Russian Federation: Barbed Wire Market 2025

Barbed Wire Market Size in the Russian Federation

In 2021, the Russian barbed wire market decreased by -0.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a mild curtailment. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Barbed Wire Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, barbed wire production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, barbed wire exports from Russia surged to X tons, increasing by 39% against 2020. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 264%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barbed wire exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 161%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for barbed wire exports from Russia, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, barbed wire exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), fourfold. Armenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan stood at +8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+46.4% per year) and Armenia (+49.7% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for barbed wire and entanglements exports from Russia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Armenia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan totaled +4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+41.5% per year) and Armenia (+40.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average barbed wire export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Armenia ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($X per ton) and Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (-2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, overseas purchases of barbed wire and entanglements decreased by -10.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 180%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, barbed wire imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 104% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the main suppliers of barbed wire imports to Russia, together accounting for 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +437.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of barbed wire and entanglements to Russia, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from India amounted to +24.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-18.6% per year) and Kazakhstan (+269.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average barbed wire import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 95% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a strong increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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