Ukraine Doubles Bitumen Imports Amid Infrastructure Boost

In July 2025, Ukraine imported 38,000 tons of bitumen, 2.2 times more than in the same month last year — marking the highest monthly volume since the start of the full-scale war. The growth comes as the government ramps up funding for road repairs and reconstruction, especially in front-line regions.

Import Breakdown

• Poland – 24,400 tons (incl. 20,400 from PKN ORLEN, 1,900 from Unimot)

• Romania – 5,900 tons (incl. 4,500 from Vitaro Energy, ~1,000 from Bitholder)

• Lithuania – 5,200 tons (ORLEN Lietuva)

• Greece – 2,500 tons (Motor Oil) – first sea shipment since November 2021

January–July 2025 Totals

Ukraine imported 77,500 tons of bitumen in the first seven months of the year — double last year’s figure.
Top importers:

• Energo Trade – 27,300 tons

• Agrodon Trade – 17,000 tons

• SHRBU No. 88 – 5,200 tons

Why the Increase?

• State budget 2025: ₴12.6 billion for key road repairs.

• Additional allocations: ₴5.2 billion in April for front-line regions; ₴2.78 billion in May for the national network.

• Seasonal demand: Surge in road works during summer months.

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