Wire and Cable Industry in Russia
Exports from the Russian Federation
In 2021, export shipments of insulated wire and cable from Russia increased by 8.4%. The total export volume increased by an average annual rate of 1.5% over the period 2012-2021. The growth rate was highest in 2018, with exports increasing by 13%. Overall, exports have registered a relatively stable pattern and trend and are likely to continue to grow in the near future.
Kazakhstan, Belarus and Mongolia were the main destinations for wire and cable exports from Russia, accounting for a combined 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Finland, the United States, Armenia, the United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh and Ukraine, accounting for another 16% in total.
Imports to the Russian Federation
In 2021, purchases of imported insulated wire and cable in Russia decreased by 3.6%. From 2014 to 2021, imports to Russia have been declining. The highest import growth rate in Russia was in 2014, when imports of wires and cables increased by 31% compared to 2013.
Imports of wires and cables to Russia were made by China, Belarus and Germany, which are the main suppliers of Russia, accounting for a total of 68% of total imports. They are followed by Turkey, Italy, South Korea, Poland, Vietnam, Ukraine, Finland, Uzbekistan and Serbia, accounting for another 18%. From 2012 to 2021, the most significant growth rate in terms of purchases of imported products, among the main suppliers, was achieved by Vietnam.
China is the largest supplier of wires and cables to Russia, accounting for 30% of total imports. Belarus ranks second with a 10% share of total imports, followed by Germany with a 9.4% share.
The top wire and cable manufacturers in Russia are:
LLC “KAMSKY CABLE”
LLC “UGLICHKKABEL”
JSC “PLANT “ENERGOKABEL”
LLC “RYBINSKKABEL”
LLC “CONCORD”
OOO “ZAVOD AGROKABEL”
OOO “Cable Plant “ALUR”
EXPERT-CABLE، LLC
LLC “SARANSKKABEL”
OOO “TOMSKKABEL”
EKZ JSC، SIBKABEL JSC
JSC “KIRSKABEL”
JSC “IRKUTSKKABEL”
OOO “Cable Plant KABEKS”
LLC “EM-CABLE”
JSC “URALKABEL”
“OOO “ZAVOD MOSKABEL
“Kamsky Kabel” is located in the industrial heart of Russia – the city of Perm. The company produces cables and wires that are delivered to the largest construction sites in the country.
“Kamsky Kabel” confidently occupies a special place among cable factories in Russia and the CIS in terms of production volumes. Its product range exceeds 50,000 brands. Modern technological equipment, a powerful experimental base of the “Kamsky Kabel” plant, the production of high-quality and reliable cables with various types of insulation are the unique features of the plant.
Cable and wire products under the “Kamkabel” trademark are used in the power industry, in the oil industry, coal mining, metallurgical industries, in industrial and residential construction, in Russian railway facilities, in aircraft and shipbuilding. Cables and wires of the Perm plant are known not only in Russia and the CIS, but also in Europe and Asia.
“Kamsky Kabel” is one of the main domestic consumers of copper and aluminum. In terms of the growth rate of production volumes, the company is significantly ahead of the industry average. For several years, “Kamsky Kabel” has been a leader in copper and aluminum processing among cable manufacturers.
LLC “UGLICHKKABEL”
The cable plant “Uglichkabel” (Yaroslavl region) is one of the most modern cable industry enterprises in Russia. It was built from scratch by “Nexans”, a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of cable products and accessories, and was put into operation in November 2008.
In December 2016, “Nexans” reorganized the management model of the plant by transferring management functions to “Impex Electro LLC”.
The official opening of the plant took place on November 20, 2008, its total area is 76,753 square meters, the production area is 18,314 square meters, the number of plant employees is more than 300 people, where power cables and wires of low and medium voltage are produced.
“EXPERT-CABLE, LLC”
“Cable Factory EXPERT-CABLE,LTD” is a modern manufacturer of high-quality cable products. The factory is located near the city of Orel, Russia.
At the beginning of 2020, the factory entered the competitive market with an area of more than 25,000 square meters and extensive production and distribution facilities.
Cable Factory “EXPERT-CABLE” is a young, high-tech and multifunctional manufacturer.
The main products of the company are:
Copper production
Batch production of wire rods with a diameter of 8 to 25 mm
Metal rolls
(The process of manufacturing copper sections of various shapes is carried out. Batch production of copper buses is organized in accordance with GOST 434-78. The cross-section range is from 200 to 3800 mm and the width is up to 240 mm.)
Cable and wiring products
Cable products are used in socially important applications, military industrial facilities, thermal power plants, underground systems, heavy industry, housing and public utilities and construction in various fields of activity.
With more than 50 up-to-date production lines from leading global manufacturers, which have a monthly processing capacity of 1000 tons of copper and 800 tons of aluminum per month.
The company has 6 sales offices in Russia and many representative offices in Russia and the CIS countries. Its products are sold throughout Russia and the world.
“SARANSKKABEL-OPTIKA، LTD“
“Saranskkabel-Optika, LTD” is one of the leading Russian companies, which is part of the “Optikenergo” group of companies.
The company has been operating on the market for more than 20 years and produces a wide range of fiber optic cables used in domestic and intercity telecommunication networks, as well as non-insulated wires for overhead power lines and SIP wires with anoptical core.
The total production capacity of the plant is 60,000 km of cables per year. The largest energy and telecommunications companies of Russia and the CIS countries certify these products.
The quality of the products is guaranteed by the quality management system, which complies with the interstate standard GOST R ISO 9001-2015 and the military standard GOST RV 0015-002-2012.
“Saranskkabel-Optika, LTD” is a successful competitive company not only in the Russian Federation, but also internationally, and the use of innovative solutions in production, the introduction of advanced technologies and the purchase of new equipment allows “Saranskkabel-Optika, LTD” to fully meet the growing needs of the cable market.
The volume of exports of Russian cable and wire products based on sales results for 11 months of 2021 reached about 470 million US dollars, which is 28.4% higher than the level of the same period in 2020.
The structure of exports of Russian cable and wire products by value, based on the results of trade for 11 months of 2021:
Based on the results of trade for 11 months of 2021, the main buyers of Russian-made products were traditionally Kazakhstan (29% of exports) and Belarus (20%).
The indicators of the Russian market of cable and wire products at the end of 2021 show the highest values over the past few years. This was primarily due to the increase in prices in the commodity market, with the highest activity in the coiled wire sector. Import growth in value was 58.6%.
Top Importers of Wires and Cables in Russia
“Zhejiang Wufeng Cable Co., Ltd”
“Zhejiang Wufeng Cable Co., Ltd” was established in August 1984. It is a high-performance technology enterprise engaged in high-tech research and production of wires and cables. The company is located in Hangjiahu District in northern Zhejiang Province.
The company covers an area of 120,000 square meters with an annual comprehensive production capacity of 1 billion yuan.
The main products include: various power cables, aluminum stranded wires and aluminum stranded wires with steel core, control cables, overhead insulated cables, fire-resistant cables, computer cables, fabric wires, etc.
The company adheres to the principle of “today’s quality, tomorrow’s market”, based on scientific and technological progress, focusing on product quality and scientific management. It has advanced wire and cable production equipment and complete testing instruments, and continuously improves the quality management system.
“INTEGRA CABLE – Manufacturer of fiber-optic communication cables“
SOYUZ-CABLE FLLC is a Belarusian company that produces fiber optic communication cables under its own brand name INTEGRA CABLE.
More than 500,000 km of fiber optic cables have been produced and exported since 2003. The annual production capacity of the plant is 42,000 km of optical cables. The average monthly production is 3,500 km of cables. The rate of processing optical fibers is 1,000,000 km per year.
The results of 2020 put the company among the top sales leaders in the CIS countries. It currently supplies fiber optic cables to 14 countries around the world.
The advantage and pride of the company is its own authorized laboratory for mechanical and climatic testing of cables.
“ABE INDUSTRIETECHNIK GMBH”
“ABE INDUSTRIETECHNIK GMBH” is a German manufacturer that produces flexible copper tapes, braided cables, electrical contacts, pressure welding current bridges, expansion straps for high-voltage systems and conductor lines. Its production range includes a wide range of braided tapes, current bridges in various types, materials and accessories for high-voltage systems, air-cooled and water-cooled connection cables and accessories for high-performance welding technology.
“RASANA BARGH WIRES & CABLES CO.”
Rasana Bargh Wires & Cables Co., Ltd. started its operations in 1993 on a land area of 15,000 square meters with a production hall of 3,000 square meters in the west of Semnan city. This unit received an operating license in 1995.
The Electric Conductor Manufacturing Company is registered as a private joint-stock company with registration number 1149 and, in line with the sacred goals of the Islamic Republic of Iran government for industrial self-sufficiency, more than 80% of the machinery for its production lines has been manufactured by the company’s workers and specialists in the field of manufacturing and manufacturing machinery at the factory site and used in production lines.
The dynamics of imports of cable and wire products into the Russian Federation is shown in the figures.
The main share in the structure of imports of Russian cable and wire products in value terms based on trade results for 11 months of 2021 is on electrical conductors for voltages over 80 V (29.2% of imports).
Structure of Russian imports of cable and wire products by type by value (US dollars), %:
From the data in this chart, it can be seen:
China is the main supplier of cable and wire products (excluding fiber optic cables) to the Russian Federation (29.3% of imports based on trade results for 11 months of 2021).
The second place in terms of resources is occupied by Belarus (10.2%).
In third place is Germany (9.5%).
The volume of deliveries from Germany decreased by 10% and amounted to 102.5 million US dollars.
Key and important factors for the presence of Iranian manufacturers in the Russian market
According to the initial research conducted on the wire and cable industry in the large Russian market and considering the key factors:
High and consistent quality of manufactured products
Preferential tariffs on import duties of Iranian goods to Russia
Low export costs of Iranian products to Russia compared to Western and Chinese goods
The proximity and proximity of Iran and Russia as a logistical advantage and the possibility of exporting Iranian goods to Russia by various methods such as land, rail and sea transportation in the shortest time and low shipping prices
The absence of a large part of the market from famous Western brands
The possibility of rapid expansion of market share and access to the competitive and trade space in Russia
It can be said that there is a high economic justification for entering the large Russian-Eurasian market, and the Fardad Group of Companies is proud to establish effective and successful joint cooperation in this direction.
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