In 2023, the importation of bitumen across European countries showed diverse trends. Countries like France and the United Kingdom saw moderate year-on-year rises of 2.81% and 1.34% respectively, while Germany's imports decreased by 2.82%. Hungary marked a significant rise with a 14.34% increase. Other notable increases include Romania at 9.58%, Portugal at 9.11%, and Bulgaria at 9.9%. Conversely, Belgium and Sweden experienced declines in bitumen imports, with -2.65% and -10.08% respectively.
Future trends to watch for European Bitumen Imports by Country include:
- Continued recovery or growth in countries like France and the United Kingdom.- Potential shifts due to geopolitical events affecting Ukraine and neighboring regions.- Emerging trends in renewable energy adoption impacting traditional bitumen use.- Economic developments in smaller markets such as Albania and Greece potentially influencing their bitumen import levels.
Top countries in Bitumen Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 14,460 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.81% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13,200 | 2023 | +4.13% | +1.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 9,540 | 2023 | +9.06% | -2.65% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 8,830 | 2023 | +2.42% | -0.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 5,990 | 2023 | +2.84% | +9.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 4,520 | 2023 | +0.99% | -1.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3,970 | 2023 | +0.82% | +6.78% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3,900 | 2023 | +2.61% | +2.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3,420 | 2023 | +0.95% | -1.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 2,820 | 2023 | +0.47% | +3.81% | View data |
