Russian Federation: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2023

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in the Russian Federation

The Russian market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in the Russian Federation

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a pronounced setback. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from the Russian Federation

Exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Russia soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 139% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 301%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 285%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Russia, with a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), sixfold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan totaled +58.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+260.9% per year) and Ukraine (+22.1% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exports from Russia, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan amounted to +44.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+136.1% per year) and Ukraine (+16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -9.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, overseas purchases of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 6.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belarus (X tons) was the main building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone supplier to Russia, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belarus amounted to -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-9.9% per year) and Poland (-26.3% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Russia, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belarus amounted to -4.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-19.8% per year) and Poland (-28.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, growing by 33% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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