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

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

The Russian market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Exports from the Russian Federation

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride decreased by -7.7% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exports from Russia, with a combined 88% share of total exports. Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.2%.

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 +91.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Georgia ($X) were the largest markets for vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes exported from Russia worldwide, together comprising 86% of total exports. Poland, Ukraine and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.7%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +89.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average export price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Uzbekistan (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Vinyl Chloride

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride imported into Russia expanded to X tons, growing by 2.1% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 44%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes supplier to Russia, with a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine totaled -3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-14.6% per year) and Germany (-11.5% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest vinyl chloride polymer rigid pipes suppliers to Russia, together accounting for 45% of total imports. China, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Turkey, Belarus, Italy, Kazakhstan, Lithuania and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +28.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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