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Crude Petroleum Extraction in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2028)

IBISWorld IBISWorld London, United Kingdom Last Updated: July 2024 SIC UK-B061

Revenue

£236.1bn

2024-25

£265.7bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£XX.Xbn

Employees

348k

Businesses

1,336

Wages

£XX.Xbn

Crude Petroleum Extraction in the UK industry analysis

The Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in Europe can be volatile. Its performance largely hinges on global oil demand and prices, which in turn are impacted by geopolitical conditions and global economic activity. Most of Europe relies on imports for its crude oil and refined fuels, often from geopolitically unstable regions. Only Russia can count itself among the world’s largest oil producers, while Norway and the UK are the main beneficiaries of oil reserves in the North Sea. The industry’s performance is heavily weighted towards oil production activities in these countries, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spurring a shift in Europe’s oil landscape.

Trends and Insights

  • Geopolitical tensions have reshaped Europe’s oil landscape. European nations have scrambled to diversify their fuel inputs following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while Western sanctions have forced Russia to redirect its crude oil exports.
  • Demand for oil remains resolute from hard-to-abate sectors. Although decarbonisation efforts have eaten into oil consumption, sectors like transport and heavy industry have so far proved difficult to decarbonise.
  • Partnerships on oil fields maintain a degree of fragmentation. Although limited oil reserves breed dominance of a few large multinationals and state-owned corporations, the prevalence of joint ventures ensures some involvement for small companies.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom is £236.1bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom in 2024?

There are 1,336 businesses in the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 2.6 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom include?

Onshore Crude Oil and Offshore Crude Oil are part of the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Crude Petroleum Extraction industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Strict environmental and safety directives govern oil exploration and production. Oil companies must demonstrate technical expertise, financial strength, and robust safety measures before starting exploration or production.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Crude Petroleum Extraction in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Oil prices rocketed in 2022, boosting oil companies' profits. The jump in oil prices, triggered by increased demand and geopolitical instability, spurred record cash flows among oil companies.

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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 Crude Petroleum Extraction in the UK 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 bottom 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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