Key Market Indicators
Irish bitumen imports are projected to reach almost 45 million kilograms in 2026, a decrease of 0.2% per year on average since 2021, when the figure was 44.8 million kilograms. Since 1997, imports had fallen by an average of 2.3% per year. Ireland ranked 12th in 2021, with Slovenia in the top spot at 44.8 million kilograms. Egypt, Oman and Canada were second, third and fourth in the rankings respectively. Irish bitumen exports are projected to reach 40,050 kilograms by 2026, with an average year-on-year growth of 2.5% since 2021, when the figure was 33,990 kilograms. Since 1997, exports had increased by 8.9% per year on average. Ireland was 58th in 2021, with Iceland in the lead at 33,990 kilograms. Belgium, Canada and Trinidad and Tobago were the second, third and fourth ranked countries respectively.
