World - Natural Bitumen and Asphalt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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World - Natural Bitumen and Asphalt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Bitumen and Asphalt Market

Bitumen and asphalt market: get access to the latest datasets empowered by an Ai-driven market research platform. Data contain consumption, trade, production, market size, market prices, imports, exports, and companies. Here is a split by country, including the U.K., the U.S., China, the Middle East, Russia, EU, Africa, and Latin America. Market dynamics and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.


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Bitumen and Asphalt - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2United States
3Pakistan
4South Korea
5Ethiopia

In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States. It was followed by Pakistan.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China was relatively modest. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: the United States (-4.1% per year) and Pakistan (-20.2% per year).

Bitumen And Asphalt Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Belgium47019084-57.7%
Canada455342272-22.7%
Colombia387371274-15.9%
United States426468332-11.7%
Bahrain28628337514.5%
United Arab Emirates435388378-6.8%
Malaysia4715205174.8%
Iran5385635914.8%
Average453437421-3.6%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Iran ($591 per ton), while Belgium ($84 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Saudi Arabian/an/a11660.0%
Vietnam6096776211.0%
Egypt41240462122.8%
Cambodia503478423-8.3%
Philippines380416369-1.5%
United States415389367-6.0%
Romanian/an/a3280.0%
Costa Rica24840330811.4%
Myanmar316321306-1.6%
Canada444389285-19.9%
France21421028515.4%
China140136129-4.0%
Austria1127461-26.2%
Average4053894839.2%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($1,166 per ton), while Austria ($61 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Bitumen and Asphalt - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
million USD
Saudi Arabian/an/a3200.0%
United States215147132-21.6%
Egypt238204120-29.0%
France15365386.1%
Canada897750-25.1%

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($320M) constitutes the largest market for imported natural bitumen and natural asphalt worldwide, comprising 30% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($132M), with a 12% share of global imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 11% share.

In Saudi Arabia, bitumen and asphalt imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-21.6% per year) and Egypt (-29.0% per year).

Bitumen and Asphalt - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Iran0.20.30.317.4%
Bahrain0.010.020.2303.2%
United States0.20.10.1-10.5%
Canada0.040.030.045.6%
Colombia0.010.030.0348.2%

In value terms, Iran ($317M), Bahrain ($232M) and the United States ($131M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined 73% share of global exports.

Bahrain (+303.2% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bitumen and Asphalt - Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for bitumen and asphalt worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Bitumen and Asphalt - Product Coverage

  • HS 271490 - Bitumen and asphalt, natural; asphaltites and asphaltic rock

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for natural bitumen and asphalt. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 08991000 - Natural bitumen and natural asphalt, asphaltites and asphaltic rocks

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Shell Bitumen, NuStar Energy, ExxonMobil, Marathon Oil Company, Valero Energy Corporation, Nynas AB., CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., China Petroleum and chemical Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell, United Refining Company, Total France, Asphalt & Bitumen West Co., Raha Bitumen, Asia Bitumen, Sinopec, Nynas, GOIL Ltd, Total Energies, Gazprom Neft, Indian Oil Corporation

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  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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Global Imports of Bitumen and Asphalt Fall Despite Increased Supplies to China and the U.S.
Aug 30, 2021
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Global imports of bitumen and asphalt went down by -15% y-o-y to 2.1M tons in 2020. In value terms, imports dropped to $918M. America holds leadership in global imports of bitumen and asphalt. The U.S., Romania, China and France were among the few countries that managed to ramp up import supplies. The average bitumen and asphalt import price grew by +15% y-o-y to $427 per ton in 2020. Indonesia dominates the Chinese imports, while Greece, Canada and Spain provide the bulk of bitumen and asphalt imported to the U.S. 

Which Country Imports the Most Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in the World?
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Which Country Imports the Most Bituminous Mixtures Based on Natural Asphalt in the World?
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Which Country Exports the Most Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in the World?
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In value terms, natural bitumen and asphalt exports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, natural bitumen and asphalt exports continue to indicate a significant shrinkage. Over the period under review, ...

Which Country Exports the Most Bituminous Mixtures Based on Natural Asphalt in the World?
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