Bituminous mixtures market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for bituminous mixtures saw a steady reduction in physical volume from 2018 to 2024, with the total market size decreasing from 4.4 million tons to 3.9 million tons. A notable contraction occurred in 2022, followed by slight stabilization in 2023 and a further decline in 2024.

Despite the falling volume, the market's value in US dollars increased over the period, reaching $393.9 million in 2024. This value growth was partly driven by global crude oil price fluctuations, which directly affect bitumen costs, and by technological advances such as polymer-modified bitumen that improve road durability and command higher prices.

The market is supported by major international companies and continuous innovation in sustainable practices, which have helped elevate product value even as overall consumption volume trended downward.

Production bituminous mixtures in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Bituminous mixtures production in Germany has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 398.2 million US dollars, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After two years of decline, bituminous mixtures production in Germany increased. In 2020, Germany produced 4,424 thousand tons, which was relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4,414 thousand tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 14.7%.

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

Exports bituminous mixtures from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decrease, bituminous mixtures exports from Germany increased. In 2020, exports stood at 112.8 thousand tons, representing a dramatic 36.9% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 23.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -8.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 82.4 thousand tons, with the largest decline also occurring in 2019 at 42.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Austria, the Netherlands, and Switzerland remained the key destinations for exports in kind. Austria accounted for 42.1% of exports, the Netherlands for 12.1%, and Switzerland for 8.6%, together representing 62.7% of total 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 bituminous mixtures exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany exported 71,350 thousand US dollars worth of bituminous mixtures, reflecting a 2.6% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 83,117 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 11.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 15.2%.

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

Over 2017-2020, exports in value terms of bituminous mixtures from Germany relied on a wide range of partner countries. Austria accounted for 18.6% of exports, Switzerland for 13.1%, and the Netherlands for 10.4%, together representing 42.1% of total 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 bituminous mixtures to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 17.1 thousand tons and peaked in 2020 at 39.0 thousand tons, with a 2.3-fold gap between these years. In 2020, foreign bituminous mixtures supplies to Germany totaled 39.0 thousand tons, representing a dramatic 124.2% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 13.4%.

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

Over 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and France made the biggest contribution to imports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 40.3% of imports, Switzerland for 15.6%, and France for 9.3%, jointly accounting for 65.2% of total 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

Cross-border shipments of bituminous mixtures to Germany declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Germany imported approximately 14,943 thousand US dollars worth of bituminous mixtures, down by 11.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 12.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 18,424 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring in 2018 at 7.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Austria remained the main markets for imports in value terms of bituminous mixtures to Germany. The Netherlands accounted for 29.1% of imports, the United Kingdom for 12.1%, and Austria for 11.5%, jointly taking 52.8% of total flows.

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

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