Bitumen prices have risen in many markets during 2026, including some where road construction demand has been weak. That can seem surprising, but bitumen pricing is shaped mainly by supply-side...
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The Southeast Asia bitumen market entered the final quarter of 2026 with firm prices and limited supply. Regional refiners have restricted output, while importers with year-end project deadlines are still...
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Bitumen can be supplied in three main formats: bulk, drums and jumbo bags. When comparing drum bitumen vs bulk bitumen, the key differences lie in how each format is transported,...
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Bitumen supply in East Africa and Southern Africa is changing as road-building activity picks up. Road projects in Kenya and Uganda are lifting demand, and South Africa has entered its...
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Middle East bitumen supply has tightened in the opening weeks of Q4 2026. In mid-October, regional bulk export prices edged slightly higher even though many buyers held back. Producers are...
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For a bitumen importer, supply security is not only about finding a cargo. It also depends on whether there is heated tank space to receive the cargo, enough stock to...
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Bitumen demand and infrastructure spending are closely linked. Budget allocations determine how much road work can be funded, while fiscal deadlines and election cycles shape project timelines. Weather decides when...
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The bitumen price vs fuel oil relationship is important in many export markets, where bitumen cargoes are priced at a premium, or differential, to High-Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO). A buyer’s...
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Bitumen supply starts with the crude oil a refinery chooses to run. Bitumen is made from the heaviest part of the barrel, and only certain crudes leave enough suitable material...
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Bitumen arbitrage is the trade of moving a cargo from a lower-priced origin to a higher-priced destination. It works only when the price gap is larger than the full cost...
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