Russian Federation: Clay Market 2025

Clay Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian clay market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, clay production declined markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Clay production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from Russia, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays exports from Russia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Clay Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X tons of clays were imported into Russia; reducing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, clay imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest clay supplier to Russia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays to Russia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clay import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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