Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €152.4bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
The fluctuating oil price is forcing oil wholesalers to adopt rapid hedging strategies
- The wholesale trade in petroleum products assumes the function of a central intermediary that establishes the link between refineries and end customers. During the delivery period, traders bear the full price risk. They are obliged to purchase from their upstream suppliers, but agreed sales prices may no longer be realisable if markets fall.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The trend towards electromobility poses major challenges for mineral oil wholesalers
- In the near future, there will be significantly more electric vehicles on the road in Germany. A draft bill by the German government to amend the Building Electromobility Infrastructure Act therefore stipulates that petrol station companies with at least 200 public petrol stations must operate a fast charging point with a charging capacity of at least 150 kilowatts on the premises of each of these petrol stations from 1 January 2028.
Biggest companies in the Fuel Wholesaling in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2026 | Revenue (€m)
2026 |
|---|---|---|
Rosneft Deutschland GmbH | 6,234.4 | |
Avia AG | 3,105.0 | |
Mobene GmbH & Co. KG | 2,033.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Crude oil, Diesel fuels and Heating oil. Crude oil is the largest segment of the Fuel Wholesaling in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Crude oil is mainly sold wholesale to mineral oil refineries
- Crude oil is unprocessed oil. In Germany, crude oil is sold wholesale almost exclusively to mineral oil refineries. These have the necessary facilities to produce marketable products such as fuels, heating oil or chemical raw materials from crude oil. The demand for crude oil depends on the capacity utilisation of the refineries.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The mineral oil wholesale sector comprises the intermediate trade in mineral oil products such as diesel fuels and petrol, crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, lubricants and greases as well as solid fuels such as charcoal, coal, coke and firewood.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany include Crude oil, Diesel fuels, Heating oil, Raw petrol and Petrol fuels.Companies
Companies covered in the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany include Rosneft Deutschland GmbH, Avia AG and Mobene GmbH & Co. KG.Purchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany include e-fuels, renewable energies, big five, free petrol stations, yard or company petrol station and liquefied natural gas (lng).Industry Code
WZ 46.71 - Fuel Wholesaling in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The long-term decline in the share of mineral oil in the German energy mix is forcing wholesalers to strategically diversify their portfolios in favour of climate-neutral alte...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Fuel oil has lost popularity due to the numerous pollutants it contains. In addition, the installation of oil-only heating systems in buildings will be banned in Germany from...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Populous areas are an attractive location for the industry due to the high demand for fuel, which is why the centre and south regions are home to a particularly large number o...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The mineral oil market is highly competitive. Wholesalers who decide to operate their own storage capacities despite the high costs involved can gain competitive advantages i...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2021-2026
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
In addition to wholesale, some industry players are also active in retail and other areas of the petroleum industry themselves. By diversifying their business areas, they can...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2022 through 2026
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2026
- Overview of Rosneft Deutschland GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Avia AG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of Mobene GmbH & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2020 through 2026
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Rosneft Deutschland GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Avia AG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Mobene GmbH & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
An increasing number of registered passenger cars is supporting demand for fuels. This is likely to remain the case as long as the passenger car population is still largely m...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
In the petroleum wholesale trade, only low profit margins can usually be achieved. Price changes are passed on directly, leaving little room for manoeuvre in pricing. Wholesa...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany is €152.4bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany in 2026?
There are 1,675 businesses in the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.6 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany are Rosneft Deutschland GmbH, Avia AG and Mobene GmbH & Co. KG
What does the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany include?
Crude oil and Diesel fuels are part of the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany is Rosneft Deutschland GmbH.
How competitive is the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Fuel Wholesaling industry in Germany.
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- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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