Bitumen Impregnated Fibreboard Market Report 2025

The bitumen impregnated fibreboard market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.14 billion in 2024 to $1.22 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing demand for durable expansion joint fillers, greater adoption in bridge and highway construction, heightened focus on moisture-resistant construction materials, expanding industrialization in emerging economies, and increased use in airport runway developments.

The bitumen impregnated fibreboard market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.58 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth anticipated in the forecast period can be linked to ongoing infrastructure modernization, rising demand for sustainable construction materials, growing investment in smart city projects, expanded adoption in thermal insulation applications, and increased emphasis on resilient building materials. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in eco-friendly bitumen formulations, innovations in composite fiberboard materials, incorporation of recycled content in production, progress in fire-retardant treatments, and development of lightweight fibreboard solutions.

The rising demand for construction materials is anticipated to drive the growth of the bitumen impregnated fibreboard market in the coming years. Construction materials include raw materials, manufactured products, and composites used across building, construction, and infrastructure sectors to create structures, buildings, roads, and other physical assets. This demand is increasing due to rising energy costs, which elevate production and transportation expenses. As construction materials see higher demand, reliance on bitumen impregnated fibreboards also grows, since they offer crucial moisture protection and joint flexibility that help maintain the structural integrity of buildings and infrastructure. For example, in May 2022, the Master Builders Association of NSW, an Australian building and construction industry body, reported that building material costs rose by 4.2% in 2022 and were 15.4% higher year-on-year, with reinforcing steel increasing by 43.5% and steel beams by 41.5%. Hence, the growing demand for construction materials is boosting the bitumen impregnated fibreboard market.

The growth of residential and commercial real estate is expected to support the expansion of the bitumen impregnated fibreboard market. Residential and commercial real estate refer to properties used for housing and business activities, respectively. This sector is expanding due to rapid urbanization, which drives demand for housing and business spaces in developing cities. Bitumen impregnated fibreboards are valuable in these sectors as they cushion expansion joints effectively, preventing structural damage from thermal movements and ensuring long-term stability. For instance, in June 2023, the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, an Ireland-based government executive agency, reported that between the first quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, the construction industry grew by 6.5%, with the housing construction sector increasing by 11.1% and the infrastructure subsector by 3.7%. Therefore, the rise in residential and commercial real estate is propelling the growth of the bitumen impregnated fibreboard market.

The government investments in infrastructure development is expected to fuel the bitumen impregnated fibreboard market growth. Such investments involve funding for building and upgrading critical physical systems such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public facilities. The increase in infrastructure spending is driven by government initiatives to promote economic growth and expand public services, which enhances national productivity and connectivity. This investment supports the use of bitumen impregnated fibreboards, which are essential in construction joints to accommodate movement and moisture, ensuring the durability of roads, bridges, and public buildings. For example, in July 2024, the UK’s Office for National Statistics reported that infrastructure investment reached $17.8 billion (£13.8 billion) in 2023, marking a 3.9% rise compared to 2022. Thus, government infrastructure investments are driving the growth of the bitumen impregnated fibreboard market.

Major players in the bitumen impregnated fibreboard market are Allcon Group Pty Ltd., Supreme Industries Ltd., Fosroc International Limited, STEICO SE, HIL Limited, Henkel Polybit Industries Ltd., Bitumat Company Limited, STP Limited, Don Construction Products Ltd., Jolly Board Limited, Isolloyd Engineering Technologies Ltd., Tiki Tar Industries India Limited, Fairalls Builders' Merchants Limited, Precon Products Limited, Danterr Pty Ltd., Kampun Polymers Pvt. Ltd., Softex Industrial Products Pvt. Ltd., Solco Building Products Ltd., Canzac Limited, and Altra Construction Chemicals.

North America was the largest region in the bitumen impregnated fibreboard market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in bitumen-impregnated fiberboard report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the bitumen-impregnated fiberboard market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s recommendations and conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The quick escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting strain in trade relations in spring 2025 are considerably influencing the Paper, Plastics, Rubber, Wood And Textile sector by inflating costs for imported pulp, resin, synthetic rubber, lumber, and cotton key inputs with limited domestic substitutes. Packaging manufacturers, for example, now pay more for plastic films and corrugated materials, squeezing margins in an already price-sensitive market. Textile producers face similar challenges, as tariffs on imported yarns and dyes compound pressures from rising labor costs. Some firms are shifting to recycled materials or biodegradable alternatives, while others consolidate suppliers to negotiate bulk discounts.

Bitumen impregnated fibreboard is a type of board created by treating fibrous sheets with a bituminous compound to enhance their durability and resistance to water and environmental stress. This process produces a board that retains structural integrity under pressure and fluctuating temperatures. It is usually manufactured according to specific standards to ensure consistency in thickness, density, and flexibility, providing a stable and long-lasting solution for various demanding applications.

The main varieties of bitumen impregnated fibreboard include standard bitumen-impregnated fibreboard, fire-resistant bitumen-impregnated fibreboard, water-resistant bitumen-impregnated fibreboard, high-density bitumen-impregnated fibreboard, and low-density bitumen-impregnated fibreboard. Standard bitumen-impregnated fibreboard is a compressed wood fiber board treated with bitumen, mainly used as a joint filler in concrete structures for basic moisture protection. The available thicknesses include thin bitumen-impregnated fibreboard, medium bitumen-impregnated fibreboard, and thick bitumen-impregnated fibreboard, and these products are distributed via direct sales, wholesale distributors, online retail, and specialty stores. The board is utilized by various end-users, such as the building and construction, automotive, electrical, furniture, and packaging sectors.

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The bitumen-impregnated fiberboard market consists of sales of reinforced bitumen-impregnated fiberboard, eco-friendly or bio-based bitumen fiberboard, thermal-insulated bitumen fiberboard, flexible-grade bitumen fiberboard, and customized-thickness bitumen fiberboard. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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