by Type (High Sulfur Fuel Oil, Low Sulfur Fuel Oil, Marine Gasoil, and Others), Commercial Distributor (Oil Majors, Large Independent, and Small Independent), and Application (Container, Bulk Carrier, Oil Tanker, General Cargo, Chemical Tanker, Fishing Vessels, Gas Tankers, and Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020–2027. According to the report, the global bunker fuel industry generated $120.1 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach $130.1 billion by 2027, witnessing a CAGR of 3.1% from 2020 to 2027.
Drivers, restraints, and opportunities
IMO regulation on sulfur content in marine fuel and increase in offshore oil & gas exploration activities drive the growth of the global bunker fuel market. However, fuel reduction initiatives by the shipping community hinders the market growth. On the other hand, LNG bunkering financing creates new opportunities in the coming years.