Welded iron or steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, production of welded iron or steel tubes in Russia gradually declined from 2 496 thousand tonnes to 2 250 thousand tonnes. The market in 2018 was supported by an 11% increase in oilfield pipe output driven by rising drilling activity in the oil and gas sector, along with significant investments such as the new joint plant between Severstal and Tenaris. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 reduced demand and output, leading to a drop to 2 285 thousand tonnes, and production continued to fall in 2021.

A sharp reversal occurred in 2022 when production grew by 16.3% to 2 430 thousand tonnes, fueled by large-scale infrastructure projects in the oil and gas industry that boosted demand for large-diameter pipes by 75%. Sanctions and the closure of European markets accelerated import substitution and a reorientation to Asian markets. Growth continued in 2023, with output rising a further 12-14% to 2 672 thousand tonnes, supported by housing and utilities modernization programs and the fact that domestic production of polymer pipes exceeded imports for the first time, strengthening local supply.

The market corrected downward from 2024, with production falling to 2 448 thousand tonnes that year and to 2 223 thousand tonnes in 2025. This decline coincided with a shortage of investment in the oil and gas sector and high borrowing costs, which limited expansion despite ongoing regulatory preparations, such as the upcoming mandatory labeling of polymer pipes starting March 2026.

Production welded iron or steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Production of welded iron or steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in Russia has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Russia produced 2 250 K t of these products, marking a 1.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 9.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%.

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

Exports welded iron or steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of welded iron or steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles from Russia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Russia exported 921.0 K t of these products, up by 11.1% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 33.7%, representing an average annual growth rate of 10.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and the United States were the largest contributors to Russia's exports of welded iron or steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in volume terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 25.8% of exports, Belarus for 20.4%, and the United States for 6.7%. Together, these three countries represented 52.8% of total export 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, M $ US

Russia's exports of welded iron or steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 835.0 M $ US, reflecting a significant 66.6% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 72.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 476.3 M $ US, which saw the largest decline of 1.9%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and the United States accounted for the largest share of Russia's exports of welded iron or steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in value terms. Kazakhstan contributed 24.6% of exports, Belarus 20.1%, and the United States 8.1%. Collectively, these three countries made up 52.8% of total export 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 welded iron or steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of welded iron or steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles into Russia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 86.3 K t, showing a modest decrease of 6.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 15.3%, with an average annual decline of 5.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Belarus, and Italy consistently held leading positions in Russia's imports of welded iron or steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in volume terms. China accounted for 35.4% of imports, Belarus for 20.0%, and Italy for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 65.0% 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, M $ US

After a two-year contraction, Russia's imports of welded iron or steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in value terms increased in 2021. The import volume reached 216.3 M $ US, up by 22.3% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 13.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 177.0 M $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.1%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, China, Italy, and Germany formed the key group of partners for Russia's imports of welded iron or steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles in value terms. China accounted for 33.1% of imports, Italy for 15.7%, and Germany for 9.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 58.7% of total 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