Russian Federation: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2024

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in the Russian Federation

The Russian market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths dropped significantly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -30.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in the Russian Federation

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 9.5%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from the Russian Federation

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths increased by 137% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Russia, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), tenfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kazakhstan totaled +17.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-0.9% per year) and Poland (+153.8% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exports from Russia, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+155.7% per year) and Belarus (-8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -28.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into the Russian Federation

Imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths into Russia contracted significantly to X tons in 2021, waning by -54.2% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,271% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 1,577% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Russia, with a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands totaled +193.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+42.5% per year) and Austria (+56.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths suppliers to Russia were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 91% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +186.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 87%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+33.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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