Russia stops the export of artificial sapphires only as a last resort
The share of the Russian Federation in their foreign supplies is approximately 40%. They are used to make smartphone screens such as the iPhone 13, TVs, glare and fingerprint optics.
Ministry of Industry and Trade assumption stopping the export of artificial sapphires only as a last resort. In the world market of artificial sapphires, Russia’s share is about 40%, and in some narrow areas up to 70%. The largest manufacturer in Russia is the domestic plant Monocrystal.
“Monocrystal” is an a subsidiary of Energomera Concern Vladimir Polyakov, he owns more than 85% of the shares. Another major shareholder of Rosnano. The company was established in 1999 and is engaged in the manufacture of artificial sapphires and pastures for energy. Production management at three factories, justification in Russia and China. Russian production facilities are located in Stavropol and Belgorod. There are sales offices in the USA, China, South Korea, Taiwan and Europe.
The French analytical agency Yole Developpement repeatedly recognized “Monocrystal” is present in the package of sapphire. The company employs over 1500 people worldwide. In 2015, the company set a record, the world’s largest artificial sapphire contains 300 kilograms. The company’s headquarters is located in Stavropol.
Artificial sapphires are used to make smartphone screens, such as the iPhone 13, TVs, optics for touching the face and imprinting at once. Their decline in the space industry, the production of trace elements and the jewelry industry. Also, with their help, civilian and military optics are made, for example, cameras and optical sights.
Here is what tells about the production of sapphires in Russia Chairman of the Board of Directors of Engineering Company 2K Ivan Andrievsky:
– The entire cycle of production of artificial sapphires is concentrated in Russia and is completely on the domestic resonance of all components. Moreover, the secret technologies for the production of our artificial sapphires were dyed several times, scouts were sent to the production, including the Chinese, who were identified and expelled on the territory of Russia. At the enterprise, after that, security was significantly improved, and the technology became more severely guarded. Russia holds the leadership in the world production of sapphires in terms of quality and price. In principle, as an element of economic impact, this can be used. Our sapphires are bought by Americans, Europeans, and Koreans. The sale of sapphires can be left to the Koreans, and the sale of sapphires can be banned to the Americans, they can be allowed to buy from someone at exorbitant prices or explore for themselves, or withdraw and receive in return.
— We said that we will use the ban on the export of sapphires as a last resort, and if we do, then this will not affect us in any way?
– It will be reflected, because the enterprises that suffered, they have profits, somewhere around 07.01.00 million dollars, and this export earnings will fall, and the enterprise will receive less money.
From experience, artificial sapphires produced by exotic varieties are usually of dubious quality. Domestic “Monocrystal” of sapphires is visited by one Chinese company – Aurora, two Japanese – Namiki Precision Jewel Co. and Kyocera, and Japanese – Rubicon.