Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for aggregates in Russia expanded, reaching 376.8 million metric tons, driven by a sustained construction boom and increased demand from infrastructure projects, with state-owned companies playing a growing role in extraction and supply. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused temporary supply chain and logistics disruptions, leading to a drop in market volume to 365.6 million metric tons. Recovery followed in 2021 as post-pandemic activity resumed, state companies activated to expand production capacities, and new product segments emerged, pushing the market volume to 372.1 million metric tons.

Sanctions and geopolitical risks in 2022 altered supply structures but did not prevent market growth, as state companies intensified efforts to secure domestic supply, supporting a rise to 379.4 million metric tons. The market surged in 2023 to 432.5 million metric tons, with production rising 9-10% and revenue for sand-gravel mix companies jumping 38.6%, fueled by robust infrastructure project demand, technological upgrades, and shifting consumer preferences toward higher-quality materials. By 2024, the market stabilized near its peak at 433.1 million metric tons, accompanied by the launch of new production facilities and continued regulatory focus on environmental safety. In 2025, production volume declined to 370.9 million metric tons.

Production aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, M m³

In 2019, Russia's production of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone reached its peak at 242.2 million cubic meters. This was followed by a significant decline of 5.4% in 2020, bringing production down to 229.1 million cubic meters. In 2021, production showed a modest recovery, increasing by 1.8% year-over-year to 233.3 million cubic meters.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, M m³

Exports aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Russia's exports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone have been growing for three consecutive years. In 2021, exports reached 695 thousand tons, marking a substantial increase of 12.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 111.9%, translating to an impressive compound annual growth rate of 28.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Belarus and Kazakhstan dominated Russia's exports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in volume terms. Belarus accounted for 62.5% of total exports, while Kazakhstan contributed 35.4%. Together, these two countries represented 97.9% of all exports, with the remaining volume distributed among other trading partners.

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

Russia's export value of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone has risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 12.7 million US dollars, reflecting a strong increase of 19.3% over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 130.9%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 32.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus was the leading destination for Russia's exports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in value terms, capturing 73.7% of the total. The remaining share was spread across various smaller markets, highlighting Belarus's dominant position in this trade.

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

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

Imports aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Russia's imports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone have declined for three consecutive years. In 2021, imports stood at 6 931 thousand tons, showing a robust contraction of 11.8% compared to the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 39.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 15.3%.

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

During 2018-2021, Belarus and Ukraine were the primary sources for Russia's imports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 80.7% of total imports, while the rest was sourced from a diverse range of 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

Russia's import value of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone has fallen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 79.0 million US dollars, indicating a slight decrease of 1.5% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value dropped by 34.7%, with a compound annual decline rate of 13.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main suppliers of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone to Russia in value terms were Belarus, Ukraine, and Finland. Belarus accounted for 49.3% of imports, Ukraine for 22.8%, and Finland for 10.0%. Combined, these three countries made up 82.0% of total 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