High tenacity PA and PES yarns market in Russia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for high tenacity PA and PES yarns in Russia experienced a decline in 2019 to 18 452 tons, influenced by geopolitical risks and currency fluctuations that increased export shipments. Investments in production capacities, such as the Attika plant in the Leningrad region with a capacity of 10 thousand tons per year, began to reduce import dependence, while the high raw material import reliance remained a barrier. In 2020, the market recovered to 23 287 tons, supported by the launch of maleic anhydride production by SIBUR in Tobolsk, which started to lower raw material import dependence in the medium term.

From 2021 to 2023, the market grew strongly, reaching a peak of 42 564 tons in 2023. This expansion was driven by the launch of the Shatka polyester plant in the Rostov region in 2022, with a capacity of 200 tons of polyester fiber per day, which increased domestic supply. Import substitution policies led to a reduction in export shipments in 2022 and 2023, redirecting more production to the domestic market. Additionally, the 27.9% drop in cotton yarn production in 2021 boosted demand for synthetic yarns like PA and PES.

In 2024, the market volume decreased to 33 102 tons, coinciding with intensified geopolitical risks and sanctions that affected import flows. Production data for 2025 indicates a further reduction to 30 tons, reflecting ongoing market adjustments.

Production high tenacity PA and PES yarns in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Russia produced 47,877 tonnes of high-tenacity PA and PES yarns, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 48.8%. Production reached its lowest point in 2020 at 32,168 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 19.2%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production grew by 40.8%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 12.1%.

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

Exports high tenacity PA and PES yarns from Russia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Russia exported 14,506 tonnes of high-tenacity PA and PES yarns, representing a sharp increase of 42.1% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 12.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 with a jump of 54.4%. From 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 91.6%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 24.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the export market for high-tenacity PA and PES yarns from Russia was broadly diversified. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 23.4% of exports in kind, Belarus for 10.5%, and Spain for 10.1%, collectively making up just 43.9% of total flows. The remaining 56.1% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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 in value terms showed notable fluctuations during the period. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 24,408 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 5.8%. In 2021, exports rebounded to 49,053 thousand US dollars, up by 101.0% compared to 2020. Overall, exports varied by a factor of two from the low in 2020 to the high in 2021.

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

From 2018 to 2021, exports of high-tenacity PA and PES yarns from Russia in value terms were relatively evenly distributed. The United Arab Emirates held 20.9% of exports in value terms, Italy 12.1%, and Czechia 9.4%, together accounting for only 42.3% of total 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 high tenacity PA and PES yarns to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of high-tenacity PA and PES yarns into Russia grew for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 41,530 tonnes, a 24.1% increase from the prior year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 30,099 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 6.2%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports rose by 29.4%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 9.0%.

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

During 2018-2021, China and Belarus dominated Russia's imports of high-tenacity PA and PES yarns in kind, together accounting for 93.3% of total imports. Other countries contributed to a diversified but less significant portion of the import 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, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, imports of high-tenacity PA and PES yarns into Russia increased in 2021, standing at 94,985 thousand US dollars, a rise of 35.4% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 70,128 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 14.3%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, China, Belarus, and the Netherlands were the key sources for Russia's imports of high-tenacity PA and PES yarns in value terms. China accounted for 38.2% of imports in value terms, Belarus for 27.8%, and the Netherlands for 9.9%, collectively making up 75.9% 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