CIS: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in CIS

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the CIS polymer ion-exchangers market, when its value decreased by -8.7% to $X. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +14.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced in the following year.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Production in CIS

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4,185% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, polymer ion-exchangers exports in the CIS soared to X tons, with an increase of 52% against 2020. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 146% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 162% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Russia (X tons), together finishing at 98% of total export.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms exports, with a CAGR of +9.4% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the largest polymer ion-exchangers supplier in the CIS.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at +15.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +5.3% per year.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports in CIS

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms decreased by -15.8% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -7.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports expanded to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) was the largest importer of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, constituting 72% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (11%). Belarus (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to polymer ion-exchangers imports into Russia stood at +2.9%. At the same time, Azerbaijan (+6.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +6.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Belarus (-2.1%), Kazakhstan (-4.0%) and Uzbekistan (-8.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+11 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belarus and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -2.1% and -9.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms in the CIS, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 9.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled +9.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (-5.5% per year) and Kazakhstan (-4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Azerbaijan ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Uzbekistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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