Russian Federation: Mobile Phone Market 2025

Mobile Phone Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian mobile phone market contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +15.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Mobile Phone Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, mobile phone production expanded significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Mobile Phone Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of mobile phones increased by 83% to X units in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mobile phone exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 393% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X units) was the main destination for mobile phone exports from Russia, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, mobile phone exports to Azerbaijan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X units), twofold. Belarus (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Azerbaijan totaled +167.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+46.9% per year) and Belarus (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X) remains the key foreign market for mobile phones exports from Russia, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Georgia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Azerbaijan stood at +130.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+76.0% per year) and Ukraine (+35.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mobile phone export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mobile Phone Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, imports of mobile phones into Russia reduced to X units, declining by -11.1% compared with the year before. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mobile phone imports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +15.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of mobile phone to Russia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +6.5%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mobile phones to Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +12.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average mobile phone import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +27.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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