The United Kingdom leads the European production of natural bitumen and asphalt, with 2.01 billion kilograms in 2023, showing a modest growth of 3.32% from the previous year. Denmark experienced a significant surge, with a 76.41% increase, reaching 0.50 billion kilograms. Ireland and Italy reported smaller volumes at 0.23 and 0.17 billion kilograms, respectively. Greece and Finland posted minimal production levels, with Finland noting a slight increase at 4.19% in 2023.
Future trends to watch include:
- Technological advancements improving extraction efficiency and sustainability.
- Regulatory changes impacting production practices.
- Increasing demand driven by infrastructure development and renovation.
Top countries in Sold Production of Natural Bitumen and Natural Asphalt, Asphaltites and Asphaltic Rocks by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 2,011,900,000 | 2023 | +4.41% | +3.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Denmark | 495,460,000 | 2023 | +38.43% | +76.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 233,770,000 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 4 | 4 Italy | 171,470,000 | 2021 | -79.86% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 105,600,000 | 2021 | +46.01% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 8,218,400 | 2023 | +7.98% | +4.19% | View data |
