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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Southeast Asia bitumen supply remained tight in the week ending 2 October 2026. According to market reporting, Singapore, the region's main export hub, offered few fixed-price cargoes, and market participants...
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East Africa bitumen imports are becoming more expensive to deliver, even as demand for road and highway work stays firm. According to market reporting for the week ending 2 October...
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Bitumen supply to Africa is showing a noticeable change in sourcing patterns. According to market reporting for the week ending 2 October 2026, the Mediterranean remains oversupplied as demand in...
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Asian bitumen export prices rose in the week ending 2 October 2026, as tighter supply in Singapore and South Korea pushed values higher. Export cargo prices in Europe and the...
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Seasonal bitumen demand follows the calendar. Rain, frost, holidays, and budget years all influence when roads get built, and these factors do not occur at the same time everywhere. In...
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