Feldspar market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

The feldspar market in CIS stood at 1 692 K t in 2018. State-owned companies played a key role in extraction and supply, ensuring stability, while investment in production capacity, especially in the Ural region, laid the groundwork for expansion. Market volume grew to 1 746 K t in 2019, supported by continued investment and the launch of new large-scale production facilities. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused temporary supply chain disruptions, contributing to a market decline to 1 667 K t. State enterprises tightened control to secure domestic demand, and new product segments focused on sustainability emerged.

The market rebounded strongly to 1 933 K t in 2021. This growth was fueled by the ongoing modernization and expansion of production capacities at major companies and rising consumer demand for environmentally friendly and certified materials. Tighter requirements for product marking and traceability also shaped the market. By 2022, the market volume saw a modest decline to 1 877 K t. New rules for labeling and packaging aimed at increasing transparency, alongside stricter controls on import and export due to shifts in international trade policy, created new market conditions. Investments in production localization to reduce import dependency continued during this period.

Production feldspar in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of feldspar, 2017-2020

World map of production of feldspar, 2017-2020

Feldspar production in the CIS has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 988.2 K t, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 7.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Feldspar production in the CIS has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 123.1 M $ US, marking a 6.7% increase compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 14.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in CIS in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports feldspar from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of feldspar from the CIS have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume amounted to 39.0 K t, representing a steep decrease of 25.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 32.7%, with a CAGR of 12.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine was the leading destination in the structure of exports in kind, accounting for 7.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Feldspar export volume from the CIS has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 4 861 K $ US, down by 20.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 28.2%, with a CAGR of 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Italy stood out as the main buyers of feldspar from the CIS, together forming 9.4% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from CIS in value, 2017-2020

Imports feldspar to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year increase, foreign feldspar supplies to the CIS declined. In 2019, imports peaked at 811.1 K t, with the largest increase of 1.9% recorded that year. In 2020, imports stood at 718.2 K t, showing a notable decline of 11.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.4%, with a CAGR of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Turkey jointly absorbed 87.9% of total imports in kind of feldspar to the CIS, with the remaining volume scattered across smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to CIS in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year gain, imported feldspar volumes to the CIS declined. In 2019, the maximum value was recorded at 41 035 K $ US, with the largest increase of 8.1% that year. In 2020, imports tallied 32 998 K $ US, down by 19.6% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Ukraine (43.1% of imports in value terms), Turkey (35.3% of imports in value terms), and Finland (4.2% of imports in value terms) remained the key partners in imports in value terms, together accounting for 82.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to CIS in value, 2017-2020