In 2023, Germany leads European bitumen exports with a share of 19.4 thousand tonnes, showing a modest increase of 1.23% from the previous year. The Netherlands marks the highest increase by 14.35%, while Bulgaria and Latvia exhibit exceptional growth with 85.34% and 177.37%, respectively. Italy and Spain, however, experience declines in their export shares. Smaller nations like Finland and the UK also see decreases in bitumen exports.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential for continued growth in smaller economies like Bulgaria and Latvia, given their recent performance.
- The impact of economic stability and infrastructure investments on major exporters like Germany and the Netherlands.
- Structural changes in the European bitumen market, influenced by sustainability and environmental regulations.
Top countries in Bitumen Exports Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19.4 | 2023 | +2.44% | +1.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 12.35 | 2023 | +2.05% | -1.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 12.09 | 2023 | +2.15% | +5.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 11.48 | 2023 | +10.98% | -8.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 10.07 | 2023 | +1.38% | +14.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 5.23 | 2023 | +0.0068% | +1.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.71 | 2023 | +2.5% | +7.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.53 | 2023 | +4.46% | +0.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 3.8 | 2023 | +6.07% | +1.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 3.6 | 2023 | +1.95% | +2.51% | View data |
