The Asphalt Additives Market has seen robust growth over the years due to increased investment in infrastructure development.
• The market size was $4.35 billion in 2024 and reached $4.78 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 9.8%.
The growth during this period was motivated by government investments in transportation infrastructure, proliferation of the transportation network, increase in infrastructure rehabilitation projects, economic prosperity, and the rising construction industry.
The asphalt additives market is expected to see strong growth in the coming years.
• The market size is projected to surge to $6.98 billion in 2029 at a CAGR of 9.9%.
The key drivers of this growth will be increasing road construction and maintenance activities, escalating industrialization, rapid urbanization, extreme weather conditions, and aging infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include nanotechnology in additives, performance-grade binders, polymer-modified asphalt, warm mix asphalt (wma), and recycled materials.
The upswing in road construction projects is expected to propel the growth of the asphalt additives market. Roads play a crucial role in economic development and progress, besides offering significant social advantages. Asphalt additives are used in road construction as they enhance the quality and durability of the roads. For example, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), despite the pandemic and shutdown, India constructed 13,298 kilometers of roadways in FY21. Hence, the growth in road construction projects is expected to spur the asphalt additives market.
The asphalt additives market is segmented as follows -
1) By Type: Polymeric Modifiers, Anti-strip And Adhesion Promoters, Emulsifiers, Chemical Modifiers, Rejuvenators, Fibers, Flux Oil, Colored Asphalt
2) By Technology: Hot Mix, Cold Mix, Warm Mix
3) By Application: Road Construction, Road Paving, Airport Runway, Parking Lots, Roofing
Bio-based asphalt additives are shaping the market. Companies are utilizing rubber in the asphalt business due to several benefits such as improved workability. For example, in February 2024, Shrieve, a US-based chemical company, launched the PROGILINE ECO-T organic asphalt additives. This product improves adhesion between aggregates and bitumen, enhances durability, and compensates for lower-quality materials.
Key players in the asphalt additives market include:
• Arkema S.A.
• ArrMaz Products Inc.
• BASF SE
• Evonik Industries AG
• Huntsman Corporation
• Nouryon Holding B.V.
• Sasol Limited
• China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation.
• Solvay SA
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the asphalt additives market in 2024 and expected to be the fastest-growing region. The regions covered in the report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.