CIS: 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 CIS

The CIS market for tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) stood at $X in 2021, increasing by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 32%. The level of production 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 in CIS

In 2021, shipments abroad of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) decreased by -2.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -24.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 57%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) rose notably to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -22.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 98% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia represented the major exporter of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) in the CIS, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 81% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together committing a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to iron or steel pipe and tube exports from Russia stood at +2.0%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+24.0%) and Belarus (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +24.0% from 2012-2021. Kazakhstan (+5.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -2.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest iron or steel pipe and tube supplier in the CIS, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In Russia, exports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+2.6% per year) and Kazakhstan (+19.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+1.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in CIS

In 2021, purchases abroad of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) decreased by -7.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) reached $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Russia (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) represented roughly 86% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Azerbaijan (X tons), mixing up a 7.5% share of total imports. The following importers - Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Armenia (X tons) - each amounted to a 4.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +29.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 72% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +27.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+1.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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