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Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 4661 March 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€1.1tr

2019-2024 3.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

516k

2019-2024 7.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

74,276

2019-2024 8.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Profit

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %

Profit Margin

X.X%

2019-2024 X.X pp

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry analysis

Fuel wholesalers have come up against hugely volatile markets in recent years. The COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent travel restrictions and lockdowns led to a standstill in global transport activity, driving a sharp drop in fuel prices and sales in 2020. Air passenger numbers tanked by 73% in the EU in 2020, according to the European Commission, driving a sharp drop off in demand for jet fuel. OPEC+ manipulates world crude oil prices by adjusting production quotas and collaborating with other producers.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe key trends

Sanctions on Russia push up prices.

 

Following its invasion of Ukraine, the EU and other western nations placed severe sanctions on Russia, including a ban on Russian fuel imports, pushing prices up and driving revenue growth for wholesalers.

Low-carbon fuels threaten petrol and diesel sales.

 

Low-carbon fuels like biodiesel and bioethanol are gaining market share at the expense of petrol and diesel. Battery-electric vehicles are also eating into sales.

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Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 3.8 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €1.1tr in 2024.

Trends and Insights

The Russia-Ukraine conflict sparks substantial fuel price rises

  • Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU and other European countries (like the UK) introduced severe sanctions on Russia, including a commitment to wean off Russian oil and gas.

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Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Declining investment in oil and gas will force prices up

  • The European Central Bank estimates that EU investment in oil and gas was around US$375 billion (€342.5 billion) in 2021. This is around US$300 billion (€274 billion) lower than the annual average between 2011 and 2014, reflecting a long-term drop in investment.

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Revenue

€1.1tr

2019-2024 3.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

516k

2019-2024 7.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 7.3 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Russia +13.3%
  2. Romania +12.1%
  3. Italy +8.7%
  4. Hungary +6.9%
  5. Slovakia +5.3%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Latvia -9.8%
  2. Estonia -1.1%
  3. Spain -1.1%
  4. Slovenia -1.0%
  5. Lithuania -0.6%

* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

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Biggest companies in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Shell plc
298,979.1
37,074.9
12.4
TotalEnergies SE
214,981.8
30,744.0
14.3
Eni SpA
128,440.1
13,615.0
10.6

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Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry in Europe is €1.1tr in 2024. 

How many businesses are there in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 74,276 businesses in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 8.7 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 8.7 % between 2019 and 2024. 

What is the forecast growth of the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry in Europe is expected to decline.

What are the biggest companies in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling market in Europe?

The biggest companies operating in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling market in Europe are Shell plc, TotalEnergies SE and Eni SpA

What does the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe include?

Automotive diesel and petrol and Jet fuel are part of the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe?

The company holding the most market share in Europe is Shell plc.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry is Russia.

How competitive is the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry in Europe?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling industry in Europe.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in this industry sell a range of fuel products and some by-products from the petroleum refining process. The industry includes the wholesale of charcoal, coal, coke, fuel wood, naptha, crude oil, diesel fuel, petrol, fuel oil, heating oil and kerosene. The industry also includes the wholesale of greases, oils and gases such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), butane and propane.

Related Terms

OPEC+ JET FUEL DIESEL

What's included in this industry?

Automotive diesel and petrolJet fuelBiofuel

Companies

Shell plcTotalEnergies SEEni SpA

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

4661 - Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

The Russia-Ukraine conflict sparks substantial fuel price rises

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Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Employees in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Business in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Profit in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Weak air passenger numbers hold back jet fuel sales. Demand for jet fuel remains below its pre-pandemic level as the cost-of-living crisis and rising environmental awareness dampen the number of flights.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2024)
  • IVA (2024)
  • Enterprises (2024)
  • Employment (2024)
  • Exports (2024)
  • Imports (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

A handful of players dominate at a regional level. Companies like Shell, BP and Total have substantial market share in their main markets due to their extensive distribution networks.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit Margin (2024)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Shell plc
  • Countries of operation for TotalEnergies SE
  • Countries of operation for Eni SpA
  • Countries of operation for BP plc
  • Countries of operation for Compania Espanola de Petreleos SAU
  • Countries of operation for PJSC Gazprom
  • Countries of operation for DCC plc
  • Countries of operation for PJSC Rosneft Oil Company
  • Countries of operation for Marquard & Bahls AG
  • Countries of operation for FinCo Fuel Group BV

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Fuel wholesalers must abide by stringent regulations. The supply of fuel creates a number of environmental and safety risks, meaning the industry is highly regulated.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Achieving economies of scale proves key to keeping costs down. Large wholesaling operators can leverage their size to buy in bulk, helping to lower purchase costs.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Fuel & Related Product Wholesaling in Europe industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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