Welded iron or steel line pipe used for oil or gas pipelines market in Russia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The welded line pipe market in Russia began the period at 611 000 t in 2018, supported by rising drilling activity and strong demand from the oil and gas sector, which accounts for about half of steel pipe consumption. Major producers like TMK increased shipments, and Severstal announced a new 300 000 t oilfield pipe plant. After a contraction to 472 000 t in 2019, the market recovered to 515 000 t by 2021, driven by large domestic pipeline projects such as Power of Siberia and regional gasification programs.

Market volume grew further to 568 000 t in 2022 despite EU sanctions that banned imports of Russian steel pipes and disrupted logistics. Accelerated construction of the Power of Siberia pipeline and plans for Power of Siberia-2 and Vostok Oil sustained demand for large-diameter pipes, with TMK reporting a 23.4% sales increase in the first half of the year. Growth then stalled in 2023 at 570 000 t as production of large-diameter welded pipes fell 15.8% due to a lack of new mega-projects and uncertainty around the Power of Siberia-2 initiative, coupled with reduced energy sector investment.

The market declined to 465 000 t in 2024, and production dropped to 345 000 t in 2025, marking a downward trend as the earlier stimulus from major pipeline projects faded.

Production welded iron or steel line pipe used for oil or gas pipelines in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's production of welded iron or steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 612.8 thousand tonnes, representing a substantial 17.7% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually declined by 5.4%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 1.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 518.7 thousand tonnes, when output fell by 20.0%—the sharpest drop observed during this timeframe.

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

Exports welded iron or steel line pipe used for oil or gas pipelines from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations over the period. The lowest point came in 2020 at 36 178 tonnes, followed by a sharp recovery to 88 882 tonnes in 2021—marking the highest level and representing a 145.7% increase from the previous year. This created a 2.5-fold difference between the minimum in 2020 and the peak in 2021. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, when exports dropped by 20.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Belarus were the leading destinations for Russia's exports of welded iron or steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines. Egypt accounted for 29.7% of export volumes, Kazakhstan for 18.2%, and Belarus for 12.2%. Together, these three countries represented 60.0% of total export flows during this period.

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

Export values displayed considerable volatility throughout the timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 25 000 thousand US dollars, while 2021 saw a dramatic surge to 78 751 thousand US dollars—the peak level and a 215.0% increase from the previous year. This resulted in a 3.2-fold difference between the trough in 2020 and the high in 2021. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, when export values fell by 25.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Belarus were the primary buyers of welded iron or steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines from Russia in value terms. Egypt represented 27.3% of export value, Kazakhstan 19.4%, and Belarus 9.9%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 56.5% of total export value during this period.

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

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

Imports welded iron or steel line pipe used for oil or gas pipelines to Russia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes experienced notable volatility, reflecting an unstable market environment. The peak occurred in 2019 at 546 tonnes, followed by a sharp drop to 123 tonnes in 2020—the lowest point—creating a 4.4-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports rebounded to 438 tonnes, representing a substantial 255.6% increase from the previous year. The most dramatic decline was recorded in 2020, when import volumes fell by 77.4%.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, China, Belarus, and Germany were the main sources for Russia's imports of welded iron or steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines in volume terms. China accounted for 36.6% of import volumes, Belarus for 34.5%, and Germany for 11.5%. Together, these three countries supplied 82.6% of total import flows.

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

Import values showed significant irregular changes, indicating a volatile market. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 554 thousand US dollars, while 2021 saw a dramatic increase to 4 096 thousand US dollars—the peak level and a 638.8% rise from the previous year. This resulted in a 7.4-fold difference between the trough in 2020 and the high in 2021. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, when import values dropped by 38.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, China, Italy, and Germany formed the primary group of sources for Russia's imports of welded iron or steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines in value terms. China accounted for 55.3% of import value, Italy for 15.9%, and Germany for 11.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 82.4% of total import value during this period.

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

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