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Bituminous mixtures market in Ireland, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Irish market for bituminous mixtures experienced a significant decline in physical volume between 2018 and 2024, falling from 1 254 thousand tons to 560 thousand tons. A sharp downturn began in 2021, with market volume dropping to 883 thousand tons, and the contraction continued through the period.

Despite the falling consumption, the market value in monetary terms rose after 2021, reaching 227.9 million USD by 2024. This was largely due to substantial price inflation, as import prices for natural bitumen and asphalt increased by 88% in 2024, which helped sustain the overall market value even as volumes shrank.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Ireland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Ireland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Ireland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production bituminous mixtures in Ireland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Bituminous mixtures production in Ireland declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 210.9 million US dollars, but then fell to 197.7 million US dollars in 2020, marking a modest decline of 6.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 26%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.0%. The most significant increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 30.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.6%	2.9%	(6.3%)	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Ireland produced 1 229 thousand tonnes of bituminous mixtures, representing a slight year-over-year decline of 1.6%. From 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 24.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.9%. The largest drop was recorded in 2018 at 24.1%, while the only increase during this period was a modest 1.1% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.1%)	1.1%	(1.6%)	(8.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports bituminous mixtures from Ireland

Exports in kind, t

Exports of bituminous mixtures from Ireland have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, shipments totaled 68 tonnes, showing a sharp increase of 32.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 203.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 44.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	78.9%	27.8%	32.6%	44.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the nearly exclusive buyer of bituminous mixtures from Ireland, accounting for 99.5% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of exported bituminous mixtures from Ireland has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 191 thousand US dollars, which is 25.6% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values increased by 158.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 37.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.7%	39.1%	25.6%	37.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the export market in value terms was highly concentrated, with the United Kingdom alone making up 98.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports bituminous mixtures to Ireland

Imports in kind, t

Imports of bituminous mixtures into Ireland have increased for the third straight year. In 2020, imports amounted to 24 480 tonnes, up by 18.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 205.4%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 45.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	122.2%	15.9%	18.6%	45.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom dominated Ireland's imports of bituminous mixtures in volume, holding a 97.2% share of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market for bituminous mixtures in Ireland showed an unstable trend over this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018 at 5 606 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.7-fold increase between those years. In 2020, imports totaled 4 619 thousand US dollars, a slight advance of 1.9% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 19.2%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, soaring by 170.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	170.0%	(19.2%)	1.9%	30.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom accounted for 85.7% of the total value of bituminous mixtures imported into Ireland, with the remaining flows distributed among multiple smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io