Bituminous mixture trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bituminous mixture was worth $2.59 billion in 2024, about 5.16 million tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017, and up 38% 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 | $2.59B | 5.16M t |
| 2023 | $1.87B | 3.40M t |
| 2022 | $2.39B | 3.97M t |
| 2021 | $3.69B | 8.82M t |
| 2020 | $1.75B | 5.55M t |
| 2019 | $1.69B | 3.56M t |
| 2018 | $1.78B | 3.78M t |
| 2017 | $3.31B | 9.41M t |
Top bituminous mixture exporting countries
Exports are led by Brazil (34%), Indonesia (9%) and the United States (8%). 127 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $874.1M | 34% |
| Indonesia | $226.9M | 8.8% |
| United States | $203.3M | 7.9% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $139.7M | 5.4% |
| Venezuela | $132.0M | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $116.2M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $111.5M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $95.6M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $95.0M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $69.1M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $60.0M | 2.3% |
| Russia | $34.4M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (52%), the United States (6%) and Malaysia (5%). 210 countries imported it, and the top three take 63% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.36B | 52% |
| United States | $153.3M | 5.9% |
| Malaysia | $118.9M | 4.6% |
| Chile | $77.7M | 3% |
| France | $51.6M | 2% |
| Finland | $45.3M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $43.5M | 1.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $41.8M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $41.6M | 1.6% |
| New Zealand | $41.0M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $39.4M | 1.5% |
| Poland | $31.9M | 1.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.91 per kg and Brazil $0.43 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 2715: Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt; on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs). HS 2715 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bituminous mixture?
Brazil exported $874.1 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (9%) and the United States (8%). In all, 127 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bituminous mixture?
China imported $1.36 billion in 2024, 52% of world imports, ahead of the United States (6%) and Malaysia (5%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bituminous mixture?
It was worth $2.59 billion in 2024, about 5.16 million tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.69 billion. 127 countries reported exports and 210 reported imports.
What is the average price of bituminous mixture per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $0.91 per kg and Brazil $0.43 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for bituminous mixture?
The HS code for bituminous mixture is heading 2715, in chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 2715 page.
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