Bitumen roofing sheets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bitumen roofing sheets was worth $1.65 billion in 2024, about 1.90 million tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and up 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.65B | 1.90M t |
| 2023 | $1.59B | 1.78M t |
| 2022 | $1.63B | 1.86M t |
| 2021 | $1.47B | 2.06M t |
| 2020 | $1.27B | 2.03M t |
| 2019 | $1.29B | 2.06M t |
| 2018 | $1.29B | 1.99M t |
| 2017 | $1.17B | 1.87M t |
Top bitumen roofing sheets exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by Germany and Canada. The top three supply 34% between them, out of 109 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $271.1M | 16% |
| Germany | $151.8M | 9.2% |
| Canada | $142.1M | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $108.2M | 6.6% |
| France | $82.4M | 5% |
| United States | $81.1M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $78.5M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $72.5M | 4.4% |
| Russia | $71.0M | 4.3% |
| Austria | $54.2M | 3.3% |
| China | $54.2M | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $53.4M | 3.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 211 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $288.1M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $113.7M | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $110.4M | 6.7% |
| Canada | $69.5M | 4.2% |
| France | $53.8M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $50.8M | 3.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $43.1M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $38.4M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35.2M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $34.2M | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $32.0M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $27.7M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Arab Emirates averaged $1.96 per kg and Saudi Arabia $0.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6807.10: Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls. HS 6807 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bitumen roofing sheets?
Italy exported $271.1 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Germany (9%) and Canada (9%). In all, 109 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bitumen roofing sheets?
The United States imported $288.1 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (7%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bitumen roofing sheets?
It was worth $1.65 billion in 2024, about 1.90 million tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 109 countries reported exports and 211 reported imports.
What is the average price of bitumen roofing sheets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Arab Emirates averaged $1.96 per kg and Saudi Arabia $0.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for bitumen roofing sheets?
The HS code for bitumen roofing sheets is subheading 6807.10, in chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6807 page.
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