How is the Indian bitumen emulsion market structured between road, roofing, and export sectors?

India’s market is dominated by road works because of large maintenance and expansion programs, with demand concentrated around tack coat, surface dressing, and cold mixes. Roofing and construction waterproofing is a smaller but steady segment, often sold through regional distributors and retail channels. Export volumes depend on port access, tanker logistics, and compliance with destination specifications. Supply is split between public sector oil companies, private emulsion producers near terminals, and regional plants serving contractors, with pricing influenced by bitumen indices and transport distance.