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M-xylene market in Russia

M-xylene market in Russia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, m-xylene production in Russia declined from 272.2 thousand tons to 200.5 thousand tons. This drop was primarily driven by a 19.6% decrease in producer prices, reflecting weakened demand, alongside geopolitical sanctions and logistics restrictions that hampered trade. A temporary 2.6% increase in 2020 was supported by a 14.8% production surge in November, partially offsetting the moderate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the 2022-2023 period, output stabilized near 190-198 thousand tons. The exit of Western companies from the market stimulated domestic producers and new entrants, while rising demand for m-xylene derivatives in protective equipment and e-commerce packaging provided underlying support. Continued geopolitical pressure, currency fluctuations, and sanctions, however, led to a further 3.9% contraction in 2023.

Production recovered from 2024, reaching 206 thousand tons in 2025. This growth was fueled by the ongoing development of domestic production and import substitution within the chemical industry. The introduction of digital tracking and labeling systems also enhanced supply chain efficiency, supporting the market's expansion.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Delta residuals, 2018-2025
        2. 4.1.1.2. Production, 2018-2025
        3. 4.1.1.3. Imports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Exports, 2018-2024
        5. 4.1.1.5. Market size, 2018-2024
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Russia in kind, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
      2. 5.1.2. Production by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
      3. 5.1.3. Structure of production by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      4. 5.1.4. Dynamics of production structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      5. 5.1.5. Monthly dynamics of production, 2017-2024, K t
    2. 5.2. Shipments, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of shipments in Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
      2. 5.2.2. Shipments by federal districts of Russia, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
      3. 5.2.3. Structure of shipments by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      4. 5.2.4. Dynamics of shipments structure by federal districts, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
    3. 5.3. Warehouse Residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months)
      1. 5.3.1. Monthly dynamics of warehouse residuals, 2018–2026 (2026 — for 1 months), K t
  6. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Russia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
      2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
      2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production M-xylene in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Russia produced 200.5 thousand tonnes of m-xylene, marking a significant 10.2% decline compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production fell by 26.4%, with an average annual decrease of 9.7%. The largest drop occurred in 2019 at 20.0%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2020 at 2.6%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(20.0%)2.6%(10.2%)(9.7%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports M-xylene from Russia

Exports in kind, kg

In 2021, Russia's m-xylene exports amounted to 8 kg, showing little change from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 160.8%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 37.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a37.6%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus and Kazakhstan were the primary destinations for Russia's m-xylene exports in volume terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Russia's m-xylene exports in 2021 were valued at 594 US dollars, remaining largely stable compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value skyrocketed by 4 811.6%, with an average annual increase of 266.2%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a266.2%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Belarus dominated Russia's m-xylene exports in value terms, holding a 95.3% share and serving as the nearly exclusive market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports M-xylene to Russia

Imports in kind, kg

The market experienced notable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2021 at 75 kg, a 95.6% drop from 2020, while peaking in 2020 at 1 693 kg, resulting in a 23-fold swing. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 1 575.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(13.2%)1 575.4%(95.6%)(13.7%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, China was the leading source for Russia's m-xylene imports in volume terms, capturing 72.5% of total flows, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. Imports hit their lowest in 2021 at 3 857 US dollars, down 77.7% from 2020, and peaked in 2020 at 17 331 US dollars, creating a 4.5-fold gap. The largest rise was in 2020 at 318.7%.

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

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(24.5%)318.7%(77.7%)(11.1%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Japan (51.7% of import value), China (22.0%), and Germany (14.3%) formed the core of Russia's m-xylene imports in value terms, together representing 88.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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