Pakistan - Natural Bitumen and Asphalt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Price for Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Pakistan - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Pakistan
  4. Exports of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Pakistan

Price for Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average natural bitumen and asphalt import price amounted to $1,040 per ton, falling by -8.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, natural bitumen and asphalt import price increased by +58.5% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 33%. The import price peaked at $1,140 per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($2,945 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($603 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Pakistan (FOB) - 2022

The average natural bitumen and asphalt export price stood at $447 per ton in 2022, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $895 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($2,640 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($106 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Afghanistan (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Pakistan

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of natural bitumen and asphalt increased by 6.2% to 373 tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage.

In value terms, natural bitumen and asphalt imports fell to $388K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year.

Import of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Pakistan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China88.760.823.113013.6%
Indonesia97.212312293.2-1.4%
Argentina33.810414391.339.3%
United Arab Emirates6.510.733.921.749.5%
United States54.56.018.415.0-35.0%
Kuwait14.215.018.411.8-6.0%
India21.319.013.37.2-30.3%
Saudi Arabia4.64.53.42.0-24.2%
Iran4.13.92.91.7-25.4%
Others25.027.522.014.0-17.6%
Total3503754003883.5%

Top Suppliers of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt to Pakistan in 2022:

  1. Indonesia (144.9 tons)
  2. China (113.0 tons)
  3. Argentina (52.6 tons)
  4. United Arab Emirates (15.0 tons)
  5. United States (11.5 tons)
  6. India (10.5 tons)
  7. Kuwait (5.8 tons)
  8. Iran (3.9 tons)
  9. Saudi Arabia (3.3 tons)

Exports of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Pakistan

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of natural bitumen and asphalt, when their volume decreased by -36.8% to 131 tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 289% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 208 tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, natural bitumen and asphalt exports declined sharply to $59K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 198% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $88K, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Export of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Pakistan (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Afghanistan5.54.428.929.775.4%
China1.51.27.88.175.4%
United Arab Emirates2.21.69.07.852.5%
India1.81.37.36.654.2%
South Africa2.61.67.96.132.9%
DjiboutiN/AN/A20.3N/A0%
EthiopiaN/A19.4N/AN/A0%
Others1.2N/A6.70.4-30.7%
Total14.829.588.058.758.3%

Top Export Markets for Natural Bitumen and Asphalt from Pakistan in 2022:

  1. South Africa (57.7 tons)
  2. United Arab Emirates (50.4 tons)
  3. Afghanistan (11.2 tons)
  4. China (7.0 tons)
  5. India (4.8 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for natural bitumen and asphalt in Pakistan. 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.

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Pakistan
  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  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. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    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. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    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

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  11. 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 In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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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. 

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In value terms, natural bitumen and asphalt imports stood at $X in 2016. In general, natural bitumen and asphalt imports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. In that year, global natural bitumen ...

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