Russian Federation: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene in the Russian Federation

The Russian propylene polymer rigid pipes market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, declining by -3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene in the Russian Federation

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Propylene polymer rigid pipes production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, after seven years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene, when their volume decreased by -10.4% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 178%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the main destinations of propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from Russia, together comprising 26% of total exports. Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Armenia, Lithuania, Libya, Moldova and Mongolia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Libya (with a CAGR of +446.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the largest markets for propylene polymer rigid pipes exported from Russia worldwide, together comprising 26% of total exports. Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Libya, Tajikistan, Armenia and Mongolia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

Libya, with a CAGR of +446.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average propylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($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 Libya (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

Imports into the Russian Federation

Propylene polymer rigid pipes imports into Russia shrank slightly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -3.2% on 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 6.9% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest propylene polymer rigid pipes supplier to Russia, accounting for a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-8.3% per year) and Poland (-5.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene to Russia, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-6.1% per year) and Poland (-7.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average propylene polymer rigid pipes import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 19%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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