Hydrogen chloride market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, hydrogen chloride production in Russia declined from 1 235 тыс. т to 1 190 тыс. т. The period saw major hydrogen producers focusing on internal consumption and the initial formation of state support for hydrogen energy. In 2021, production rebounded to 1 250 тыс. т, following the approval of the national Concept for Hydrogen Energy Development and the creation of the 'Technology Hydrogen Valley' consortium with participants like Gazprom Neft and SIBUR, which stimulated industrial activity.

Market volume rose to 1 266 тыс. т in 2022, driven by the commissioning of Russia's first hydrogen technology testing polygon on Sakhalin and active involvement of large state-owned companies in hydrogen projects. In 2023, the market stabilized at 1 239 тыс. т as the polygon became operational, coinciding with Gazprom Neft's plans to significantly increase hydrogen production. Growth resumed in 2024, reaching 1 254 тыс. т, supported by continued development of hydrogen clusters and infrastructure.

In 2025, hydrogen chloride production fell to 1 210 тыс. т, while the implementation of the national hydrogen energy strategy continued, emphasizing domestic market development and export-oriented expansion.

Production hydrogen chloride in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's hydrogen chloride production rebounded in 2021 after two consecutive years of decline. The country produced 1,250 thousand tons, marking a 4.7% increase from the previous year. Production had reached its lowest point in 2020 at 1,195 thousand tons, which represented the largest annual decline of 2.2% during this period.

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

Exports hydrogen chloride from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of hydrogen chloride from Russia showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2021. The lowest point occurred in 2018, while exports peaked in 2019 at 19,163 tons, creating a 1.9-fold difference between these extremes. In 2021, exports totaled 13,817 tons, representing a 3.6% increase from 2020. The most substantial decline of 30.4% was recorded in 2020, while 2019 saw the largest increase of 91.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia's hydrogen chloride exports were heavily concentrated in just two markets. Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan together accounted for 86.8% of total export volumes, with all other trading partners representing only a small fraction of the total.

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

The value of Russia's hydrogen chloride exports demonstrated considerable volatility from 2018 to 2021. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, while exports reached their peak in 2019 at 2,891 thousand US dollars, creating a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, export values reached 2,260 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.0% increase from the previous year. The most significant decline of 23.4% occurred in 2020, while 2019 saw the largest increase of 115.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia's hydrogen chloride export value was dominated by three key markets. Kazakhstan accounted for 57.2% of total export value, Azerbaijan represented 18.7%, and Ukraine contributed 6.6%. Together, these three countries represented 82.5% of Russia's total hydrogen chloride export value during this period.

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

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

Imports hydrogen chloride to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's hydrogen chloride imports declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching approximately 8,696 tons. This represented a 20.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 30.9% overall, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 11.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia's hydrogen chloride imports came primarily from three countries. Finland accounted for 40.5% of import volumes, Ukraine represented 32.3%, and Kazakhstan contributed 21.2%. Together, these three sources represented 94.0% of Russia's total hydrogen chloride imports during this period.

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 hydrogen chloride import value declined for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 957 thousand US dollars. This represented a 2.4% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import values fell by 32.3%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 12.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany emerged as the leading source of Russia's hydrogen chloride imports by value, accounting for 28.0% of the total. Kazakhstan followed with 21.0%, and Ukraine represented 17.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 66.4% of Russia's total hydrogen chloride import value during this period.

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

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