PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1927136
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1927136
Polymer modified bitumen is a bitumen blend enhanced with polymers such as styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) to enhance its performance properties. It provides superior elasticity, improved resistance to deformation, and greater durability compared to conventional bitumen, making it suitable for high-stress applications such as highways, airports, and bridges.
The main types of polymer modified bitumen products include thermoplastic polymer, thermoplastic elastomer, thermosetting polymer, plastomers, styrene-butadiene-styrene-modified bitumen, crumb rubber-modified bitumen, and others. Thermoplastic polymer is a type of plastic that softens when heated and hardens when cooled, allowing repeated reshaping without changing its chemical structure. Grades are classified as polymer modified bitumen 40, 70, and 120. Distribution occurs through direct sales, distributors, and online channels. Applications include road construction, roofing, waterproofing, airport runways, pavement maintenance, and more, with key end-user industries comprising construction, infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, and oil and gas.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have affected the polymer modified bitumen market by increasing costs of imported polymers, additives, and processing machinery. Road construction and airport runway segments are most impacted, particularly in asia pacific and north america. Higher tariffs have increased project material costs and procurement timelines. At the same time, tariffs are promoting domestic polymer production and regional bitumen modification facilities.
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The polymer modified bitumen market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.15 billion in 2025 to $12.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to road infrastructure expansion, bitumen modification technologies, demand for load bearing pavements, urban transportation growth, adoption in roofing applications.
The polymer modified bitumen market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.33 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart road initiatives, increased public infrastructure spending, climate resistant pavements, innovation in polymer additives, airport modernization projects. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for durable road surfaces, expansion of highway and airport projects, growing use of SBS modified bitumen, increased adoption in waterproofing systems, focus on long life pavement solutions.
The increasing demand for eco-friendly road construction materials is expected to drive the growth of the polymer modified bitumen market going forward. Eco-friendly road construction materials include sustainable, recycled, or low-impact substances used to minimize environmental damage during road building. Their rising use is attributed to the ability to reduce environmental impact by incorporating recycled content, conserving natural resources, and lowering carbon emissions. Polymer-modified bitumen enhances these eco-friendly materials by improving durability and flexibility, extending pavement lifespan, and reducing the frequency of repairs, which conserves materials and lessens environmental impact. For example, in February 2024, Transport for NSW, an Australia-based road safety organization, reported that by using 85% recycled asphalt, it reduced lives lost and serious injuries, repurposed 257,700 tonnes of materials, saved over $5 million, cut emissions, and surpassed its goal by aiming to replace 35% of traditional cement with alternative materials instead of the targeted 30%. Therefore, the growing demand for sustainable road construction materials is fueling growth in the polymer modified bitumen market.
Leading companies in the polymer modified bitumen market are focusing on innovations such as incorporating high reclaimed asphalt content, enhanced polymer formulations for better durability, eco-friendly product development, compatibility with warm mix asphalt technologies, and digital solutions for optimizing pavement performance and lifecycle management. High reclaimed asphalt content refers to increasing recycled asphalt in new mixes to promote sustainability and reduce raw material use. For instance, in April 2025, Kraton Corporation, a US-based specialty polymer and bio-based chemical manufacturer, launched the CirKular+ Paving Circularity Series. This series meets the paving industry's demand for sustainable solutions by enabling up to 50% or more reclaimed asphalt in surface layer mixes, improving processability and overall asphalt performance while supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In December 2024, Pankas Group, a Netherlands-based industrial solutions company, acquired Ooms Producten B.V. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Pankas Group aims to broaden its product portfolio and reinforce its position in the industrial solutions market by leveraging Ooms Producten's expertise and offerings. Ooms Producten B.V. is a Netherlands-based company specializing in industrial products and solutions for manufacturing and processing applications.
Major companies operating in the polymer modified bitumen market are ExxonMobil Corporation, Shell plc, BP plc, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, ENEOS Corporation, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Repsol S.A., Gazprom Neft, Tipco Asphalt Public Company Limited, CEPSA, TotalEnergies SE, Valero Energy Corporation, Nynas AB, Alma Petroli S.p.A., Busscher & Hoffmann GmbH, Polyglass S.p.A., Sinopec Group, China National Petroleum Corporation, RAHA Bitumen Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polymer modified bitumen market in 2025. The regions covered in the polymer modified bitumen market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the polymer modified bitumen market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The polymer modified bitumen market consists of sales of latex-modified bitumen, recycled plastic-modified bitumen, and polyisobutylene (PIB)-modified bitumen. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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