Not calcined or sintered dolomite market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not calcined or sintered dolomite in Russia began the period at 14.3 million tons in 2018, characterized by a stable consumption structure dominated by the domestic producer Dolomit LLC. A sharp contraction to 10.8 million tons occurred in 2019, linked to localized fluctuations in production across key mining regions. The COVID-19 pandemic further reduced demand and output, bringing the market volume down to 9.8 million tons in 2020.

A recovery followed in 2021 as market size rose to 10.8 million tons, supported by expanding domestic production and sustained demand from core consuming sectors like metallurgy and construction. In 2022, new currency regulation measures and the impact of sanctions contributed to a market adjustment to 9.9 million tons, reinforcing the shift toward domestic supply. The market then stabilized around 9.8 million tons in 2023, a year in which the leading company, Dolomit LLC, reported a 41.5% surge in its shipments of raw dolomite. By 2024, a slight increase to 9.85 million tons was observed, driven by intensive production growth, including a rise in calcined dolomite output, as Russian producers continued to displace foreign players amid changing logistics and packaging markets.

Production not calcined or sintered dolomite in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

After two consecutive years of decline, Russia's production of not calcined or sintered dolomite rebounded in 2021. The country produced 10,561 thousand tonnes that year, representing a 6.7% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually fell by 27.4%, with an average annual decline of 10.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 9,894 thousand tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a 24.7% decrease.

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

Exports not calcined or sintered dolomite from Russia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2020 before peaking in 2021, with the peak being 1.9 times higher than the trough. In 2021, Russia exported 77,653 tonnes of not calcined or sintered dolomite, marking a substantial 89.8% increase from 2020. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2020 at 40,914 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.3% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan were the primary destinations for Russia's not calcined or sintered dolomite exports in kind. Ukraine accounted for 49.7% of exports, Belarus for 21.1%, and Kazakhstan for 18.1%. Together, these three countries made up 88.9% of Russia's total exports in this category.

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

Following a two-year downturn, Russia's export value of not calcined or sintered dolomite increased in 2021. The country exported $2,535 thousand worth of this product that year, reflecting a sharp 60.0% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at $1,584 thousand, while the most significant decline happened in 2019 with a 19.6% decrease.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Belarus, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan were the largest buyers of not calcined or sintered dolomite from Russia in value terms. Belarus held a 40.7% share of exports, Ukraine accounted for 30.0%, and Kazakhstan made up 17.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 88.2% of Russia's total export value in this sector.

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

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

Imports not calcined or sintered dolomite to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Russia's imports of not calcined or sintered dolomite declined for the third year in a row in 2021. The import volume stood at 7,540 tonnes that year, showing a modest 9.2% reduction from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 15.7%, with an average annual decline of 5.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway dominated Russia's imports of not calcined or sintered dolomite in kind, accounting for 86.6% of the total. The remaining imports were distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

In 2021, Russia's import value of not calcined or sintered dolomite amounted to $1,117 thousand, indicating a slight 1.4% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 7.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 6.4% decrease, while the only increase was recorded in 2020 at 0.2%.

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

During the 2018-2021 period, the import structure in value terms was heavily concentrated on Norway, which held a 75.5% share of total imports. Other partners accounted for the remainder of the import value.

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

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