Russian Federation: Market for Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass 2025

Market Size for Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass in the Russian Federation

The Russian pigments, opacifiers and colours market soared to $X in 2022, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Pigments, opacifiers and colours consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass in the Russian Federation

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 214% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, overseas shipments of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass increased by 8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 108%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Armenia (X tons) was the main destination for pigments, opacifiers and colours exports from Russia, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, pigments, opacifiers and colours exports to Armenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Armenia totaled +91.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-18.6% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+246.7% per year).

In value terms, Armenia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass exports from Russia, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Armenia totaled +125.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-4.4% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+259.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pigments, opacifiers and colours export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($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 Armenia (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pigments, Opacifiers And Colours For Ceramics, Enamelling Or Glass

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pigments, opacifiers and colours imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main pigments, opacifiers and colours supplier to Russia, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, pigments, opacifiers and colours imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-17.1% per year) and Germany (-34.7% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pigments, opacifiers and colours for ceramics, enamelling or glass to Russia, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-17.1% per year) and Germany (-23.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pigments, opacifiers and colours import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 17%. 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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