% of total 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 decrease, cross-border shipments of compounded unvulcanised rubber to Russia increased in 2021, with import volume totalling 123.0 million US dollars, which is 40.2% greater year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 87.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 14.3%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 16.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%.

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

In 2018 to 2021, Poland, France, and Germany continued to be the main suppliers of compounded unvulcanised rubber to Russia in value terms. Poland accounted for 24.3% of imports, France for 19.7%, and Germany for 13.8%, jointly forming 57.8% of total imports 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