CIS: Market for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines 2025

Market Size for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in CIS

The CIS market for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in CIS

In value terms, production of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 43%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Exports in CIS

Exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines soared to X tons in 2022, picking up by 88% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a modest increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) prevails in pipelines structure, together mixing up 90% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), generating a 9.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Russia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +15.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 28% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Imports in CIS

In 2022, supplies from abroad of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the major importer of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines, creating 50% of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 24% share, followed by Kazakhstan (14%) and Azerbaijan (9.4%). Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines imports into Russia stood at +1.5%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +4.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Azerbaijan (-2.4%), Kyrgyzstan (-9.9%) and Kazakhstan (-15.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (+24 p.p.) and Russia (+18 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -1.7% and -40% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Russia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 83% of total imports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +1.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+5.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform