United Kingdom Modified Bitumen Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Polymer-modified Bitumen (PMB), Crumb Rubber-modified Bitumen (CRMB), Natural Rubber Modified Bitumen (NRMB), and Others), By End-use (Road Construction, Waterproofing & Roofing, and Others), and United Kingdom Modified Bitumen Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Modified Bitumen Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Modified Bitumen Market Size was estimated at USD 2225.45 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.74% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Modified Bitumen Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 3331.55 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Modified Bitumen Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 3331.55 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.74% from 2025 to 2035. The market for modified bitumen is greatly influenced by the rising need for long-lasting and resilient roofing solutions. The market has grown as a result of increased government spending on public infrastructure projects.

Market Overview

The bitumen market in the United Kingdom is a domestic industry that focuses on producing, distributing, and using bitumen that has been upgraded with polymers or other additives to increase its performance qualities. Frequently utilized in roofing, waterproofing, and road construction, modified bitumen provides better elasticity, durability, and resilience to temperature changes than traditional bitumen. Infrastructure development in the UK is greatly aided by this industry, especially in long-life pavement projects and highway resurfacing, where durability and low maintenance are essential. The market, which comprises polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) and other modified versions, is impacted by laws pertaining to sustainability, government infrastructure investment, and technological developments meant to improve product performance and environmental compliance. The industry is also significantly driven by developments in modified bitumen production and technological advancements. The performance and affordability of modified bitumen are continuously being enhanced by producers due to continuous research and development in the fields of polymer and rubber modification. A wider range of applications may now afford modified bitumen because of innovations like the creation of more robust and adaptable polymers and the growing use of recycled materials in the production process.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom modified bitumen market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom modified bitumen market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom modified bitumen market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom modified bitumen is driven by the demand for long-lasting and weather-resistant paving materials is rising increase in road construction projects, and infrastructure development. The government's investments in highway expansion and maintenance, along with the increase in urbanization, are major factors driving market growth. Environmentally responsible building methods are also drawn to bitumen versions that are more sustainable and enhanced with polymers due to technological breakthroughs drive the market growth. Additionally, the UK is already known for changing weather circumstances, so there is a rising demand for the emergence of new green building techniques. The UK market is expected to increase due to a combination of factors such as public-sector infrastructure investment, legislative impetus towards green construction, material innovation, and expanded use cases.

Restraining Factors

Despite the significant market growth, they face some obstacles, such as high production and raw material prices, especially the price volatility of bitumen and polymer additives, strict environmental rules, trade interruptions, and economic uncertainty.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom modified bitumen market share is classified into product, and end use.

• The polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom modified bitumen market is segmented by product into polymer-modified bitumen (PMB), crumb rubber-modified bitumen (CRMB), natural rubber modified bitumen (NRMB), and others. Among these, the polymer-modified bitumen (PMB) segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the movement towards sustainability and the mitigation of environmental effects in infrastructure and building projects. Further, its superior performance in a variety of climates, PMB is frequently seen as resulting in fewer repairs and less frequent resurfacing.

• The road construction segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom modified bitumen market is segmented by end use into road construction, waterproofing & roofing, and others. Among these, the road construction segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of its increased load-bearing capacity, resistance to harsh weather, and greater longevity, being chosen across the country, and the expansion of its road networks. Road construction firms are being driven by the increasing demand for durable, sustainable road surfaces that can tolerate the deterioration caused by high traffic, unfavorable weather, and temperature swings.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom modified bitumen market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Alkion Bitumen
• Advanced Bitumen Services Ltd
• Wessex Asphalt
• Hanson UK
• Arr Maz
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In February 2025, A novel self-healing bitumen technology created by Swansea University researchers has the potential to increase road surface longevity by up to 30%. This innovation is incorporating small, hollow plant spores that contain recycled oils into the asphalt mixture. These spores burst when the road surface fractures due to traffic pressure, releasing their oil content and reviving the hardened bitumen while closing the cracks.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom modified bitumen market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Modified Bitumen Market, By Product

• Polymer-modified Bitumen (PMB)
• Crumb Rubber-modified Bitumen (CRMB)
• Natural Rubber Modified Bitumen (NRMB)
• Others

United Kingdom Modified Bitumen Market, By End Use

• Road Construction
• Waterproofing & Roofing
• Others