Russian Federation: Concrete Tile Market 2025

Concrete Tile Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian concrete tile market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -4.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. Concrete tile consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Concrete Tile Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, concrete tile production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone, when their volume decreased by -25.7% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 135% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, concrete tile exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 105% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for concrete tile exports from Russia, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, concrete tile exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), fivefold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan amounted to +38.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+201.8% per year) and Ukraine (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Russia, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan stood at +19.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+20.5% per year) and Poland (+112.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average concrete tile export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 the UK (+131.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, the amount of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone imported into Russia declined to X tons, with a decrease of -5.1% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, concrete tile imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belarus (X tons) was the main supplier of concrete tile to Russia, with a 92% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a 2.8% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belarus amounted to -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.0% per year) and Turkey (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Russia, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belarus totaled -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+9.6% per year) and Turkey (+5.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average concrete tile import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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