Oxygen-function amino-compounds market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Russian oxygen-function amino-compounds market volume fluctuated, starting at 184 thousand tons in 2018. A 15.8% drop in imports in 2019, driven by increased domestic oxygen production within Russia, led to a market contraction to 158.6 thousand tons. Despite ongoing sanction-related uncertainties affecting supply chains, the market recovered to 169 thousand tons in 2020 and stabilized at 166.1 thousand tons in 2021.

From 2022 to 2024, the market experienced sharp swings. In 2022, volume jumped 17.2% to 194.7 thousand tons, even as sustained geopolitical pressure continued to shape the trade environment. A subsequent 22% plunge to 151.8 thousand tons in 2023 coincided with a 27% collapse in import volumes. Recovery followed in 2024, with the market reaching 185.7 thousand tons, supported by a 15.1% rise in domestic production and rebounding imports, alongside expansion in Russia's dietary supplement manufacturing sector which may have influenced adjacent demand. In 2025, production stood at 57.5 thousand tons, with broader industry trends pointing to continued evolution of related oxygen-containing segments.

Production oxygen-function amino-compounds in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2019, Russia's production of oxygen-function amino-compounds reached its peak at 58,740 tonnes, marking a 2.4% increase. This was followed by a decline of 1.3% in 2020, before a slight recovery in 2021, when output rose by 0.6% year-over-year to 58,290 tonnes.

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

Exports oxygen-function amino-compounds from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia's exports of oxygen-function amino-compounds peaked in 2019 at 25.0 thousand tonnes, reflecting an 11.7% increase. However, they fell sharply by 15.3% in 2020 to a low of 21.2 thousand tonnes, before rebounding in 2021 with a 6.4% rise to 22.6 thousand tonnes.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia's exports of oxygen-function amino-compounds were distributed across a wide range of markets. The top three destinations—Uzbekistan (12.6% of exports in kind), Belarus (12.2%), and Kazakhstan (12.1%)—collectively accounted for 36.9% of total exports, while numerous smaller markets made up the remaining 63.1%.

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

After a two-year decline, Russia's exports of oxygen-function amino-compounds in value terms rebounded in 2021, reaching $43.9 million—a significant 69.7% increase from the previous year. The lowest point was in 2020 at $25.9 million, which represented a 22.9% drop. Over the 2018–2021 period, exports grew by 30%, averaging an annualized rate of 9.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia's exports of oxygen-function amino-compounds in value terms were not heavily concentrated. The leading markets—Uzbekistan (14.8% of exports in value terms), Kazakhstan (14.4%), and Belarus (13.1%)—together represented 42.4% of total flows, with the rest spread across various other destinations.

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

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

Imports oxygen-function amino-compounds to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of oxygen-function amino-compounds in kind hit their lowest point in 2019 at 125.6 thousand tonnes, a 15.8% decline. They then increased by 5.3% in 2020, before a slight dip of 2.1% in 2021 brought volumes to 129.5 thousand tonnes. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 13.2%, averaging an annualized decline of 4.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China dominated Russia's imports of oxygen-function amino-compounds in kind, accounting for 62.1% of the total. Indonesia (12.8%) and South Korea (10.2%) were the next largest suppliers, with these three countries together making up 85.2% of all imports.

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

Russia's imports of oxygen-function amino-compounds in value terms grew for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching $355.8 million—a 25.8% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $259.6 million, reflecting a 14.9% decline. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports rose by 16.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China was the primary source for Russia's imports of oxygen-function amino-compounds in value terms, representing 46.3% of the total. Switzerland (8.0%) and Indonesia (7.2%) were also significant contributors, with these three markets together accounting for 61.6% of all 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