Inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals market in Russia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market size for inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals in Russia saw moderate growth to 1 104 thousand tons in 2019, followed by a decline to 1 053 thousand tons in 2020. This decrease was primarily linked to supply chain disruptions caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, which affected availability and logistics. Throughout this period, state-owned companies maintained a stable presence, with no major new entrants or significant regulatory changes reported.

A sharp recovery occurred in 2021, with the market volume jumping to 1 380 thousand tons. Growth continued in 2022, reaching 1 487 thousand tons, driven by state-owned companies expanding their production capacity. This expansion served to compensate for reduced imports following the imposition of international sanctions and trade restrictions, thereby supporting overall market growth.

The market expansion persisted through 2023 and 2024, with volumes reaching 1 647 thousand tons and 1 694 thousand tons, respectively. Domestic production data indicates a sustained upward trend, with output rising to 1 926 thousand tons in 2025, reflecting the ongoing strength of local manufacturing in the sector.

Production inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Russia produced 1 361 K t of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals, marking a 36.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 34%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 996 K t, which saw the largest decline of 2.6% during this timeframe.

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

Exports inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, exports of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals from Russia rebounded in 2021, reaching 20 255 t—a significant 24.9% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 15.9%, with a CAGR of 5.0%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 16 215 t, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Belarus were the primary destinations for Russia's exports of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals, accounting for 87.5% of total exports in kind. Specifically, Kazakhstan represented 53.9%, Ukraine 19.0%, and Belarus 14.7% of the export volume.

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

Russia's exports of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals in value terms increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, totaling 15 148 K US dollars—a 61.2% year-over-year rise. From 2018 to 2021, export value surged by 103.7%, with a CAGR of 26.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 061 K US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Poland were the main destinations for Russia's exports of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals in value terms, collectively making up 71.7% of total export value. Belarus accounted for 32.7%, Kazakhstan for 24.6%, and Poland for 14.4%.

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

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

Imports inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals to Russia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Russia's imports of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals amounted to 76 126 t, showing a controlled 4.1% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 8%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.8%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 73 150 t, while the highest was in 2019 at 96 994 t. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 24.6%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 17.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Finland, China, and Germany were the leading suppliers of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals to Russia, jointly accounting for 52.4% of total imports in kind. Finland contributed 23.3%, China 21.4%, and Germany 7.7%.

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 decline, Russia's imports of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals in value terms increased in 2021, reaching 93 063 K US dollars—a strong 23.2% rise from 2020. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 75 536 K US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 16.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Germany, and France were the principal sources for Russia's imports of inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals in value terms, collectively representing 53.5% of total import flows. China accounted for 25.4%, Germany for 17.6%, and France for 10.6%.

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

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