Grupa Azoty reduces production in March and April after difficult first quarter in 2023 - Issue 391 || PKN Orlen-petrochemical production Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || Central European styrene trade Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || Polish polyethylene production & trade Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || Polish polypropylene production & trade Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || Polish synthetic rubber trade, Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || Central European MDI trade Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || Central European methanol trade Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || Russian chemical industry-new terminals required to serve Chinese market - Issue 391 || Russian butadiene production Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || Russian plastics and polyethylene production Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || Russian polyethylene trade Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || PTA deliveries from China to Kaliningrad - Issue 391 || Russian methanol production Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || Russian methanol exports, Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 391 || Methanol plant at Volgograd signs agreement with Chinese company - Issue 391 || Russian polyurethane raw materials 2023 - Issue 391 || Uzbek methanol island-Air Products - Issue 391 || Russian Methanol Production, exports and domestic sales 2023 - Issue 392 || Polish petrochemical production Jan-May 2023 - Issue 392 || Olefin 111 project outline - Issue 392 || Polimex Mostostal and Naftoremont-Naftobudowa-Olefin 111 project - Issue 392 || Hungarian propylene exports Jan-Apr 2023 - Issue 392 || Central European styrene trade Jan-May 2023 - Issue 392 || Czech petrochemical trade, Jan-May 2023 - Issue 392 || Polish rubber trade Jan-May 2023 - Issue 392 || Hungarian TDI-MDI exports Jan-Feb 2023 - Issue 392 || Russian propylene exports & sales Jan-May 2023 - Issue 392 || KPI polypropylene outage & exports - Issue 392 || Russian methanol producer operational balances 2023 - Issue 396 || Russian Methanol Exports October 2023 - Issue 396 || Polish Polyol Exports 2022-2023 - Issue 396 || Polish Polyol Imports 2022-2023 - Issue 396 || Central European isocyanate trade Jan-Sep 2023 - Issue 396 || Czech polyol imports Jan-Sep 2023 - Issue 396 || Polish polyol trade Jan-Sep 2023 - Issue 396 || Isocyanate/polyol imports from China into Russia - Issue 396 || Russian Methanol Market Analysis January to June 2024, including production and trade balances - Issue 405 || Polish synthetic rubber production and domestic market Jan-Jun 2024 - Issue 405 || Polish Methanol Trade Statistics - Issue 405 || Russian regional chemical production data - Issue 412 ||
 


CIREC news July 2025

Drone attacks on Russian Chemical and Petrochemical Plants 2024-2025

Date Producer/Plant Location Activity  
14 Jun- 25
Novokuibyshevsk Catalyst Plant
Samara Catalysts for petrochemicals
14-Jun-25 Azot Nevinnomyssk Stavropol Krai Fertilisers, ammonium nitrate, methanol
08-Jun-25 Azot Novomoskovsk Tula Oblast Fertilisers, ammonium nitrate, methanol
07-Jun-25 Plastic and Polymer Processing Plant  Rostov Components for drones  
26-May-25 Dmitrievsky Chemical Plant Kineshma, Ivanovo Oblast  Solvents, butyl acetate, butanols  
24-May-25 Azot Novomoskovsk Tula Oblast Fertilisers, ammonium nitrate, methanol
05-Apr-25 Promsintez Chapayesvsk, Samara  Explosives  
22-Mar-25 Promsintez Chapayesvsk, Samara  Explosives  
03-Mar-25 Ufaorgsintez Ufa, Bashkortostan Ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, EPDM
28-Jan-25 SIBUR Kstovo Kstovo, N Novgorod Ethylene, propylene  
24-Jan-25 Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant Krasnozavodsk, Moscow area Defence based products, ammunition
14-Jan-25 Kazanorgsintez Kazan, Tatarstan Ethylene, polyethylene, polycarbonate
13-Jan-25 Bryansk Chemical Plant Bryansk, Western Russia Industrial explosives, the disposal of expired ammunition
13-Jan-25 Aleksin chemical plant Tula Oblast Ammunition and gunpowder  
10-Jan-25 Limpek Solvents Plant Gatchina, St Petersburg Acetone, hazardous waste  
06-Jan-25 Kamensk Chemical Plant Kamensk, Rostov Defence based products, sodium salt of carboxymethylcellulose, unsaturated polyester resins
30-Dec-24 Voronezhsintezkaucuk Voronezh, Western Russia Styrene butadiene rubber, thermoplastic elastomers
18-Dec-25 Kamensk Chemical Plant Kamensk, Rostov Defence based products, sodium salt of carboxymethylcellulose, unsaturated polyester resins
07-Nov-24 Aleksin chemical plant Tula Oblast Ammunition, gunpowder and composite materials
21-Oct-24 Efremov Synthetic Rubber Plant Efremov, Tula Oblast Polyisobutylene  
16-Oct-24 Sverdlov Chemical Plant Dzerzhinsk, N Novgorod Chemicals for defence  
17-Apr-24 Kamensk Chemical Plant Kamensk, Rostov Defence based products, sodium salt of carboxymethylcellulose, unsaturated polyester resins
17-Jan-24 Shakhtinsky Polyester Plant Shakhty. Rostov Polyester fibre  

8 June 2025 Azot at Novomoskovsk

On the night of June 7, 2025, Novomoskovsk in the Tula region became the target of an attack by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which caused a series of explosions and the activation of air defense systems (air defense). According to local media, residents of the city heard five to eight explosions around midnight, accompanied by bright flashes in the sky.

Local residents of Novomoskovsk, as well as the village of Kamenetsky and the Donskoy district, reported that explosions were heard in different parts of the city, and flashes were observed in the sky, allegedly related to the work of air defense. According to preliminary information, the target of the attack was the NAK Azot chemical plant, owned by Evrokhim which produces ammonia and nitrogen fertilizers.

The attack on Novomoskovsk fits into a series of strikes on industrial facilities in Russia. According to Reuters, since the beginning of 2024, more than 80 oil refineries, oil depots and chemical plants have been attacked by UAVs, which is associated with the actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Similar incidents have already occurred in the Tula region: in May 2025, drones damaged the pipeline at NAC Azot, and in November 2024, the Aleksin Chemical Plant, which produces products for the defense industry, was hit.

The environmental and economic risks associated with the strike on Nac Azot are alarming. Chemical enterprises like Azot work with hazardous substances, and even local incidents can lead to emissions of ammonia or other toxic compounds.

 

 

Russian petrochemical production Jan-May 2025

Russian Chemical Production

(unit-kilo tons)

Product

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Ethylene

1926.417

2013.007

Propylene

1065.582

1138.945

Benzene

563.072

586.786

Toluene

126.141

160.470

Xylenes

182.554

189.902

Orthoxylene

80.585

56.073

Paraxylene

100.763

85.008

Styrene

318.236

322.405

EB

361.929

369.880

Methanol

1736.793

1620.951

Isopropanol

21.995

22.964

Ethylene Glycol

159.406

214.444

N-butanol

64.833

61.608

Phenol

113.178

108.804

Acetic Acid

86.084

83.231

Phthalic Anhydride

42.476

38.344

Maleic Anhydride

18.337

16.564

Prospects of a recession in the Russian economy appear to be widening which is partially reflected in the production data for petrochemicals where numerous products are showing declines in output in the first five months this year.   Payment arrears in the economy are becoming a major problem, which is filtering through to the chemical industry.

Russian ethylene production amounted to 1.926 million tons in first five months against 2.013 million tons in January to May 2024, whilst propylene production dropped from 1.139 million tons to 1.065 million tons.  Methanol production amounted to 1.737 million tons in the first five months versus 1.621 million tons in 2024, after the rise in exports compensated for the drop in domestic consumption.  In the field of aromatics benzene production fell from 586,786 tons January to May last year to 563,072 tons in January to May 2025.   Ethylbenzene production dropped from 369,880 tons to 361,929 tons, whilst toluene fell from 160,470 tons to 126,141 tons.

Major chemical plants targeted by Ukrainian drones in 2025

Date

Plant

14-Jun-25

Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical

14-Jun-25

Azot Nevinnomyssk

08-Jun-25

Azot Novomoskovsk

26-May-25

Dmitrievsky Chemical Plant

24-May-25

Azot Novomoskovsk

03-Mar-25

Ufaorgsintez

28-Jan-25

SIBUR Kstovo

14-Jan-25

Kazanorgsintez

Western sanctions have caused a wide range of complications and challenges for Russian petrochemical producers, but production has largely remained stable.   The chemical industry has been helped by the exit of Western companies from the domestic market and the replacement of Europe with China as its main trading partner.  

For the first 20 months of the war in Ukraine the mainstream Russian chemical industry had succeeded in keeping its distance from the military sector, but as the militarization of the Russian economy has intensified more chemical plants producing civilian economy products have become entangled with defence orders.  The plants listed in the table have all been targeted this year due to their alleged involvement in providing of products and raw materials for the Russian military.

Russian polymer production Jan-May 2025

Russian production of polyethylene increased in the first five months to 1.519 million tons against 1.466 million tons in January to May 2024.  Propylene polymer production decreased from 926,775 tons to 904,538 tons, whilst styrene polymer production declined from 255,227 tons to 244,602 tons.   PVC production dropped from 423,476 tons in the first five months last year to 395,317 tons in January to May 2025.  The production of polyamide in Russia showed a drop to 53,217 tons from 60,063 tons.  Russian production of synthetic rubbers increased to 642,667 tons in January to May this year from 625,847 tons in January to May 2024.   Russian production of finished products from polymers and synthetic rubbers in May 2025 decreased by almost 10% compared to the same period last year, and 5.4% for the full five months.  Tyre production recorded a 10% fall in the first five months, whilst polymer pipe production dropped 12.5% in the first five months.  Overall lower production volumes in plastics and rubber products has been taking place since February this year.

Russian Polymer Production

(unit-kilo tons)

Product

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Ethylene polymers

1580.016

1519.277

PE

1518.565

1466.047

Styrene Polymers

244.602

255.227

PVC

395.317

423.476

Propylene Polymers

904.538

926.775

Polyamide

53.217

60.063

PET

280.366

265.676

Synthetic Rubber

642.667

625.647

 

Russian ethylene production Jan-May 2025

Russian ethylene production totalled 1.926 million tons in the first five months in 2025 against 2.013 million tons in the same period in 2024.  All regions saw lower production.  ZapSibNeftekhim at Tobolsk reduced production from 679,436 tons in January to May last year to 626,737 tons in January to May 2025.  Production in the Volga region amounted to 953,758 tons in January to May versus 959,948 tons in the same period in 2024.  The Volga region includes producers Nizhnekamskneftekhim, Kazanorgsintez, Gazprom neftekhim Salavat and Ufaorgsintez.  At the end of January SIBUR-Kstovo was forced to suspend production due a fire on the site caused by drones which were targeting the Lukoil refinery at Kstovo.  SIBUR-Kstovo restarted production of ethylene and propylene in March after repairs were completed.   

Russian Ethylene Production (unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

North Caucasus Federal District

139.696

151.386

Volga Federal District

953.758

959.948

Ural federal district

626.737

679.436

Siberian Federal District

206.225

222.237

Total

1926.417

2013.007

Russian propylene production Jan-May 2025

Russian propylene production totalled 1.066 million tons in January to May 2025 against 1.130 million tons in January to May 2024.  ZapSibNeftekhim at Tobolsk produced 387,848 tons against 458,025 tons in the same period in 2024.  The Volga-Urals region increased production from a total of 405,519 tons in January to May 2024 to 397,561 tons in January to May 2025.    

Russian Propylene Production (unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

North Caucasus Federal District

60.023

54.378

Volga Federal District

405.519

397.561

Ural Federal district

387.848

458.025

Siberian Federal District

212.178

219.654

Total

1065.568

1129.617

Russian propylene domestic sales Jan-May 2025

Russian sales of propylene on the domestic merchant market amounted to 120,350 tons in January to May against 174,738 tons in the same period in 2024.  The largest propylene supplier to the domestic market was Lukoil-NNOS, shipping 84,581 tons against 62,385 tons in January to May 2024. 

Russian Propylene Domestic Sales (unit-kilo tons)

Producer

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Angarsk Polymer Plant

14.138

29.039

SIBUR-Kstovo

18.681

82.521

Lukoil-NNOS

84.561

62.385

Naftan

3.033

0.797

Total

120.412

174.742

Main Russian Propylene Buyers (unit-kilo tons)

Consumer

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Saratovorgsintez

64.157

64.432

Volzhskiy Orgsintez

3.122

5.810

Akrilat

7.848

12.971

SIBUR-Khimprom

16.627

28.395

Omsk-Kaucuk

4.658

9.228

Tomskneftekhim

1.067

1.946

ZapSibNeftekhim

8.993

34.389

Ufaorgsintez

3.366

6.348

Stavrolen

3.949

0.000

Khimprom Kemerovo

2.337

1.991

Plant of Synthetic Alcohol

2.374

0.398

Total

120.350

174.738

 

SIBUR-Kstovo reduced propylene sales from 82,521 tons in January to May last year to 18,681 tons this year, after production was disrupted by Ukrainian drone strikes on the complex in January.  As a result of the attack SIBUR-Kstovo stopped production in February creating supply problems for the Russian market.    Most merchant consumers have reduced purchases in 2025.  ZapSibNeftekhim purchased 8.993 tons of propylene in January against 34,389 tons in January to May 2024, whilst Saratovorgsintez reduced purchases from 64,832 tons to 64,157 tons. 

Russian butadiene production Jan-May 2025

Russian butadiene production totalled 280,551 tons in January to May 2025 against 273,632 tons in January to May 2024.  ZapSibNeftekhim at Tobolsk produced 114,829 tons against 121,660 tons in the same period in 2024.  The Volga-Urals region increased production from a total of 138,346 tons in January to May 2024 to 149,955 tons in January to May 2025.   

Russian Butadiene Production (unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Volga Federal District

149.955

138.346

Urals

114.829

121.660

Siberian Federal District

15.767

13.626

Total

280.551

273.632

Russian plastics production Jan-May 2025

Russian bulk plastics production amounted to 4.560 million tons in January to May 2025 against 4.607 million tons in January to May 2024 and then against 4.473 million tons in January to May 2023.    

Russian Ethylene Polymer Production by Region

(unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Central Federal District

51.179

52.147

Northwestern Federal District

25.715

17.737

Southern Federal District

19.194

13.821

North Caucasus Federal District

127.103

139.543

Volga Federal District

554.515

448.906

Ural federal district

640.941

692.935

Siberian Federal District

161.312

154.129

Far East

0.056

0.036

Total

1580.015

1519.254

Production of ethylene polymers amounted to 1.580 million tons in January to May, slightly up from the 1.519 million tons last year.  The largest plant for the production of ethylene polymers is ZapSibNeftekhim at Tobolsk, located in the Ural Federal District.  Production totalled 640,941 tons in January to May this year against 692,935 tons in the same period in 2024.  

Russian pipe market softening

The pipe market has been the main driver of Russian plastics consumption in 2023 and the first half of 2024 but in the last two quarters last year processing slowed down which has carried on into 2025.  As a result in the first five months this year polyethylene consumption in the manufacture of pipes amounted to 389,938 tons against 460,276 tons in the same period in 2024.

The second largest region in Russia is the Volga Federal District where production increased from 448,906 tons last year to 554,515 tons in January to May 2025.  The Volga district includes producers from Bashkortostan including Gazprom neftekhim Salavat and Ufaorgsintez, and from Nizhnekamskneftekhim and Kazanorgsintez. 

Russian polyethylene trade Jan-May 2025

Russian polyethylene exports to China increased from 174,464 tons in January to May 2024 to 204,297 tons in the same period in 2025, with both HDPE and LDPE showing rises.   Average prices for Russian polyethylene exports to China dropped from $885.1 per ton to $845.3 per ton in 2025. 

Chinese Imports of Polyethylene from Russia

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Kilo tons

204.297

174.464

$ million

172.693

154.414

Av $ per ton

845.3

885.1

Inward shipments of polyethylene from China into Russia dropped in the first five months to 33,385 tons against 44,934 tons in January to May 2024.  Average prices rose to $1536.0 per ton from $1434.8 in 2024.

Chinese Exports of Polyethylene to Russia

(unit-kilo tons)

Product Category

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

LDPE

4.404

7.579

HDPE

2.347

6.051

LLDPE

8.547

8.547

EVA

4.832

5.487

Ethylene-hexene copolymers

9.441

10.060

Total

33.385

44.934

Av $ per ton

1536.0

1434.8

The largest volume of Chinese shipments to Russia consisted of ethylene-hexene copolymers where shipments into Russia amounted to 9,441 tons against 10,060 tons in the same period in 2024.  LLDPE shipments amounted to 8,547 tons in the first five months, and EVA shipments amounted to 4,832 tons.  The production of ethylene-hexene polymers is currently not possible in Russia and the new plant at Nizhnekamsk will allow the production of ethylene-hexene polymers in 2026 if not this year. 

Inward shipments of polyethylene from South Korea into Russia dropped in the first five months to 23,391 tons against 57,364 tons in January to May 2024.  Average prices rose slightly to $1258.3 per ton from $1252.3 in 2024.

South Korean Polyethylene Exports to Russia

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Ktons

23.391

57.364

$ million

29.434

71.837

Av $ per ton

1258.3

1252.3

 

Russian polypropylene production Jan-May 2025

Russian production of propylene polymers totalled 907,602 tons in January to May 2025 against 950,621 tons in January to May last year.  ZapSibNeftekhim at Tobolsk reduced production from 498,162 tons to 440,172 tons in January to May 2025. 

Russian Propylene Polymers Production by Region

(unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Central Federal District

71.641

70.162

Northwestern Federal District

0.262

0.273

Southern Federal District

4.975

4.349

North Caucasus Federal District

58.697

59.876

Volga Federal District

184.910

170.434

Ural Federal District

440.172

498.162

Siberian Federal District

146.945

147.365

Total

907.602

950.621

 

The Moscow refinery increased polypropylene production to 39,805 tons from 38,487 tons.  The Volga region, including Nizhnekamskneftekhim and Ufaorgsintez, produced 184,910 tons against 170,434 tons.  The Siberian region, which includes Tomskneftekhim and Polyom at Omsk, reduced production to 146,945 tons from 147,365 tons.

Russian polypropylene trade Jan-May 2025

Revenues for Russian exports of polypropylene homo grade to China increased from $38,765 million in the first five months last year to $59.435 million in January to May 2025.  Volumes increased from 45,821 tons to 69,117 tons.  

Chinese Imports of PP Homo from Russia

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

$ million

59.435

38.765

Ktons

69.117

45.821

Av $ per ton

1162.9

1182.0

Chinese exports of propylene polymers dropped in value from $28.797 million in the first five months last year to $15.764 million.  By volume, shipments rose slightly from 12,035 tons to 12,206 tons.  Prices amounted to $2160.4 per ton in 2025, down from $2392.8 in 2024. 

Chinese Exports of PP to Russia

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

$ million

26.370

28.797

Ktons

12.206

12.035

Av $ per ton

2160.4

2392.8

South Korean Exports of Propylene Copolymers

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Ktons

10.249

18.125

$ million

12.781

27.139

Av $ per ton

1247.0

1497.3

South Korean exports of propylene copolymers to Russia dropped in the first five months to 10,249 tons against 18,125 tons in the same period in 2024.

Russian PVC trade and production Jan-May 2025

Russian PVC suspension grade production totalled 341,817 tons in January to May 2025 against 355,049 tons in the same period in 2024.  The Volga region, which includes plants at Kstovo and Sterlitamak, accounted for 209,292 tons in January to May against 188,861 tons in the same period last year.   Sayanskkhimplast is the only PVC producer in Siberia, producing 97,440 tons in the first five months against 131,146 tons in January to May 2024.  The plant is supplied with ethylene from the Angarsk Polymer Plant by pipeline.

Russian PVC Suspension Production by Region

(unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Southern

35.085

35.042

Privolzhsky (Volga) Federal District             

209.292

188.861

Siberian Federal District

97.440

131.146

Total

341.817

355.049

Chinese Exports of PVC to Russia (unit-kilo tons)

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

PVC Total

90.080

55.865

PVC S

50.079

28.987

PVC E

40.001

26.878

Emulsion grade PVC in Russia fell from 11,903 tons in the first five months last year to 9,663 tons in the same period in 2025.  Production has been affected this year by ethylene shortages from the neighbouring Kstovo cracker that was inactive for over a month following a drone attack at the end of January.

Imports of PVC from China into Russia increased to a total of 90,080 tons in the first five months in 2025 against 55,865 tons in the same period last year.  Shipments of PVC suspension grade increased from 28,987 tons to 50,079 tons whilst emulsion grade rose from 26,878 tons to 40,001 tons. 

Russian PX-PTA-PET production Jan-Mar 2025

Russian paraxylene production amounted to 100,763 tons in the first five months in 2025 against 106,197 tons in the same period last year.  Gazprom Neft at Omsk reduced production from 36,710 tons to 23,450 tons whilst Ufaneftekhim increased production from 48,298 tons to 58,492 tons.

Russian Paraxylene Production

(unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Kirishinefteorgsintez

18.821

21.189

Ufaneftekhim

58.492

48.298

Gazprom Neft

23.450

36.710

Total

100.763

106.197

 

Russian PTA Production by Region (unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Volga Federal District

143.219

147.619

Total

143.219

147.619

Russian PET Production by Region

(unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Central Federal District

87.804

84.136

Northwestern Federal District

104.831

88.656

Volga Federal District

87.731

92.884

Total

280.366

265.676

PTA production at Polief amounted to 143,219 tons in the five months which against 147,619 tons in January to May 2024.   

Russian PET production rose from 265,676 tons in January to May 2024 to 280,366 tons in the first five months this year of which Polief produced 87,731 tons. 

Ekopet produced 104,831 tons of PET in January to May making it Russia’s largest producer, whilst the combined plants of Senezh and SIBUR-PETF produced 87,804 tons.

Russian PTA imports Jan-May 2025

Russian PTA imports from China amounted to 142,956 tons in the first five months in 2025 versus 110,588 tons in the same period in 2024.  Higher PTA imports were required to support higher PET production.  This year PTA deliveries have started to be received by ship to the port of Kaliningrad in addition to rail.  In order to prepare for safe mooring and efficient handling of large vessels, the port was required to undertake significant work to modernise berths, port infrastructure and storage facilities.  

Russian PTA Imports from China

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Jan-May 23

Ktons

142.956

110.588

115.665

€ mil

89.596

84.095

92.066

Av $ per ton

626.7

760.4

795.9

The port is now ready to handle vessels with maximum dimensions for movement through the sea channel, including those with a length of more than 170 metres.  In close cooperation with Ekopet, the transshipment of PTA is expected to rise and will act as an alternative to rail deliveries. 

Russian PET Imports from China

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Ktons

122.302

103.671

$ mil

97.648

91.850

Av $ per ton

798.4

886.0

Chinese shipments of PET to Russia amounted to 122,302 tons in January to May this year against 103,671 tons in the first five months in 2024.  Costs of Chinese PET import shipments into Russia rose from $91.850 million to $97.648 million.  Average prices dropped from $886.0 per ton to $798.4 per ton. 

Russian MEG Imports from China

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Ktons

35.664

38.777

€ mil

20.623

22.344

Av $ per ton

578.3

576.2

Chinese shipments of MEG to Russia amounted to 35,664 tons in January to May this year against 38,777 tons in the first five months in 2024.  Average prices rose slightly from $576.2 per ton to $578.3 per ton.

Restrictions to apply to Russian PET packaging from September 2025

From 1 September 2025, three types of plastic containers made of PET packaging will be banned in Russia.  PET bottles for the food industry (except for blue, white, green and brown bottles, as well as colourless), multilayer PET bottles and PET packaging with a PVC label (except for shrink bottles) will be outlawed.  Until now producers have been allowed to produce plastic bottles of only a few colours: transparent, blue, green and brown, as well as white for dairy products.  At this stage it is not clear how much impact these changes will have upon total PET consumption in Russia.

Russian synthetic rubber production and market Jan-May 2025

Synthetic rubber production in Russia amounted to 642,667 tons in January to May 2025 against 625,847 tons in January to May last year.   The increase in the first five months this year has been mainly due to the increase in export activity to China.

Russian Synthetic Rubber Production by Region

(unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Central Federal District

109.527

108.862

Northwestern Federal District

0.418

0.825

Volga Federal District

484.876

442.397

Siberian Federal District

47.847

46.176

Total

642.667

625.647

Synthetic rubber plants have become entangled in Russia’s war effort against Ukraine in supplying products for the military sector.  The rubber industry is receiving increased monitoring from the Kremlin.  Issues have been considered, which includes organising the production of rubber and special polymer materials for the military-industrial complex. 

Domestic demand in Russia has been affected by the drop in car sales this year.   There has seen a decrease in tire production in almost all segments, with the exception of agriculture.  The reduction in tyre production (3.4 million units) in May amounted to about 20% with a 10% fall recorded for the first five months.  Overall tyre manufacture consumed 151,600 tons of rubber in the first five months against 166,800 tons in the period January to May 2024.  Sales of passenger cars decreased by 26% in the first five months, dealers' warehouses remain overloaded, and the availability of loans is declining against the backdrop of a high key rate.  The domestic market of heavy trucks is forecast to fall to 45,000 vehicles in 2025 against 110,000 in 2024.   Unprecedented stocks of vehicles imported last year has meant there are about 40,000 Chinese-made heavy trucks in warehouses.  Any imports from Southeast Asia can automatically be considered as dumping.

Russian Tyre Production (unit-kilo tons)

Product

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Car Tyres

111.6

119.9

Lorry tyres

6.8

20.2

Agricultural tyres

3.6

3.4

Others

29.6

23.3

Total

151.6

166.8

SIBUR’s efforts to replace natural rubber with synthetic rubber

SIBUR is working with Russian tyre companies to replace natural rubber with synthetic rubber in car tyres.  Thus far SIBUR has been able to achieve a localisation level of synthetic rubber of 99%.  The new rubber will be introduced into the industrial production of tyres.  Tyre manufacture in Russia is based on around 25% of natural rubber which is imported from Asia, from Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. 

Synthetic rubber produced in Russia is almost all consumed by the tyre industry, while natural rubber is partially used in tyres.  SIBUR has already concluded an agreement with the major tyre manufacturer Kordiant to replace natural rubber with synthetic rubber.  The aim is to replace natural rubber with isoprene rubber, which is commonly assessed as being the closest analogue.  SIBUR aims to replace around 80% of natural rubber with isoprene rubber which it produces at Nizhnekamskneftekhim. 

Russian synthetic rubber production by category

Isoprene rubber production in Russia amounted to 117,623 tons in January to May 2025 against 109,487 tons in January to May 2024 whilst butadiene rubber production increased from 117,460 tons to 121,398 tons.  The highest value rubber produced by Russia is halogenated butyl rubber where production dropped from 47,121 tons in January to May last year to 41,656 tons this year of which most was exported to China. 

Russian Synthetic Rubber Production

(unit-kilo tons)

Product

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Butadiene Rubber

121.398

117.460

Isoprene Rubber

117.623

109.487

SBR SKS-SKMS

100.435

94.557

NPR

19.975

21.150

EPDM

0.867

1.459

Butyl Rubber

64.190

60.596

Halogenated BR

41.656

47.121

SBR

60.236

64.573

Other

8.952

0.000

Total

642.667

627.988

SIBUR and Tatneft have jointly achieved the creation of a new grade of styrene butadiene rubber DSSK-615, which improves wheel grip and rolling resistance, as well as reduces production costs.  This opens up opportunities for further scaling up the technology and introducing new rubber into industrial tyre production.

Omsk Kaucuk-polyisobutylene plant launch

Titan Group intends to launch polyisobutylene production at its new plant at the Omsk Kaucuk site in late 2025 or early 2026.  Efremov Synthetic Rubber Plant is currently the only Russian producer of high-molecular polyisobutylene.  The construction of a production complex at Omsk, with a capacity of 10,000 tpa of polyisobutylene, began in 2023. Capital expenditures amounted to about 900 million roubles, and it was planned to complete the project by 2025.  Omsk Kaucuk has received a loan of 949 million roubles from the Industrial Development Fund to support the project.  The product is used in lubricants, adhesives and sealants, electrical insulating products, emulsifiers, as well as in geological exploration. 

SIBUR’s n-butyllithium plant at Voronezh

SIBUR is currently progressing with construction of its catalyst plant for n-butyllithium production at Voronezh, which is used for the production of thermoplastic elastomers and synthetic rubbers.  The launch of production will mitigate the risks associated with the complexity of the supply chain and the availability.  The project is being undertaken at the Voronezhsintezkaucuk site using SIBUR's own technology and is currently around 50% of its schedule.  The production capacity is being designed to 350 tpa and will meet not only the holding's own needs but will also create a reserve for the development of other industries such as electronics, chemicals for agriculture, and medicine.   Commissioning is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 and production to start in the second quarter.

Voronezhsintezkaucuk continues to assess plans to increase its capacity for the production of divinyl-styrene thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), or SBS, from its first line of 35,000 tpa to 80,000 tpa.  Progress has been slowed due to the plant being targeted on more than one occasion by Ukrainian drones due to its connections to the Russian military. 

Russian Chinese rubber trade Jan-May 2025

Russian export revenues from synthetic rubber shipments to China totalled $511.145 million in January to May 2025 against $394.603 million in the same period in 2024.  The largest category purchased by China was for isoprene rubber with costs rising to $102.350 million against $42.479 million in the same period in 2024, followed by butadiene rubber where costs amounted to $96.608 million against $80.886 million.   

Chinese Imports of Synthetic Rubber from Russia

($ million)

Product

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

SBRs

84.201

42.479

Butadiene Rubber

96.608

80.886

Butyl Rubber

88.556

84.184

HBR

52.446

93.766

NBR

22.027

19.019

Isoprene Rubber

102.350

42.479

Others

64.956

31.790

Total

511.145

394.603

     

Chinese Imports of Synthetic Rubber from Russia

(unit-kilo tons)

Product

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

SBRs

55.627

28.706

Butadiene Rubber

68.110

56.501

Butyl Rubber

56.329

51.783

HBR

31.701

44.550

NBR

13.193

14.548

Isoprene Rubber

60.228

28.706

Others

40.844

20.996

Total

326.032

245.790

Av $ per ton

1567.8

1605.5

By volume Russian shipments of synthetic rubber to China amounted to 326,032 tons in the first five months in 2025, which was up from 245,790 tons in the same period in 2024.  The increase in export volumes compensated for the drop in consumption in the domestic market. 

Butadiene rubber exports represented the largest category, rising from 56,501 tons in 2023 to 56,329 tons.  Exports of thermoplastic elastomers, which are produced by Voronezhsintezkaucuk, increased sharply from 28,706 tons to 55,627 tons.  Butyl rubber exports from Russia to China increased to 56,329 tons from 51,783 tons in 2024.  Butyl rubber is produced at Nizhnekamskneftekhim and Tatneft at Togliatti.  Nitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) exports to China amounted to 13,193 tons in the first five months in 2025 against 14,548 tons in the same period in 2024.  NBR is produced at the Krasnoyarsk Synthetic Rubber Plant in East Siberia with around two thirds of output targeted on the Chinese market. 

Russian methanol production Jan-May 2025

Russia produced 1.737 million tons of methanol in January to May 2025 against 1.621 tons in January to May 2024.  Production in the Central region, which includes Shchekinoazot and Azot at Novomoskovsk, fell from 498,442 tons to 434,761 tons.  The Volga region increased production from 693,699 tons to 831,887 tons, whilst the Siberian Federal District (including Gazprom Methanol and Angarsk Petrochemical) increased production from 312,007 tons to 335,548 tons.   

Russian Methanol Production

(unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Central Federal District

434.761

498.442

Northwestern Federal District

46.935

43.963

North Caucasus Federal District

42.287

44.737

Volga Federal District

831.887

693.699

Ural federal district

45.375

28.103

Siberian Federal District

335.548

312.007

Total

1736.793

1620.951

Russian Methanol Exports by Destination

(unit-kilo tons)

Country

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Belarus

37.486

48.617

Brazil.

105.289

0.000

China

363.137

377.314

Kazakhstan

25.674

27.874

Kyrgyzstan

0.956

0.000

UAE

25.286

8.976

Turkey

153.397

86.600

Total

710.525

559.276

Azot at Nevinnomyssk produced 42,287 tons of methanol in the first five months in 2025 against 44,737 tons in the same period this year.  It is not clear if the methanol unit was affected by the drone attack on 14 June.  Some facilities at the complex were forced to stop after a significant attack where the entire workforce were confined to bomb shelters.  Azot at Nevinnomyssk reportedly has supplied raw materials and components for Russia’s weapons and fuel production since 2024.  The complex includes capacities of 1.0 million tpa of ammonia and 1.4 million tpa of ammonium nitrate.  It also operates Russia’s only melamine production facility, in addition methyl acetate and acetic acid.   The chemical plant is part of the Evrokhim Group, owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, who is currently sanctioned by Canada, the EU, Japan, and the UK.

Russian methanol exports Jan-May 2025

Russian methanol exports amounted to 710,525 tons in January to May 2025 against 559,277 tons in the same period in 2024.  Shchekinoazot increased exports from 209,200 tons to 213,745 tons, whilst Metafrax Chemicals increased shipments from 99,000 tons to 203,947 tons.   Tomet exported 126,367 tons versus 74,255 tons in January to May 2024.  Gazprom Methanol increased exports to a total of 162,386 tons from 133,250 tons.   

Russian Methanol Exports by Producer

(unit-kilo tons)

Producer

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Azot Nevinnomyssk

4.080

4.591

Azot Novomoskovsk

0.000

38.981

Metafrax Chemicals

203.947

99.000

Gazprom Methanol

162.386

133.250

Tomet

126.367

74.255

Shchekinoazot

213.745

209.200

Total

710.525

559.277

Prior to the full invasion of Ukraine, the geography of methanol exports was extensive, supplying to almost 30 countries.  The list of countries was reduced in 2024 to less than ten, including Turkey, China, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the United Arab Emirates.  Other countries included Georgia, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan.  Brazil has emerged in 2025 as a new consumer.

Russian Methanol Exports by Producer

(unit-kilo tons)

Producer

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Azot Nevinnomyssk

4.080

4.591

Azot Novomoskovsk

0.000

38.981

Metafrax Chemicals

203.947

99.000

Gazprom Methanol

162.386

133.250

Tomet

126.367

74.255

Shchekinoazot

213.745

209.200

Total

710.525

559.277

Turkey has seen shipments from Russia increased from 86,600 tons in the first five months in 2024 to 153,397 tons in 2025. Export sales to Brazil were undertaken for the first time this year and amounted to 105,289 tons in the first five months.   Exports to China amounted to 363,137 tons in January to May 2025 against 389,573 tons in January to May last year. 

Shipments to China continue to remain borderline profitable for Russian producers, due to lower prices in China, whilst facing expensive logistics and railway congestion in the eastern direction.  Prices in the first five months averaged $299.9 per ton against $283.4 in the same period last year.  Methanol prices in China rose sharply in June due to hostilities between Israel and Iran, and although the situation has settled it is far from over.  On 16 June futures for the next month jumped to a close of 2464 yuan ($343) per ton on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange, the highest result since April.   If the situation in the Middle East escalates due to the suspension of logistics, China could face a large supply shortage.

Russian Methanol Exports to China (unit-kilo tons)

Producer

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Metafrax Chemicals

146.770

79.024

Gazprom Methanol

46.289

133.122

Tomet

36.182

47.167

Shchekinoazot

133.896

130.260

Total

363.137

389.573

Despite being the closest large plant to China, Gazprom Methanol has reduced methanol exports from Tomsk to the port of Nakhodka to 46,289 tons in the first five months in 2025 against 133,122 tons in the same period in 2024.  At the same time Shchekinoazot increased shipments from 130,260 tons to 133,896 tons in 2025 and Metafrax Chemicals increased shipments from 79,024 tons to 146,770 tons. 

The rise of the Murmansk port for methanol exports

Russian methanol deliveries to Brazil have been facilitated this year through the expansion of shipping capabilities at the Murmansk sea port in the north of Russia.  Hardly any of the ships that today set out from the Murmansk port have European destinations, and instead they sail towards “friendly” countries of which Brazil is one.  Murmansk has one of Russia’s five biggest seaports. It normally handles more than 50 million tons of goods annually, most of it crude oil, coal, as well as fertilisers and processed nickel.

Methanol is a relatively new product for the Murmansk port but it is limited in size of capability throughput at this stage.  If it was purely about rail distances from plant to port most Russian producers would choose Murmansk over Nakhodka, even for shipments to China, and that m7ay be possible in 2026.  Gazprom Methanol’s plant is located around half way between the ports of Murmansk and Nakhodka and yet has used Murmansk more in 2025 by supplying Brazil with 105,289 tons. 

Russian methanol domestic sales, Jan-May 2025

Domestic merchant sales of methanol dropped to 384,574 tons in January to May 2025 against 400,916 tons in January to May 2024.  Metafrax Chemicals reduced domestic merchant sales to 192,192 tons in January to May 2025 against 212,872 tons in January to May last year, whilst Gazprom Methanol reduced domestic merchant sales to 132,751 tons which was down from 151,187 tons.  Management of the sales function at Gazprom Methanol was transferred at the beginning of 2025 to Gazprom's subsidiary, Gazprom Gazonefteprodukt Holding.  Shchekinoazot shipped 145,673 tons in January to May 2025 against 152,368 tons last year.   In order to minimize losses from the closure of the European market, domestic producers that can produce both methanol and ammonia have reduced methanol loading and increasing the production of ammonia and its derivatives.

Russian Methanol Domestic Sales (unit-kilo tons)

Producer

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Azot Nevinnomyssk

4.090

3.221

Azot Novomoskovsk

0.000

13.468

Metafrax Chemicals

192.192

212.872

Gazprom Methanol

132.751

151.187

Tomet

122.824

112.509

Shchekinoazot

145.673

152.368

Ammoni (Mendeleevsk)

5.650

13.566

Total

603.180

659.191

 

Russian butanol production Jan-May 2025

Russian normal butanol production increased from 61,609 tons in January to May 2024 to 64,834 tons in the first five months this year.  The Volga region, which includes SIBUR-Khimprom and Gazprom neftekhim Salavat, increased production from 43,148 tons to 52,453 tons.  Angarsk Petrochemical Company reduced production from 12,715 tons in January to May 2024 to 7,633 tons in the same period in 2025. 

Russian N-Butanol Production by Region (unit-kilo tons)

Region

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

North Caucasus Federal District

4.748

5.745

Volga Federal District

52.453

43.148

Siberian Federal District

7.633

12.715

Total

64.834

61.609

Russian acetone production Jan-May 2025

Russian acetone production rose slightly from 67,310 tons in January to May 2024 to 68,882 tons in January to May 2025.  Omsk Kaucuk produced 17,103 tons of acetone against 19,461 tons in the previous year whilst Kazanorgsintez increased production from 21,631 tons to 21,997 tons.  The other two producers Ufaorgsintez and Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical Combine both came under drone attacks in March reflecting the continuing threats posed to Russian plants. 

Russian Acetone Production (unit-kilo tons)

Producer

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Ufaorgsintez

17.553

12.185

Kazanorgsintez

21.997

21.631

Novokuibyshevsk Petrochemical

12.229

14.033

Omsk Kaucuk

17.103

19.461

Total

68.882

67.310

Omsk Kaucuk is currently planning to build an acetone condensation unit in order to produce isophorone, a product which is not produced in Russia. Omsk Kaucuk is also updating the production of phenol and acetone plants which is not only to improve the technological process, but also to improve the environmental parameters of production.  After modernisation, in 2022 Omsk Kaucuk’ s capacity for the production of phenol was increased to 90,000 tpa and acetone to 56,000 tpa. Omsk Kaucuk holds a 30% share in the phenol market and 36% in the acetone market.

Russian acetic acid production Jan-May 2025

Russian acetic acid production amounted to 86,034 tons in January to May 2025 against 83,231 tons in the same period in 2024.  The largest producer in Russia, Azot at Nevinnomyssk, increased production from 63,904 tons to 64,456 tons.  Aside using acetic acid for the production of butyl acetate and methyl acetate Azot supplies merchant acetic to the Russian domestic market.  The two largest customers include Polief which purchases acetic acid for PTA and Stavrolen which uses acetic acid in the production of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM). 

Russian Acetic Acid Production (unit-kilo tons)

Producer

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Azot Nevinnomyssk

64.456

63.904

Volga region

20.438

17.516

Total

86.034

83.231

Russian Isopropanol Production (unit-kilo tons)

Producer

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Plant of Synthetic Alcohol

13.425

11.701

Omsk Kaucuk

8.570

11.263

Total

21.995

22.964

Isopropanol production in Russia amounted to 21,995 tons in January to May 2025 against 22,964 tons in the same period last year.  Omsk Kaucuk reduced production from 11,263 tons to 8,570 tons whilst the Plant at Synthetic Alcohol at Orsk increased production from 11,701 tons to 13,425 tons.

Russian phthalic and maleic production Jan-May 2025

Phthalic anhydride production in Russia totalled 21,697 tons in the first five months in 2025 against 23,514 tons in the same period in 2024.  Kamteks-Khimprom at Perm is the largest producer followed by Gazprom neftekhim Salavat, and together these two plants produced 34,497 tons in the first two months in 2025.  Maleic anhydride production in Russia totalled 18,337 tons in the first five months in 2025, against 16,564 tons in the same period in 2024.  Consumption of maleic anhydride in the Russian market in 2024 in amounted to 11,200 tons against 11,000 tons in the previous year. 

Russian TDI imports Jan-May 2025

TDI imports into Russia from South Korea amounted to 3,236 tons in January to May 2025 against 3,162 tons in January to May 2024.  Prices of imports from South Korea amounted to $1846.8 per ton against $1990.9 per ton in 2024.

South Korean Exports of TDI to Russia

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Ktons

4.905

7.622

$ million

9.059

15.175

Av Price $/ton

1846.8

1990.9

Chinese Exports of TDI to Russia

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Ktons

7.094

13.254

$ million

13.714

27.481

Av Price $/ton

1933.1

2073.5

TDI imports from China into Russia amounted to 4,482 tons in January to May 2025 against 8,173 tons in the same period in 2024.  Due to much lower prices, costs of Chinese imports dropped from $16.926 million to $9.155 million in 2024. 

Russian MDI imports Jan-May 2025

MDI imports from China into Russia amounted to 36,340 tons in January to May 2025 against 37,928 tons in the same period in 2024.  Prices increased from $1994.7 per ton to $2011.4 per ton in 2025.  MDI is the main isocyanate imported into Russia is MDI, accounting for 75.4% of all imports in this segment in 2024.  Chinese imports account for nearly two third of Russian total consumption. 

Chinese Exports of MDI to Russia

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Ktons

36.340

37.928

$ million

73.093

75.654

Av Price $/ton

2011.4

1994.7

Chinese exports of polyols to Russia Jan-May 2025

Polyol imports into Russia from China fell from 51,985 tons in January to May 2024 to 41,980 tons in the first five months in 2025.    Import costs dropped from $73.722 million in the first five months in 2024 to $56.250 million in the same period this year.  Average prices dropped from $1418.1 per ton to $1339.9 in 2025.

Chinese Exports of Polyols to Russia

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Kilo tons

41.980

51.985

$ million

56.250

73.722

Av Price $/ton

1339.9

1418.1

Kazakh polypropylene exports and domestic market

KPI produced 175,000 tons of polypropylene in the first five months of this year of which 50,838 tons were exported to China 36,511 tons in the same period in 2024.  This year KPI increased its polypropylene sales volumes in the domestic market, bringing its share to 70% against 40% last year. 

Kazakh Exports of PP to China

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Kilo tons

50.838

36.511

$ million

38.279

30.757

Av Price $/ton

753.0

842.4

The Kazakh polypropylene processing market has rose by 28% in the first five months in 2025 compared to the same period last year, reaching a volume of 21,300 tons.  For the whole of 2024 the company's sales amounted to 22,900 tons (amounting to around 57% of the total market).  In the first half of 2025 domestic sales have outstripped targets set in January.  This dynamic was made possible by the growth of the customer base, where more than 60 out of 130 Kazakh companies purchase polypropylene on a monthly basis.  Shipments under these programs amounted to over 340 tons in May, and in June it is expected to reach 400 tons.

Chinese Exports of PET to Central Asia

PET exports from China to Kazakhstan amounted to 47,221 tons in the first five months in 2025 against 27,671 tons in the same period in 2024, whilst exports to Uzbekistan increased from 63,018 tons to 87,190 tons.  Domestic PET consumption in 2023 was estimated at about 85,000 tpa, of which about 95% were imports from China. Russia imported about 270,000 tpa of PET last year, more than 90% of them from China.  In effect the Kazakh project will have to compete with Chinese suppliers which may prove difficult. 

Chinese Exports of PET to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

(unit-kilo tons)

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Kazakhstan

47.221

27.671

Uzbekistan

87.190

63.018

KazMunayGaz seeks partner for PTA-PET projects

KazMunayGaz (KMG) is looking for a strategic partner for the construction of a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plant in the Atyrau region.  Currently Kazakhstan is completely dependent on its imports due to the lack of its own production.  Last year, KMG and Sinopec discussed joint work on the project, but it seems to have fallen through.  Not a single strategic partner will enter the project without resolving the issue of providing future production with paraxylene from the Atyrau Oil Refinery which could produce PTA.  The problem is that as soon as the situation with high-octane gasoline in the country worsens, the Atyrau Refinery stops producing aromatics and switches to fuel mode.

The Atyrau Refinery produced about 108,000 tons of paraxylene in 2024, but its production worked only until June.  From July until the end of the year, the aromatic complex was idle. Thus, until the issue of full saturation of the domestic market with high-octane gasoline is resolved, the provision of paraxylene for PTA production will remain in question.

The Kazakh government could possibly attract Tatneft which is developing a similar supply chain in Russia.  The possible sale of the Atyrau Oil Refinery to Tatneft has been ruled out by the Kazakh government.  At the same though Tatneft’s involvement could be a key factor in the development of the proposed PTA-PTA project. 

 

Tatneft-delayed butadiene and rubber projects Kazakhstan

The launch of production of the butadiene and synthetic rubber plants in the Atyrau region was originally scheduled for 2026.  The project is being constructed on the territory of the FEZ "National Industrial Petrochemical Technopark" near Atyrau and it is already clear that the deadlines will be disrupted due to various factors.  One of those includes negotiations which are still underway with the Chinese engineering company China Tianchen Engineering Corp which is acting as the contractor for the project.  The plant is being designed to utilise 380,000 tpa of butane fraction which will be supplied from Tengiz

Kazakh Butadiene Project

(unit-kilo tons per annum)

 Product

Capacity

Butadiene

120

Isobutylene

85

MTBE

40

Divinyl

60

SBS

40

The butadiene project in Kazakhstan is being implemented by a jv between KMG (25%) and Tatneft (75%).  In March 2024, Lummus Technology entered into licensing agreements with Butadiene LLP for the technology of dehydrogenation of n-butane, dehydrogenation of isobutane, production of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and extraction of butadiene.

The rubber components of the project include 60,000 tpa of divinyl styrene synthetic rubber for use in the rubber industry and tyre production.  Some of the rubber production will be sold to KamaTyresKZ plant located in Saran, Karaganda region.  Tatneft owns a 51% stake in KamaTyresKZ.  Another 40,000 tpa of styrene-butadiene-styrene rubber (SBS) required for road surfaces and plastics.  The new plant is planned to produce five different types of products, including styrene-butadiene-styrene (rubber used in road surfaces, divinyl-styrene synthetic rubber (needed in the tyre industry, butadiene (used for the production of synthetic rubbers), isobutane-isobutylene fraction (intended for the production of MTBE, butyl rubber, and isoprene and alkylate) and MTBE. 

SOCAR Jan-May 2025

Azerbaijan produced 183,800 tons of methanol in January to May 2025 versus 207,100 tons in January to May 2024.  Azerbaijan exported 171,699 tons of methanol in the first five months which was 32.2% down in the same period last year, whilst export revenues rose by 25.3% to $39.313 million.  Azerbaijan started shipping methanol to Gibraltar in April for the first time, after having started shipments to Israel at the start of the year. Azerbaijan’s methanol exports are distributed between southern European countries including Romania, Italy, and Gibraltar.  Other countries include Greece, Turkey and Israel. 

Azerbaijan Methanol Market (unit-kilo tons)

 

Jan-May 25

Jan-May 24

Production

183.8

207.1

Exports

171.0

190.9

Exports ($ mil)

47.4

39.3

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