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Gauze market in Russia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Russian gauze market grew from 518 million m² in 2018 to a peak of 577 million m² in 2020, with a notable 11% expansion occurring in 2019.

A period of decline followed, with the market volume contracting by 20% in 2021 to 460 million m² and falling further to 426 million m² in 2022. A slight rebound to 443 million m² took place in 2023.

The market reached its lowest point in the observed period in 2024, falling to 357 million m², which represented a 38% decrease from the 2020 high.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Delta residuals, 2018-2025
    2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
    5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), M m²
  2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), M m²
  3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, M m²
2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), M m²
  2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), M m²
  3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
  1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), M m²
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m²
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K m²
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/K m²
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m²
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m²
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K m²
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/K m²
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m²
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m²
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K m²
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/K m²
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m²
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m²
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, K m²
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K m²
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K m²
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/K m²
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m²
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m²
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m²
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production gauze in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, M m²

Russia's gauze production declined after two years of growth. In 2021, production reached 458.2 million square meters, marking a significant 20.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, overall production fell by 12.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2020 at 573.8 million square meters, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2019 at 8.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, M m²

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.8%	0.8%	(20.1%)	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports gauze from Russia

Exports in kind, K m²

The market exhibited considerable volatility during this period. Russia's gauze export volume reached its lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with the peak being 107 times higher than the trough. In 2021, exports totaled 31,000 square meters, representing a dramatic increase of 2,821.9% compared to 2020. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, when exports dropped by 70.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 145.8%	(70.6%)	2 821.9%	374.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia's gauze exports were heavily concentrated on Belarus, which accounted for 87.2% of total export volume. All other countries combined made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. Export values bottomed in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with the peak value being 39 times higher than the trough. In 2021, Russia exported gauze worth 59,000 US dollars, marking a substantial increase of 3,791.8% compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 2,000 US dollars, and the largest decline also occurred that year at 70.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	86.1%	(70.0%)	3 791.8%	179.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia's gauze exports in value terms were highly concentrated on Belarus, which accounted for 92.2% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports gauze to Russia

Imports in kind, K m²

Russia's gauze import volumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 5,693,000 square meters, representing a sharp increase of 279.7% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 7,152.6%, which equates to an average annual growth rate of 317.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 709.9%	5.5%	279.7%	317.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy played a dominant role in Russia's gauze imports by volume, accounting for 82.0% of total imports. The remainder was distributed among other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with the peak being 29 times higher than the trough. In 2021, Russia's gauze imports amounted to 1,940,000 US dollars, showing a gain of 71.8% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 10.4%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 1,776.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 776.4%	(10.4%)	71.8%	206.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy remained the primary source for gauze imports to Russia in value terms, accounting for 81.6% of total import value. Other destinations played a much smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io