France dominated European imports of natural bitumen and asphalt in 2023 with significant growth, while other countries like Sweden and Romania saw substantial increases as well. Conversely, countries such as Slovenia, Belgium, and Poland experienced declines. Over the last five years, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reveals mixed trends, with countries such as Sweden showing robust growth and others like Lithuania witnessing sharp declines.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental policies on import demand and technological advancements in road construction that could affect the import dynamics. Additionally, geopolitical developments may alter trade flows and import strategies across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Natural Bitumen and Natural Asphalt, Asphaltites and Asphaltic Rocks by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 369,170,000 | 2023 | +0.85% | +39.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 76,387,000 | 2023 | +9.34% | -4.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 39,831,000 | 2023 | +1.45% | -3.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 39,463,000 | 2023 | -0.11% | -5.37% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 33,424,000 | 2021 | +106.42% | +13.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 30,263,000 | 2023 | +18.37% | +19.34% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 28,629,000 | 2023 | -25.9% | +9.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 25,939,000 | 2023 | +82.68% | +139.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 21,210,000 | 2023 | +2.3% | +29.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 20,725,000 | 2023 | +4.76% | +31.44% | View data |
