Bituminous mixtures market in Italy, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Italian bituminous mixtures market first grew to 16 064 thousand tons in 2019 before contracting to 15 160 thousand tons in 2020. The decline in 2020 was influenced by the indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on construction activity, while the industry continued to rely on petroleum bitumen and operate under established European standards UNI EN 13108-1.

Market volume recovered strongly to 16 778 thousand tons in 2021, supported by industry focus on technological improvements such as modified bitumens and the incorporation of recycled materials. A sharp drop to 9 485 thousand tons occurred in 2023, coinciding with the modernization of the Marini MAP 260 batch plant in Friola di Pozzoleone, an upgrade led by Gruppo Adige Bitumi and Azienda Ammann to reduce environmental impact and enhance production processes, which temporarily constrained output. Partial recovery to 11 538 thousand tons followed in 2024 as these upgrades continued.

Throughout the period, the market remained shaped by regulatory norms UNI EN 13108-1 and UNI EN 12597, with a persistent industry emphasis on environmental sustainability through plant modernization and the use of recycled asphalt pavement, while concessions for natural asphalt extraction in Abruzzo stayed inactive.

Production bituminous mixtures in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of bituminous mixtures declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 797.3 million US dollars, representing a modest 3.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 828.9 million US dollars, with the largest year-over-year increase also occurring in 2018 at 15.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Following two years of growth, Italy's production of bituminous mixtures declined. In 2020, Italy produced 15,172 thousand tonnes, marking a 5.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 17.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 16,079 thousand tonnes, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 19.3%.

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

Exports bituminous mixtures from Italy

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2018, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Italy's export volume of bituminous mixtures was 14,915 tonnes, indicating a 15.4% decline compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 19,637 tonnes, with the largest year-over-year increase also in 2018 at 211.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top buyers of bituminous mixtures from Italy were Slovenia (27.4% of exports in kind), Croatia (24.1%), and Austria (16.6%). Together, these three countries accounted for 68.2% of Italy's total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.3-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Italy's exports of bituminous mixtures were valued at 6,993 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp reduction of 29.8% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 10,076 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 126.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading destinations for Italy's bituminous mixtures exports in value terms were Croatia (21.7% of exports in value terms), Slovenia (15.3%), and Austria (13.4%). Collectively, these three countries made up 50.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports bituminous mixtures to Italy

Imports in kind, t

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed period. Import volumes hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Italy's import volume of bituminous mixtures was 3,592 tonnes, marking a sharp increase of 31.8% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 2,724 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 8,032 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 66.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 128.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources of bituminous mixtures imports to Italy in kind were Switzerland (29.3% of imports in kind), Germany (21.5%), and Europe, not elsewhere specified (19.7%). Together, these three sources accounted for 70.5% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Italy's imports of bituminous mixtures increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 4,543 thousand US dollars, which is 21.0% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3,633 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline also occurring in 2018 at 32.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary suppliers of bituminous mixtures to Italy in value terms were Germany (32.2% of imports in value terms), Belgium (16.4%), and the United States (13.6%). These three countries jointly formed 62.3% of Italy's total imports in value terms.

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

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