Bitumen imports to Ukraine increased by 65% in the first ten months of 2026
Ukraine imported 262,000 tons of bitumen between January and October, as road maintenance efforts intensified following a four-year hiatus.
🛒Ціни та тарифиPhoto: Інтерфакс-Україна: економіка
Key points
- Bitumen imports rose by 65% in 10 months
- Total import volume reached 262,000 tons
- Lithuania remains the leading supplier
According to the consulting group A-95, Ukraine increased its imports of road bitumen by 65% during the first ten months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of 262,000 tons.
Analysts attribute this growth to the urgent need for road repairs. Following the start of the full-scale invasion, road maintenance was largely paused for nearly four years, resulting in significant infrastructure deterioration. Given the increased reliance on road transport for logistics, restoring road quality has become a strategic priority.
However, October figures showed a decline, with imports falling by 28% compared to September and by 9% compared to October 2025. Lithuania, Romania, and Poland remain the primary sources of supply, with companies such as AT Energo Trade and Agrodon Trade emerging as the largest importers during the month.
Source Інтерфакс-Україна: економіка — interfax.com.ua/news/economic/1234942.html ↗
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