Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: September 2024
NAICS 42472Revenue
$621.7bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
41,277
Businesses
6,134
Wages
$X.Xbn
Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry analysis
The Gasoline and Petroleum Wholesaling industry has endured a slight revenue drop over the past five years. Profit has also taken a hit, mainly because of increasing purchase fees. Validating its central role in the national economy, the industry has remained a crucial intermediary between oil refiners and final consumers. Despite challenges, the sector is resilient and adaptable to shifting market conditions. The industry also remains vital for fueling transportation, heating and various industrial operations. Its performance is closely watched as an indicator of broader economic health.
Trends and Insights
- Gasoline and petroleum wholesaling industry revenue has seen a slight decline over the past five years. Profit has also dipped because of rising purchase fees. The market fluctuates with global oil prices, affecting overall performance.
- Gasoline remains the industry's dominant product. Other significant products include crude oil, distillate fuel, jet fuel, lubricating oil and greases. These various products each play a crucial role in different market segments.
- The Southeast region is a significant hub for the industry, accounting for a substantial share of business locations. The region's infrastructure supports extensive distribution networks.
- The industry has high barriers to entry, including significant capital investment and stringent regulatory requirements. Limited substitutes for petroleum products and fuels provide a stable demand backdrop. New entrants face challenges in scaling operations and achieving profitability.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $621.7bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Declines in industry revenue and rising market saturation
- Industry revenue has decreased slowly over the past five years. Fluctuations in oil prices have played a considerable role in this trend, impacting revenue negatively. Wholesale distributors have struggled to maintain consistent profit as purchase fees have escalated. Changing global dynamics and geopolitical events have exacerbated this decline. Although the industry anticipates a slight revenue increase in the coming year, the overall downward trend remains prominent.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Rising demand for biofuel blends
- Rapid growth in the popularity of biofuel blends will shape the industry. Government initiatives focusing on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions will drive this trend. Consumers and businesses will increasingly seek cleaner fuel alternatives to traditional petroleum products, boosting demand for biofuel blends. Distribution channels must adapt to include a broader range of biofuels, promoting industry expansion.
Biggest companies in the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bp Plc | 46,187.3 | 862.8 | 1.9 | |
Motiva Enterprises LLC | 7,472.5 | 124.2 | 1.7 | |
Sunshine Gasoline Distributors Inc. | 358.5 | 6.0 | 1.7 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Gasoline, Crude oil and Distillate fuel. Gasoline is the largest segment of the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US.
Trends and Insights
Gasoline drives significant revenue
- Gasoline, a refined petroleum oil used primarily as engine fuel in vehicles, is the industry's cornerstone revenue source. High consumer demand for gas, driven by the vast number of vehicles on the road, makes it a stable source of income.
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Natural Gas Distribution in the US
- Gasoline & Petroleum Bulk Stations in the US
- Gas Stations with Convenience Stores in the US
- Gas Stations in the US
- Gas Pipeline Transportation in the US
- Refined Petroleum Pipeline Transportation in the US
- Organic Chemical Pipeline Transportation in the US
International industries
- Petroleum Product Wholesaling in Australia
- Petroleum Product Wholesaling in New Zealand
- Fuel Wholesaling in the UK
- Fuel Wholesaling in Ireland
- Oil Wholesale in China
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Gasoline and Petroleum Wholesaling industry distributes most of the same products as the Gasoline and Petroleum Bulk Stations industry (IBISWorld report 42471), but on a smaller scale. Operators in this industry purchase petroleum products directly from bulk stations and sell them to retailers, including gas stations, car parts retailers, warehouses, superstores and supermarkets, manufacturers and natural gas retail distributors.
What's included in this industry?
GasolineCrude oilDistillate fuelJet fuelLubricating oil and greasesOtherCompanies
Bp PlcMotiva Enterprises LLCSunshine Gasoline Distributors Inc.Purchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
PETROLEUM PRODUCTSORGANIZATION OF THE PETROLEUM EXPORTING COUNTRIES BULK STATIONTERMINALLIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)Industry Code
NAICS 42472 - Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US
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
Gasoline and petroleum wholesaling industry revenue has seen a slight decline over the past five years. Profit has also dipped because of rising purchase fees. The market flu...
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 (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- 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
Gasoline remains the industry's dominant product. Other significant products include crude oil, distillate fuel, jet fuel, lubricating oil and greases. These various products...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
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
The Southeast region is a significant hub for the industry, accounting for a substantial share of business locations. The region's infrastructure supports extensive distribut...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, 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 industry has high barriers to entry, including significant capital investment and stringent regulatory requirements. Limited substitutes for petroleum products and fuels ...
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 2019-2024
- 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
Industry consolidation remains relatively low, with many small and mid-sized companies operating. Market concentration has not significantly increased, but it maintains a com...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Bp Plc's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Motiva Enterprises LLC's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Sunshine Gasoline Distributors Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Bp Plc, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Motiva Enterprises LLC, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Sunshine Gasoline Distributors Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The industry's regulatory framework is extensive, covering everything from environmental standards to trade policies. Compliance costs can be significant, influencing operati...
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 (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
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
Profit is a small but important component of the industry's cost structure. Profit has faced pressure from rising input costs. Fluctuating global oil prices also impact profi...
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 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
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 (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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- US Census Bureau
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- US International Trade Commission
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry in United States is $621.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry in 2024?
There are 6,134 businesses in the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling market in United States are Bp Plc, Motiva Enterprises LLC and Sunshine Gasoline Distributors Inc.
What does the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US in United States include?
Gasoline and Crude oil are part of the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Bp Plc.
How competitive is the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Gasoline & Petroleum Wholesaling in the US industry in United States.
