Asphalt or similar material articles in rolls market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for asphalt rolls in Germany experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. In physical terms, market volume peaked at 167.1 million m² in 2021 before contracting sharply to 121.9 million m² in 2023. The market value, however, reached its highest point of 758.7 million $ US in 2022, indicating substantial price increases that offset volume declines in some years.

Market volume recovered to 129.2 million m² in 2024, supported by rising infrastructure investments across Germany and Europe, which boosted demand for asphalt products. Additionally, growing adoption of warm asphalt technology, valued for its lower emissions and improved safety, contributed to increased consumption.

Production asphalt articles in rolls in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, Germany's output of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls reached its lowest value at 612.8 million US dollars, marking a decline of 4.3%. The following year, in 2020, production rose modestly by 3.1% to 631.8 million US dollars.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, M m²

In 2019, Germany produced 173.5 million square meters of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls, which was the lowest level and represented a decline of 1.6%. In 2020, production increased by 4.5% to 181.3 million square meters. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, overall production grew by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

Exports asphalt articles in rolls from Germany

Exports in kind, K m²

In 2018, exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls from Germany experienced their largest decline, falling by 8.4%. The following year, in 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 30 694 thousand square meters. After this two-year fall, exports rebounded in 2020, rising moderately by 7.1% to 32 872 thousand square meters. Between 2017 and 2020, overall exports decreased by 3.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Austria were among the largest buyers of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls from Germany, accounting for 19.2%, 12.8%, and 12.3% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 44.3% of total exports in kind, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2018, Germany's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in value terms reached their peak at 103.3 million US dollars, reflecting the largest increase of 8.6%. The following year, in 2019, exports declined by 4.4%. In 2020, exports rose by 4.4% to 103.1 million US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall exports increased by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Austria were the largest but not dominant buyers of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls from Germany in value terms, accounting for 19.0%, 18.8%, and 9.7% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 47.4% of total exports in value terms, against a broad background of smaller partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports asphalt articles in rolls to Germany

Imports in kind, K m²

Germany's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in kind declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports fell moderately by 6.2% year-on-year to 15 548 thousand square meters. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 45.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus, Czechia, and France were the main markets for imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in kind to Germany, accounting for 33.9%, 19.7%, and 16.5% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 70.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports decreased by 11.0% compared to 2019, reaching 36.5 million US dollars. Between 2017 and 2020, overall imports fell by 37.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus, Italy, and the Netherlands remained the principal suppliers of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls to Germany in value terms, accounting for 17.9%, 17.1%, and 16.0% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 51.1% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020