Hypochlorites, chlorates and perchlorates market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018-2019, the market volume of hypochlorites, chlorates and perchlorates in Russia increased from 332.8 thousand tons to 343.8 thousand tons. This growth was supported by the initiation of government procurement tracking under laws 44-FZ and 223-FZ, which boosted demand, alongside new technical regulations that stimulated production and consumption of innovative, high-concentration sodium hypochlorite products.

After peaking in 2019, the market contracted to 298.7 thousand tons by 2021. During this period, the industry focused on import substitution and implemented updated industrial safety rules for production, storage and transportation. Recovery began in 2022, with the market reaching 312 thousand tons in 2023, driven by further technical regulations that encouraged demand for improved products and by the ongoing construction of a new 50 thousand ton per year sodium chlorate production facility at PJSC 'Khimprom'.

The market stabilized at 310.6 thousand tons in 2024, while domestic production continued to grow, reaching 289 thousand tons in 2025. This was supported by capacity development, including the adoption of membrane electrolysis technology at plants such as JSC 'VTE Yugo-Vostok', which enhanced production capabilities.

Production hypochlorites, chlorates and perchlorates in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's production of hypochlorites, chlorates, and perchlorates declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 248.3 thousand tons, marking an 8.2% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 2.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 0.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 278.5 thousand tons, with the largest year-on-year increase of 9.7% also occurring that year.

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

Exports hypochlorites, chlorates and perchlorates from Russia

Exports in kind, t

The export market displayed notable volatility during the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Russia's cross-border shipments of hypochlorites, chlorates, and perchlorates totaled 16 022 tons, representing a slight contraction of 1.4% compared to 2020. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 16 255 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 91.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Belarus—collectively accounted for 92.5% of Russia's total exports of hypochlorites, chlorates, and perchlorates in volume terms.

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 export market in value terms showed significant volatility over the period. Exports reached their minimum in 2018 and their maximum in 2020, with a 2.7-fold variation between these years. In 2021, the value of hypochlorites, chlorates, and perchlorates deliveries from Russia amounted to 3 837 thousand US dollars, which is 26.9% lower than the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 5 247 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 82.8% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Belarus were the main markets for Russia's exports in value terms, accounting for 34.4%, 27.6%, and 15.2% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 77.2% of the 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 hypochlorites, chlorates and perchlorates to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of hypochlorites, chlorates, and perchlorates declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 66 556 tons, reflecting a modest year-on-year decrease of 6.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 21.3%, with an average annual decline rate of 7.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Finland and China dominated Russia's imports in volume terms, together accounting for 83.8% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various other countries.

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 imports of hypochlorites, chlorates, and perchlorates in value terms fell for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 41 974 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a moderate year-over-year drop of 6.0%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 23.3%, with an average annual decline of 8.5%.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, China and Finland together accounted for 81.9% of Russia's total imports in value terms. Other countries contributed to a diversified but smaller portion of the import flows.

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

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