Global Bitumen Membranes Market Size By Type (APP, SBS, and SEBS), By Application (Damp-proofing, Water-proofing, Sealing), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Bitumen Membranes Market Size And Forecast

Bitumen Membranes Market size was valued at USD 4.80 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 6.30 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.92% from 2024 to 2030.

Increasing demand for bitumen membranes in the roofing industry is expected to drive the global bitumen membranes market over the forecast period. The rapid growth of the construction industry is one of the primary drivers of the bitumen membrane market. The Global Bitumen Membranes Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Bitumen Membranes Market Definition

Bitumen membranes are polymeric-based materials made from highly thick and viscous bitumen. Bitumen membranes are manufactured through a series of operations and have significant properties such as durability, consistency of factory-set technical parameters, superior resistance to varying weather conditions, and ease of installation, making them suitable for use as a waterproofing and rustproof material. Bitumen membranes are also used as foundations for engineering structures such as roadways, bridge decks, flat roofs, and vapor barriers. Because of their rust-proofing properties, bitumen membranes are also frequently employed in the automotive industry.

Water leakage prevention is a crucial function of a building enclosure. Waterproof membranes are widely utilized to meet this need in places like roofs and foundations. The most popular type of waterproof membrane is bituminous, which is manufactured by mixing asphalt or coal tar pitch with felts, mats, or textiles consisting of organic or inorganic fibers. Their appeal stems mostly from the bitumen’s waterproof and adhesive properties, as well as the materials’ availability, low cost, and ease of installation. The availability of continuous bitumen films is required for a bituminous membrane’s waterproofing capabilities. A sheet material (felt) is usually added to prevent bitumen rupture or flow.

Felts give the membrane strength and spanning capacity, yet they can also cause membrane breakdown. The qualities of the material from which it is manufactured, the surface to which it is attached, and the environment in which it must serve all influence the behavior of a bituminous membrane. Because of its waterproofing and adhesive characteristics, bitumen, a material that behaves as a viscous fluid at some temperatures and as an elastic solid at others, has been used in building for ages. Many of its limits have been identified over time.

Global Bitumen Membranes Market Overview

Increasing demand for bitumen membranes in the roofing industry is expected to drive the global bitumen membranes market over the forecast period. Bitumen membranes are made out of organic liquids that are sticky, viscous, and waterproof. They are used to protect commercial and residential buildings. Bitumen membranes are used for a variety of purposes, including damp-proofing, rust-proofing, sealing, and joint and crack filling. Another important element driving the growth of the bitumen membranes market is the expansion of the automobile industry. Bitumen membranes are frequently utilized for cap sheet applications in the automotive industry.

The rapid growth of the construction industry is one of the primary drivers of the bitumen membrane market. In Asia-Pacific, where bitumen membranes are used for a wide range of applications including waterproofing of civil foundations such as roads, bridge decks, and flat roofs, as well as an underlayment of pitched roofs for both commercial and residential architectures. Countries like China, India, and Japan are leading the way, with their governments building new infrastructure projects and updating past construction efforts with better ones. Bitumen membranes are used to protect metal parts in automobiles against rust. As a result, the worldwide bitumen membranes market is predicted to increase in tandem with the automotive industry.

Furthermore, the easy availability of products due to adequate supply in the worldwide market is one of the important driving reasons for the global bitumen membranes market’s rise. However, the bitumen membrane market’s growth is hampered by crude oil price volatility caused by a number of international and regional challenges. Furthermore, the government of India’s Smart City Mission and AMRUT program are expected to generate profitable prospects for the worldwide bitumen membrane market. Furthermore, forthcoming building projects in developed countries, including the Bruce Highway Upgrade in Australia and the Las Vegas Convention Center people mover in the United States, will boost the bitumen membrane market’s growth over the projection period.

Global Bitumen Membranes MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Bitumen Membranes Market is segmented based on Type, Application, and Geography.

Bitumen Membranes Market, By Type

• APP• SBS• SEBS

Based on Type, the market is further segmented into APP, SBS, and SEBS. SBS segment is expected to dominate the Global Bitumen Membrane market and it is expected to continue during the projected period. SBS (Styrene- Butadiene- Styrene) is a form of elastic asphalt that improves the resistance of bitumen to weathering and aging while also giving it rubber-like qualities. The rising demand for roll roofing is the primary driver of the global bitumen membranes market’s expansion.

Bitumen Membranes Market, By Application

• Damp-proofing• Water-proofing• Sealing• Rust-proofing• Joint and Crack Filling

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Damp-proofing, Water-proofing, Sealing, Rust-proofing, and Joint and Crack Filling. The water-Proofing segment dominates the Global Bitumen Membrane market and it is expected to continue during the projected period. These goods’ waterproofing systems are built up of polymer-modified bitumen sheets with a fundamental base sheet. At the construction site, these sheets are bonded together. Polymer-modified roof membranes are applied to temperature-resistant insulation boards in Europe when compact roof systems are created.

Bitumen Membranes Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the World

Based on regional analysis, the Global Bitumen Membranes Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The Europe region dominated the bitumen membranes market, accounting for more than 35% of the total market share. The presence of mature construction and automobile industries can be ascribed to this. The product is widely utilized in the construction business, which has shown evidence of expansion in recent years.

Key Players

The “Global Bitumen Membranes Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Shell Bitumen, Exxon Mobil, Valero Energy Corporation, Icopal, Bauder group, Nynas AB. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In December 2021, ExxonMobil Chemical Business has purchased Materia, Inc., a California-based technology company that developed a Nobel Prize-winning technology for creating a new class of materials. Wind turbine blades, electric vehicle parts, sustainable construction, and anticorrosive coatings are among the applications for the new materials.

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