In January–October 2026, Ukraine imported 262,000 metric tons of road bitumen, which is 65%, or 103,000 metric tons, more than in the same period last year, according to data from a study by the A-95 Consulting Group published on November 11.
According to analysts, the main factor behind the increase in purchases was the resumption of road repair work, which had been significantly limited following the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.
The “A-95” Consulting Group attributes the growth in demand for bitumen to the need to restore and maintain the road infrastructure.
“The growth in bitumen imports reflects, first and foremost, the intensification of repair work,” noted “A-95.”
According to experts, after nearly four years of limited funding and road repairs, the condition of a significant portion of the road infrastructure requires additional attention.
Road transport has taken on particular importance amid the war, as damage to transportation infrastructure and restrictions on maritime and rail logistics are increasing the burden on the road network.
At the same time, imports of road bitumen fell to 20,000 metric tons in October, down 28% from September and 9% from October 2025.
Road bitumen is used primarily in the production of asphalt concrete mixtures for the construction, reconstruction, and repair of highways.
Source: enkorr, a study by the “A-95” Consulting Group dated November 11, 2026.
A-95, BITUMEN, IMPORTS, INFRASTRUCTURE, LITHUANIA, ROMANIA, UKRAINE
