Factors and barriers to technological development of the chemical industry in Russia: a systematic classification and impact on competitiveness

Aleksandr V. Yunik

doi:10.29039/2409-6024-2025-13-12-84-104

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FACTORS AND BARRIERS TO TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY IN RUSSIA: A SYSTEMATIC CLASSIFICATION AND IMPACT ON COMPETITIVENESS Factors and barriers to technological development of the chemical industry in Russia: a systematic classification and impact on competitiveness

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Published in Russian Journal of Management · Volume 13, Issue 12 · Pages 84–104 · Rubric: Corporate Management

DOI: https://doi.org/10.29039/2409-6024-2025-13-12-84-104

Received: 21.12.2025 Accepted: 23.12.2025 Published: 26.01.2026

Authors

Aleksandr V. Yunik

JSC "Apatit" (PhosAgro Group) Department Director · Departament po importozamescheniyu · Russian Federation · Moscow

ABSTRACT

The article proposes a systemic classification of factors and barriers to the technological development of the Russian chemical industry and shows how they affect the competitiveness of the industry. The barriers are grouped into four blocks: external (raw material and market conditions, sanctions restrictions), internal (R&D, personnel, state of production infrastructure), technical and technological (level of equipment, automation and digitalization), and institutional (regulation and environmental requirements, interaction between science and industry). Based on statistical and industry data, a quantitative interpretation of the impact of key constraints on productivity and innovation is provided, and the most significant bottlenecks are identified - dependence on imports of critical technologies and materials, personnel shortages, and depreciation of fixed assets. Scenario benchmarks for technological development until 2030-2040 are formed, and priority areas for measures aimed at reducing barriers and increasing the competitiveness of the Russian chemical complex are identified.

KEYWORDS

chemical industry of Russia, technological development, barriers, development factors, competitiveness, Labor productivity, innovation activity, import dependence, personnel shortage, modernization, digitalization, scenario analysis

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Yunik A. V. Factors and barriers to technological development of the chemical industry in Russia: a systematic classification and impact on competitiveness // Russian Journal of Management. 2025. no. 12. pp. 84-104. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29039/2409-6024-2025-13-12-84-104. (Date of access 25.10.2026).

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Aleksandr V. Yunik. "Factors and barriers to technological development of the chemical industry in Russia: a systematic classification and impact on competitiveness." Russian Journal of Management 13.12 (2025): 84-104. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29039/2409-6024-2025-13-12-84-104.

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Yunik A. V. (2025). Factors and barriers to technological development of the chemical industry in Russia: a systematic classification and impact on competitiveness. Russian Journal of Management, 13(12), 84-104. https://doi.org/10.29039/2409-6024-2025-13-12-84-104

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Aleksandr V. Yunik. "Factors and barriers to technological development of the chemical industry in Russia: a systematic classification and impact on competitiveness." Russian Journal of Management 13, no. 12 (2025): 84-104. https://doi.org/10.29039/2409-6024-2025-13-12-84-104.

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