Asphalt paving mixtures and blocks market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Austrian asphalt paving mixtures market volume fluctuated significantly. It rose from 5 600 thousand tons in 2018 to 6 382 thousand tons in 2019, an increase of 14%, then fell to 5 919 thousand tons in 2020.

In the later years of the period, the market saw the introduction of key technological and environmental innovations. The successful testing of fully autonomous asphalt laying technology on Austrian highways in 2023, coupled with rising European infrastructure investment, began to transform industry practices. By 2024, major producers were expanding their portfolios with bio-modified binders and mixtures containing higher proportions of recycled asphalt, driving a shift toward more sustainable paving solutions.

Production asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, Austria's output of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks reached its peak value of 404.0 million US dollars, marking a 13.9% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, production value declined by 11.6% year-over-year to 357.2 million US dollars.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Austria's production of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks peaked in 2019 at 6,403 thousand tonnes, representing a 13.9% increase. In 2020, output fell by 7.8% to 5,906 thousand tonnes compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, production grew by 5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports asphalt paving mixtures and blocks from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's exports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, shipments reached their highest level at 174.7 thousand tonnes, with a modest 1.3% increase. By 2020, export volume had dropped to 103.8 thousand tonnes, a 31.6% decrease from 2019. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 39.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 15.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Austria's exports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks were primarily directed towards Switzerland and Slovenia, which together accounted for 81.3% of total shipments. Other destinations played a more limited role in the export structure.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Austria's exports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in value terms declined. In 2018, exports increased by 10.6%, reaching a peak of 36,512 thousand US dollars in 2019. However, in 2020, export value fell by 20.3% to 29,114 thousand US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 11.6%, with an average annual decline of 4.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland was the leading destination for Austria's exports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in value terms, accounting for 35.1% of total exports. Germany followed with 15.1%, and Slovenia with 11.9%. Together, these three countries comprised 62.1% of Austria's export flows.

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

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

Imports asphalt paving mixtures and blocks to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's imports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume fell by 10.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 33.6%, with an average annual decline of 12.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the dominant source for Austria's imports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in volume terms, accounting for 80.9% of total imports. Other countries contributed smaller shares to the import structure.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Austria's imports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, imports increased by 5.7% to reach a peak of 19,994 thousand US dollars, but fell by 5.8% in 2019. In 2020, imports decreased by 1.8% to 18,505 thousand US dollars. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 2.2%, with an average annual decline of 0.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany held a dominant position in Austria's imports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in value terms, accounting for 84.7% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

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