Product Code: ETC043324 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
The India bitumen market import shipments demonstrated a robust growth trend with a significant CAGR between 2020 and 2024. However, there was a notable decline in growth momentum from 2023 to 2024. Overall, the market expanded steadily but showed a slight slowdown in the latest period.
India is one of the largest users of bitumen in the world. Bitumen, also known as asphalt or tar, is a black viscous substance used for waterproofing and protecting surfaces from wear and tear. It is widely used in road construction, coating roofs, sealing pipes and tanks, manufacturing adhesives, surfacing materials etc. The demand for bitumen products has been rising steadily due to increasing infrastructure projects across India such as highways & bridges development which are driving the growth of Indian bitumen market. India Bitumen Market size was worth US$ 1 billion in 2025 and estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025-2031 due to growing demand in various sectors such as roads and highways.
One of the key drivers behind the growth of India?s bitumen market is increased government initiatives towards developing infrastructure projects such as roads & highways that require high quality waterproofing material like bitumen for effective functioning. Similarly with growing urbanization there has been an increased need for durable roofing solutions like modified bituminous membranes (MBM) which have led manufacturers to produce new varieties suitable for harsh Indian weather conditions ultimately contributing towards higher market share held by Indian players within domestic markets itself . Moreover government policies encouraging use of recycled rubber tires into pavement applications further boosts country?s production capacities leading it on path becoming global leader for this industry over coming years.
The Indian Bitumen industry faces several challenges including supply side constraints brought about by lack up refining capabilities coupled with insufficient refinery capacity utilization rates making it difficult supply enough raw material resulting mounting costs that lead companies shift their base operations abroad where financial incentives make more sense than here . In addition volatile foreign exchange rates along with ever changing raw material prices act hindrance when trying set competitive pricing strategies keeping customers satisfied without sacrificing profit margins . Furthermore , stringent environmental regulations enforced domestically hamper producers ability meet international standards without hefty investments technology upgradation while falling crude oil values internationally make costlier imports more attractive option despite being subjected additional taxes duties levied upon them entering country adding burden onto buyers pocketbooks significantly reducing their purchasing power thus damaging prospects local sellers .
Some major players operating in India`s Bitumen Market include Petron Engineering Construction Limited (PEC Ltd.), Tarapur Refinery Pvt Ltd., Reliance Industries Limited , Hindustan Petroleum
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Bitumen Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Bitumen Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Bitumen Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Bitumen Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in infrastructure development projects in India, leading to increased demand for bitumen. |
4.2.2 Expansion of the transportation sector, particularly road construction and maintenance. |
4.2.3 Rising urbanization and industrialization driving the need for improved road networks. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of crude oil impacting the cost of bitumen production. |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns and regulations related to bitumen usage. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative road construction materials like concrete. |
5 India Bitumen Market Trends |
6 India Bitumen Market, By Types |
6.1 India Bitumen Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, By Paving Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, By Hard Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, By Oxidized Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, By Bitumen Emulsions, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, By Polymer Modified Bitumen, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Bitumen Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, By Road Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, By Waterproofing, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, By Adhesives, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Bitumen Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021-2031F |
7 India Bitumen Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Bitumen Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Bitumen Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Bitumen Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of bitumen in India. |
8.2 Volume of bitumen imports/exports. |
8.3 Adoption rate of new technologies in bitumen production and application. |
8.4 Number of infrastructure projects utilizing bitumen as a primary material. |
8.5 Rate of road network expansion in urban and industrial areas. |
9 India Bitumen Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Bitumen Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Bitumen Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Bitumen Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Bitumen Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Bitumen Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |