Graders and levellers market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the Russian market for graders and levellers saw growth, reaching 1 079 units in 2019, supported by the active entry of Chinese manufacturers like XCMG, which expanded the available model range. This expansion was accompanied by steady domestic production from players such as the URAL plant. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the market, limiting import dynamics and contributing to a decline in the overall market volume to 935 units.

A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with the market volume jumping to 1 547 units. This surge was driven by increased sales of road construction machinery and the introduction of new model segments, including improved all-wheel-drive graders from brands like Case and John Deere. In 2022, despite the exit of many European and Japanese companies due to sanctions, Chinese brands like Lonking, SANY, and XCMG expanded their market share to 64%. The launch of a new production plant in Ivanovo, valued at 4.3 billion rubles, further bolstered domestic manufacturing capacity, helping the market grow to 1 792 units.

Starting in 2023, the market began to contract, falling to 1 614 units as consumer preferences shifted towards used equipment due to economic conditions and availability. Sanctions and ongoing logistical constraints continued to restrain imports and affect parts availability. This trend intensified in 2024, with the market volume dropping sharply to 888 units due to persistent component shortages and limited access to foreign spare parts. Domestic production followed this downward path, falling to 398 units in 2024 and further to 250 units in 2025.

Production graders and levellers in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

After a two-year decline, production of graders and levellers in Russia rebounded. In 2021, Russia produced 780.0 units of graders and levellers, marking a sharp increase of 46.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 533.0 units, which also saw the largest decline of 25.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, unit

Exports graders and levellers from Russia

Exports in kind, unit

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their peak in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, representing a 5.4-fold difference between these years. In 2021, foreign supplies of graders and levellers from Russia amounted to 38.0 units, reflecting a 111.1% increase year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 18.0 units, which also experienced the largest decline of 62.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Armenia emerged as the primary markets for exports in kind, accounting for 34.8%, 25.4%, and 14.4% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 74.6% 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

Exports of graders and levellers from Russia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 881 thousand US dollars, down by 1.9% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 58.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 25.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia consistently remained the main destinations for exports in value terms, accounting for 41.2%, 13.5%, and 11.0% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 65.6% 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 graders and levellers to Russia

Imports in kind, unit

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The highest import volume was observed in 2021, while the lowest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.2 times. In 2021, imports of graders and levellers to Russia totalled 804.0 units, showing a sharp uptick of 115.0% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 16.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, imports in kind of graders and levellers to Russia were largely oriented towards China and Brazil, whose combined share reached 81.2% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Imports peaked in 2021 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. Russia imported 97 837 thousand US dollars of graders and levellers in 2021, indicating a gain of 128.9% compared with 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 42 747 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 17.1%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, China, Brazil, and the United States remained the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in value terms, accounting for 49.6%, 20.1%, and 15.6% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries had a combined share of 85.2% of total flows.

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

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