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Russian Federation: Expanded Metal Market 2025

Expanded Metal Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian expanded metal market fell rapidly to $X in 2022, declining by -19.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Expanded Metal Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, expanded metal production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Expanded Metal Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, exports of iron or steel expanded metal from Russia totaled X tons, with an increase of 2.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 138% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, expanded metal exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for expanded metal exports from Russia, accounting for a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, expanded metal exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan amounted to +25.2%.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel expanded metal exports from Russia, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan amounted to +16.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average expanded metal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -20.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (+0.8%).

Expanded Metal Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, imports of iron or steel expanded metal into Russia dropped notably to X tons, which is down by -34.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 252% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, expanded metal imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 260%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) was the main supplier of expanded metal to Russia, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine stood at +20.0%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel expanded metal to Russia, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 7.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine totaled +17.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average expanded metal import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.6%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for iron or steel expanded metal in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of expanded metal consumption, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, expanded metal consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 7.7% share.

What are the largest producers of iron or steel expanded metal in the world?

China remains the largest expanded metal producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 29% of total volume. Moreover, expanded metal production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of iron or steel expanded metal to the Russian Federation?

In value terms, Ukraine constituted the largest supplier of expanded metal to Russia.

What are the leading importers of iron or steel expanded metal from the Russian Federation?

In value terms, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Bangladesh appeared to be the largest markets for expanded metal exported from Russia worldwide, together accounting for 90% of total exports.

What is the average export price for iron or steel expanded metal in the Russian Federation?

The average expanded metal export price stood at $997 per ton in 2021, rising by 77% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for iron or steel expanded metal in the Russian Federation?

In 2021, the average expanded metal import price amounted to $376 per ton, which is down by -10.6% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the expanded metal market in the Russian Federation. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25931350 - Iron or steel expanded metal

Country coverage:

Russia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Russian Federation
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024