I. Core Demand Drivers
Industrial Recovery and Accelerated Infrastructure Investment
The strong recovery of Russia’s metallurgical and steel industries, coupled with increased infrastructure construction projects, has directly driven demand for casting equipment. In 2024, the Russian construction market reached $15 billion, with engineering machinery imports accounting for 12.1% of the global market, where casting equipment—a critical link in the metallurgical supply chain—continues to benefit.
Concurrently, increased government investment in heavy industries is projected to drive an annual growth rate of 5%-7% in the metallurgical casting market over the next five years, significantly boosting demand for equipment like die-casting machines and sand casting machines.
Deepening Import Substitution Policies
Under Western sanctions, Russia has accelerated domestic production of industrial equipment. However, weak local casting equipment capacity has forced reliance on cost-effective Chinese products. From January to April 2024, China-Russia casting equipment trade grew by 4.7% year-on-year, with Chinese refractory materials and continuous casting technologies expanding their market share in Russia.
Geopolitical Conflicts Fueling Military Demand
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has spurred military production expansion, elevating demand for high-precision casting equipment (e.g., turbine blade casting machines, missile component die-casting machines). Although direct data is limited, the growth in China-Russia CNC machine tool trade ($199 million from January to April 2024) reflects rising demand for precision casting equipment.
II. Key Application Sectors
Metallurgy and Steel Industry
Russia holds the world’s largest iron ore reserves, with metallurgical equipment dominating casting market demand. Die-casting and low-pressure casting machines are widely used in steel continuous casting production lines. The 2025 Metallurgy Expo is expected to attract over 100 Chinese exhibitors, highlighting strong Russian demand for smelting technology.
Automotive Manufacturing
The revival of Russia’s automotive industry has driven demand for aluminum alloy die-cast parts, with die-casting machines increasingly adopted in engine block and transmission housing production. Chinese brands dominate the Russian automotive steel and equipment market through cost advantages.
Infrastructure Construction
Demand for casting equipment in energy pipelines and building steel structures is rising. Sand casting and gravity casting machines are used for large-scale castings. Data from Russian pipeline exhibitions shows growing Chinese exports of pipeline casting equipment technologies.
III. Supply Chain Dynamics and China’s Dominance
High Import Dependency
Russia relies on imports for 90% of high-end equipment due to outdated domestic technology. Chinese die-casting machines account for 60% of global incremental market share. In 2023, the global die-casting machine market reached ¥17.39 billion, with Chinese products capturing the Russian market through 30%-50% lower prices compared to European counterparts.
Deepening China-Russia Collaboration
The China Foundry Association actively organizes market-entry initiatives for Russian markets. At the 2024 Russian Casting Exhibition, Chinese exhibitors accounted for over 40% of participants, with rising exports of refractory materials and testing instruments. The 92% local currency settlement rate further reduces procurement costs.
IV. Future Trends
Short-Term (Pre-2026)
The Russian casting equipment market is expected to maintain over 6.5% annual growth, with die-casting machines exceeding 50% of demand. Chinese companies may capture over 65% of Russia’s market share.
Long-Term (Pre-2030)
Russia may enhance domestic casting equipment capabilities through technology partnerships, but critical components (e.g., servo systems, precision molds) will remain dependent on Chinese supply chains.
Conclusion
Russian casting equipment demand exhibits a “dual-driven by infrastructure and military needs, dominated by import substitution” pattern. Chinese suppliers hold strategic advantages through comprehensive industrial chain integration.
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Post time: May-30-2025