Global Bitumen Emulsifier Market Size to Reach $184.4 Mn by 2031

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The Global Bitumen Emulsifier Market Size is predicted to be valued at $184.4 million by 2031, surging from $128.4 million in 2021 at a noteworthy CAGR of 3.6%.

Impact Analysis of COVID-19 on the Bitumen Emulsifier Market

The COVID-19 pandemic will hinder the expansion of the bitumen emulsifier market growth during the forecast period. The key driver of the bitumen emulsifier market share prior to COVID-19 was the increase in global road construction activity. The building of highways in most countries, as well as large government expenditure in construction activities to encourage modernization, is expected to be the primary driving factor for the market during the forecast period. The main issue is the small storage period, which is anticipated to restrain the bitumen emulsifier market demand during the forecast period.

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Global Bitumen Emulsifier Market Analysis

One of the primary factors driving the global bitumen emulsifier market size during the forecast period is an increase in road construction activity worldwide. Bitumen emulsifier is typically used for road rehabilitation work since it takes less time to settle and gives a superior covering in all climates. Roadways are a common means of transportation, and government measures to improve them will play a significant role in the expansion of the bitumen emulsifiers market. Furthermore, large expenditures to modernize highways will accelerate modernization, which will help increase product demand.

However, stringent environmental regulations are the major restraint for the bitumen emulsifier market. The synthesis of bitumen emulsifiers requires the employment of hazardous chemicals, which are emitted into the environment throughout the process. These compounds can pollute the air and water. Furthermore, the high cost of the product is a significant barrier for the bitumen emulsifier industry. The raw ingredients required to make bitumen emulsifiers are costly, which raises the entire cost of the product.

The economy ultimately benefits from the development of infrastructure. The expansion of the bitumen emulsifier market trend is a result of the construction of new roads in developing nations due to urbanization and the upkeep of already-existing highways in developed and developing nations. The U.S. has the largest road system in the world, and China and India are next in line. The U.S. has a network of about 4.4 million kilometers of paved roads, with bitumen emulsifiers being used for both new construction and repair work. According to government statistics, the roads which have been built are almost 30km per day. The demand for the regions is expected to increase further.

Global Bitumen Emulsifier Market, Segmentation

The global bitumen emulsifiers market is segmented on the basis of surface charge, setting time, application, and region.

Surface Charge:

The surface charge segment is further classified into anionic, cationic, and non-ionic. Among these, the cationic segment had a dominant market share in 2021. The segment of cationic bitumen emulsifiers is expected to account for a sizable portion of the global bitumen emulsifier market share during the forecast period. The most popular emulsifier in building and maintenance work is cationic bitumen. The chemical composition of the aggregate on which it is employed, whether cationic or anionic emulsifier, should be chosen. The demand for cationic bitumen emulsifiers is rising as a result of the fact that they work well with a variety of aggregates due to their strong adhesion and coating qualities. The need for bitumen emulsifiers worldwide is thus growing.

Setting Time:

The setting time segment is further classified into rapid setting emulsion, medium setting emulsion, and slow setting emulsion. Among these, the rapid setting emulsion segment is anticipated to have a dominant market share in 2021. The rapid setting emulsion segment's expansion is supported by rising demand for bitumen emulsion mixing applications. Rapid-setting emulsions are particularly useful as pavement materials. The word "bituminous binder," as used in this description, refers to any bitumen emulsifiable in water with the help of appropriate emulsifiers and includes different asphalts such as natural, steam-refined, air-blown, coal tar, coal-tar pitch, and gilsonite.

Application:

The application time segment is further classified into binder, roofing, and others. Among these, the rapid setting binder segment is anticipated to have a dominant market share in 2021. Bituminous binder emulsion can be utilized in all bitumen emulsion applications, particularly for creating layers and coatings for civil engineering and road building, as well as for making trackless tack coats. Bitumen, a byproduct of crude oil distillation, is a complex substance primarily made of hydrocarbons and a few other compounds with trace amounts of heteroatoms (sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen). At room temperature, it is a dark, viscoelastic solid. As temperature rises, it becomes a viscous liquid. Bitumen has special waterproofing and adhesion qualities that make it a particularly good choice for binding aggregates.

Region:

The bitumen emulsifiers market in the LAMEA region is projected to show the second-fastest growth. Some of the major factors driving the bitumen emulsifier market growth in the LAMEA region are growing construction activity and rising environmental concerns such as the emission of raw materials. Urbanization is increasing throughout LAMEA as a result of the expanding population. The expansion of national roads is also taking place, resulting in a strong demand for the supply of bitumen emulsifiers. Thus, the LAMEA region is likely to experience tremendous growth.

Key Players in the Global Bitumen Emulsifier Market

Some of the leading bitumen emulsifier market players are

• Indian Oil Corporation
• British Petroleum
• Chevron Texaco Corporation
• JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation
• Royal Dutch Shell Plc
• Total S.A.
• Nynas AB
• Marathon Oil Company
• China Petrochemical Corporation

In July 2020, LUM GmbH, a Germany-based measuring instruments supplier, announced its partnership with VIALAB SARL, a French expert in bitumen emulsion and cold asphalt pavements. This strategic partnership was aimed at offering the companies' expertise in the field of petroleum, bitumen, and related emulsions.