In 2023, Switzerland imported 264.57 million kilograms of petroleum bitumen. The projected import volumes from 2024 to 2028 show a slight but consistent decline year-on-year. Specifically, imports are forecasted to decrease from 264.57 million kilograms in 2024 to 263.29 million kilograms by 2028. This indicates an annual reduction rate of approximately 0.1% to 0.2% over the forecast period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential influences of sustainability and environmental policies on petroleum product imports.
Technological advancements in alternative materials that could reduce the dependency on petroleum bitumen.
Fluctuations in global oil prices affecting the cost and volume of imports.