全球沥青市场[按类型（氧化沥青，聚合物改性沥青，铺路沥青，硬级沥青，其他）;通过施用（道路，油墨和染料，防水，粘合剂，其他）]和地理趋势，分析和预测，2017-2026

Report Summary

TheGlobal Bitumen Marketis projected to grow at a faster rate owning to the continuous increase in the construction industry, especially in Asia Pacific.

Bitumen is a black, amorphous material found in different forms, such us rock asphalt, natural bitumen, tar and petroleum bitumen, which is derived from oil. Bitumen occurs in nature or can be obtained through petroleum processing in the form of residue. Bitumen is primarily used in road construction and repairing of road damage. It is also used in joint and sealing technology for concrete and asphalt surfaces. Concrete containing bitumen is used in the construction sector. Other applications of bitumen include waterproofing, insulation, and adhesives.

Increasing urbanization and growing demand from the construction sector boosts the Bitumen market

The growing demand for bitumen for road construction primarily drives the growth of the bitumen market. There has been an increased demand of bitumen from the construction sector, which supports the market growth. The growing construction sector, especially in Asia-Pacific region boosts the adoption of bitumen. The increasing development of infrastructure further supports the growth of the bitumen market. Rapid urbanization in emerging markets, and improving living standards boost the adoption of bitumen. There has been an increased demand of bitumen in emerging economies owing to growth in construction industry and infrastructure development. Global players are expanding their business in developing region to increase their customer base and improve the geographical outreach.

Global Bitumen Market Taxonomy

The global Bitumen market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and geography.

By Type

• 氧化沥青
• Polymer Modified Bitumen
• Paving Bitumen
• Hard Grade Bitumen
• 其他

By Application

• Roadways
• Inks and Dyes
• Waterproofing
• Adhesives
• 其他

Geographically, the global Bitumen market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

The economic growth and presence of established automotive increasing infrastructure development boost the growth in Asia-Pacific

On the basis of geography, Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the global bitumen market during the forecast period. The increasing industrialization, and growing construction industry is expected to drive the growth of the bitumen market in this region. The growing disposable income and improving lifestyle of consumer also accelerates the growth of the bitumen market. There has been a growing demand of bitumen for applications such as waterproofing, adhesives, and insulation among others in the region. Increasing initiatives and investments by governments in the region infrastructure development boost the adoption of bitumen in the region.

Key players in the global Bitumen market are:

• Exxon Mobil
• Nippon Oil Corporation
• Chevron Texaco Corporation
• Total S.A
• China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation
• NuStar Energy
• Royal Dutch Shell Plc
• Indian Oil Corporation
• British Petroleum
• Villas Austria GmbH
• 中石化
• Nynas AB