Russian Federation: Cadmium Market 2025

Cadmium Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian cadmium market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. Cadmium consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cadmium Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, cadmium production fell dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Cadmium production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cadmium Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X tons of cadmium were exported from Russia; surging by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 45%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cadmium exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of cadmium exports from Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +11.9%).

In value terms, India ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cadmium exported from Russia worldwide.

India, with a CAGR of +16.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average cadmium export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 65%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cadmium Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of cadmium, when their volume increased by 13% to X tons. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 70,758%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cadmium imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 76,839%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main supplier of cadmium to Russia, accounting for a 99.9% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan totaled +131.3%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cadmium to Russia, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan amounted to +109.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cadmium import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Kazakhstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+155.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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