The report "Asphalt Additive Market by Type (Polymeric Modifiers, Anti-Strip & Adhesion Promoters, Emulsifiers, Chemical Modifiers, Rejuvenators, Fibers, Flux Oil, Colored Asphalt), Application, Technology and Region – Global Forecast to 2026" The asphalt additive market is projected to grow from USD 3.4 billion in 2021 to USD 4.7 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2021 to 2026. Increase in road construction projects along with the growing usage of asphalt additives in roofing application are some of the major key factors driving the growth of the asphalt additive market across the globe.
Based on application, the roofing segment is expected to lead the asphalt additives market in coming years. Roofs are subject to environmental damage due to excess heat, cold, or rain. The addition of additives to asphalt prevents this damage. Chemical, vegetable oil, or petroleum-based additives are added to asphalt to improve the functionality and viscosity of asphalt, while polymer-based additives are used to improve its Functionality. This creates the demand for asphalt additives in the future.
The Asia-Pacific region was the largest market for asphalt additives in 2020, owing to the increasing demand for asphalt additives products in developing economies, such as India and China. China is the leading consumer of asphalt additives products in the Asia-Pacific region. The considerable growth and innovation, along with industry consolidations, is expected to drive the growth of the Asia-Pacific asphalt additives market.
Nouryon (Netherlands), DowDuPont (US), Arkema SA (France), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Evonik Industries (Germany), Huntsman Corporation (US), Kraton Corporation (US), Ingevity Corporation(US), and BASF SE (Germany) are some of the leading players operating in the asphalt additive market.
