Liquid filtration equipment market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for liquid filtration equipment in Russia grew from $664.5 million in 2018 to $685.4 million in 2019, driven by the ongoing replacement of outdated Soviet-era systems and stricter environmental standards for wastewater treatment. This period also saw the entry of new small and medium-sized players, adding dynamism to the sector. However, in 2020, the market volume contracted to $608.4 million, reflecting broader economic challenges.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with the market expanding to $742.1 million as production surged by 33% due to increased demand from the oil and gas sector and the launch of new large-scale production facilities. The geopolitical events of 2022 accelerated import substitution, leading to a 44% rise in domestic output and a decline in import share, pushing the total market size to $840.9 million. By 2023, the market stabilized at $827.1 million, supported by continued import substitution, tightening environmental legislation, and a growing number of competitive domestic manufacturers.

In 2024, the market volume adjusted to $757.6 million, while domestic production continued its upward trend, reaching $571.4 million. Projected data for 2025 indicates a further rise in production to $674.9 million, underscoring the resilience of local manufacturing despite fluctuations in total market size.

Production liquid filtration equipment in Russia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, Russia's output of liquid filtration equipment was valued at 363.9 million US dollars, marking a 33.2% increase compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 273.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 11.2%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 27.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Exports liquid filtration equipment from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Liquid filtration equipment exports from Russia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 6,465 tonnes, representing a 13.0% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 43.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main buyers of liquid filtration equipment from Russia in terms of volume were Kazakhstan, accounting for 33.3% of exports, Belarus with 23.7%, and Bangladesh at 7.2%. Together, these three countries formed 64.2% of total exports in kind.

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, M $ US

In 2021, liquid filtration equipment deliveries from Russia amounted to 89.7 million US dollars, showing a strong rise of 23.2% from 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 65.3%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 16.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 69.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the primary destinations for Russia's liquid filtration equipment exports in value terms were Kazakhstan, contributing 23.9% of exports, Belarus with 22.2%, and India at 12.6%. This group collectively accounted for 58.7% 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 liquid filtration equipment to Russia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, liquid filtration equipment deliveries to Russia were recorded at 23,289 tonnes, up by 4.8% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 25,191 tonnes, while the minimum was in 2020 at 22,225 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 13.1%, and the largest decline was in 2020 at 11.8%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 4.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.5%.

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

The market base for imports in kind from 2018 to 2021 was broad, with China accounting for 30.3% of imports, Germany at 11.1%, and Italy at 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 49.1% of total flows, while the remaining 50.9% was distributed among numerous 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, M $ US

In 2021, imported liquid filtration equipment volumes in Russia totaled 469.4 million US dollars, constituting a rise of 15.8% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 405.5 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 13.0%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 8.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the largest group of suppliers of liquid filtration equipment to Russia in value terms were Germany, contributing 18.0% of imports, China at 13.7%, and the United States at 11.4%. However, their combined share was limited to 43.0% of total imports, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

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