Dolomite and dolomite ramming mix market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian dolomite and dolomite ramming mix market showed significant movements between 2018 and 2025. Market volume peaked at 14.9 million tons in 2018, then declined to 10.2 million tons by 2020. A recovery to 11.4 million tons followed in 2021, largely driven by higher steel production and construction activity, which boosted demand for dolomite as a refractory and flux. After 2021, market volume stabilized near 10.4 million tons through 2024, while production fell to 9.3 million tons in 2025.

Throughout the period, the market was shaped by the dominant producer Dolomit (part of NLMK Group), which invested in upgrading its processing lines and product quality. Simultaneously, the development of non-fired dolomite refractories created a new product segment, broadening the application of dolomite in metallurgy and other industries.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 introduced supply chain disruptions, impacting market operations during that year.

Production dolomite and dolomite ramming mix in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

After two years of decline, Russia's production of dolomite and dolomite ramming mix has rebounded. In 2021, output reached 11,206 thousand tonnes, marking a gradual increase of 8.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 25.6%, with an average annual decline of 9.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 10,369 thousand tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a 23.8% decrease.

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

Exports dolomite and dolomite ramming mix from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year downturn, Russia's exports of dolomite and dolomite ramming mix have surged. In 2021, export volumes reached 85,401 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 70.0% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 58.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 50,245 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan remained the primary destinations for Russia's dolomite and dolomite ramming mix exports. Ukraine accounted for 54.3% of export volumes, Belarus for 19.2%, and Kazakhstan for 16.3%. Together, these three countries represented 89.9% 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

After two years of contraction, Russia's export value of dolomite and dolomite ramming mix has increased. In 2021, exports were valued at 2,974 thousand US dollars, representing a 32.3% year-over-year rise. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 16.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2,248 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.8%.

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

During the 2018-2021 period, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan stood out as the main markets for Russia's dolomite and dolomite ramming mix exports in value terms. Ukraine accounted for 41.1% of export value, Belarus for 34.5%, and Kazakhstan for 14.4%. Collectively, these three countries represented 90.1% 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 dolomite and dolomite ramming mix to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of dolomite and dolomite ramming mix showed noticeable fluctuations between 2018 and 2021. Import volumes peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2021, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports totaled 9,095 tonnes, representing a 47.4% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 52.5% drop, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 with a 29.9% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania and Norway clearly dominated Russia's import structure for dolomite and dolomite ramming mix in volume terms, with other countries accounting for the remaining share.

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 dolomite and dolomite ramming mix has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports were valued at 1,314 thousand US dollars, showing a slight increase of 1.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value decreased by 14.1%, equating to an average annual decline of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1,218 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 20.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 with a 6.8% rise.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Norway, Lithuania, and Poland played the leading roles in Russia's imports of dolomite and dolomite ramming mix in value terms. Norway accounted for 64.6% of import value, Lithuania for 10.7%, and Poland for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 82.8% 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