Ukraine: Ceramic Electrical Insulator Market 2025

Ceramic Electrical Insulator Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian ceramic electrical insulator market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 6.7%. Ceramic electrical insulator consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Electrical Insulator Production in Ukraine

In value terms, ceramic electrical insulator production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Electrical Insulator Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, overseas shipments of electrical insulators of ceramics decreased by -95.3% to X units for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. In general, exports showed a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 22%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic electrical insulator exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units) was the main destination for ceramic electrical insulator exports from Ukraine, with a 15,140% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic electrical insulator exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kazakhstan (X units), with a 1,751% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia amounted to -17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-18.1% per year) and Kazakhstan (-20.4% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for electrical insulators of ceramics exports from Ukraine, comprising 111% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 44% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 30% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at -21.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (-15.2% per year) and Kazakhstan (-19.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic electrical insulator export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 141% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Electrical Insulator Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, ceramic electrical insulator imports into Ukraine surged to X units, rising by 209% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 1,123% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic electrical insulator imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), Russia (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of ceramic electrical insulator imports to Ukraine, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Sweden, the Czech Republic, India and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +25.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic electrical insulator suppliers to Ukraine were Russia ($X), Sweden ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 74% share of total imports. China, the Czech Republic, Turkey and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

India, with a CAGR of +16.8%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic electrical insulator import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -69.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 500% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Sweden ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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