Asphalt or similar material articles in rolls market in Norway

Earlier Report Observations

The Norwegian market for asphalt rolls reached its peak around 2017-2018 but began to contract thereafter as sharp cost increases were not matched by public budget adjustments, leading to a year-on-year decline in asphalt volume. Available market size data in physical terms remained stable at around 33 400-33 800 thousand square meters between 2018 and 2020, while the market value rose to 465.4 million US dollars in 2019 before dropping to 334.6 million in 2020, reflecting changing cost structures and pricing pressures.

From 2020 onwards, stricter climate and sustainability targets forced the industry to adapt to new demands for lower emissions, higher quality, and longer product lifespan. The N200 Vegbygging regulation mandated the use of recycled materials in road construction, accelerating the adoption of technologies like CO2-neutral firing, biogenic additives, and electrification in production. Public tenders by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration increasingly incorporated CO2 emission criteria, reinforcing the shift toward greener asphalt solutions.

The market continued to be shaped by rising raw material and transport costs, coupled with a strong focus on sustainable practices. By 2025, the asphalt market had shrunk by approximately 30% since 2017. However, the Public Roads Agency announced plans to lay 540 000 tonnes of asphalt on national roads, emphasizing quality and durability. Innovations in recycling and alternative materials are expected to contribute to long-term price stability as the industry complies with greenhouse gas emission regulations.

Production asphalt articles in rolls in Norway

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2020, Norway's production of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls was valued at 311.7 million US dollars, marking a 29.3% decline from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 441.0 million US dollars, which represented an 8.1% increase that year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production fell by 23.6%, translating to an annualized decrease of 8.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

In 2020, Norway produced 10 189 thousand square meters of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls, a 2.6% drop compared to 2019. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 10 464 thousand square meters, which saw a 1.2% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Exports asphalt articles in rolls from Norway

Exports in kind, K m²

After two years of growth, Norway's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls declined in 2021, reaching 7 221 thousand square meters, a slight decrease of 2.6% from the previous year. Exports had peaked in 2020 at 7 416 thousand square meters, with an 11.3% increase that year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 20.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden was the dominant partner for Norway's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in kind, accounting for 83.9% of total flows, while other markets made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Norway's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in value terms grew for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 7 574 thousand US dollars, a controlled increase of 6.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 29.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden dominated Norway's export partner structure in value terms, holding an 80.3% share of total flows, while other markets had relatively modest shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Norway in value, 2018-2021

Imports asphalt articles in rolls to Norway

Imports in kind, K m²

Norway's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in kind increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, totaling 32 922 thousand square meters, a 6.1% rise from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Belgium, and Italy consistently remained the main sources for Norway's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in kind, with shares of 51.4%, 21.0%, and 5.3% respectively, together accounting for 77.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Norway in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Norway's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in value terms increased in 2021, reaching a total value that was 19.3% higher year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 30 079 thousand US dollars, following a 2.8% decline in 2019. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Sweden, Belgium, and Italy formed the key group of partners for Norway's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in value terms, with shares of 48.1%, 22.7%, and 5.6% respectively, jointly representing 76.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Norway in value, 2018-2021