White portland cement market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Russian white portland cement market saw its volume increase from 326.3 thousand tons to 366.7 thousand tons, supported by active state mortgage lending policies that boosted demand for construction materials. Domestic production began to grow from 2020 onward, stimulated by sanctions and geopolitical factors that encouraged local manufacturing and modernization. By 2021, the modernization of production capacities and the introduction of new technologies led to a notable rise in output, reaching 103.9 thousand tons.

From 2022, the market landscape shifted dramatically. While total market volume contracted due to a sharp drop in imports, domestic production surged, driven by a reorientation of export flows towards CIS countries and the entry of new players like Cemix, which began producing white portland cement with mineral additives. Continued sanctions and currency fluctuations further incentivized local production. In 2023, market activity intensified with more new entrants and expanded product ranges supporting export growth. By 2024, modernization efforts at major plants, such as the launch of a new closed-cycle mill at AO Sebryakovcement, helped production reach 278.4 thousand tons.

In 2025, production of white portland cement declined to 246.5 thousand tons. This downturn was influenced by a reduction in housing construction volumes, which dampened cement consumption, and increased competitive pressure from rising imports of cement from China, Vietnam, and Belarus. Nonetheless, major producers continued to invest in equipment upgrades and capacity expansion, while the market saw the introduction of new product types with mineral additives.

Production white portland cement in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

White Portland cement production in Russia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Russia produced 103.9 thousand tons of white Portland cement, reflecting a strong 23.7% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 22.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 79.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 6.7%.

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

Exports white portland cement from Russia

Exports in kind, K t

White Portland cement deliveries from Russia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 2.0 thousand tons, up by 96.6% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 422.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 73.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Belarus remained the main buyers of white Portland cement from Russia. Ukraine accounted for 46.7% of exports in kind, Kazakhstan for 28.9%, and Belarus for 18.9%. Together, these three countries formed 94.5% of total exports in kind.

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

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports in value terms reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a five-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Russia's white Portland cement exports amounted to 319 thousand US dollars, which is 123.4% higher than the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 21.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 182.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Belarus stood out as the main markets for exports in value terms. Ukraine represented 46.6% of exports, Kazakhstan 30.3%, and Belarus 16.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 93.8% 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 white portland cement to Russia

Imports in kind, K t

Imported white Portland cement volumes in Russia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 271.4 thousand tons, marking a slight drop of 2.6% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 9.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest import level was recorded in 2019 at 307.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 23.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 9.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Belarus were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of white Portland cement imports to Russia. Kazakhstan accounted for 36.8% of imports in kind, Turkey for 33.1%, and Belarus for 19.0%. Together, these three countries represented 89.0% 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, K $ US

In 2021, Russia's white Portland cement import volume totaled 22 421 thousand US dollars, which is 11.9% greater compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 20 038 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and Belarus were the primary suppliers of white Portland cement to Russia in value terms. Turkey accounted for 45.2% of imports, Kazakhstan for 27.1%, and Belarus for 13.7%. Jointly, these three suppliers represented 86.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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