Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Bitumen Market by Type (Paving Grade Bitumen, Oxidized Grade Bitumen, Polymer Modified Bitumen, Bitumen Emulsions, and Others) and By End-use Industry (Road Construction, Waterproofing, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023-2032." According to the report,The global bitumen market was valued at $75.3 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach $128.3 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2034.
Bitumen
is a highly viscous, black, and sticky form of petroleum, typically
known as asphalt in the United States. It may be a natural deposit or a
refined product and is classified as pitch. The Pitch Lake, located in
southwest Trinidad, is the world's largest natural deposit, containing
an estimated 10 million tons of bitumen. Most of the bitumen is used in
road construction, primarily as a glue or binder combined with whole
particles to form asphalt concrete. Additionally, it is used in the
manufacture of leak proofing products, such as for sealing flat roofs,
and asphalt felt.
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Prime Determinants of Growth:
The
global bitumen market is experiencing growth due to rising road
construction activities, and increased demand for waterproofing
applications. However, the fluctuation in prices of raw materials
restrains the global bitumen market growth to some extent. On the other
hand, the development of bio-bitumen is expected to create ample
opportunities for market growth in the upcoming years.
Report Coverage & Details:
Forecast Period 2024-2034
Base Year 2024
Market Size in 2025 $75.3 Billion
Market Size in 2034 128.3 Billion
CAGR 5.6 %
No. of Pages in Report 328
Segments Covered
Type, End-Use industry, Region
Drivers
Rising road construction activities
Increased demand for waterproofing applications
Opportunities
Development of bio-bitumen
Restraints
Fluctuation in prices of raw materials
The paving grade bitumen segment to maintain its lead position during the forecast period-
Based
on type, the paving grade bitumen segment held the largest share in
2022, contributing to nearly two-thirds of the global bitumen market
revenue, and is expected to maintain its lead position during the
forecast period. Rapid urbanization and population growth, particularly
in emerging economies, have led to a significant increase in
infrastructure development. Governments are investing in the
construction and expansion of roads, highways, airports, and other
transportation networks to meet the growing demand for efficient
transportation. Paving grade bitumen is a crucial component in road
construction, and the surge in infrastructure projects has resulted in
increased demand for bitumen. On the other hand, the polymer modified
bitumen segment would showcase the fastest CAGR of 5.6% from 2024 to
2034.
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The road construction segment to maintain its leadership status throughout the forecast period-
Based
on the end-use industry, the road construction segment accounted for
the largest share in 2022, contributing to more than four-fifths of the
global bitumen market revenue, and is anticipated to maintain its
leadership status throughout the forecast period. The same segment would
also display the fastest CAGR of 5.6% throughout the forecast period.
Roads are an important mode of transport across the globe. Many emerging
economies, particularly in Asia and Africa, have seen a surge in road
construction projects in the past couple of decades. Nations like China
and India have massively invested in improving their infrastructure to
support its growing populations and growing economies.
Asia-Pacific to maintain its dominance by 2034-
Based
on region, Asia-Pacific held the highest market share in 2024,
contributing to nearly half of the global bitumen market revenue, and is
likely to dominate the market throughout the forecast period. The same
region would also portray the fastest CAGR of 5.6% from 2024 to 2034.
China's relentless urbanization and infrastructural development have
amplified its demand for bitumen. As the world's most populous country
and the second-largest economy, China's focus on constructing highways,
airports, and urban roads underscores its priority to bolster both intra
and inter-city connectivity. Bitumen, with its primary use as a binder
in road asphalt, is fundamental to this vision. This increasing demand
is also influenced by China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a
monumental infrastructural project spanning numerous countries. This
initiative, aiming to enhance trade routes and connectivity, involves
extensive road and infrastructure development, naturally pushing the
bitumen demand even higher.
Leading Market Players: -
ASPHALT AND BITUMEN WEST CO.
RAHA BITUMEN, INC.
EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION.
ROYAL DUTCH SHELL
SINOPEC
NYNAS AB.
GOIL PLC
GAZPROM
HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD.
TOTALENERGIES
The
report provides a detailed analysis of these key players in the global
bitumen market. These players have adopted different strategies such as
new product launches, collaborations, expansion, joint ventures,
agreements, and others to increase their market share and maintain
dominant shares in different regions. The report is valuable in
highlighting business performance, operating segments, product
portfolio, and strategic moves of market players to showcase the
competitive scenario.
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