The IBEF regularly collects data on the consumption of bitumen and bitumen emulsions in most countries of the world. Data accuracy varies from source to source.
In short
111 million of tons
Bitumen consumption in 2019
8.6 million of tons
Bitumen emulsion consumption in 2019
7,8%
Average emulsion/bitumen ratio
Top ten producers
Split by continent
| Continent | Bitumen (kT) | Emulsion (kT) | Emulsion market share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 3 397 | 315 | 3,6 % |
| Americas | 28 435 | 3 404 | 39,3 % |
| Asia | 55 397 | 2 538 | 29,3 % |
| Europe | 22 750 | 2 241 | 25,9 % |
| Oceania | 1 075 | 155 | 1,8 % |
| Total | 111 054 | 8 654 | 100 % |