
Nigeria - Natural Bitumen and Asphalt - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Natural Bitumen and Asphalt in Nigeria
For the eighth consecutive year, the Nigerien natural bitumen and asphalt market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 22% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption posted a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
Exports of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt
Exports from Nigeria
Natural bitumen and asphalt exports from Nigeria stood at X tons in 2020, standing approx. at 2019 figures. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, natural bitumen and asphalt exports amounted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Niger (X tons) was the main destination for natural bitumen and asphalt exports from Nigeria, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.
From 2020 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Niger was relatively modest.
From 2020 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Niger was relatively modest.
Imports of Natural Bitumen and Asphalt
Imports into Nigeria
For the eighth year in a row, Nigeria recorded growth in overseas purchases of natural bitumen and asphalt, which increased by 11% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 289% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, natural bitumen and asphalt imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Malaysia (X tons) constituted the largest natural bitumen and asphalt supplier to Nigeria, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, natural bitumen and asphalt imports from Malaysia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fivefold.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Malaysia amounted to +47.2%.
In value terms, Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural bitumen and asphalt to Nigeria, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Malaysia amounted to +57.6%.
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average natural bitumen and asphalt import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 110%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia stood at $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+7.0%).
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for natural bitumen and asphalt in Nigeria. 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 08991000 - Natural bitumen and natural asphalt, asphaltites and asphaltic rocks
Country coverage:
- Nigeria
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Nigeria
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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