Top Bunker Fuel Companies

Bunker Fuel Market size was valued at USD 112.9 Billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 117.78 Billion in 2024 to USD 165.18 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.32% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The bunker fuel market is highly competitive, with many small to big players operating in the industry. Some of the major companies operating in the market are Gazpromneft Marine Bunker LLC, ExxonMobil Corporation, Shell PLC, TotalEnergies SE, and BP PLC, among others. These companies are involved in the production, distribution, and supply of bunker fuel to the shipping industry. However, the market is highly competitive, and smaller players also operate in the industry, providing bunker fuel to specific geographic regions or niche segments of the market. As a result, the market remains fragmented, and companies must continually innovate and adapt to remain competitive. 'ExxonMobil Corporation', 'BP plc', 'Royal Dutch Shell plc', 'Total SE', 'Chevron Corporation', 'China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)', 'Gazprom Neft', 'PetroChina Company Limited', 'Valero Energy Corporation', 'Lukoil', 'Neste Corporation', 'Indian Oil Corporation Ltd', 'Trafigura Group Pte. Ltd', 'Sinopec Corp', 'Marathon Petroleum Corporation', 'ENI SpA', 'Phillips 66 Company', 'Cepsa', 'Repsol SA', 'PBF Energy Inc.'

The global trade volume is expected to grow in the coming years, particularly in emerging economies such as China and India. This growth is likely to increase the demand for shipping and bunker fuel. For example, the expansion of the Panama Canal has led to an increase in the number of larger ships passing through the canal, which has increased the demand for bunker fuel.

Implementation of IMO 2020 Regulations: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced new regulations that require ships to use bunker fuel with a lower sulfur content. This has led to a shift towards low-sulfur fuels such as marine gas oil (MGO) and marine diesel oil (MDO).

North America region dominated the Bunker Fuel market in 2021 and is expected to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period. North America is the primary region for offshore oil extraction activities, with a greater focus on developing offshore wind projects. The bunker fuel market in North America is driven by the growth in inter-regional trade and other value-added services. Europe offers a cost-effective transport solution and is home to some of the busiest trading routes globally. The Asia Pacific is the fastest growing market and it is emerging as a leader in the bunker fuel market due to its prominent commodity consumption centers. The presence of emerging economies in the region, such as India, China, Thailand, and Japan, is contributing to the growth in marine trading and boosting the demand for bunker fuel. The Middle East is known for its significant hydrocarbon exports worldwide. The current development in offshore projects and importing goods from neighboring countries is expected to further increase the demand for bunker fuel in the region.