Petroleum & Petroleum Products Wholesalers
Industry Description
The US petroleum wholesale distribution industry includes about 5,700 companies with annual revenue of about $750 billion. Revenue can vary significantly from year to year with the price of crude oil. Major companies include Getty Petroleum Marketing, Global Partners, Mansfield Oil, Statoil Marketing & Trading, and World Fuel Services. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate more than 70 percent of revenue.
SIC: 5171, 5172
NAICS: 424710, 424720
NAICS: 424710, 424720
Related Industries:
Natural Gas Distribution & Marketing, Oil & Gas Field Services, Airport Operations, Automotive Oil Change & Lubrication Services, Biofuel Manufacturing, Electric Power Transmission, Distribution & Marketing, Petroleum RefiningTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation | 196,781.11M | Wan Chai, Hk |
| Chevron Products, Filial af Chevron Products Scandinavia Ab, Sverige | 182,439.31M | Kobenhavn, Denmark |
| China International United Petroleum & Chemical Co., Ltd. | 117,129.30M | Beijing, China |
| Unipec Asia Company Limited | 107,031.42M | Wan Chai, Hk |
| Indian Oil Corporation Limited | 70,328.90M | New Delhi, India |
Trends
Transportation Outsourcing - Many distributors outsource gas hauling from the rack to...
Industry Indicator
The spot price of crude oil, which affects the profitability of petroleum wholesalers, rose 14.4 percent in the week ending January 6, 2012, compared to the same week in 2011.
Quarterly Industry Update
Forecast: Crude Oil Prices, Refiner Margins to Fall - Both crude oil prices and refiner margins are expected to dip in 2012, leading to slightly lower retail prices for regular gasoline and diesel fuel,...


