Analysis of Asphalt Concrete Market Covering 30+ Countries Including Analysis of US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Nordics, GCC countries, Japan, Korea and many more
The global asphalt concrete market is valued at US$ 3.38 billion in 2024 and has been forecasted to expand at a decent CAGR of 5.1% to end up at US$ 5.55 billion by the end of the assessment period in 2034.
Road construction uses around 70% of bitumen, which is driving market expansion in an upward direction. The primary factors propelling the market trend are an increase in the construction of asphalt pavement, advantageous funding, increased awareness of the need to improve the aging infrastructure, and advancements in non-building construction activities, such as highway and street segments.
Favorable economic conditions are also increasing the construction industry's overall revenue because several governments are investing in infrastructure projects including road construction, rehabilitation, and highway or roadway repair. Growth is also attributed to the mixing plants' increasing technological improvement and the manufacturers' efforts to create novel solutions to meet consumer demand.
More consumers are becoming aware of how the infrastructure is impacted by the shifting climate, which is stimulating them to embrace technology that shields the structure from extreme weather conditions, along with the increasing rate of global warming. Thereby, roofing standards for both new and existing structures are increasing in number.
The market is expanding because of the rise in outdoor activities and the need for waterproofing materials to withstand the effects of climate change. Infrastructures are waterproofed to protect the structure's architecture while warding off mildew, mold, and deterioration, as well as leaks and moisture. The construction of more single-family homes and new housing systems will continue to support the roofing applications industry.
The market is divided into categories such as roofing, paving products, and others based on the product. The paving segment is a significant one that has grown significantly in the construction industry as a result of the growing need for safer roads to reduce accident rates.
The potentially high growth countries, including Mexico, India, and others, are building more roads, which will contribute to this segment's growth. In terms of performance and longevity, bitumen offers benefits to traffic and weather conditions. It is utilized in the base course paving of railroad lines, bridges, tunnels, and airports, among other structures.
| Report Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Asphalt Concrete Market Size (2024E) | US$ 3.38 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (2034F) | US$ 5.55 Billion |
| Global Market Growth Rate (2024 to 2034) | 5.1% CAGR |
| East Asia Market Share (2024E) | 35.2% |
| North America Growth Rate (2024 to 2034) | 5.5% CAGR |
| Demand in Parking Lots (2024E) | US$ 600 Million |
| Key Companies Profiled | Roadstone Ltd.; Lafarge; Tiki Tar Industries; Jurgensen Companies; Associated Asphalt; SBORNE Companies Inc.; King Asphalt Inc.; American Asphalt Company; Eastern Asphalt & Mixed Concrete Company W.L.L; Croell. |
Asphalt concrete is a mixture of fillers, aggregates, and bitumen/asphalt. Asphalt concrete is known by different names in different regions. Some of the commonly used names for asphalt concrete are blacktop, pavement, bitumen macadam, or rolled asphalt.
Asphalt concrete is a type of composite material that is used in the construction of surface roads, pathways, airports, parking lots, the core of embankment dams, railway beds, and others. Asphalt concrete could be dense, moderate, or open depending on its end-use application.
Asphalt concrete is usually classified into three-layer categories. Asphalt concrete is used as base and binding layers to improve load-bearing capacity. Asphalt concrete is a durable and versatile material that is available in a variety of mixes for a variety of applications.
Asphalt concrete is recycled and it withstands extreme climatic changes. Asphalt concrete gives a uniform finish along with high load-bearing capacity, which makes it popular in the heavy construction industry. Asphalt concrete is IS EN 13108 and NRA specified for road works.
Open-graded asphalt concrete is used in the construction of playgrounds, footpaths, and other sports facilities where water on the surface is to be drained via a drainage system beneath the structure. Asphalt concrete is modified with the help of certain polymers to increase its durability, and thermal resistance along with other properties.
Asphalt the major component of asphalt concrete is residue obtained during petroleum or crude oil distillation. Due to changing oil refining process and increasing oil prices are affecting asphalt production. In certain regions, regulations are being imposed on the use of asphalt concrete.
Asphalt concrete is widely used in heavy construction industries for the construction of roadways, airport runways, large dams, etc. Growth in heavy construction industries is leading to the rise in the Asphalt Concrete market. Growing population and urbanization are leading to the growth in the construction of roadways, airports, and other heavy construction infrastructures, which is leading to the growth of the global market. Technological advancement and growing transportation across the globe are obliging governments to launch new roadways, airports, and other transport ways.
Increasing crude oil prices and new oil refining processes are uplifting the asphalt prices, which might hinder the asphalt concrete market. Certain regions are adopting regulations on the use of asphalt concrete. Compared to asphalt concrete cement concrete has low prices, which makes the companies shift their preference. The above-enlisted parameters might dent the asphalt concrete market.
Increasing population and technological advancement are leading to the growth of heavy construction industries and increasing the number of government projects in regions such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa, which makes these regions a prominent market for asphalt concrete. Eastern Europe is showing an up-rising growth in the heavy construction industries which makes it a budding market zone for asphalt concrete. Developed regions like North America & Western Europe are also coming up with new infrastructural projects, due to which these regions are estimated as potential markets for asphalt concrete.
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What is the size of the global asphalt concrete market in 2024?
The global asphalt concrete market is analyzed to reach a worth of US$ 3.38 billion in 2024.
At what CAGR is the global market approximated to expand?
Sales of asphalt concrete are forecasted to increase at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2024 to 2034.
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