Bituminous mixtures market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian bituminous mixtures market showed considerable volume changes between 2018 and 2024. After reaching a high of 6.3 million tons in 2019, market size fell to 5.8 million tons in 2020, then recovered to 6.2 million tons in 2021. The following years saw stabilization around 6.1 million tons in 2022, a sharp contraction to 5.3 million tons in 2023, and a slight increase to 5.3 million tons in 2024.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, peaking at 6.3 million tons in 2019 and declining to 5.1 million tons by 2023. While trade flows were modest, imports grew notably to 316 thousand tons in 2024, supporting the overall market volume, whereas exports remained below 40 thousand tons throughout the period.

In monetary terms, the market value demonstrated more consistent growth, rising from $334 million in 2018 to $436 million in 2024. This upward trend in value occurred despite the volatility in physical volume, indicating potential price increases or a shift in the product mix toward higher-value mixtures.

Production bituminous mixtures in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austria's production of bituminous mixtures in monetary terms declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 393.5 million US dollars, but by 2020 it had fallen to 346.1 million US dollars, representing a 12.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 26.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 25.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Austria's production volume of bituminous mixtures declined following two years of growth. In 2019, production peaked at 6 264 thousand tonnes, but in 2020 it dropped to 5 759 thousand tonnes, showing a modest year-on-year decline of 8.1%. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 17%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, when production grew by 14.8%.

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

Exports bituminous mixtures from Austria

Exports in kind, K t

Austria's exports of bituminous mixtures in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their highest point at 78.7 thousand tonnes, but by 2020 they had fallen to 31.3 thousand tonnes, marking a 46.5% reduction compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 51.4%, with an average annual decline of 21.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when exports rose by 22.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Austria's bituminous mixtures exports in volume terms were Slovenia, which accounted for 42.7% of exports, Germany with 17.3%, and Switzerland at 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented 68.7% of total export flows.

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

Austria's exports of bituminous mixtures in value terms declined after two years of increase. In 2019, exports peaked at 28 340 thousand US dollars, but in 2020 they dropped to 22 248 thousand US dollars, down 21.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 4.5%, with an average annual decline of 1.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, when exports grew by 18.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria's bituminous mixtures exports in value terms were distributed across multiple countries without a clear dominant partner. Germany accounted for 20.0% of exports, Slovenia for 15.8%, and Switzerland for 13.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 49.5% of total 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 bituminous mixtures to Austria

Imports in kind, K t

Austria's imports of bituminous mixtures in volume terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 115.9 thousand tonnes, indicating an 11.4% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 33.6%, equating to 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 bituminous mixtures imports in volume terms, accounting for 80.9% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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 bituminous mixtures in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports reached their highest point at 19 993 thousand US dollars, but in 2020 they fell to 18 386 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.3% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.4%, with an average annual decline of 0.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when imports rose by 6.2%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 5.8% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the principal market for bituminous mixtures imported into Austria, accounting for 84.7% of total imports in value terms. Other destinations contributed a smaller, less significant share.

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

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