Bitumen Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 3.00 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Bitumen Market Analysis
The Bitumen Market size is estimated at 100 Million tons in 2024, and is expected to reach 150 Million tons by 2029, growing at a CAGR of greater than 3% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
COVID-19 adversely influenced the demand for bitumen on the global market. During COVID-19, a large number of construction projects were on hold, reducing the use of bitumen throughout the world. However, as lockdowns and restrictions eased, there was continued construction activity in major regions. Since then, the market has been growing steadily.
- The growth of the bitumen market is driven by increased road construction and repair activities, as well as a growing demand from both commercial and domestic building sectors for bitumen as fillers, adhesives, or sealants.
- On the flip side, increasing environmental concerns, such as the utilization of bitumen, which generates several harmful atmospheric emissions, have been hindering the market's growth.
- Research and development on bitumen processing to improve the development of high-performance bitumen products and road infrastructure are expected to create various opportunities for the bitumen market in the upcoming years.
- Asia-Pacific is expected to hold a significant share of the bitumen market and witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Bitumen Market Trends
Road Construction Segment to Dominate the Market
- The road construction industry is one of the largest consumers of bitumen globally, accounting for a significant portion of total bitumen consumption. The sheer volume of bitumen required for paving roads, highways, and other transportation infrastructure contributes to its dominance in the market.
- Bitumen-based asphalt pavements offer excellent durability, flexibility, and resistance to weathering, making them well-suited for road construction projects. Asphalt roads can withstand heavy traffic loads, varying weather conditions, and other environmental factors, ensuring long-term performance and cost-effectiveness.
- According to the FMI Corporation (a consulting and investment bank), engineering and construction spending in North America is expected to increase by 2% by the end of 2024.
- Moreover, according to the data released by the United States Census Bureau, the value of private construction for transportation in the United States increased by USD 16.31 billion in 2020 to USD 19.39 billion in 2023.
- Infrastructure projects are expected to increase significantly in developing Asia-Pacific economies, particularly the transport sector, due to increased urbanization and shifting focus from traditional sectors toward emerging secondary industries. In addition, the growing economic prosperity is driving infrastructure financing toward consumer sectors such as transport and manufacturing, where raw materials are provided and sold to consumers.
- The China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) signed a total of 4,623 kilometers of new road construction in 2022, up from 4,186 kilometers in 2020. This trend also supports the bitumen market.
- Under NIP, India allocated an investment budget of ~USD 1000 million for infrastructure. India passed a budget to develop several industrial corridors, including the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor, Vizag-Chennai Industrial Corridor, Bengaluru-Chennai Industrial Corridor, and the Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor. These projects are expected to be completed by March 2025, which is expected to increase the demand for bitumen in the coming years.
- Owing to all these factors, the bitumen market is likely to grow globally during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market
- The rapid industrialization and urbanization in various countries such as India, China, and other Southeast Asian nations have led to significant investments in infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, airports, and ports, driving the demand for bitumen.
- The construction sector in Asia-Pacific is one of the largest consumers of bitumen, with ongoing residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects fueling the demand for bitumen-based materials such as asphalt for road paving, roofing, and waterproofing.
- China's upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan focuses on new infrastructure projects in transport, energy, water systems, and urban development. The first batch includes about 2,900 projects, including the construction of high-standard farmland in northeast China and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
- In India, according to the data published by the Indian Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), foreign direct investment (FDI) in construction development, such as housing, infrastructure, and construction development projects, was valued at USD 26.35 billion between April 2000 and March 2023.
- The upcoming projects in India that are assumable to increase the demand for bitumen include the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, Bharatmala Project, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT), Smart City Kochi, and Navi Mumbai International Airport.
- According to the data published by the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency, India has allocated a budget of USD 1.4 trillion for infrastructure for FY 2024. Of this, 24% is for renewable energy, 18% is for roads and highways, 17% is for urban infrastructure, and 12% is for railways.
- The factors mentioned above are expected to increase the demand for bitumen in Asia-Pacific during the forecast period.
Bitumen Industry Overview
The bitumen market is fragmented, with no major players having a dominant share. Some of the major players (not in any particular order) include Exxon Mobil Corporation, Shell, BP PLC, NYNAS AB, and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation.
Bitumen Market Leaders
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Exxon Mobil Corporation
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China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
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NYNAS AB
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Shell
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BP plc
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Bitumen Market News
- October 2023: Suncor Energy announced that it will acquire the Canadian operations of TotalEnergies for USD 1.468 billion. The acquisition is intended to add 61,000 barrels per day of net bitumen production capacity and 675 million barrels of proved and probable reserves to the company's existing oil sands portfolio.
- November 2022: NYNAS AB introduced Nypol RE, a new polymer-modified bitumen with some biogenic materials that increase its service life. It has a low environmental effect compared to other bitumen products.
Bitumen Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Drivers
- 4.1.1 Increasing Road Construction and Repair Activities
- 4.1.2 Demand from Commercial and Domestic Building Constructions
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4.2 Restraints
- 4.2.1 Environmental Concerns
- 4.2.2 Other Restraints
- 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
- 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
- 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
- 4.5 Feedstock Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)
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5.1 By Product Type
- 5.1.1 Paving Grade
- 5.1.2 Hard Grade
- 5.1.3 Oxidized Grade
- 5.1.4 Bitumen Emulsions
- 5.1.5 Polymer Modified Bitumen
- 5.1.6 Other Product Types (Emulsified)
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5.2 By Application
- 5.2.1 Road Construction
- 5.2.2 Waterproofing
- 5.2.3 Adhesives
- 5.2.4 Other Applications (Industrial Coatings)
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5.3 Geography
- 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.1.1 China
- 5.3.1.2 India
- 5.3.1.3 Japan
- 5.3.1.4 South Korea
- 5.3.1.5 Indonesia
- 5.3.1.6 Thailand
- 5.3.1.7 Malaysia
- 5.3.1.8 Vietnam
- 5.3.1.9 ASEAN Countries
- 5.3.1.10 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.2 North America
- 5.3.2.1 United States
- 5.3.2.2 Canada
- 5.3.2.3 Mexico
- 5.3.3 Europe
- 5.3.3.1 Germany
- 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
- 5.3.3.3 Italy
- 5.3.3.4 France
- 5.3.3.5 Russia
- 5.3.3.6 Spain
- 5.3.3.7 Turkey
- 5.3.3.8 NORDIC
- 5.3.3.9 Rest of Europe
- 5.3.4 South America
- 5.3.4.1 Brazil
- 5.3.4.2 Argentina
- 5.3.4.3 Colombian
- 5.3.4.4 Rest of South America
- 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.3.5.2 South Africa
- 5.3.5.3 Nigeria
- 5.3.5.4 Qatar
- 5.3.5.5 Egypt
- 5.3.5.6 UAE
- 5.3.5.7 Rest of Middle East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Market Share(%)**/Ranking Analysis
- 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 BMI Group (Icopal Enterprise ApS)
- 6.4.2 Bouygues Group
- 6.4.3 BP PLC
- 6.4.4 China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
- 6.4.5 ENEOS Corporation (JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation)
- 6.4.6 Exxon Mobil Corporation
- 6.4.7 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
- 6.4.8 Kraton Corporation
- 6.4.9 Marathon Oil Company (Marathon Petroleum LP)
- 6.4.10 NYNAS AB
- 6.4.11 Shell
- 6.4.12 Suncor Energy Inc.
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Research and Development on Bitumen Processing to Improve Road Infrastructure
- 7.2 Development of High-Performance Bitumen Products
Bitumen Industry Segmentation
Bitumen, which consists of heavier hydrocarbons and their derivatives, is a dark brown to black viscous liquid or solid. It is majorly produced in petroleum refineries. There, the bottom products of distillation columns are further processed by units such as solvents deasphalter, oxidizer, blender, and others to produce an exceptional grade of bitumen.
The bitumen market is segmented by product type, application, and geography. Based on product type, the market is segmented into paving grade, hard grade, oxidized grade, bitumen emulsions, polymer-modified bitumen, and other product types (emulsified). By application, the market is segmented into road construction, waterproofing, adhesives, and other applications (industrial coatings). The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the bitumen market in 16 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market size and forecasts are provided on the basis of volume (tons).
| By Product Type | Paving Grade | |
| Hard Grade | ||
| Oxidized Grade | ||
| Bitumen Emulsions | ||
| Polymer Modified Bitumen | ||
| Other Product Types (Emulsified) | ||
| By Application | Road Construction | |
| Waterproofing | ||
| Adhesives | ||
| Other Applications (Industrial Coatings) | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | ||
| Japan | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Indonesia | ||
| Thailand | ||
| Malaysia | ||
| Vietnam | ||
| ASEAN Countries | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Geography | Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | ||
| Italy | ||
| France | ||
| Russia | ||
| Spain | ||
| Turkey | ||
| NORDIC | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Colombian | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| Geography | Middle East and Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| South Africa | ||
| Nigeria | ||
| Qatar | ||
| Egypt | ||
| UAE | ||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa |
Bitumen Market Research FAQs
How big is the Bitumen Market?
The Bitumen Market size is expected to reach 100 million tons in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 3% to reach 150 million tons by 2029.
What is the current Bitumen Market size?
In 2024, the Bitumen Market size is expected to reach 100 million tons.
Who are the key players in Bitumen Market?
Exxon Mobil Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, NYNAS AB, Shell and BP plc are the major companies operating in the Bitumen Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Bitumen Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Bitumen Market?
In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Bitumen Market.
What years does this Bitumen Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Bitumen Market size was estimated at 97 million tons. The report covers the Bitumen Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Bitumen Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
What are the segments covered in Bitumen Market Report?
The segments covered in the Bitumen Market Report are a) Product Type: Paving Grade, Hard Grade, Oxidized Grade, Bitumen Emulsions, Polymer Modified Bitumen b) Application: Road Construction, Waterproofing, Adhesives, and Other Applications
Bitumen Industry Report
The global bitumen market, as analyzed by Mordor Intelligenceā¢ Industry Reports, is projected to witness significant growth driven by increasing demand from the construction sector, particularly for road construction and waterproofing applications. Bitumen, also known as asphalt, is a petroleum-based product derived from the distillation of crude oils and composed of complex hydrocarbons and inorganic elements such as iron, Sulphur, and calcium, among others. The market's expansion is further propelled by the rising adoption of bio-asphalt, a sustainable, non-petroleum-based binder sourced from biomass. However, the market growth may be hampered by the toxicity of certain chemicals used in bitumen products. The market is segmented into various types, with paving-grade bitumen dominating due to its high demand in the road construction industry. The roadways application segment also leads the market, spurred by increasing road construction activities. The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to dominate the market and witness the highest growth rate. For a comprehensive understanding of this industry analysis, a sample of the report is available as a free PDF download, providing a market forecast outlook and historical overview.
