Asphalt paving mixtures and blocks market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the German market for asphalt paving mixtures and blocks saw a steady decrease in physical volume, falling from 29.4 million tonnes to 26.8 million tonnes. Over the same period, the market's value rose from 1.4 billion USD to 1.7 billion USD, reflecting a move toward higher-value, innovative products and increased production costs.

The market structure evolved with the entry of new regional producers such as NWM Nordwestdeutsche Mischwerke in 2019. Major players like Deutsche Asphalt GmbH and the German Asphalt Association (DAV) actively promoted sustainable road construction, accelerating the adoption of recycled materials and warm mix asphalt technologies to lower emissions and energy use.

By 2022, global supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material prices raised production expenses, further pressuring physical output. This cost environment, alongside regulatory pushes for durability and environmental compliance, spurred the development and use of advanced mixtures like polymer-modified and bio-based binders, supporting the market's rising value trajectory.

Production asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 457 million US dollars, marking a 2.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.2%, which translates to an average annual increase of 3.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 493 million US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 12.8% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Germany's production of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 28 647 thousand tonnes, showing a slight decline of 3.0% compared to the previous year. The peak was in 2018 at 29 691 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 3.5%.

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

Exports asphalt paving mixtures and blocks from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Germany's exports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks amounted to 287.6 thousand tonnes, representing a significant year-on-year increase of 13.4%. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 13.5%, averaging an annual decline of 4.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 253.7 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 349.5 thousand tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 27.4% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands were the primary markets for Germany's exports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in volume terms. Austria accounted for 47.9% of exports, Switzerland for 29.8%, and the Netherlands for 6.5%, together making up 84.2% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

Germany's exports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 80 592 thousand US dollars, down 2.6% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 93 446 thousand US dollars. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 with an 11.4% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 15.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in value terms were distributed across numerous markets. Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands were key destinations, with Austria accounting for 21.6% of exports, Switzerland for 17.2%, and the Netherlands for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 48.3% of total export flows.

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 paving mixtures and blocks to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Germany's imports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 92.9 thousand tonnes, surging by 53.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 88.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 23.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Austria dominated Germany's imports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in volume terms. Switzerland led with 60.8% of imports, followed by the Netherlands at 16.4% and Austria at 9.1%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 86.2% 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, K $ US

Germany's imports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 15 704 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest decrease of 8.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 9.8%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%. The highest value was in 2018 at 18 717 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Austria formed the main cluster of markets for Germany's imports of asphalt paving mixtures and blocks in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 28.8% of imports, the United Kingdom for 12.1%, and Austria for 11.6%. Together, they represented 52.5% of total import flows.

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

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