The global asphalt mixing plants market size is expected to be valued at USD 4.6 billion in 2023. The increasing road construction activities coupled with growing infrastructural development in countries are likely to propel industry growth. The overall demand for asphalt mixing plants is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% between 2023 and 2033, totaling around USD 5.2 billion by 2033.
Asphalt is a dark brown to black, thick mixture of heavy hydrocarbons that is a residue produced by crude oil refineries and through the destructive distillation of coal. It is principally used for laying surfaces such as roads and playgrounds. Other asphalt applications are found in waterproofing solutions and the construction of parking lots and pedestrian paths.
Asphalt mixing plants are machines with a cluster of electronic and mechanical gears producing hot mix asphalt. There are three main types of asphalt mixing plants, batch mix, drum mix, and continuous mix. Drum mix asphalt is used for constructing roads and usually has a capacity of 240t/h - 320t/h.
A combination of cement, gravel, tar, and a homogeneous mixture of sand finds its application in road construction, parking lots, and infrastructure. It boosts the demand for asphalt mixing plants in the market. Owing to the soaring investments by several governments are likely to propel the road construction projects, which in turn is estimated to boost the demand for asphalt mixing plants across the globe.
Based on market segmentation, the portable product segment is estimated to gain the majority share, backed by transportation convenience and cost-effective techniques.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 2.8% |
| Market Valuation (2023) | USD 4.6 billion |
| Market Valuation (2033) | USD 5.2 billion |
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Soaring Investment by Prominent Manufacturers to Act as a Prominent Driver
Increasing asphalt production across the globe is a prime factor that is estimated to drive market demand. Countries, including India, Vietnam, and the Philippines, are estimated to be investing heavily in road construction & improvements in the coming decades to enhance their ranking.
Over the past few years, tremendous growth in urban centers was witnessed as people moved from the countryside to cities to live and work. Increased disposable incomes are estimated to drive up private vehicle ownership, placing greater demands on roads and eventually augmenting road construction projects, particularly in China and India.
Adverse Effects of Toxic Emissions to Hamper the Market Expansion
The toxic emissions during the asphalt mixing cause severe environmental hazards, such as mounting levels of pollution, which are projected to restrict the usage of asphalt mixing plants in the future nearby. As the consequences of global warming become more pronounced, it is estimated to become crucial for the manufacturing industry to implement greener technologies to reduce the impact of its activities on the environment.
Manufacturers must upsurge investment in research and development to develop new and innovative solutions. The convenience of credit is another major apprehension of the market, as the asphalt mixing sector falls under the infrastructure segment, which necessitates a huge amount of starting investment, along with sizeable working capital.
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The global demand for asphalt mixing plant is projected to increase at a CAGR of 2.8% during the forecast period, reaching a total of USD 4.6 billion in 2033, according to a report from Future Market Insights (FMI). From 2018 to 2022, sales witnessed significant growth, registering a CAGR of 2.2%.
As per the recent analysis, the global pandemic outbreak adversely affected the asphalt mixing plant market as governments redirected their funding to healthcare relief work and suspended ongoing road construction work.
Due to this, the projects were halted, and the market witnessed a significant downfall. In the past half-decade, operations of the ongoing projects were impacted drastically due to comprehensive lockdowns imposed by the governments to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Over the forecast period, the global market for asphalt mixing plants is estimated to flourish at a sturdy rate, backed by the increasing focus of governments on developing new roads to increase connectivity across the country. Hefty investments by prominent players likely boost demand in the coming years.
Thriving Global Trade to Supplement the Demand for Better Road Connectivity
Based on Application, the market is bifurcated into Road construction and Application II. The road construction application is contributing majorly to the growth of the global Asphalt Mixing Plants Market. The asphalt offers significant durability and excellent performance in heavily trafficked conditions.
The asphalt mixing plants market from road construction application is anticipated to witness significant gains by 2033. Soaring demand for the betterment of road conditions and the construction of new ones in several countries across the globe is fueling industry revenue.
Augmenting government funding in infrastructure development in their countries is estimated to boost the demand for road construction activities. Asphalt is a profitable means compared to other road construction materials. The growing population in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East amplified the demand for infrastructural development.
Besides, the development of the aviation industry in recent years has increased air traffic in several countries. The construction of new airports and the expansion of runways in existing airports have expanded the road construction industry to a great extent.
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| Countries | Forecast Share Between 2023 to 2033 |
|---|---|
| United States | 18.5% |
| Germany | 3.4% |
| Japan | 4.1% |
| Australia | 1.3% |
| Countries | Forecast CAGR Between 2023 to 2033 |
|---|---|
| China | 3.3% |
| India | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | 2.1% |
Adoption of Novel Technologies by Creators to Propel the Market
According to Future Market Insights' recent analysis, the North American region is the second-largest region, accounting for nearly 36% share of the Global Asphalt Mixing Plants market. The region is estimated to witness sluggish growth over the forecast period due to increasing restrictions on toxic emissions from the asphalt mixing plants.
Novel technology in asphalt mixing plants around the region involves warm mix asphalt (WMA), recycling, fuel economy, the environment, retrofit, and maintenance. Out of these, WMA and recycling are likely to gain the highest traction over the years.
Mixing plant manufacturers are promoting equipment that fits this trend toward warm mix, recycling, cost reduction, and environmental concerns. Along with this, the growing demand for cost-effective and easy-to-transport construction equipment is another driving factor for the market in the region.
Increasing Governmental Funding is estimated to Thrust the Ongoing Construction Projects.
The Europe asphalt mixing plants industry is likely to exhibit modest gains throughout the forecast period. The region captures nearly 23% share of the global market. This market growth is attributed to the soaring investment in highway projects in the countries like Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.
Europe's public sector fundings for highway, street, and bridge construction are about USD 110 billion annually. The usage of warm-mix asphalt is escalating exponentially in the regional market. Further, there is considerable growth in the repair & maintenance activities of old infrastructures in the region, which also presents growth avenues for the product market by 2033.
Besides, the prominent manufacturers are focusing on advancing an asphalt plant that has helped boost long-term efficiency for a producer in Germany. Fiegl, based in Bavaria, invested in a new asphalt mixing plant four years ago. More recently, the firm also replaced the plant's baghouse. Consequently, these factors are anticipated to fuel the market growth for asphalt mixing plants in the coming decade.
Rising Highway Construction Budget is estimated to Reinforce the Regional Market Growth.
Regarding market revenue, the APAC region captured nearly 43% share in 2023 and is anticipated to maintain its dominance over the forecast period. APAC is expected to witness higher growth due to high product manufacturing in countries including
China and India. Besides, the growing highway construction budget and the ongoing construction of airports in major cities have boosted the region's demand for asphalt mixing plants.
Besides, the booming automobile industry, particularly in China and India, is placing a greater product demand, which is estimated to eventually upsurge the road construction projects in the region. For instance, China's One Belt, One Road project focuses on improving connectivity and cooperation among multiple countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe.
China's massive infrastructure investments are likely to open a new doorway to trade and growth for economies in Asia and beyond. Thereby, soaring investment by several governments is likely to fuel the market growth of asphalt mixing plants across the region.
Prominent manufacturers are expanding their business by launching new plants. In Oct 2019, Ammann, a key manufacturer, developed an ABA 320 UniBatch Asphalt-Mixing Plant estimated to produce asphalt for all district infrastructure elements. The plant is estimated to operate continuously over the next decade to supply the needed asphalt mix. It has a production capacity of 320 tonnes per hour.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2033 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2018 to 2022 |
| Market Analysis | USD billion for Value |
| Key Countries Covered | United States, United Kingdom, Japan, India, China, Australia, Germany |
| Key Segments Covered | Product, Process, Application, Region |
| Key Companies Profiled | Speco Limited; Nikko Co. Ltd.; Ammann Group Holding AG; GP Gunter Papenburg AG; Lintec & Linnhoff Germany GmbH; Benninghoven GmbH & Co. AG; Aztec Industries Inc.; Marini S.p.A; Capious Roadtech Pvt. Ltd. |
| Report Coverage | Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, DROT Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives |
| Customization & Pricing | Available upon Request |
The market is valued at USD 4.6 billion in 2022.
Speco Limited and Nikko Co. Ltd. are the top industry players.
The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 2.8% through 2033.
Rising investments by prominent manufacturers to fuel the market prospects.
The road construction segment is likely to remain preferred through 2033.
1. Executive Summary 2. Market Overview 3. Market Background 4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033 5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Process 5.1. Asphalt Mixing in Batches 5.2. Continuous Asphalt Mixing 6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Product 6.1. Portable 6.2. Stationary 7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application 7.1. Road Construction 7.2. Others 8. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Capacity 8.1. Below 50T/H 8.2. 50-150T/H 8.3. 151-300T/H 8.4. Above 300T/H 9. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region 9.1. North America 9.2. Latin America 9.3. Western Europe 9.4. Eastern Europe 9.5. South Asia and Pacific 9.6. East Asia 9.7. Middle East and Africa 10. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 11. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 12. Western Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 13. Eastern Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 14. South Asia and Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 15. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 16. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 17. Key Countries Market Analysis 18. Market Structure Analysis 19. Competition Analysis 19.1. Speco Limited 19.2. Nikko Co. Ltd. 19.3. Ammann Group Holding AG 19.4. GP Gunter Papenburg AG 19.5. Lintec & Linnhoff Germany GmbH 19.6. Benninghoven GmbH & Co. AG 19.7. Aztec Industries Inc. 19.8. Marini S.p.A 19.9. Capious Roadtech Pvt. Ltd. 19.10. Sany Group Co., Ltd. 20. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 21. Research Methodology
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