Russian Federation: Woolen Fabric Market 2025

Woolen Fabric Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian woolen fabric market declined to $X in 2021, waning by -10.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Woolen Fabric Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, woolen fabric production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a deep slump. Woolen fabric production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Woolen Fabric Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, overseas shipments of woven woolen fabrics were finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, woolen fabric exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X square meters), Belarus (X square meters) and Ukraine (X square meters) were the main destinations of woolen fabric exports from Russia, together comprising 94% of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, which accounted for a further 2.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +168.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for woolen fabric exported from Russia were Kazakhstan ($X), Belarus ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined 92% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, which accounted for a further 0.5%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +150.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average woolen fabric export price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 8.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 13%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter 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 Kazakhstan ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kazakhstan (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Woolen Fabric Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, the amount of woven woolen fabrics imported into Russia declined to X square meters, waning by -11.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, woolen fabric imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 8.9% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belarus (X square meters), Italy (X square meters) and China (X square meters) were the main suppliers of woolen fabric imports to Russia, with a combined 72% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Bulgaria, Ukraine and Lithuania, which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Belarus ($X) and China ($X) were the largest woolen fabric suppliers to Russia, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 19%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +10.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average woolen fabric import price amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 8.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 24%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per square meter), while the price for Belarus ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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