| Product Code: ETC5043043 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
Norway`s coal tar pitch imports in 2024 continued to be predominantly sourced from Germany, Armenia, Belgium, Canada, and Colombia. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market. However, the industry experienced a significant decline with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -40.5% from 2020 to 2024. The growth rate in 2024 further decreased by -51.75%, reflecting challenging market conditions. Stakeholders should closely monitor these trends and adjust strategies to navigate the evolving landscape in the coal tar pitch import market in Norway.

By 2027, Norway's Coal Tar Pitch market is forecasted to achieve a stable growth rate of 4.66%, with Germany leading the Europe region, followed by United Kingdom, France, Italy and Russia.

The coal tar pitch market in Norway serves industries such as aluminum production and construction. As a byproduct of coal tar, its market is linked to the broader coal industry, which is seeing a decline due to environmental concerns. However, coal tar pitch remains vital in sectors that require its binding properties.
The Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market benefits from its use in various industrial applications, including aluminum production and roofing materials. The need for high-performance, durable materials drives the demand for coal tar pitch.
The coal tar pitch market in Norway is affected by declining demand in industries such as aluminum production, which are moving towards more sustainable alternatives. Furthermore, environmental regulations create barriers for the use of coal tar pitch in construction and manufacturing.
Norwegian policies on the Coal Tar Pitch market focus on environmental protection and the reduction of hazardous substances. Regulations mandate safe handling and disposal of coal tar pitch to prevent environmental contamination. The government encourages the development of alternative materials and supports research into more sustainable and less harmful products.
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 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Overview |
3.1 Norway Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for coal tar pitch in the aluminum and steel industries |
4.2.2 Growing awareness about the benefits of coal tar pitch in infrastructure development projects |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of coal tar pitch in road construction and maintenance |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices impacting the production cost of coal tar pitch |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns and regulations regarding the use of coal tar pitch |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative materials such as asphalt and synthetic pitches |
5 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Trends |
6 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Segmentations |
6.1 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market, By Form |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market, By Grade |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Aluminum Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Graphite Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Special Grade, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Aluminum Electrode, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Graphite Electrode, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Roofing Coating Material, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Blast Furnance Linings, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical Intermediates, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenues & Volume, By Sealents, 2021-2031F |
7 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of coal tar pitch |
8.2 Number of infrastructure projects using coal tar pitch |
8.3 Percentage of market share captured by coal tar pitch compared to alternative materials |
9 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Norway Coal Tar Pitch Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |