Antifreeze market in Russia

With more than a decade of presence in the global trade arena and with full knowledge of the characteristics of the Russian market and the Eurasian regions, as well as knowledge of the distribution networks in this country and comprehensive and complete knowledge of international trade and investment laws, Fardad Group of Companies has provided a suitable platform and background for the entry of Iranian products into the booming Russian market.

Antifreeze market share in Russia

The analysis of the antifreeze market in the Russian Federation is as follows:

In 2017, automotive industry experts estimated the volume of the antifreeze market in the Russian Federation at 400 thousand tons with an average growth of 10% per year.

It is worth noting that in 2020, with the reduction in automobile production and restrictions imposed in the first wave of the Corona pandemic, antifreeze consumption in Russia decreased, and in 2021, the volume of the antifreeze market was 410 thousand tons.

Antifreeze import market in Russia

Germany, Belgium and Japan supply 70% of imported antifreeze in the Russian market.

Antifreeze export market in Russia

Antifreeze manufacturers in the Russian Federation mainly export their products to the Eurasian “CIS” countries.

Top antifreeze companies in Russia
“Tosol-Sintez”

The company “Tosol-Sintez” was founded in 1993 in the city of Dzerzhinsk, the capital of the Russian chemical industry.

The company exclusively produces and distributes the brands ROSDOT, Felix, AWM, EcoTHERM, Pure Mile, Sakura.

The company’s specialized laboratory controls the quality of raw materials, as well as finished products at all stages of production in accordance with the strict requirements of various international standards (ISO, SAE, ASTM, etc.).

The company “Tosol-Sintez” is one of the largest manufacturers of coolants, brake fluids, antifreeze, automotive filters, windshield washer fluids, engine oils, automotive chemicals at the international level.

The partners of “Tosol-Sintez” are the world’s leading manufacturers such as: GM, KIA, Daewoo, BMW, MAN and Volkswagen.

The company supplies its products to more than 20,000 customers, including:

Automotive companies;

Specialized car service stations;

Sales centers;

Gas stations;

Transportation networks;

And auto parts stores.

• Sintec Group

  Sintec Group ranks first in the Russian coolant and windshield washer fluid market and is one of the top 5 manufacturers in the lubricants market.

  The Sintec brand holds a leading position in the Russian antifreeze market, and according to official reports, at the end of 2020 its market share was 13.2%.

  Founded in 1999, SINTEC Lubricants is a recognized Russian leader and specialist in the development and production of a wide range of coolants, brake and special fluids, engine, transmission, hydraulic oils and greases, as well as a number of components required for repair and maintenance.

  The trust in Sintec products by B2B and B2C consumers, formed over two decades, is based on the successful experience of using it in various conditions, and the impeccable quality of products has been repeatedly confirmed by international, experimental and independent certificates.

  “Delfin Industry”

  The company “Delfin Industry” offers a full cycle of contract manufacturing. Scientific background, professional experience, qualified specialists and modern equipment of the company allow to produce high-quality products.

  “Delfin Industry” carries out the development of a turnkey project. From the shape and color of the can, creating a unique manufacturing order to the stylish design of the final product in accordance with the wishes of customers.

  Products of “Delfin Industry” are exported to the Baltic states and other neighboring countries.

  Introducing the best brands of antifreeze on the Russian market

  Category	Place	Name	Rating
  The best hybrid antifreezes (G11)	one	Sintec Ultra G11	9.9 / 10
  	2	SINTEC EURO G11	9.8 / 10
  	3	Motul Inugel Expert Ultra	9.6 / 10
  The best carboxylate antifreezes (G12 / G12 +)	one	CoolStream Premium	9.8 / 10
  	2	LIQUI MOLY Langzeit Kuhlerfrostschutz GTL 12 Plus	9.7 / 10
  	3	SINTEC LUX G12	9.6 / 10
  	four	Felix Carbox G12	9.4 / 10
  The best lobrid antifreezes (G12 ++)	one	SINTEC UNLIMITED G12++	10 / 10
  	2	Ravenol LTC – Protect C12++ Premix -40°C	9.6 / 10
  The best G13 antifreezes	one	CoolStream G13	9.8 / 10
  	2	Motul Inugel G13	9.1 / 10

• “Sintec Ultra G11“

The main features of “Sintec Ultra G11” antifreeze are that it remains active in the range of -45 ° C to +109 ° C. It has anti-corrosion properties and is compatible with both aluminum and copper radiators, and with all these advantages, its price is very affordable.

Main advantages:

Excellent freezing point margin
Low corrosivity
Affordable and affordable price
” SINTEC EURO G11″

Synthetic antifreeze with mineral additives based on monoethylene glycol. It can be used for engines of cars, trucks and buses. It prevents the destruction of plastic and rubber parts. It works in the range of -40 ° C to +109 ° C and is green in color.

Main advantages:

Can be used at any time of the year.
Does not form deposits on the inner surface of pipes.
Affordable and affordable price.

Disadvantages:

There are many similar counterfeit products on the market.
According to the TOP list for 2022, it has weaker anti-corrosion properties than the previous one.

“This antifreeze is suitable for Russian cars, Nissan, Opel, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai, etc.”

“CoolStream Premium”

“Coolstream Premium” is the flagship among carboxylate antifreezes.

The “TECHNOFORM” plant was founded in 2003 and is currently one of the largest manufacturers of chemical industry products in Russia.

The brands and products of this plant are as follows:

“COOLSTREAM” brand – coolants and windshield washer fluids for cars

“HOT Stream” brand – modern coolants for heating systems, air conditioning systems

“SAFEWING” brand – aircraft antifreeze fluids

“AIR1– ADBLUE” brand – to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions in the exhaust gases of vehicles with diesel engines

“CoolStream Premium” is used by many Russian assembly plants, it undoubtedly deserves attention.

“CoolStream Premium” has more than 50 official approvals from the world’s leading automakers, including:

Ford, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet GM, Mazda, Opel GM, Skoda, Volkswagen, Volvo, AvtoVAZ, KAMAZ, LiAZ, ADE, Behr, Caterpillar MAK, etc.

Main advantages:

Full compliance with technical requirements

Good margin for boiling and crystallization temperatures

“LIQUI MOLY Langzeit Kuhlerfrostschutz GTL 12 Plus”

A German company producing various oils, industrial greases and lubricants used in the automotive industry, founded in 1957 in Ulm, Germany.

With more than 1,750 types of products for heavy vehicles, passenger cars, motorcycles, boats, go-karts, industrial machinery, this company has the largest product diversity among manufacturing companies in the world.

Liqui Moly operates in more than 90 countries around the world, and all stages of product development, research and production are carried out only in Germany.

Without a doubt, the brand “LIQUI MOLY Langzeit Kuhlerfrostschutz GTL 12 Plus” is a high-quality, high-priced antifreeze.

This product belongs to the Volkswagen class G12 +, that is, it is compatible with both G12 and G11 antifreezes, and will not cause problems with the remnants of old fluid in the cooling system. The shelf life of this product is five years.

Main advantages:

Quality
A large list of approvals from world car manufacturers

Disadvantages:

High price
The minimum packaging volume is 5 liters, due to the high price of “LIQUI MOLY” it is not economical to use one or two liters.
Key and important factors for the presence of Iranian manufacturers in the Russian market

According to the initial research conducted on the antifreeze market share in Russia and considering the key factors:

High and consistent quality of Iranian products

Low cost price of Iranian products compared to similar Russian products

Preferential tariffs on import duties of Iranian goods to Russia

Low export costs of Iranian products to Russia compared to Western 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 the large Russian-Eurasian market, and the Fardad Group of Companies is proud to establish effective and successful joint cooperation in this direction.