Personal and household weighing machines market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian market for personal and household weighing machines grew significantly from USD 24.6 million in 2018 to USD 50.8 million in 2021. This expansion was initially supported by active state-owned enterprises like AO 'MASSA-K' and new private players such as OOO 'MIDL S', which fostered local production and innovation in high-sensitivity and conveyor scales. Rising consumer interest in household and medical scales, particularly for babies, further boosted demand. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sharply increased the need for medical weighing devices at home, while ongoing supply chain disruptions contributed to higher import volumes and overall market growth through 2021.

In 2022, the market contracted sharply to USD 24.4 million, primarily due to global logistical complexities and changes in international supplies that constrained imports. Despite this decline, major domestic producers, including state-affiliated manufacturers, continued to introduce innovative products with features like body composition analysis for up to 16 parameters, sustaining development in specialized segments such as infant and precision medical scales.

From 2023 through 2024, the market size stabilized between USD 24–27 million with some fluctuations. Domestic production showed strength, reaching USD 424 thousand in 2023 before moderating, but it remained above pre‑2020 levels, indicating ongoing local manufacturing activity supported by earlier investments and technological adaptations.

Production personal and household weighing machines in Russia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Russia's production of personal and household weighing machines rebounded. In 2021, output reached 209.0 K $ US, marking a significant 46.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 142.2 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual decline of 36.1%.

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

Exports personal and household weighing machines from Russia

Exports in kind, K unit

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 150 K units, then peaked in 2021 at 421 K units, representing a 2.8-fold increase between these years. In 2021, cross-border shipments of personal and household weighing machines from Russia totaled 421 K units, up 39.6% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 12.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 101.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine—consistently dominated Russia's exports of personal and household weighing machines in volume terms, collectively accounting for 83.6% of total flows.

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

In 2021, Russia's exports of personal and household weighing machines reached 2 704 K $ US, representing a substantial 11.6% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 62%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 6.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 54.4%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Kazakhstan (32.0% of export value), Belarus (25.9%), and Ukraine (12.7%) formed the core group of markets for Russia's exports of personal and household weighing machines in value terms, together representing 70.6% of total 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 personal and household weighing machines to Russia

Imports in kind, K unit

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 4 343 K units, then peaked in 2021 at 13 325 K units, representing a 3.1-fold increase between these years. In 2021, Russia's imports of personal and household weighing machines reached 13 325 K units, up 46.0% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 45.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 110.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China and Belarus clearly dominated as suppliers of personal and household weighing machines to Russia, jointly accounting for 99.2% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Russia's imports of personal and household weighing machines increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 53 273 K $ US, reflecting a sharp 59.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 104.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.0%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, China almost entirely determined the geographical structure of Russia's imports of personal and household weighing machines in value terms, accounting for 95.3% of total flows.

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

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