Bitumen Import Trends Diverge in Oceania; Australia Sees Decline, New Zealand Experiences Growth
Australia’s bitumen import demand is expected to drop by 20% in 2024 due to prolonged funding challenges and a shortage of large road projects, Argus Media reports. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, road maintenance budgets have been reduced, with many local councils reallocating funds to other sectors like healthcare. As a result, bitumen consumption is forecast […]