Belarus: Market for Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel) 2025

Market Size for Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel) in Belarus

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in the Belarusian market for tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel), when its value decreased by -3.3% to $X. In general, consumption showed a pronounced shrinkage. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel) in Belarus

In value terms, production of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel)

Exports from Belarus

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) increased by 29% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) from Belarus, together comprising 51% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Germany, Lithuania and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +50.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for iron or steel pipe and tube exported from Belarus were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 57% of total exports. Lithuania, Germany, Italy and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +44.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel)

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel), when their volume decreased by -4.6% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel pipe and tube to Belarus, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-15.2% per year) and China (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) to Belarus, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-14.3% per year) and China (+6.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight descent. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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