Global Porous Asphalt Market Projected to Reach USD Million by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 5.80%, Projects UnivDatos.

Key Highlights of the Report:

• The global porous asphalt market is experiencing significant growth, driven by tightening stormwater-management requirements, rising focus on wet-weather road safety, and the increasing adoption of permeable pavement solutions across transportation, commercial, and municipal infrastructure applications.

• The Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC) segment is expected to hold the largest market share in 2024, supported by widespread use as a surface overlay on high-traffic roads to improve surface drainage, reduce splash-and-spray, and enhance skid resistance with relatively straightforward construction and rehabilitation integration.

• The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to dominate the market, holding the largest share, due to rapid urbanization, large-scale road and urban infrastructure expansion, and growing investments in flood-mitigation and climate-resilient transport systems, particularly in countries such as China, Japan, and India.

• Advancements in mix design, polymer-modified binders, fibers, and recycled-material integration are transforming the market. These innovations aim to improve raveling and moisture resistance, maintain long-term permeability by reducing clogging impacts, lower lifecycle maintenance costs, and enhance pavement durability, supporting the development of next-generation porous asphalt systems.

• Some of the major players operating in the market include Cemex S.A.B de C.V, Holcim, Boral, Tarmac, Colas, Skanska, CRH plc, Astec Industries, Inc., Graniterock, and Kilsaran.

According to a new report by UnivDatos, the Porous Asphalt Market is expected to reach USD million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.80% during the forecast period (2025-2033F). The use of porous asphalt is increasing across the globe due to the tightening of environmental regulations and the concern of urban flooding, driving developers to adopt pavements with greater water absorption, decreased runoff, and enhanced water quality. Porous asphalt is regarded as a vital material of sustainable drainage systems due to its high permeability, capacity to capture pollutants, and long service life, including applications in highways and parking lots, recreational surfaces, and green cover in cities. This has also been bolstered by the use of high-performance, sponge-city-compatible porous asphalt as a replacement for traditional, impermeable pavements to reduce runoff, mitigate heat island effects, and reduce the load on sewer systems. Market expansion also entails the strategic use of polymer-modified binders, optimization of aggregate gradation, and multilayer pavements to address clogging, enhance mechanical strength, and improve long-term filtration performance. At the same time, developments in smart city infrastructure and connected monitors over the past year have raised expectations that pavements will become part of sensor and data networks, and that drainage networks will become measurable, manageable, and adaptable to future climate change challenges.

Segments that transform the industry

• The Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC) segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share and continue its dominance throughout the forecast period. This is primarily because OGFC is commonly used as a wide-band, permeable surface layer in high-traffic roadways when agencies seek rapid surface drainage, improved wet-weather friction, and reduced splash-and-spray without necessarily reconstructing the entire road surface. The characteristics of OGFC that make it relatively easy to install as an overlay are also appreciated, as they allow owners to enhance the facility's safety performance without adding significant weight to the structure and causing minimal interference with existing assets. Moreover, to balance between permeability and durability (e.g., raveling resistance) through aggregate gradation control, binder adjustment, and stabilizing additives, OGFC mix designs can be tuned to support consistent operations across varying rainfall intensity and traffic loading. The Permeable Asphalt Pavement segment, however, is likely to expand with the fastest rate of increase as the stormwater compliance and urban-flood mitigation requirements continue to accelerate, particularly full-depth permeable systems with stone reservoirs deployed to contain the runoff at the source.

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According to the report, the impact of the Porous Asphalt has been identified as high for the Asia Pacific region. Some of how this impact has been felt include:

The Asia-Pacific region dominates the global asphalt market and is expected to continue to do so over the forecast period. The rapid urbanization, massive expansion of transportation systems, and increasing investments in climate-resilient, flood-prevention infrastructure have given the Asia-Pacific region a competitive edge in the global porous asphalt market, particularly in China, Japan, and India. The intensity of rainfall in most sub-markets (monsoon-driven conditions), dense urbanization, and the increase in impervious surface area have increased demand for pavement solutions that enhance surface drainage and minimize runoff impacts. Moreover, the Asia-Pacific region has a broad network of road construction services, asphalt manufacturers, and municipal project pipelines, which enables the more rapid implementation of open-graded and permeable pavement technologies on highways, urban streets, parking lots, and civic amenities. As infrastructure modernization accelerates and wet-weather driving becomes more safety-oriented, performance advantages of adopting porous asphalt include reduced splash-and-spray, improved skid resistance, and a reduced risk of hydroplaning. The current transition to sustainable stormwater management, the desire for quieter urban corridors, and the pursuit of improved lifecycle performance through changes to binders and mix design further enhance market development in the region.

Key Offerings of the Report

Market Size, Trends, & Forecast by Revenue | 2025−2033.

Market Dynamics – Leading Trends, Growth Drivers, Restraints, and Investment Opportunities

Market Segmentation – A detailed analysis By Product Type, By Additive Type, By Application, and By Region/Country

Competitive Landscape – Top Key Vendors and Other Prominent Vendors