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Bitumen - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 187 Pages
  • November 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5030522
The global market for Bitumen was estimated at US$94.7 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$112.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.5% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Bitumen Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

What Is Driving the Increasing Demand for Bitumen Worldwide?

Bitumen, also known as asphalt, plays a critical role in construction and infrastructure development. As global urbanization continues to accelerate, especially in emerging economies, the demand for bitumen is on the rise. This material is primarily used in road construction, where it serves as a binding agent in asphalt concrete. Growing investments in road infrastructure, fueled by government initiatives aimed at improving connectivity, are significantly driving bitumen demand. In developed economies, the need for maintaining aging infrastructure further supports the increasing consumption of bitumen. Additionally, the versatility of bitumen in water-proofing, roofing, and insulation for residential and commercial buildings enhances its market appeal, expanding its use beyond just roads.

How Are Environmental Concerns Impacting Bitumen Supply and Production?

Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns are reshaping the production and supply of bitumen. Traditional methods of bitumen extraction, which are energy-intensive and involve high levels of carbon emissions, face increasing scrutiny as governments across the world implement stricter environmental regulations. This has led to advancements in bitumen refining technologies, such as the development of modified and emulsified bitumen types that reduce environmental impact while enhancing product performance. Moreover, the growing trend toward recycling asphalt materials is another shift in the market. Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is increasingly being incorporated into new projects, reducing the reliance on fresh bitumen and offering a more sustainable solution to the industry.

Why Are Technological Innovations Key to the Future of Bitumen Applications?

Innovation in bitumen technology is playing a pivotal role in driving the market forward. The development of polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) has significantly improved the material's performance characteristics, including enhanced durability, resistance to extreme weather, and flexibility. These properties are essential for modern infrastructure projects, particularly in regions with diverse climates.

Furthermore, advancements in production techniques, such as cold mix and warm mix asphalt, are reducing the energy required for road paving while also improving safety conditions for workers by lowering emissions on-site. These technologies not only improve the efficiency of construction projects but also align with broader environmental goals, positioning bitumen as a more sustainable material for future infrastructure development.

The Growth in the Bitumen Market Is Driven by Several Factors

The growth in the bitumen market is driven by several factors related to urbanization, infrastructure spending, and technological innovations. Increasing road construction projects, particularly in emerging markets, are one of the primary drivers of demand. As countries in Asia-Pacific and Africa focus on building and upgrading transportation networks, the need for high-quality, durable bitumen materials is paramount.

Additionally, the rise in smart city initiatives and the growing demand for more sustainable, energy-efficient building materials contribute to the increased use of bitumen in urban planning and construction. Consumer behavior is also shifting, with governments and private sectors leaning toward eco-friendly products like RAP and polymer-modified bitumen, which offer both performance benefits and reduced environmental impact. Together, these trends underscore the future growth potential of the global bitumen market.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Paving Grade Bitumen segment, which is expected to reach US$78.6 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 2.5%. The Oxidized Bitumen segment is also set to grow at 3.1% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, estimated at $25.0 Billion in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 4.6% CAGR to reach $23.7 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Bitumen Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Bitumen Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Bitumen Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players in the Global Bitumen Market such as Bouygues SA, BP PLC, Chevron Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC), Exxon Mobil Corporation and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Some of the 27 companies featured in this Global Bitumen market report include:

  • Bouygues SA
  • BP PLC
  • Chevron Corporation
  • China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC)
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation
  • Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
  • JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation
  • Marathon Petroleum Company LP
  • NuStar Energy LP
  • Nynas AB
  • Petroleos Mexicanos
  • Shell International B.V.
  • Valero Energy Corporation

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Impact of COVID-19 and a Looming Global Recession
  • Bitumen - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Rising Demand from Road Infrastructure Development in Emerging Economies
  • Growth of Smart Cities and Urbanization Driving Bitumen Demand
  • Increased Use of Polymer-Modified Bitumen in Road Construction
  • Shift Toward Sustainable and Recycled Asphalt Materials
  • Expansion of Bitumen Applications in Waterproofing and Insulation
  • Adoption of Warm and Cold Mix Asphalt Technologies to Reduce Emissions
  • Aging Infrastructure in Developed Markets Boosting Bitumen Maintenance Projects
  • Increased Investment in Transportation and Connectivity Projects Globally
  • Advancements in Bitumen Production to Meet Environmental Regulations
  • Growing Demand for Bitumen in Industrial and Commercial Roofing Applications
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Bitumen Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bitumen by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Bitumen by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Bitumen by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Paving Grade Bitumen by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Paving Grade Bitumen by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Paving Grade Bitumen by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Oxidized Bitumen by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Oxidized Bitumen by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Oxidized Bitumen by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cutback Bitumen by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Cutback Bitumen by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Cutback Bitumen by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bitumen Emulsion by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Bitumen Emulsion by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Bitumen Emulsion by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Product Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Other Product Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Product Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Roadways by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Roadways by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Roadways by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Waterproofing by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Waterproofing by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 16-Year Perspective for Waterproofing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Adhesives by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for Adhesives by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 16-Year Perspective for Adhesives by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Insulation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: World Historic Review for Insulation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: World 16-Year Perspective for Insulation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 36: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
FRANCE
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
GERMANY
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2024 (E)
INDIA
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2024 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2024 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Bitumen Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2024 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned

Some of the 27 companies featured in this Global Bitumen market report include:
  • Bouygues SA
  • BP PLC
  • Chevron Corporation
  • China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC)
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation
  • Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
  • JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation
  • Marathon Petroleum Company LP
  • NuStar Energy LP
  • Nynas AB
  • Petroleos Mexicanos
  • Shell International B.V.
  • Valero Energy Corporation

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