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Asphalt or Bitumen Article Prices in China

China Asphalt or Bitumen Article Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the asphalt or bitumen article price stood at $924 per ton (FOB, China), dropping by -6.7% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2022 an increase of 42% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,446 per ton. From March 2022 to September 2022, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($1,870 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($449 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Asphalt or Bitumen Article Exports

Asphalt or bitumen article exports from China stood at 4.4K tons in September 2022, with an increase of 1.9% compared with the previous month. Over the period under review, exports saw perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 139% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 5.9K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asphalt or bitumen article exports contracted to $4.1M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 68% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 7K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

China Asphalt or Bitumen Article Exports by Country

Thailand (624 tons), Indonesia (518 tons) and India (352 tons) were the main destinations of asphalt or bitumen article exports from China, together comprising 34% of total exports. Vietnam, Malaysia, Oman, Angola, South Korea, the Philippines, Yemen, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Taiwan (Chinese) and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +75.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for asphalt or bitumen article exported from China were Thailand ($412K), Vietnam ($403K) and Malaysia ($348K), with a combined 29% share of total exports. Indonesia, Yemen, India, Angola, Taiwan (Chinese), Oman, the Philippines, South Korea, Lao People's Democratic Republic and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Chile, with a CAGR of +63.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for asphalt or bitumen article in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23991255 - Articles of asphalt or of similar materials, e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch, in rolls
Prodcom 23991290 - Products based on bitumen (excluding in rolls)

Country coverage:

China

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024