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 %